2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
2008: 7 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
2 of 7 total reports mention: steering.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a complete loss of power steering without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-18
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Smell fuel and there is a leak near upper tank by the fuel pump.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02
Electrical system
2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.
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First summer of ownership, hot day, airconditioner on. Car started flashing all kinds of warnings. Pulled off road as soon as possible. Loss of power steering while pulling into lot and then car shut off and would not start again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-01
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing driveline.
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Stormy ,wet night,I stopped at corner in my 2008 Malibu Hybrid-starting forward,my car surged and landed me in a brook-now sounds like sua. Any other complaints of this sort. Water totaled the car-there was no investigation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-07
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 7 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.
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The lock will lock and unlock as you are driving down the road and or when the key are not in it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-06
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
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- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.