CarProblemIndexSource: NHTSAData retrieved 2026-07-01

2019 Chevrolet MALIBU — Recalls, Complaints & Buying Checklist

Quick summary

Recalls: 1 official NHTSA recall(s) on record, e.g. Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners.

Most-reported issue: Power Train (63 owner reports of 187 total).

Before you buy: owners reported issues most often with Power Train, Electrical System — worth having these checked on a used example.

VIN check: confirm any open recall by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Used-car buying checklist

Based on this model’s reported issues. Tick as you inspect.

Owner-reported complaints by category

Counts are voluntary reports to NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold — they are not a failure rate or safety ranking.
Power Train63
Electrical System51
Unknown Or Other21
Engine20
Service Brakes15
Vehicle Speed Control4
Air Bags3
Exterior Lighting2
Steering2
Back Over Prevention1

Official recalls

Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners — campaign 21V649000 (20/08/2021)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors…

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.

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Source: U.S. NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Data retrieved 2026-07-01 · data v0.1.
This page is general information, not medical, legal, or safety advice. Complaint data is voluntarily reported to NHTSA and is unverified; a complaint count is not a danger or failure rate. Always confirm open recalls for a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with the manufacturer.