2019 Chevrolet Malibu Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of the 193 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“I have no Brake Lights when applying the Brakes and cruise control no longer works due to Service ESC message on display. I was advised by replacing the battery this would clear the ESC but it did not. I believe the service ESC message is tied into the brake lights and cruise control not working.”
NHTSA complaint #11493163, filed 2022-11“While I was getting on the highway during acceleration there was a loud popping sound which was immediately followed by the check engine light turning on the airbag system warning light turning on and a reduction in engine power. I had to pull off to the side of the highway and pop my hood in which at that point I observed the air intake hose had popped off of the throttle body. I put it back on and attempted to continue to drive but it popped off again which caused me to take it very slow ride to the closest dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11429804, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 11011406Oct 1, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert"…
- 10251704Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert"…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu
68 complaintsEngine
65 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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