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2019 Chevrolet Malibu

4/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2019 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD

4/5Overall
5/5Frontal crash
4/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 5★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 4★Side, rear passenger: 3★Rollover risk: 10.3%
  • Lane departure warningOptional
  • Forward collision warningOptional
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

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Crash test #1NHTSA test 10776

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No. 001  As Delivered Right Front ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002  As Delivered Left Rear ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003  Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004  Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 005  Pre-Test Left Front ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 006  Post-Test Left Front ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007  Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008  Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009  Pre-Test Left Rear ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 010  Post-Test Left Rear ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011  Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012  Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013  Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014  Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 015  Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 016  Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 017  Pre-Test Left Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 018  Pre-Test Right Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 019  Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGNo. 020  Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGNo. 021  Pre-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.JPGNo. 022  Post-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.JPGNo. 023  Pre-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.JPGNo. 024  Post-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.JPGNo. 025  Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 026  Post-Test Front Close-Up View of Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 027  Pre-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.JPGNo. 028  Pre-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 029  Post-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 030  Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 031  Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.JPGNo. 032  Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 033  Pre-Test Overhead View of Driver Dummy Thighs on Seat Pan.JPGNo. 034  Pre-Test Placement of Driver Dummy’s Feet.JPGNo. 035  Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 036  Pre-Test Left Side View of Steering Wheel.JPGNo. 037  View of Disengaged Parking Brake.JPGNo. 038  Pre-Test View of Parking Brake.JPGNo. 039  Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Track.JPGNo. 040  Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Back.JPGNo. 046  Pre-Test Driver Inner Door Panel View.JPGNo. 049  Post-Test Driver Dummy Close-Up Head Contact with Side Airbag View.JPGNo. 052  Post-Test Driver Dummy Close-Up Pelvis Contact View.JPGNo. 065  Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Rear Passenger Dummy.JPGNo. 081  Post-Test Rear Passenger Dummy Close-Up Knee Contact View.JPGNo. 102  Monroney Label.jpg

Crash test #2NHTSA test 10829

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No. 001   As Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002   As Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003   Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004   Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 005   Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 006   Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007   Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008   Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009   Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 010   Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011   Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012   Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013   Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014   Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 015   Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 016   Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 017   Pre-Test Left Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.JPGNo. 018   Pre-Test Right Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.jpgNo. 019   Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGNo. 020   Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target Showing Impact Location.JPGNo. 021   Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Chest.JPGNo. 022   Post-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy.JPGNo. 023   Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.JPGNo. 024   Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 025   Post-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 026   Pre-Test Front View of Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 027   Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.JPGNo. 028   Pre-Test Front View of Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 029   Pre-Test Overhead View of Dummy Thighs on Seat Pan.JPGNo. 030   Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Neck Showing Position of Adjustable Neck Bracket.JPGNo. 031   Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Head Showing Dummy Head is Level.JPGNo. 032   Pre-Test Placement of Dummy Feet.JPGNo. 033   Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Dummy.JPGNo. 034   Pre-Test Left Side View of Steering Wheel.JPGNo. 035   Pre-Test View of Disengaged Parking Brake.jpgNo. 036   Pre-Test View of Parking Brake.JPGNo. 037   Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Track.JPGNo. 038   Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Back.JPGNo. 039   Pre-Test Close-Up View of Driver Seat Back or Head Restraint.JPGNo. 040   Pre-Test Dummy and Door Clearance View.JPGNo. 042   Pre-Test Right Side View of Dummy and Front Seat of Occupant Compartment.JPGNo. 044   Pre-Test Inner Door Panel View.JPGNo. 054   Post-Test View of Fuel Filler Cap or Fuel Filler Neck.JPG

Recalls (1)

  • SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERSCampaign 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 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.

    Fix: 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.

Owner complaints

189
Complaints
8
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
7
Injuries
0
Deaths

Most-reported areas

  • POWER TRAIN66
  • ENGINE62
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER36
  • SERVICE BRAKES24
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12
  • AIR BAGS6
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

  • 12/29/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Camshaft issues/brake to park sensor issue/brake booster to engine vacuum

  • 12/27/2021· VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was an unknown substance that leaked through the windshield and the trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. The VIN was unavailable.

