194 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 42/100
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to shift the vehicle into park, the transmission failed to shift into park after several attempts. The contact referenced TSB: 19-NA-206; as a possible cause for the failure; however, the VIN was not included in the TSB. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with gear shifter failure. The gear shifter was replaced, a”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Chevrolet Malibu owner
“Shift to park displaying when car is in park so it won't turn off and stalling out randomly with no warning or anything and being hesitant to go”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Chevrolet Malibu owner
“Reduced Engine Power Light: The car limits acceleration, often accompanied by a check engine light. Stalling or Hesitation: Engine stalls or acts sluggish when accelerating, particularly in traffic. Limp Mode: The vehicle restricts speed, making it difficult to accelerate. The car stop working in the middle of the freeway and I was in the car with my child when it stop acceleration all gages in the car were going cra”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Chevrolet Malibu owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 20/08/2021 | Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners SAFETY | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners. |
On the federal record it scores 42/100: 194 owner complaints (32.33 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 59 of 281 categorised reports.
The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu scored 42/100 on the federal record.