2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.

Most common 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

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

What owners report

2025-06-29, Air Bags
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: •Make/Model/Year: 2018 Chevy Malibu hybrid •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 contacted me regarding these repairs. Furthermore, my vehicle is currently displaying check engine lig

2025-03-09, Fuel/Propulsion System
One of my first problems with this car is the “shift to park” 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 it’s coming from the fuel injectors and I was stuck on the road at night because my car decided to stop and the “shift to park” message came back up and my car started to loose acceleration in the middle of the road on a busy street with no stop signs visible. (Car accident waiting to happen). My steering wheel locked up on me and my ca

2024-11-22, Power Train
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.

2024-05-24, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 filed. The failure mileage was approximately 53,349.

2023-11-03, Power Train
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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Electrical System (4), Engine (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.