2019 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu; the most frequently affected component is seat belts — critical fasteners. Owners filed 190 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2019 ranks #23 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints190

Crashes reported3in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Seat belts — Critical fastenersCampaign 21V649000 · 20 Aug 2021

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: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine19 · 48%

Power train13 · 32%

Electrical system13 · 32%

Unknown or other9 · 22%

Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%

Service brakes4 · 10%

Vehicle speed control3 · 8%

Exterior lighting2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

202529

202611

From owner complaints

The component that failed is the internal microswitch/sensor within the gear shifter assembly. The specific part that requires replacement is often documented in General Motors Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 19-NA-206 or 23-NA-119. The faulty component is available for inspection if the dealership removes the old…
Power train · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2019 Chevrolet Malibu has severe safety defects involving the engine, powertrain, and speed control. The vehicle will sometimes accelerate on its own with my foot off the gas, and other times it loses all power while pulling into traffic. This creates an immediate risk of a crash. Multiple diagnostic codes appear…
Power train · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I was traveling down i-25 at 75 mph because that is what the speed limit here in Colorado. I was traveling south heading to Colorado Springs to visit family and i was entering near Castle Rock and my vechile would not go at all forward and it seemed as if I lost power to acceleration and I believe it was 2 or 3 lanes…
Power train · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Shift to Park engine light triggers when car is in Park. will not go away therefore causing it to drain the battery and being unable to lock or move the vehicle. This is the 2nd time this has occurred and is expensive to repair. this needs to be a recall and not limited to specific states. this is a known issue with…
Engine · Apr 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

201310

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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