2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Base
1G1ZF57579F254408
Vehicle history report for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Base (VIN 1G1ZF57579F254408). Silver. 49,914 mi reported. Registered in Wa. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
What's a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,534 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1534
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
STEERING
The power steering motor failed ,ESC , TRACTION and power steeringg lights came on, i am a woman and coould NOT control the car and my safety and others was at risk for an accident or crash ,there was nothing prior to this just suddenly loosing control of my car and a very scary position to be in , yes the chevy dealer has the component.I know ther was a …
NHTSA ODI #11745342AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side curtain air bag erroneously deployed and struck the left side of the contact's head. The contact immediately pulled over to the side of the road. No warning light was illuminated before or after the failure. Police Officers arrived at the …
1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11744780STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER STEERING WENT OUT
NHTSA ODI #11724416STEERING
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. Additionally, the traction and power steering assist motor warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with power steering assist fa…
NHTSA ODI #11723819STEERING
I was cruise control 80mph and my.power steering went out. Esc power steering warning on dash. Car is incredibly hard to steer. When I turn car off and back on it might go away for a few minutes but then come.back randomly in a scary scenarios. Thing is a death trap.
NHTSA ODI #11721895STEERING
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the contact noticed a vibrating and clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The “Service ESC” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, and the…
NHTSA ODI #11719861ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 120,000 however, the contact researched and discovered in a Carfax Report that the mileage was approximately 234,000. The contact stated that the vehic…
NHTSA ODI #11717364STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, it lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering functionality returned. The failure reoccurred every mile while driving, requiring the driver to pull over to the side of the ro…
NHTSA ODI #11716945+ 1526 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1G1ZF57579F254408 valid?
1G1ZF57579F254408 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
Comparable 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid listings run roughly $3,000–$8,600, typically around $5,421 (from 14 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid at about 29 mpg combined (26 city / 34 highway).
Data last checked 22 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.