Diagsheet

2019 Chevrolet Malibu · recalls

2019 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall that include the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. It is 21V-649, filed Aug 20, 2021 for the seat belts.

  • 1recalls
  • 1systems
  • 190owner complaints

Newest recall or investigation Aug 20, 2021 · checked Sep 22, 2026

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Every recall, newest first

21V-649Aug 20, 2021NHTSA 21V649000

Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners

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.

1 of the 190 owner complaints on this car cite the seat belts.

Complaints with no recall behind them

The systems owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.

More on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu

Problems by mileage on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu · Chevrolet Malibu years to avoid

Recalls on other model years