2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1,534 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4-DR Hybrid w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit Closed
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns. It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways. RMD queried thre…
NHTSA #AQ10001 · opened Nov 2010 · closed Dec 2015An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 1104
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 1104.
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
Bulletin 13598 · Sep 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060,…
Bulletin PIC5650M · Aug 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Bulletin PIP5601C · Jul 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Bulletin PIT5074R · May 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Bulletin PIT5074R · May 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Bulletin PIT5074R · May 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment…
Bulletin PIP5358D · Feb 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing t…
Bulletin PIT5074Q · Dec 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Record…
Bulletin PIP4723J · Electrical System · Oct 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Bulletin 04-06-04-051J · Engine · Sep 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MALIBU HYBRID FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Heater And Defroster
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 103 - Windshield Defrosting and Defogging. The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system may fail. If this occurs, the blower would not function properly and the mode selector would remain in the last known setting. If the windshield began to fog or frost, there may not be enough airflow to safely cle…
Transport Canada #2008434 · Dec 2008Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1964 to 1983 and from 1997 to 2025. The Malibu began as a trim-level of the Chevrolet Chevelle before becoming its own model line in 1978. Originally a rear-wheel-drive intermediate, General Motors revived the Malibu nameplate as a front-wheel-drive car in 1997.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid trims & engines on record
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vehicles on record
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