Before buying a used 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2019 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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191 complaints filed with NHTSA (8 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) |
| Malibu — Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Malibu Hybrid — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4.8 L/100 km (49 mpg) | 5.5 L/100 km (43 mpg) | 5.1 L/100 km (46 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.