  • 12/12/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSCrash

    I bought the car from Variety Auto in Abingdon VA, and then I had the accident on May 3rd 2022 I took it to the collision center and then after they repaired the body they noticed the airbag lights and the restraint system lights came on also, and when Ramey’s started doing the work for the air, module and wiring harness and air bag they noticed that the wiring harness was not working properly and the air bag was cut completely out they put diodes in the wiring to keep the lights off, they sold me the car saying that there was no airbag deployed but we later found out that it was, and also when I had the accident it didn’t deploy and that’s why is because there wasn’t a airbag in it to start with, if you need anything else we have all the proof of deception by someone and if you need anything else here is my phone number [XXX] you can call me anytime, thank you!!! I tried to up load all the pages and everything but it would only let me do the first Paige, so if need these let me know and I can probably get them faxed to you, thank you!!! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

  • 12/10/2025· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The component that failed is the internal microswitch/sensor within the gear shifter assembly. The specific part that requires replacement is often documented in General Motors Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 19-NA-206 or 23-NA-119. The faulty component is available for inspection if the dealership removes the old part and retains it. My safety and the safety of others are put at risk because the vehicle often fails to register that it is fully in "Park," which prevents the vehicle from shutting off properly, potentially leaving it in accessory mode. This could lead to a dead battery, leaving me stranded. More importantly, the failure to confirm the 'Park' state introduces a risk of the vehicle not being securely immobilized, creating a roll-away hazard if parked on an incline. The problem has been confirmed by local Chevrolet dealership service centers (receipts available). The issue is identical to the defect that prompted official safety recalls for numerous other GM models, including the 2017-2018 GMC Acadia. Furthermore, the symptoms described match those outlined in the active class-action settlement for 2016-2019 Malibu owners (STPLawsuit.com).

  • 12/08/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the fuel gauge reflected EMPTY even though the tank was FULL. Additionally, the speed gauge was not operating correctly, and the temperature gauge was not functioning. The contact also stated she depressed the brake pedal to the floor but failed to stop. The contact stated she used the parking brake to stop the vehicle before it seized. The contact stated when shifting gears to park, she heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle began to hesitate. The contact stated it took 2 hours to properly turn off the vehicle. The contact left the vehicle overnight at that location and stated the following morning she was able to restart the vehicle and drove to her work. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated an independent mechanic came to the work parking lot and was informed it was an electrical system failure and was referred to the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The contact called the local dealers AutoNation Chevrolet Laurel (500 Washington Blvd, Laurel, MD 20707: (240) 339-3932) & Sport Chevrolet (3101 Automobile Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20904: (240) 293-0442) and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

  • 12/07/2022· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and slowing for a traffic signal, the brake pedal was stiff and could not be depressed. The contact stated he heard a grinding noise coming from the front tires. The contact stated that he was able to slow the vehicle by shifting to low(L) and using the parking brake. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact had an independent mechanic diagnose the vehicle. The mechanic retrieved DTC: P0556 (Brake Booster Pressure Sensor) failure. The mechanic also determined that the brake vacuum booster pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,697.

  • 12/02/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while using the Auto START/STOP feature, the vehicle would sputter before accelerating as needed. The contact stated that the failure only occurred during hot weather conditions with the vehicle on an incline. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the battery and the battery terminal had failed. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the contact was unaware if the battery terminal had been replaced. The failure had increased in frequency despite road or weather conditions. The contact stated that occasionally while driving, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The vehicle also displayed a driving assist reduced power message. The contact had returned the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500.

  • 11/30/2023· ENGINE

    The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted after 30 minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, and no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

  • 11/28/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

    Check engine light came on and the car shut down while stopping.

