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2019 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls and problems

1 recall and 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

1recalls
193complaints
8crashes reported
1fires reported
7injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train66 · 34%
  • Engine65 · 34%
  • Electrical System62 · 32%
  • Unknown Or Other36 · 19%
  • Service Brakes22 · 11%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System17 · 9%
  • Vehicle Speed Control12 · 6%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)4 · 2%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance3 · 2%
  • Air Bags3 · 2%

What owners report

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine

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 the vehicle assumed that the vehicle was struck from behind. the vehicle attempted to surge and revve

Service Brakes,Engine

Due to the vacuum pump failing during driving, metal shards broke inside of the car and went into the engine destroying it completely. now i need a whole new engine

Power Train,Engine

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 maintenance items that i would reasonably expect to require replacement at such low mileage. unlike tires, brake pads, batterie

Unknown Or Other

Acceleration issues. started once put in drive didnt want to accelerate, acceleration issues now at higher speeds while driving

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering MALIBU, MALIBU HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.