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2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid · symptom sheet

Check engine light or misfire

  • 117owner reports
  • 79,000median miles
  • $7,800median quote
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 3, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

549 of the 1,029 complaints on this car are about the engine. 117 of those describe misfire.

Tick what matches of 117 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the spark plugs (5 reports) and the sensor (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2019 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Malibu Hybrid

EA25-007opened Oct 23, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 2019

Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Open.

NHTSA summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001). GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274. This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
PE25-001opened Jan 16, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 2019

Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Closed oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V-274.

NHTSA summary
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI
DP22-005opened Jan 27, 2023
Electrical · model years 2016 to 2019

Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.

NHTSA summary
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.

What owners paid

16 of the 117 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,500 to $11,367.

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 43,000 and 100,000 miles, from the 72 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“an apparent engine malfunction, causing the number 8 cylinder to retard and miss. not sure if the L84 v8 engine s having the same issues as the L87. Just wondering. the vehicle has less than 90k miles and has not been abused.”

Filed Jan 2, 2026 · 90,000 miles

“Purchased new and service maintained. At 65,000 miles all warning lights came on and truck began to misfire and lost power.Was taken to a garage where it was determined to have bad lifters and camshaft. Warranty just expired and now it needs a new engine”

Filed Sep 26, 2025 · 65,000 miles

“My 2019 Chevy Silverado started having a tapping/bang and loss of performance check engine light, out of the blue at 127,000 miles. Very similar to the issues of the just released recall on 2021-2024 Mechanic suspects it’s either cam/lifters and/or bearing rod issue Vehicle has NOT been repaired as of today 04/30/2025”

Filed Apr 30, 2025 · 127,000 miles

“The engine cylinders failed with the lifting rods falling. Engine needs to be replaced at 59k miles on it”

Filed Jan 18, 2025 · 59,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 117 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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