2019 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.

20182020
Complaints
300
per 10K Sold
24.9
US Sales
120,302
Crashes
15
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#160 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:33,972 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#260 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:54,685 mi
#359 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:45,597 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.

Electrical Faults
60
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,972
Transmission / Drivetrain
60
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,685
Engine Problems
59
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,597
Brakes
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,674
Fuel System
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,655
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,609
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,898
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2019 Chevrolet Malibu

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~402 vehicles.

21V649000Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor · Seat Belts:critical Fasteners
~402 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

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2019 Chevrolet Malibu — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu has 300 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 60 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (60 complaints, avg 33,972 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (60 complaints, avg 54,685 mi); Engine Problems (59 complaints, avg 45,597 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 42,322 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu include 15 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 402 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Malibu reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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