2019 Chevrolet Malibu Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 188 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“Gear shift does not register the vehicle is in park. Intermittent âShift to Parkâ warning displays - the car will not shut off. It drains…”NHTSA complaint 11509144 — filed 02/26/2023
“Vehicle lost power while driving without warning which could have caused an accident. Dealer says the ECM failed.”NHTSA complaint 11508251 — filed 02/20/2023
“Put car in Park but Message center says Shift to Park. Also engine tuns off but car switch is still on. Contacted Chevy but advisors…”NHTSA complaint 11507681 — filed 02/16/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu: 61 of 188 complaints on file (32.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
