2019 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 188 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“Vehicle lost power while driving without warning which could have caused an accident. Dealer says the ECM failed.”NHTSA complaint 11508251 — filed 02/20/2023
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was stalling. The contact stated that she needed…”NHTSA complaint 11506223 — filed 02/08/2023
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the âEngine Power Reducedâ message was displayed. The contact attempted to…”NHTSA complaint 11501136 — filed 01/10/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have engine problems?
Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu: 61 of 188 complaints on file (32.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
