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2020 Chevrolet Malibu: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

1Safety recalls
188Owner complaints
4★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has 1 open NHTSA safety recall and 188 owner complaints on file, with an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has 1 open safety recall and 188 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Malibu had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

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 may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

RiskAn improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyDealers 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 at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

What owners complain about

The systems 2020 Chevrolet Malibu owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine58
Power Train54
Electrical System54
Service Brakes45
Unknown Or Other43
Vehicle Speed Control18

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?

Yes. The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has 1 NHTSA recall campaign. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2020 Chevrolet Malibu owners report?

Owners have filed 188 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about the engine, power train, electrical system.

How do I check a specific Malibu's history?

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