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2019 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 193 total for the year
Median mileage
16,180miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,180 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When trying to accelerate on the highway and merging if I get close to 3 RPM to get up to 60-65 MPH m engine light appears on the dash as well as my traction sensor light and my car will no longer allow me to accelerate. Also after this happens it will not allow me to use my cruise control. This has happened multiple times over the last few months. I took it to my dealership to have it fixed twice the first time they could not figure out what was wrong the second time they discovered 3 of my fuel injectors were broken. …”

NHTSA complaint #11404791, filed 2021-03, 18,000 miles

“I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The vehicle was previously involved in accidents prior to my purchase and had known mechanical issues, including a gear shifting problem that was not properly repaired. In February 2024, while the vehicle was insured under Ocean Harbor Casualty Insurance Company, it sustained a significant front-end collision impacting the driver side. The impact was severe enough to cause structural damage, including a dent to the vehicle frame. Despite the severity of the collision, the airbags did not deploy at all. …”

NHTSA complaint #11727960, filed 2026-03

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the ignition in the off position, the interior lights remained illuminated. The contact also mentioned that when the vehicle was in park and the ignition was turned to the off position, the radio was still operational. The push to start button was depressed and the radio turned off. The contact informed an unnamed dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,359.”

NHTSA complaint #11307421, filed 2020-02, 14,359 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202311%
202222%
202011%
201942%
201891%
2017213%
2016192%
201541%
201451%
2013283%
201220222%
201113013%
201019414%
200917211%
200810611%
2007293%
2006636%
200515316%
2004847%
2003285%
200214325%
200110815%
200024126%
1999587%
1998798%
1997409%

Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu

Transmission and drivetrain
68 complaints
Engine
65 complaints
Electrical system
62 complaints
Other or unknown
37 complaints
Brakes
27 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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