2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:08:44.942Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 25 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2 2016: 24 complaints 2016 2017: 22 complaints 2017 2018: 11 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2019
2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 25 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2 2016: 24 complaints 2016 2017: 22 complaints 2017 2018: 11 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2019
2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 25 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2 2016: 24 complaints 2016 2017: 22 complaints 2017 2018: 11 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2019

2010: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
20087
200925
20102
201624
201722
201811
20192

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

Power steering is being affected. Hard to steer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-30

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

All models, belt bag in the history of the airbags gas design, the first set of gases used on the public were all the worst in 50 design could find, and that's how Utah supported haz whooper.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-11-29

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2010 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 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 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.