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2019 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 11/01/2026

22Service Brakes complaints
11.4%Of all 193 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE65 · 33.7%
POWER TRAIN64 · 33.2%
Unspecified / other36 · 18.7%
SERVICE BRAKES22 · 11.4%

Share of the 193 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the “Engine Power Reduced” message was displayed. The contact attempted to…”NHTSA complaint 11501136 — filed 01/10/2023
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11493163 — filed 11/11/2022
“Before my car gave out I was having braking issues and my car wouldn’t accelerate when I pressed the gas. Then later that night I…”NHTSA complaint 11490626 — filed 10/24/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Service Brakes complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu: 22 of 193 complaints on file (11.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

193 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.