2020 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Power Train (60), Engine (60), Electrical System (57).
Key takeaways
- 202 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 60 | 30% |
| Engine | 60 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 57 | 28% |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 45 | 22% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 9% |
| Steering | 16 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 7% |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 4 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-03
Automatic transmission failure, through engine code for solenoid “E” being stuck open which has been very common issue with every car that had this transmission in it. Recommended fix is to change entire transmission as no parts are serviceable
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-10-30
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start, with several unknown warning lights illuminated immediately before the failure. The contact stated that the brake pedal was extremely firm while attempting to shift into neutral(N). The contact s...
Power Train,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-10-29
I got the engine light ON on dashboard! I need someone to check out for me, please. Thank you
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More for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.