Ninth generation
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
The most reported problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is stalling, with 53 complaints, usually around 52,000 miles.
- 191owner complaints
- 1recalls
- 8involved a crash
- 42,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Malibu doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu has 191 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 203 for 2019 sedans on this site. Of the 12 Malibu model years since 2014, it has the 7th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- At 24 complaints for each year on the road, the 2019 runs well under the 2018 (78) and below the 2020 (28).
- Top problem
- Stalling leads with 53 of the 191 complaints (28%), ahead of shift to park warning at 34. A quarter of the 21 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 15,000 miles, and half by about 52,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 9 of the 191 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 8 reports mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 7 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 3 of 8, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as stalling, shift to park warning and brake wear. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2023 at 42 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 40. So far in 2026, 12 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 53 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
191 complaints is 1.2 times fewer than the median 2019 model on this site and about the median for a 2019 sedan. Among the 7 Malibu model years here it ranks 7th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet filed 883 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. 59 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 15 bulletins · 53 complaints
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of No Crank, No Start, Quick Start/Stall, No FOB Detected, Key FOBs Inoperative, B3924 00, B3925 00, B3926 00, B3927 00, B3928 00 Set.
This service bulletin advises the tech that the rotational Clicking Noise Heard After Engine Shut Down may be normal characteristics of the vehicle.
13 more on this problem
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of No Crank, No Start, Quick Start/Stall, No FOB Detected, Key FOBs Inoperative, B3924 00, B3925 00, B3926 00, B3927 00, B3928 00 Set.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and possibly repair terminals that may be damaged to correct customer concerns of Loss of Power, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, Gauges Inoperative and/or Multiple Warning Lights/Messages ...
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for further information from technicians in regards to having Loss of Power, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated, Gauges Inoperative and/or multiple warning lights/messages Displayed on Driver ...
This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to having Loss of Power, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated, Gauges Inoperative and/or multiple ...
This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the torque convertor if found the cause of the rattle or engine stalling when placing transmission in gear.
This Preliminary information communicates that a rotational clicking noise heard after engine shut down is a design characteristic and no repairs should be attempted.
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for further inforrmation from the field in regards to Loss of Power, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, Gauges Inoperative and/or Multiple Warning Lights/Messages Displayed on Driver ...
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of No Crank, No Start, Quick Start/Stall, Key Fobs Inoperative with DTCs B2924 00, B3925 00, B3926 00, B3927 00, or P0513 set.
This Preliminary information communicates how technicians should diagnose and repair a possible engine stall and/or rattle noise
Plus 3 older ones not listed here.
"Shift to Park" or "Service Shifter" warning comes on 3 bulletins · 34 complaints
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing an intermittent Shift to Park message displayed while vehicle is in Park.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing an intermittent Shift to Park message displayed while vehicle is in park.
1 more on this problem
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Shift to Park message on the Driver Information Center. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1AEE, P1AEF, P1AF0, P1AF2, and P1E22.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 26 complaints
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct conditions of Service Stabilitrak Message on DIC, Rear Stop Lamps Inoperative, Traction Control Light On with DTCs C0595, C0277, U0422 Set.
1 more on this problem
This Bulletin provides information, tips and graphics regarding specific Hybrid vehicle hydraulic brake system failures, emphasizing disc brake caliper guide pin failures.
Check engine light or misfire 21 bulletins · 25 complaints
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Vehicle Will Not Lock and Unlock (Loss of Active Functions) Crank or Start (Loss of Passive Functions) with DTC P0513 Set.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
19 more on this problem
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Vehicle Will Not Lock and Unlock (Loss of Active Functions) Crank or Start (Loss of Passive Functions) with DTC P0513 Set.
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Reduced Engine Power, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTCs P0101, P0172, P0299, P0506, and/or P1101 Set.
This service bulletin provides repair procedures, depending on model year, to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with DTC P0172, P06DE and/or P0521 Set.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of No Crank, No Start, B2924 00, B3925 00, B3926 00, B3927 00, or P0513 set.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an Engine Misfire, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300 Set.
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
Plus 9 older ones not listed here.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 11 bulletins · 24 complaints
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of software issues with Radio Software Version V808.
This Preliminary information communicates a concern where the radio will reboot when adjusting the volume intermittently and that engineering is investigating.
9 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Unwanted Radio Volume Ramp Up to Max, Radio Resets, Radio Display Blank, or Non-Responsive to Touch.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Unwanted Radio Volume Ramp Up to Max.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of software issues with Radio Software Version V808.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing an intermittent Shift to Park message displayed while vehicle is in park.
This PI was written to inform dealers of a condition where a "Climate off" message will be displayed on the screen even thought the HVAC system is fully operational. Dealers are also informed that engineering is working on a solution
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Sirius XM Radio Stations Missing or SXM Favorites Greyed Out.
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with inspection and repair instructions for vehicles with Service Engine Soon lamp when locking, unlocking, going into gear, and when vehicle is running.
This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may complain of when a Bluetooth call is received the ringing will be continuous for the rest of the drive cycle . It may be noted that this only seems to occur when using an Android device on OS 9.0.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of False Trunk Ajar Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC).
Battery dies or the car will not start 4 bulletins · 14 complaints
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another.
2 more on this problem
This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct customer concerns of a Crank No Start or Extended Crank, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Possible Crank No Start or Extended Crank with DTC P12A6.
Brake pedal goes hard or the booster or vacuum pump fails 1 bulletin · 12 complaints
This service bulletin informs dealers that a new Power Brake Booster Vacuum Cap will need to be replaced when installing the revised Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe to correct DTCs being set due to misrouting of brake booster vacuum pipe.
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Hesitation or Low Power due to false knock detection and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P2096 / P2097 Set.
Complaints filed by year
42 complaints came in 2023. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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.
The recall on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
Stalling, with 53 of the 191 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 52,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Malibu problems start?
Of the 73 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 22,000 miles and half by about 42,000.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has fewer complaints than both the 2018 and the 2020: 24 a year against 78 and 28.
How many 2019 Chevrolet Malibu complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
9 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
No recall on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.