2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,711 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2009 chevrolet malibu hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to transmission slipping. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle experienced numerous issues. The dashboard warned to service the traction control”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 17, 2019 · Power train
“Takata recall: i don't know if i'm doing this right but my car's warning system alerted me that the esc was turned off and to "service esc", this always happens while driving my car, never stationary.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 10, 2019 · Electronic stability control (esc)
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (Malibu Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–26 / 26–34 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.5/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 0 | 25 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 1 | 24 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 0 | 22 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
How do I know if my 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.