Does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, the most recent reported on August 20, 2021 (Seat belts: rear/other, retractor, Seat belts: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (68 complaints), followed by engine (65).

How many 2019 Chevrolet Malibu complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 193 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and problems

1 recall and 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.

recalls

193

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

Seat belts: rear/other, retractor · Seat belts: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 21V649000 · reported August 20, 2021 · General Motors, LLC · 402 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train68
Engine65
Electrical system62
Unknown or other36
Service brakes22
Fuel/propulsion system17
Vehicle speed control12
Air bags6
Exterior lighting4
Service brakes, hydraulic4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 20, 2026 · Power train
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…

Oct 7, 2026 · Power train · 65,000 miles
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"…

Sep 24, 2026 · Service brakes · 105,100 miles
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…

Sep 16, 2026 · 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

Sep 1, 2026 · 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…

Malibu model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2016	9	841	23	2
2017	4	704	16	4
2018	6	700	23	4
2019	1	193	8	1
2020	1	199	10	0
2021	2	90	0	1
2022	1	99	4	0

Across all years, the 2009 Malibu has the most complaints (1,509). All Chevrolet Malibu years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, the most recent reported on August 20, 2021 (Seat belts: rear/other, retractor, Seat belts: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?: Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (68 complaints), followed by engine (65).
How many 2019 Chevrolet Malibu complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 193 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 20, 2026.