2019 Chevrolet Malibu transmission & drivetrain problems

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1. Filed Oct 7, 202665,000 miMITransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after parking and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted to park(P) however, the vehicle failed to recognize that the vehicle was in park(P), and the vehicle failed to turn off. During the failure, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed and the vehicle idled for approximately 15 minutes before independently turning off. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11769573 · source
2. 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
3. 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
4. Filed Mar 30, 202691,000 miNCTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon shifting to park(P) and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. While investigating the failure online, the contact became aware that it was a common failure, and there was an ongoing Class Action Lawsuit related to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The vehicle was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11727912 · source
5. 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
6. 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
7. Filed Dec 10, 2025MAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The component that failed is the internal microswitch/sensor within the gear shifter assembly. The specific part that requires replacement is often documented in General Motors Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 19-NA-206 or 23-NA-119. The faulty component is available for inspection if the dealership removes the old part and retains it. My safety and the safety of others are put at risk because the vehicle often fails to register that it is fully in "Park," which prevents the…

   NHTSA complaint #11704338 · source
8. 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
9. Filed Nov 21, 2025COFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was traveling down i-25 at 75 mph because that is what the speed limit here in Colorado. I was traveling south heading to Colorado Springs to visit family and i was entering near Castle Rock and my vechile would not go at all forward and it seemed as if I lost power to acceleration and I believe it was 2 or 3 lanes to exit off an off ramp as cars pasted me by honking their horns it was very scary as I pulled over to the side of the road letting it glide or coast to a stop…

   NHTSA complaint #11700712 · source
10. Filed Oct 10, 2025LATransmission & Drivetrain

    Sunday, September 21, 2025, while on my way to church around 8:40am, while driving in traffic, car began to slow and then stopped (CAR WAS IN DRIVE, NOT IN PARK). The "Shift to Park" and ABS light appeared on dashboard. After the car completely stopped, and with other motorists blowing their horns behind me, I put the vehicle in park and was able to restart it. I immediately returned home and called a church member for a ride. I ALMOST HAD A HEART ATTACK WHEN THE CAR STOPPED…

    NHTSA complaint #11692593 · source
11. 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
12. Filed Jul 29, 202553,500 miNYElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the message "Shift to Park" was display on the instrument panel while the gear shifter was in park. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 53,500.

    NHTSA complaint #11676879 · 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