CarProblemIndexSource: NHTSAData retrieved 2026-07-01

2020 Chevrolet MALIBU — Recalls, Complaints & Buying Checklist

Quick summary

Recalls: 1 official NHTSA recall(s) on record, e.g. Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners.

Most-reported issue: Power Train (49 owner reports of 189 total).

Before you buy: owners reported issues most often with Power Train, Electrical System — worth having these checked on a used example.

VIN check: confirm any open recall by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Used-car buying checklist

Based on this model’s reported issues. Tick as you inspect.

Owner-reported complaints by category

Counts are voluntary reports to NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold — they are not a failure rate or safety ranking.
Power Train49
Electrical System38
Unknown Or Other26
Service Brakes25
Engine15
Steering13
Vehicle Speed Control7
Fuel System4
Air Bags4
Engine And Engine Cooling2

Official recalls

Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners — campaign 21V649000 (20/08/2021)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors…

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.

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Source: U.S. NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Data retrieved 2026-07-01 · data v0.1.
This page is general information, not medical, legal, or safety advice. Complaint data is voluntarily reported to NHTSA and is unverified; a complaint count is not a danger or failure rate. Always confirm open recalls for a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with the manufacturer.