  • 11/25/2025· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    My 2019 Chevrolet Malibu has severe safety defects involving the engine, powertrain, and speed control. The vehicle will sometimes accelerate on its own with my foot off the gas, and other times it loses all power while pulling into traffic. This creates an immediate risk of a crash. Multiple diagnostic codes appear repeatedly, including P0299 (turbo underboost), P0101 (mass air flow performance), P1101 (intake airflow performance), and P0506 (idle control RPM too low). The charge-air hose repeatedly blows off the throttle body while driving, causing sudden loss of power. The vehicle was sold to me by a dealer as safe and reliable, but these defects appeared shortly after purchase. The unintended acceleration and sudden loss of power make the car dangerous to drive. This appears to be a serious mechanical and safety-related defect that could cause an accident.

  • 11/24/2022· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The electrical system was refusing to acknowledge that my car was in Park & kept giving me a “Shift to Park” message on my dashboard. Took 3 or 4 tries of starting & shutting off the car for it to go away. Took the car to the Dealer & turns out that a faulty shifter was the problem. The gear shifter had to be replaced, but not the shifter harness underneath the shifter.

  • 11/21/2025· POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    I was traveling down i-25 at 75 mph because that is what the speed limit here in Colorado. I was traveling south heading to Colorado Springs to visit family and i was entering near Castle Rock and my vechile would not go at all forward and it seemed as if I lost power to acceleration and I believe it was 2 or 3 lanes to exit off an off ramp as cars pasted me by honking their horns it was very scary as I pulled over to the side of the road letting it glide or coast to a stop very slowly I finally came to a stop.. as I have been reading some recalls due too a transmission issues for these types of vechiles I really hope I'm going about it right and someone reaches out to me about what it is that might be going on because even though my car does not have it listed by a Vin number I still believe that my 2019 Chevy Malibu has been subject to recalls for issues including a faulty rear seat belt retractor and a transmission problem that could lead to a loss of propulsion. The rear seat belt recall involves improperly secured retractors, and the transmission recall is due to a start-stop accumulator endcap with missing bolts, which could cause a leak and a loss of propulsion or a fire risk. And would like to have this addressed and or hits the right people concerning this not only for myself but safety for other people traveling at high speeds like myself that night... I was 5 days past my dealership warranty when I purchased the vechile from them and made it 6 days because I could get ahold of anyone on the 5 day when this incident occurred and then I called GM because I believe it would of fell under a drive train warranty but they said which was only 5 years warranty on this vechile from the day it was purchased its first time my vechile only has 82000 miles on it and I got it from a dealership here in Colorado with 64 or 62000 miles and since then I'm paying on a vechile that is no longer in service parked Sincerely and hopefully this reaches the right person...

  • 11/21/2020· ENGINE

    DRIVING THE CAR, ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 75 MPH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND DASHBOARD STATES "ENGINE POWER RESTRICTED". NOW THE CAR HAS LITTLE POWER AND TAKES 18 SECONDS TO GET FROM 0-60 MAKING IT A ROAD HAZARD. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 42,000 MILES ON IT.

  • 11/20/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I am having the well known "shift to park" issue. When I put the vehicle in park, I get the error message to "shift to park" even though the vehicle is in park. At this time, I am not able to lock my doors or turn my car off. This happens 3-5 times a week for me. This is a safety issue. I had the entire shifter replaced under warranty in 2021 and now it is happening again and I am going to have to pay for this now since out of warranty. This is not something I have caused and is an error with the vehicle and I consumers should not have to pay for this.

  • 11/14/2023· POWER TRAIN

    IN THE PAST WEEK, I TRIED TURNING OFF MY VEHICLE, BUT RECEIVED THE MESSAGE "SHIFT TO PARK". THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES, THUS FAR (11/6, 11/8, 11/13). THE CAR IS ALREADY IN PARK, BUT WON'T TURN OFF, UNLESS I CONTINUALLY SHIFT, OR RESTART THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES, OTHERWISE, IT CONTINUES TO RUN WITH THE MESSAGE DISPLAYED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, IT FINALLY TURNS OFF. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY HORRIFYING! IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND IF, SO, IS GM ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE AND NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THIS PROBLEM AND WHAT PROCEDURES TO TAKE? I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. IS MY CAR SAFE TO DRIVE? IS THIS SOMETHING THE DEALERSHIP CAN ADDRESS? I DO NOT WANT TO BE SOMEWHERE AND NOT BE ABLE TO START MY CAR. I START IT WAS THE BATTERY BECAUSED I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM ONSTAR STATING THE BATTERY WAS CRITICALLY LOW ON THE 6 OF NOVEMBER. I PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY ON NOVEMBER 9, 2023, THINKING THIS WOULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. IT DID NOT!

