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2019 Chevrolet MalibuProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 193 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-649 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu has problems
193 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
68Power train
65Engine2 crash/fire/injury
62Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
22Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
17Fuel/propulsion system
12Vehicle speed control
6Air bags
4Exterior lighting
4Service brakes, hydraulic
2016 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 68 | 0 |
| Engine | 65 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 62 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 20 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
44kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 power train complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 30% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
7under 30k miles20under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Malibu year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Malibu median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Chevrolet Malibu safety ratings
2019 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Malibu owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle experiences sudden transmission slipping, severe shuddering, and an unexpected loss of forward drive power while in motion. Specifically, while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop / merge onto the highway, the engine revs but the vehicle fails to accelerate properly or…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after parking and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted to park(P) however, the vehicle failed to recognize that the vehicle was in park(P), and the vehicle failed to turn off. During the failure, the…
I understand that the vehicle is outside of its original warranty period. However, I do not believe that the expiration of the warranty should automatically make me responsible for a component failure that occurred at only approximately 39,000 miles. The PCV valve and orifice are not routine…
Own a 2019 Malibu?
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