Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Chevrolet Malibu
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 193 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V649000 Rear Seat Belt Retractor Not Secured Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 68 complaints
- Engine 65 complaints
- Electrical System 62 complaints
- Unknown or Other 36 complaints
- Service Brakes 22 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 17 complaints
Of the 193 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 193 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu shows a below-average reliability with 193 owner complaints and one recall. High complaint counts in powertrain, engine, and electrical systems indicate potential issues. Limited recall data constrains a full assessment, but the issues noted suggest caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 50,000-80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 60,000-90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000-70,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery check and replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical shorts
- Unusual brake noises
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.