2019 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · 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 service brakes 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
“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
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11493163 — filed 11/11/2022
“Before my car gave out I was having braking issues and my car wouldnât accelerate when I pressed the gas. Then later that night I…”NHTSA complaint 11490626 — filed 10/24/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Service Brakes complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have service brakes problems?
Service Brakes is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu: 20 of 188 complaints on file (10.6%). 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 service brakes category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
