2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid electrical system problems
173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced various intermittent electrical failures while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the power locks and windows either failed to operate as needed or independently operated while driving…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the residence and jump-started. The vehicle was then driven to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the grounding straps were damaged, and one strap was…”
filed Aug 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue…Campaign 19V888000 · Dec 12, 2019
Electrical System problems in other Malibu Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Malibu Hybrid | 11 | 50% |
| 2016 Malibu Hybrid | 11 | 46% |
| 2009 Malibu Hybrid | 5 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.