2019 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and problems

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu has 1 recall and 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2019 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 26 Malibu model years — 21st most.

1recalls

193complaints

8crashes

1fires

7injuries

42,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Seat Belts

Aug 20, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V649000 · 402 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine66

Unknown or other36

Vehicle Speed Control12

Air Bags6

Exterior Lighting4

Forward Collision Avoidance3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2019 vs. other Chevrolet Malibu years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, the latest from Aug 20, 2021 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (68), engine (66), electrical system (62). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.