2020 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2020 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

Most common 2020 Chevrolet Malibu problems

Problem areas named in the 200 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	60
Power Train	59
Electrical System	57
Unknown Or Other	45
Service Brakes	43
Vehicle Speed Control	18
Steering	16
Fuel/Propulsion System	14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Fuel System, Gasoline	4

What owners report

2026-10-29, Engine
I got the engine light ON on dashboard! I need someone to check out for me, please. Thank you

2026-10-19, Unknown Or Other
The back up camera randomly fails. There appears to be no rhyme or reason to it. It will work completely fine for days sometimes weeks and the all of a sudden it will only show a black screen that states system failure. Sometimes it will remain in system failure or a day or a week, its completely random. I see that there was a recall on the cameras for the Chevy malibu not working on the 23-25 cars but I think this might be an issue that goes back further and needs to be addressed. My car only has 70k miles on it and basic functions shouldn't be failing. The 2020 rear cameras need to be added to the recall

2026-09-08, Electrical System
The vehicle's transmission shifter mechanism has failed for a second time, preventing the vehicle's computer from communicating with the gear shifter. When shifting the physical gear lever forward into the "Park" position and attempting to shut off the engine, a warning message reading "Action Required: Shift to Park" appears on the driver instrument dashboard display.This exact failure previously occurred in 2022, two years after purchasing the vehicle. It was formally repaired and covered under an extended warranty policy. However, the underlying manufacturer defect has recurred, proving that the extended warranty repair did not permanently resolve the systemic design flaw.The vehicle was

2026-09-08, Steering
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the message "Steering Assist Reduced - Drive with Care" was intermittently displayed on the instrument panel while driving. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. In addition, the message "Service ESC" was displayed, and the steering failure became more frequent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was provided with an estimate for a diagnostic test. The contact declined the diagnostic test.

2026-09-08, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond and seized, causing the contact to engage the parking brake. The contact was able to pull over while awaiting tow truck assistance. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact stated that a Lexus engineer retrieved the EDR; however, there was no failure found with the braking system. The failure mileage was 120,000.

2020 Chevrolet Malibu questions

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu: Loose Rear Seat Belt Retractor May Fail in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 200 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (60), Power Train (59), Electrical System (57).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.