2019 Chevrolet Malibu power train problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The first problem with my car was the tire pressure monitor. The location of each tire was wrong on the informant section. Soon after purchasing the car when ever I would park the car would not shut off and the DIC would display Shift to park message. Around 6 months after the purchase the brake…”
filed May 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon shifting to park(P) and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. While investigating the failure online, the contact became aware that it was a common failure, and there was an ongoing Class…”
filed Mar 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 5 | 15% |
| 2023 Malibu | 7 | 12% |
| 2022 Malibu | 23 | 25% |
| 2021 Malibu | 26 | 32% |
| 2020 Malibu | 57 | 29% |
| 2018 Malibu | 168 | 24% |
| 2017 Malibu | 138 | 20% |
| 2016 Malibu | 166 | 20% |
| 2015 Malibu | 31 | 12% |
| 2014 Malibu | 52 | 15% |
| 2013 Malibu | 53 | 6% |
| 2012 Malibu | 49 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.