2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid power train problems
308 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission entered limp mode when decelerating at highway speed. Shutter shift, rapid rpm increase. First shift in the morning is a hard shift with loss of power.”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“My truck suddenly stopped, received a message on the dashboard that said transmission hot. Idle engine. I was unable to remove my key. Minutes later it started up like nothing.”
filed Aug 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to…Campaign 20V650000 · Oct 22, 2020
Power Train problems in other Malibu Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Malibu Hybrid | 5 | 23% |
| 2016 Malibu Hybrid | 8 | 33% |
| 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.