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2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

17/100

#6 most-complained of 7 Malibu Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #6 highest of 7 Malibu Hybrid model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
46
49 city / 43 hwy

Top 2019 Chevy Malibu Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System1 (50%)
  2. Engine1 (50%)
  3. Fuel System1 (50%)
2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2020Jan 2025
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2020 to Jan 2025; peak Jan 2025 (2).

2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
49 MPG
Highway
43 MPG
Combined
46 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,400
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Malibu Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002008200920102016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Caution6722046
2018Caution5011046
2019No verdict172046

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ranks #6 of 7 among Malibu Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 17/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 16,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid at 46 MPG combined (49 city / 43 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.