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US recalls (1)
Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
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 and remedy
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Brakes
2018-08-30 · campaign 2018-461
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.
Owner complaints (193)
Owners filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu (8 crashes, 1 fires, 7 injuries reported). Among 40 model years of this model, it ranks #24 for the most complaints (median 443).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 68 | |
| Engine | 65 | |
| Electrical system | 62 | |
| Unknown or other | 36 | |
| Service brakes | 22 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 Chevrolet Malibu version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Malibu 1.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Malibu 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Malibu Hybrid 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 49 | 43 | 46 | $1,450 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.