  • 11/12/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    When you park the car and shift the car into park a message appears on the dashboard stating "Shift to Park" the car does not think it is in park and is telling you to put it into the Park Gear to turn off the car. You can not shut off the car as long as this message is displayed on the dashboard. Sometimes turning the car on and off 5+ times may get the message to go away but as time has gone on it has been harder to get the message to go away. At times we have been stuck in the car for over 10 minutes trying to shut off the car.

  • 11/11/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    I have no Brake Lights when applying the Brakes and cruise control no longer works due to Service ESC message on display. I was advised by replacing the battery this would clear the ESC but it did not. I believe the service ESC message is tied into the brake lights and cruise control not working.

  • 11/05/2020· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 15 MPH WITH THE POWER REDUCED MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHAPMEN CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 1717 E BASELINE RD, TEMPE, AZ 85283 TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TURBO INTAKE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

  • 11/04/2025· ENGINE

    Shift to Park engine light triggers when car is in Park. will not go away therefore causing it to drain the battery and being unable to lock or move the vehicle. This is the 2nd time this has occurred and is expensive to repair. this needs to be a recall and not limited to specific states. this is a known issue with GMC

  • 11/02/2022· ENGINE

    CAR IS RUNNING ROUGH, CEL IS ON THROWING CAMSHAFT CODES. Code - P0014 Description - No information returned for Trouble Code - P0014 Code - P0017 Description - No information returned for Trouble Code - P0017 Code - P1101 Description - No information returned for Trouble Code - P1101 Code - P257F Description - No information returned for Trouble Code - P257F EXHAUST CAM PHASER REQUIRED TO CONTINUE DIAG. THERE IS A TSB FOR THE ISSUE AT HAND, REQUIRES A NEW CAMSHAFT AND A LOT OF SPECIAL ORDER PARTS FROM DEALER, TSB WILL NEED TO BE PERFORMED TO CONTINUE DIAG. WILL NEED TO GO TO DEALER TECH FOUND A TSB THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE WE CAN REPLACE VCT.

  • 10/31/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Unknown car shutdown without warning an will haste when given it fuel.

  • 10/30/2023· ENGINE

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the engine failed to shut off after depressing the Auto START/STOP button. The vehicle shut off after running out of fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.

  • 10/27/2022· SERVICE BRAKESCrash

    On September 28th I was driving along the highway, went to take an exit, and the brake pedal was locked. I experienced a loss of braking, hard brake pedal and increased stopping distance. In order to get the car to stop, i had to put the car in neutral and coast into a ditch/grass. Before the brake failure there was no instrument cluster malfunction lights illuminated or any warning of imminent failure of the vehicles braking system. A mechanic has informed me that the vehicles brake vacuum pump is to blame and that it needs to be repaired immediately. This part suddenly failing with no warning caused a complete brake failure within the car and posed a risk of injury or death to me and others.

  • 10/26/2024· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    This is by far the worst car purchase I've ever made. I've had this car for 4 years now and ever since I purchased it, it has given me problems. The car shut down completely at the stop sign or stop light, even when pulling out of the parking spot. Battery replaced, fuel line/pump/gasket replaced, wire fixed, oils and fluids stay up to date, transmission fluid changed, and not one mechanic, not even GM can tell me what the problem is because they don't even know. No codes appear and diagnostics come back fine and clear. Every mechanic has fixed something they've thought could be causing the problem yet the problem still exists. This is a headache to deal with and dangerous for my family and me. This has been the worst experience ever experienced with any vehicle i have owned.

