Total Complaints
4 filings
CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID · model year
2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID
4 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
New Car Assessment Program
The 2019CHEVROLETMALIBU HYBRID carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 4/5 rating, with 5/5 front crash, 4/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2019 MALIBU HYBRID is engine with 1 filings, followed by hybrid propulsion system (1) and electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2019 MALIBU HYBRID, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
- Front Crash 5.0 ★
- Side Crash 4.0 ★
- Rollover 4.0 ★
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
NHTSA NCAP overall: 4/5 - Strong NCAP rating
· Front: 5/5
· Side: 4/5
· Rollover: 4/5
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20250130HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
See attached document for complaint.
20250130ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
See attached document for complaint.
20250130ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
See attached document for complaint.
20200610ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE UNDER THE HOOD DETACHED, CAUSING FUEL TO SPILL INSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN SPITZER AUTOWORLD LORDSTOWN, LLC (10535 MAHONING AVE, NORTH JACKSON, OH 44451), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO TWO UNKNOWN DEALERS WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mileage: 16,000
Compare 2019CHEVROLETMALIBU HYBRID to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID have?▼
The 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID?▼
The 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 4/5, front crash rating of 5/5, side crash rating of 4/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID?▼
The most-complained component for the 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY.
Is the 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID has an NHTSA safety rating of 4/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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