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2019 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 20, 202121V649000 | Seat belts: critical fastenersAn improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V649000
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Owner complaints by component194
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 67 | 35 |
| Engine | 65 | 34 |
| Electrical system | 63 | 32 |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 19 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 6 |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 1 |
13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Malibu, Malibu Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after parking and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted to park(P) however, the vehicle failed to recognize that the vehicle…”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the following morning while waiting at the school drop-off line with her foot on the brake pedal, there was an abnormal…”
- Service brakes
“Due to the vacuum pump failing during driving, metal shards broke inside of the car and went into the engine destroying it completely. Now i need a whole new engine”
Other Chevrolet Malibu model years
- 20232 recalls71 complaints
- 20221 recall98 complaints
- 20212 recalls90 complaints
- 20201 recall198 complaints
- 20191 recall194 complaints
- 20186 recalls711 complaints
- 20174 recalls725 complaints
- 201610 recalls863 complaints
- 20153 recalls270 complaints
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Other Chevrolet models
- 2019 Silverado 150010 recalls1,093 complaints
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- 2019 Corvette1 recall148 complaints
- 2019 Colorado0 recalls150 complaints
- 2019 Cruze2 recalls23 complaints
- 2019 Express6 recalls10 complaints
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2019 Chevrolet Malibu recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recent, 21V649000 (reported August 20, 2021), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 67 complaints out of 194 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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