  • 10/26/2018· EQUIPMENT

    I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR MAIMED BY A DEFECTIVE TIRE JACK THAT WAS INCLUDED IN THE TIRE CHANGING EQUIPMENT THAT CAME WITH A NEW IMPALA I RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL. THE JACK BENT IN TWO WHEN I TRIED TO CRANK THE JACK HIGH ENOUGH TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE. I HAVE A PHOTO OF THE CHINESE-MADE PART #13592351/2017. I HAVE NOTIFIED BOTH ENTERPRISE AND GENERAL MOTORS. IN DISCUSSING THE ISSUE, IT SEEMS THAT NEITHER COMPANY INCLUDES A SAFETY CHECK OF THE TIRE JACK. MY CONCERN IS THAT 40-50 THOUSAND IMPALAS WERE SOLD IN 2018. CAR RENTAL COMPANIES PURCHASED THEM AS DID DEALERSHIPS. THOUSANDS OF UNUSED, I.E. NEW TIRE JACKS MAY BE SITTING IN THE TRUNKS OF IMPALAS THROUGHOUT THE US, CANADA, ETC. AND SOME COULD BE DEFECTIVE. THE GM EXECUTIVE OFFICE REP SAID THEY WERE GOING TO CONTACT ENTERPRISE REGARDING THE SAFETY ISSUE. TO ME THIS IS SHORT SIGHTED ON GM'S PART. THEY DON'T SEEM TO BE INTERESTED IN FINDING THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE JACK. ARE THEY MORE LIKELY TO CHANGE THEIR TUNE, IF CONSUMERS DIE AS A RESULT OF USING THE GENERAL MOTORS PROVIDED DEFECTIVE JACKS? STAY TUNED.

  • 10/24/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Shift to park issue. After putting the car into Park and attempting to shut off the vehicle, an alter to SHIFT TO PARK came up and the car could not be shut off. Vehicle stalls at lights and in traffic because of the START / STOP system GM has put in this 2019 Malibu. This is dangerous as the vehicle moves if on incline (sometimes backwards). There is no control. The vehicle then has to be shifted into PARK and then restarted

  • 10/24/2022· SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

    Before my car gave out I was having braking issues and my car wouldn’t accelerate when I pressed the gas. Then later that night I was driving home with my mother and fiancée when my car illuminated “engine power reduced” and my check engine light came on. When I tried pulling over I noticed that my brakes were very hard. So I had to roll from the speed of 45 mph until my car eventually stopped. I was not able to stop at the stop sign so I just had to blow my horn to alert other drivers. Whenever I took it to the dealership they told me my brake vacuum pump exploded and blew shards into my camshaft. The repair was 1700 for the replacement of the brake vacuum pump and the camshaft. I talked to the mechanic afterwards and he said that this problem has a good chance of happening again because the part itself is defective and there are no other aftermarket parts to replace it. Then I go to pick up my car three weeks later, and was told that my engine should be replaced because a cylinder had no compression. The price of that was around 5000.

  • 10/20/2020· ENGINE

    AS WITH OTHER YEARS OF THIS VEHICLE , I ALSO HAVE HAS MY ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. MORE THAN TEN TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK.

  • 10/17/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

    Was driving on the freeway maneuvered over to exit vehicle lost power and engine completely shut off while in motion. Same incident occurred while on surface street as I was approaching a red light vehicle completely shut off while in drive and in motion.

  • 10/17/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

    While sitting at stop lights the car has shut itself completely off and restarted itself. This has happened atleast 6 times in the past 24 hours. The first time it happened, a message was on the dash screen that said "corrupt ......" with an explanation mark. I was unable to catch the full message. No message has displayed since that I believe. The vehicle shows no history/issue in the mychevy app.

