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Body and structurePart report

2019 Chevrolet Malibu Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 193 total for the year
Median mileage
25,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was an unknown substance that leaked through the windshield and the trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #11445065, filed 2021-12, 21,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that he noticed water leaking on both sides of the trunk. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred whenever it rained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that water was leaking through the rear window. The dealer removed the rear window and headliner and the dealer cleaned the water. The dealer then reinstalled and resealed the rear window on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11486495, filed 2022-09, 29,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202323%
202222%
202122%
202021%
201921%
201871%
2017193%
2016405%
2015135%
2014113%
2013253%
2012162%
2011192%
2010443%
2009312%
2008212%
200761%
200661%
2005121%
200481%
200392%
2002122%
2001142%
2000253%
1999203%
1998182%
1997133%

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
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Steering
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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology