This page covers 1 recall, 188 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.
26–46 mpg combined
5.1–9 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Powertrain complaints dominate the 2019 Malibu owner reports, followed closely by electrical and engine issues. The most widely reported problem is the transmission or shifter failing to recognize that the vehicle has been placed in park, owners describe a "Shift to Park" message appearing on the instrument display even after moving the selector to the park position, which prevents the car from shutting off normally. On the electrical side, owners report multiple warning lights and system fault messages appearing simultaneously, sometimes across several systems at once. Engine complaints frequently involve hesitation and reduced power while driving, along with stalling at idle that requires a restart to get the vehicle moving again. A diagnostic code related to intake airflow irregularities appears in several of these engine reports alongside the stalling and power-reduction symptoms.
188
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The rear seat belt retractors may have loose or missing fasteners, affecting their secure attachment to the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
