2019 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Power Train (68), Engine (65), Electrical System (62).
Key takeaways
- 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 68 | 35% |
| Engine | 65 | 34% |
| Electrical System | 62 | 32% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 2% |
| Steering | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-20
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 suddenly loses acceleration ...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-07
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 message "Shift to Park" wa...
Electrical System,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-09-24
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the following morning while waiting at the school drop-off line with her foot on the brake pedal, there was an abnormal boom, and several warning lights illuminated and flashed on the instrument panel. The occupants inside t...
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More for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.