2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid engine problems
361 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact's husband owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated but disappeared the following day. The contact stated that approximately four days later, after refueling the vehicle, while stopped at…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“The company had a complimentary repair of the known issue of bad oil cooler lines. It oblast short period. I now own the vehicle and it still has leaking oil cooler lines why should it not be replaced by GM since the lines leaking or coming apart and possibly blowing up and engine is a known…”
filed Aug 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Malibu Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Malibu Hybrid | 3 | 14% |
| 2016 Malibu Hybrid | 8 | 33% |
| 2009 Malibu Hybrid | 2 | 8% |
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.