MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:26:37.709Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 25 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2016: 24 complaints 2016 2017: 22 complaints 2017 2018: 11 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2019
2008: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
20087
200925
20102
201624
201722
201811
20192

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, 20130718

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, 20171102

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, 20130801

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

CRASH
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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, 20100307

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141206

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.