How many electrical complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA has logged 63 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Malibu, which makes up 33% of the 190 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu's electrical system?

No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2019 Malibu.

At what mileage do 2019 Malibu electrical problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2019 Malibu is 30,000 miles.

Are the 2019 Malibu's electrical problems worse than other years?

The 33% share for 2019 is similar to 2021 (33%) and 2022 (34%), but lower than 2012 and 2013, which each had 45% of complaints tied to the electrical system.

Have there been any injuries or fires linked to the 2019 Malibu's electrical system?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2019 Malibu lists 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.

2019 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 63 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 33% of all 190 complaints filed for the year. There is no related recall on file. Reported issues include lingering interior lights/radio after shutoff, false "Shift to Park" warnings, and one door-fire incident.

Electrical System complaints: 63; 33% of 190
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Interior lights and the radio stay on and operational after the ignition is turned off and the vehicle is parked.
A "Shift to Park" warning message appears even when the shifter is already in park, requiring the shifter to be moved back and forth repeatedly to clear it.
The engine loses power and displays a reduced-power message, limiting speed to well below normal driving speed.
The Apple CarPlay/navigation system freezes or malfunctions during use.
Electrical wiring in a driver-side door was reported to have caught fire, damaging the interior.
The vehicle shuts off completely and restarts itself while stopped, sometimes showing a "corrupt" dash message beforehand.

When 2019 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 8, 2019, latest Jun 4, 2026.

63 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2019 to Jun 2026; peak Sep 2022 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005288 (30%)
2006189 (17%)
2007129 (13%)
2008291 (29%)
2009465 (31%)
2010419 (31%)
2011327 (33%)
2012407 (45%)
2013378 (45%)
201489 (25%)
201571 (26%)
2016235 (28%)
2017174 (25%)
2018198 (28%)
201963 (33%)
202058 (29%)
202129 (33%)
202233 (34%)
202312 (17%)
202417 (44%)
20254 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have?: NHTSA has logged 63 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Malibu, which makes up 33% of the 190 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu's electrical system?: No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2019 Malibu.
At what mileage do 2019 Malibu electrical problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2019 Malibu is 30,000 miles.
Are the 2019 Malibu's electrical problems worse than other years?: The 33% share for 2019 is similar to 2021 (33%) and 2022 (34%), but lower than 2012 and 2013, which each had 45% of complaints tied to the electrical system.
Have there been any injuries or fires linked to the 2019 Malibu's electrical system?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2019 Malibu lists 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.