There are no safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 53,349 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · reported Jun 29, 2025
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to report a serious issue concerning the recall history of my vehicle and to request an investigation into what appears to be unresolved and inaccurately closed recalls. Vehicle Information: â¢Make/Model/Year: 2018 Chevy Malibu hybrid â¢Date of Purchase: 2018 (I have been the sole owner since) Several safety recalls were previously listed for my vehicle on your website and through the manufacturer, but I recently checked again and now it states there are zero open recalls. I have never had these recalls repaired, and no dealership has performed or…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Mar 9, 2025
One of my first problems with this car is the âshift to parkâ error message. This message on the dashboard indicating that my gear is not in P (park) when in fact it is . This error will not allow me to turn off my car even though I am parked. My second issue is just recently I have been experiencing from idle noise and small leakage looks as though itâs coming from the fuel injectors and I was stuck on the road at night because my car decided to stop and the âshift to parkâ message came back up and my car started to loose acceleration in the middle of the road on a busy street with…
Power Train · reported Nov 22, 2024
The car has a reoccuring problem where is stalls in the middle of driving the vehicle. A warning comes up to shift to park. The car then restarts, runs extremely rough and stalls out. It then signals to shift to park again. The car is extremely unsafe. I took the vehicle to GM dealer and they said the car is "confused" between running on the battery and combustible engine. I have seen several similar issues with the Cheverolt Malibu Hybrid. I think GM knows they have an issue and one of the reasons they discontinued the model.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 53,349 miles · reported May 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart. The contact stated while restarting the vehicle, the contact heard a rattling sound. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the dealer but was unofficially diagnosed with failed fuel injectors. The contact was informed that the battery and the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was…
Power Train · at 80,000 miles · reported Nov 3, 2023
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 could pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure; however, the battery was replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
Owners report power train problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 53,349 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.