2019 Chevrolet Malibu reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 306
- 265 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 61 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 11 injuries · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2019 Chevrolet Malibu
- POWER TRAIN 61
- ENGINE 61
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 61
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 35
- SERVICE BRAKES 20
1 recall on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu
- NHTSA 21V649000 · 2021 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Chevrolet Malibu units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
NHTSA has 306 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is power train (61 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Chevrolet Malibu units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (61), engine (61), electrical system (61), unknown or other (35). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.