2020 Chevrolet Malibu Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 199 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

62/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2020 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

199

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Chevrolet Malibu (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service…

NHTSA #21V649000

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Chevrolet Malibu

Based on 199 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

Electrical System

Service Brakes

Unknown Or Other

Steering

Engine

Vehicle Speed Control

Fuel System

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Chevrolet Malibu — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2017, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Chevrolet Malibu

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has 1 recall campaign and 199 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu have?

The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu are: Power Train, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu safe to buy?

The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Chevrolet Malibu should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Malibu are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2017, 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.