2020 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu; the most frequently affected component is seat belts — critical fasteners. Owners filed 198 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2020 ranks #24 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints198

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Seat belts — Critical fastenersCampaign 21V649000 · 20 Aug 2021

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy: Dealers 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

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes13 · 32%

Power train11 · 28%

Unknown or other10 · 25%

Engine10 · 25%

Electrical system9 · 22%

Steering4 · 10%

Vehicle speed control4 · 10%

Hydraulic3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20259

202631

From owner complaints

Vehicle vacuum pump failed I have changed it 4 times now. Saw there have been more cases
Service brakes · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

This is a 2020 Malibu with only 18,000 miles on it now. We are having intermittent loss of power. Car will be moving fine when suddenly it looses power when pulling into traffic from a stop. It has also happened on the highway(right after leaving the dealer service department) when going to pass a vehicle…all of a…
Power train · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Throwing code p1101 for the mass air flow sensor. This is a listed recall amongst other Malibu's but does not include my vin number. Check engine is on.
Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

My vehicle displays a "shift to park" message on the dashboard, even when the gear selector is in the park position. This prevents the car from being shut off, and in sometimes, the doors may not be able to be locked. Not understanding the issue initially has thus caused me to have to replace my car battery numerous…
Power train · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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