The vehicle dossier US · 2019

2019 Chevrolet
MALIBUProblems & recalls

190 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Transmission & drivetrain appears in 66 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 190 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Transmission & drivetrain66 reports
Engine64 reports
Electrical system61 reports
Other components58 reports
Brakes25 reports
Fuel system18 reports
Air bags6 reports
Visibility2 reports
Steering2 reports
Body & structure2 reports
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ENGINE63
POWER TRAIN62
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61
UNKNOWN OR OTHER36
SERVICE BRAKES21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12
AIR BAGS6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT3
STEERING2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL2
STRUCTURE2
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
WHEELS1
VISIBILITY1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
SEAT BELTS1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM1
LANE DEPARTURE1
PARKING BRAKE1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 9 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 16, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

40,743 miles is the median among 56 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 17,000–63,455 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

1 recall campaign on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Aug 20, 2021 Safety recallSEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORCampaign 21V649000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: N212333380

Read campaign 21V649000 at NHTSA
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

882 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Sep 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037253 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099JPI to help diagnose A/C concernNHTSA ID 11035340

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035340 at NHTSA
Jun 3, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6032CPIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaksNHTSA ID 11033723

PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11033723 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT3271QThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.NHTSA ID 11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030974 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6104This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.NHTSA ID 11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030092 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902VThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030091 at NHTSA
Mar 2, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6425DThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ssNHTSA ID 11029950

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11029950 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6425CThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'sNHTSA ID 11027697

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027697 at NHTSA
Jan 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902UThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027601 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIC6636This Preliminary Information addresses an issue with the odometer displaying dashes and provides direction for the dealership/technician.NHTSA ID 11026726

This Preliminary Information addresses an issue with the odometer displaying dashes and provides direction for the dealership/technician.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11026726 at NHTSA
Nov 20, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5214GThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without u…NHTSA ID 11025755

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11025755 at NHTSA
Oct 27, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5975BThis PI advises to get a session log for transmissions with broken chainsNHTSA ID 11024755

This PI advises to get a session log for transmissions with broken chains

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11024755 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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