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2020 Chevrolet Malibu

Engine, drivetrain, and electrical issues lead 2020 Malibu owner complaints

Across 188 owner reports to NHTSA, engine problems are the most common, named in 31% of complaints, followed closely by power train and electrical system, each at 29%. Service brakes account for 24% and vehicle speed control for 10%. No fires were reported, but a few complaints involved crashes, and the service brakes reports include 3 injuries, so the details below are worth a read.

Most reported areas

Engine0 31%
The most reported area: 58 reports (31% of all complaints). No crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Power Train0 29%
54 reports (29%). No crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Electrical System safety 29%
54 reports (29%). Linked to 1 crash, with no fires or injuries reported.
Service Brakes safety 24%
45 reports (24%), and the most safety-relevant area: 4 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
Vehicle Speed Control safety 10%
18 reports (10%). Linked to 1 crash, with no fires or injuries reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 188 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.