  • 10/14/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    My wife drove the car into the church parking lot and placed the shifter in park. Turned off the engine and the Display stated "place the car in Park." She restarted the car backed up and pulled back into the space, shut off the engine and it did the same thing again,. She got out and attempted to lock the car with the FOB and it stated place in Park, and Key fob in car. It wasn't , and she had started walking into the church with the audible alert beep and headlights behind her. I went out started the car shifted it into park and it did the same thing. I backed up a little bit engaged drive and slowly moved the shifter to park and it worked that time. Will take it to our certified mechanic tomorrow.

  • 10/12/2025· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Was on my way to work at stoplight and my 2019 Chevrolet Malibu lost all power and started back up and the next day I was about to leave for work and it wouldn’t start low battery came across screen then the check engine light came on and a few hrs later it started up but all interior lights would not go off and I went to auto zone to check codes and its one of the codes for RECALL I will be taking it to the Chevy dealership

  • 10/12/2023· POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed during a heavy rain storm, the vehicle lost significant motive power and was unable to accelerate above 40 MPH. The contact also stated that a message displayed, "Side detection system disabled," and the lane departure assist system activated, briefly steering the vehicle into oncoming traffic before he was able to regain control. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,500.

  • 10/10/2025· POWER TRAIN

    Sunday, September 21, 2025, while on my way to church around 8:40am, while driving in traffic, car began to slow and then stopped (CAR WAS IN DRIVE, NOT IN PARK). The "Shift to Park" and ABS light appeared on dashboard. After the car completely stopped, and with other motorists blowing their horns behind me, I put the vehicle in park and was able to restart it. I immediately returned home and called a church member for a ride. I ALMOST HAD A HEART ATTACK WHEN THE CAR STOPPED IN MOVING TRAFFIC WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING IT! I scheduled an appointment for a diagnostic and brought it in to the dealership on Monday, September, 22, 2025. It was kept overnight and two diagnostics were performed (they charged me for two diagnostics). They informed me that the solenoid assembly had to be replaced and that after performing a road test for the ABS, they did not find anything. Its very stressful in remembering what happened and that I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SOMEONE ELSE INJURED AS WELL, IF SOMEONE HAD RUN INTO ME AFTER THE CAR KILLED WHILE DRIVING IT!!!

  • 10/07/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Purchased this vehicle (2019 Chevy Malibu) in September 2024. Put the vehicle in park and the display keeps saying "shift to park" when it's already in park.

  • 10/04/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, and releasing the accelerator pedal the auto Start/Stop system engaged with delay, and the vehicle shuddered while resuming normal driving. The instrument cluster and the infotainment system were inoperable and turned off temporarily while driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while attempting to drive from a complete stop. Messages indicating low fuel and key fob malfunction were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the battery was replaced. The contact stated that the Start/Stop system operated as needed after the battery replacement. Additionally, the contact stated while driving an undisclosed speed in a parking lot, the auto Start/Stop system engaged inadvertently, and the vehicle shut off. The message "Shift to Neutral. Restart Vehicle" was displayed. The contact followed the instruction and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving 5-8 MPH, and making a turn from a middle lane, the failure recurred while there was oncoming traffic. The contact shifted into neutral (N) and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the message "Power Steering Reduced. Drive Carefully" was displayed when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the battery was replaced 4-5 times; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that each battery had lasted 9-10 months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed and informed the contact that they would consider buying back the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

  • 09/29/2025· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

    IN DECEMBER 2024, DRIVING TO WORK WHEN CAR ABRUPTLY STOPPED (NO POWER). WAITED FOR A WHILE FOR MY HUSBAND TO ARRIVE. VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN, DROVE TO TROPICAL CHEVY AT 8880BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI SHORES, FL FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (PAID $160. RESULT - TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ESTIMATED AT $1,800). DID NOT HAVE VEHICLE FIXED. DECIDED TO HAVE VEHICLE EXAMINED AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER 2025; PAID $160 DIAGNOSTIC FEE, ESTIMATE A WHOPPING $8,400!!!!! DID NOT HAVE CAR FIXED.

