2019 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 24, 2026105,100 miTXTowedBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the following morning while waiting at the school drop-off line with her foot on the brake pedal, there was an abnormal boom, and several warning lights illuminated and flashed on the instrument panel. The occupants inside the vehicle assumed that the vehicle was struck from behind. The vehicle attempted to surge and revved and started to choke and shut off. The vehicle was…

   NHTSA complaint #11766611 · source
2. Filed Sep 16, 2026MIBrakesEngine

   Due to the vacuum pump failing during driving, metal shards broke inside of the car and went into the engine destroying it completely. Now i need a whole new engine

   NHTSA complaint #11764778 · source
3. Filed Sep 1, 2026MIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I understand that the vehicle is outside of its original warranty period. However, I do not believe that the expiration of the warranty should automatically make me responsible for a component failure that occurred at only approximately 39,000 miles. The PCV valve and orifice are not routine maintenance items that I would reasonably expect to require replacement at such low mileage. Unlike tires, brake pads, batteries, or other components that are expected to wear out and…

   NHTSA complaint #11761246 · source
4. Filed Jun 4, 2026WIBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Since 2024/2025 car has been malfunctioning, I’ve had it checked out but it just got worse and nothing was fixed l, it is I driveable and very unsafe. When driving it abruptly stops like it’s crashing Messages that pop up (Multiple ones at one time flashing as well) - service “ESC” -“service power steering drive with care” -“shift to park” -“low fuel” (but car has gas in it) - check engine light on -all lights flashing at once while jerking -car stops abruptly when you’re…

   NHTSA complaint #11742162 · source
5. Filed May 16, 2026CAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 pedal was getting harder the press down on and within a week from that while driving home from work the car completely shut off in the middle of traffic. It wouldn't start leaving me…

   NHTSA complaint #11738236 · source
6. Filed Mar 18, 2026TXBrakesEngine

   The brake booster vacuum pump went out in my car it broke which caused hard breaking while driving vehicle. When the brake booster vacuum pump broke a piece of it damage my camshaft as well as my timing chain in my motor.

   NHTSA complaint #11725379 · source
7. Filed Mar 18, 2026TXEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Year 2019, code P1101- vehicle hesitates while drive, will reduce power while driving, while sitting idle at a stop the car will die and I will have to restart the vehicle. Multiple times while driving on the highway at 70mph my car has all of a sudden either reduced power causing the car to jerk and shudder very hard or has lost all power completely and forced me to pull over while avoiding other drivers on the road. SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE BECAUSE OF THIS!!! THIS NEEDS TO…

   NHTSA complaint #11725206 · source
8. Filed Mar 1, 2026GAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   - started shutting shutting off at while in drive. - started having reduced power - started idiling high while driving - initially there was no codes - last night I drove, I put in drive gear but it was delayed so I had to keep moving from park to drive for it to full go into drive - the codes came P0325 P0505 P0507 P0700 P1101 P2714 After I was driving up an incline the car stopped moving forward and started reversing backwards. One other independent shop advised they were…

   NHTSA complaint #11721239 · source
9. Filed Nov 25, 2025VAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2019 Chevrolet Malibu has severe safety defects involving the engine, powertrain, and speed control. The vehicle will sometimes accelerate on its own with my foot off the gas, and other times it loses all power while pulling into traffic. This creates an immediate risk of a crash. Multiple diagnostic codes appear repeatedly, including P0299 (turbo underboost), P0101 (mass air flow performance), P1101 (intake airflow performance), and P0506 (idle control RPM too low). The…

   NHTSA complaint #11701612 · source
10. Filed Nov 4, 2025AZEngine

    Shift to Park engine light triggers when car is in Park. will not go away therefore causing it to drain the battery and being unable to lock or move the vehicle. This is the 2nd time this has occurred and is expensive to repair. this needs to be a recall and not limited to specific states. this is a known issue with GMC

    NHTSA complaint #11697361 · source
11. Filed Oct 17, 2025CAElectrical SystemEngine

    Was driving on the freeway maneuvered over to exit vehicle lost power and engine completely shut off while in motion. Same incident occurred while on surface street as I was approaching a red light vehicle completely shut off while in drive and in motion.

    NHTSA complaint #11694001 · source
12. Filed Sep 29, 2025FLEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    In december 2024, driving to work when car abruptly stopped (no power). Waited for a while for my husband to arrive. Vehicle started again, drove to tropical chevy at 8880biscayne blvd, miami shores, fl for diagnostic testing (paid $160. Result - transmission problem estimated at $1,800). Did not have vehicle fixed. Decided to have vehicle examined again in september 2025; paid $160 diagnostic fee, estimate a whopping $8,400!!!!! Did not have car fixed.

    NHTSA complaint #11690402 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology