Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid owners have reported 9 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train driveline (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The shift-to-park warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. Read details...
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. I am not sure of component as I have no mechanical expertise. Read details...
5/4/2018 took the car to service a check engine light. They reprogramed the hybrid powertrain control module 2 - per a factory service bulletin but it did not fix the problem, light came back on. 5/26/2018 - 100 degrees. Car shut down while driving straight at 40 mph on city street. Read details...
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to transmission slipping. The consumer stated the vehicle experienced numerous issues. The dashboard warned to service the traction control and hybrid. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving, the shift cable for the automatic transmission became detached. As a result, the vehicle was stuck in gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the shift cable needed to be replaced. Read details...