Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 178 complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

178

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V6490002021-20-08

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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.

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

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 178 issues reported over 1 model years, power train problems are the most common for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train25

02Electrical System19

03Unknown Or Other16

04Engine14

05Service Brakes8

178 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy

26–32mpg combined

22-29city

32-36hwy

$2,100-$3,150/yr

The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu delivers 26 to 32 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Malibu - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

32mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city36 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean

Malibu - Automatic 9-spd

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city32 hwy~$3,150/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Chevrolet Malibu

39States

21%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 8%, with options spread across 39 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

4918%

FLFlorida

3766%

MIMichigan

3366%

ILIllinois

3256%

MOMissouri

2755%

CACalifornia

2604%

DCWashington DC

2484%

NCNorth Carolina

2304%

INIndiana

2234%

PAPennsylvania

2164%

AZArizona

2154%

MDMaryland

2074%

GAGeorgia

1833%

OHOhio

1623%

DEDelaware

1573%

OKOklahoma

1412%

TNTennessee

1182%

WIWisconsin

1142%

WAWashington

1052%

NY101

MN93

VA92

AL77

KY77

NE76

NJ73

CO72

UT70

KS63

OR54

NV53

SC52

IA51

NH51

LA50

RI42

NM38

MA33

ID30

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

Buying a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu a good car to buy?

The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?

Fuel economy ranges from 26 to 32 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $379 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, based on 178 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.