  • 09/29/2022· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently fail to accelerate above 55 MPH as the "Engine Power Reduced" message would appear on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that an abnormal grinding noise would emit from the vehicle upon depression of the brake pedal. The contact called the dealer and was informed that she could not be given an appointment for another month. She then contacted an independent mechanic and was informed that unless the failure was persistent, they would not be able to diagnose the failure. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but was unable to reach a representative. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

  • 09/29/2020· AIR BAGS

    THE SERVICE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM KEEPS GOING OFF FOR WARNING

  • 09/28/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

    This car is displaying a shift to park on the dashboard. I have read several complaints and even lawsuits filed about this matter on the internet. Why hasn't this been recalled to fix on these vehicles it drains the battery and you aren't able to put the vehicle in park or lock the doors or anything

  • 09/27/2021· POWER TRAIN

    I bought this 2019 Chevy Malibu with 40,000 miles on it the second day I had it the transmission completely lost power and would not accelerate it barley moves ford it takes about 5 whole seconds for it to get power and move this has happend pretty much every day when I drive this vehicle it has put me and my family’s life in danger so many times it’s ridicules I have took it to the dealership and they said that they can not find a problem on the tcm/ transmission control module so I told them to take it for a test drive and right when they pulled out of the dealership they almost got hit because the car would not accelerate they said there is defiantly a problem with the cvt transmission in the car but sadly there is nothing they can do until Chevrolet puts out a recall they said I am not the first one to bring back a 2019 chevy Malibu with this issue this needs to be fixed immediately it’s putting peoples life’s in danger

  • 09/26/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Shift to park issue. After putting the car into Park and attempting to shut off the vehicle, an alter to SHIFT TO PARK came up and the car could not be shut off. This happened several times. Car was taken to the dealer where it was originally purchased. The issue was known to the service department as having been seen many times on same type of vehicle. The repair was to replace the shifter assembly and pig tail at a cost of over $700. which included the cost of the diagnostic. The vehicle is not driven often and has only 13,500 miles on it.

  • 09/26/2022· STRUCTURE

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that he noticed water leaking on both sides of the trunk. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred whenever it rained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that water was leaking through the rear window. The dealer removed the rear window and headliner and the dealer cleaned the water. The dealer then reinstalled and resealed the rear window on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

  • 09/26/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    AFTER CAR IS TURNED OFF AND IN PARK, THE DASH LIGHT STATES TO "PUT IN PARK" EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS IN PARK, THE LIGHT WON'T GO AWAY UNTIL THE SHIFTER IS WIGGLED BACK AND FORTH, AND SIDEWAYS WAY TOO MANY TIMES, I AM AFRAID THE BATTERY WILL RUN DOWN IF LEFT LIKE THAT, WITH THE LIGHT STILL BEING ON.

  • 09/22/2025· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Throttlebody hose pops off of the throttlebody due to a missing gasket ring as well as the retention clip/spring clip. The plastic pieces on the spring clip have popped off since the issue has been presented. Cannot accelerate past 3 1/2 RPMs without throttlebody hose popping off from the pressure produced by the turbo charger.

  • 09/21/2023· POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was shifted to park, the gear shifter failed to remain in the intended gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the jump harness and shift part switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,800.

  • 09/20/2021· POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact states that the Auto STOP/START feature that caused the vehicle to turn off while idling however, the vehicle would fail to immediately start-up. The contact stated that the instrument panel would independently reset, and the vehicle would jolt forward before restarting. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,737.

  • 09/20/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE DISPLAYED MESSAGE 'STEERING ASSIST REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE' THIS HAS DONE THIS MULTIPLE TIMES. VEHICLE IS A 2019 BROUGHT IT BRAND NEW THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING.

  • 09/19/2024· SERVICE BRAKES

    tapped the my other car on the bumper . Brake Pump is out.

  • 09/18/2023· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the brake pedal was firm when depressed and the vehicle failed to stop immediately. No warning light was illuminated. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved DTC Codes for the camshaft sensor and crankcase sensor. The camshaft sensor was replaced by the contact. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS vacuum pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the ABS vacuum pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.