2020 Chevrolet Malibu problems
The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from model years 1964–1983 and since 1997. The Malibu began as a trim-level of the Chevrolet Chevelle, becoming its own model line in 1978. Originally a rear-wheel drive intermediate, GM revived the Malibu nameplate as a front-wheel-drive car in 1997.
Named after the coastal community of Malibu, California, the Malibu was marketed primarily in North America, with the eighth generation introduced globally. It is currently the only sedan offered by Chevrolet in the U.S.
First generation (Chevelle Malibu, 1964)
The first Malibu was a top-line subseries of the mid-sized Chevrolet Chevelle from 1964 to 1972. Malibus were generally available in a full range of bodystyles including a four-door sedan, two-door Sport Coupe hardtop, convertible and two-seat station wagon. Interiors were more lavish than lesser Chevelle 300 and 300 Deluxe models thanks to patterned cloth and vinyl upholstery (all-vinyl in convertibles and station wagons), deep-twist carpeting, deluxe steering wheel and other items. The Malibu SS performance package was available only as a two-door Sport Coupe hardtop or convertible and added bucket seats, center console (with optional four-speed manual or Powerglide transmissions), engine gauges and special wheelcovers, and offered with any six-cylinder or V8 engine offered in other Chevelles - with the top option being a 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS) 327 cu in (5.4 L) in 1964.
For 1965, Malibus and other Chevelles received new grilles and revised tail sections and had the exhaust pipes replaced but carried over the same basic styling and bodystyles from 1964. The Malibu and Malibu SS models continued as before with the SS featuring a blacked-out grille and special wheelcovers. Top engine option was now a 350 hp (261 kW; 355 PS) 327 cu in (5.4 L) V8. 201 of the 1965 Malibu SS cars got Regular Production Option (RPO) Z16, which include a heavily modified chassis and Chevy's new 375 horsepower 396 cubic inch V8. All were hardtops, although rumors persist that one convertible was built.
The Malibu SS was replaced in 1966 by a new Chevelle SS-396 series that included a big-block 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 engine (Canadian market did not receive the SS396 but marketed the former Malibu SS nameplate until January 1967 when it was phased out), heavy duty suspension and other performance equipment. Other SS-396 equipment was similar to Malibu Sport Coupes and convertibles including an all-vinyl bench seat. Bucket seats and console with floor shift were now optional on the SS and for 1966 with the SS now denoting a car with a big-block engine, the bucket seats became a new option on the regular Malibu Sport Coupe and convertible, upon which any six-cylinder or small-block V8 could be ordered. Also new for 1966 was the Chevelle Malibu four-door Sport Sedan hardtop. Styling revisions on all 1966 Chevelles including more rounded styling similar to the full-sized Chevrolets with sail panels and tunneled rear windows featured on two-door hardtop coupes.
For 1967, the same assortment of bodystyles were continued with styling changes similar to all other Chevelles including a new grille and revised tail section with taillights that wrapped around to the side. New this year was a Chevelle Malibu Concours station wagon with simulated woodgrain exterior side panel trim. Front disc brakes were a new option along with a stereo 8-track tape player. The same assortment of drivetrains carried over from 1966 with the top 327 cu in (5.4 L) V8 dropped from 350 to 325 hp (261 to 242 kW; 355 to 330 PS).
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Common 2020 Chevrolet Malibu problems
The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has been reported to have several engine problems, including crank no start, extended crank, and engine misfire.
Another common problem with the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu is rapid brake wear, which has been reported by owners at around 30,000 miles. The stock brakes on the car tend to wear out quicker than other cars, with replacing the brake pads costing around $350 and a new set of rotors being roughly $600.
The electronic "Shift to Park" system in newer Chevy Malibu models, including those released between 2016 and 2020, has been known to fail, causing the car to be unable to recognize when it is in park, preventing drivers from turning their cars off. This issue has resulted in General Motors issuing recalls and currently facing a lawsuit.
The quality of the transmissions used within Chevy Malibus is often criticized, with models reaching around 100,000 miles experiencing hefty jerking and difficulty changing gears.
The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu also has issues with its fuel pump, with some models experiencing complete failure, leading to a loss of power.
There is only one recall on the 2020 Chevy Malibu, which covers the seat belt retractors which were not secured properly. Chevrolet will re-install the retractors for free on affected models.
A well-maintained 2020 Chevrolet Malibu can last around 200,000 miles, which is roughly 100,000 miles less than the long-lasting Toyota Camry. Regular annual maintenance costs are slightly higher than some competitors, according to data provided by Repair Pal, at $503 per year.
The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu is reasonably safe, earning 4 out of 5 stars in government crash tests. It comes standard with a rearview camera. Optional upgrades include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, along with forward collision warning.
In summary, the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has several common problems, including engine issues, rapid brake wear, transmission problems, and fuel pump failures. While these issues can be costly to repair, regular maintenance and care can help prevent them. The car has a strong safety record and can last around 200,000 miles with proper maintenance.
What is the most common problem with Chevy Malibu?
Common Issues with the Chevrolet Malibu
Transmission problems: Some Malibu models have experienced transmission issues, including rough shifting and delayed acceleration. Electrical issues: Some Malibu models have experienced electrical issues, including problems with the power steering system and battery.
Does 2020 Malibu have transmission problems?
If you don't routinely and repeatedly change your fluids at least each 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your 2020 Chevy Malibu transmission will immediately slip.
Are there any recalls on 2020 Chevy Malibu?
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.
Is the Chevy Malibu a good car to buy?
The 2024 Malibu gets mostly good ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Malibu also comes with a decent number of standard safety features, including lane-keep assist, pedestrian detection and rear parking sensors.
What is the most common problem with Chevy Malibu?
Common Issues with the Chevrolet Malibu
Transmission problems: Some Malibu models have experienced transmission issues, including rough shifting and delayed acceleration. Electrical issues: Some Malibu models have experienced electrical issues, including problems with the power steering system and battery.
Does 2020 Malibu have transmission problems?
If you don't routinely and repeatedly change your fluids at least each 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your 2020 Chevy Malibu transmission will immediately slip.
Are there any recalls on 2020 Chevy Malibu?
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.
Is the Chevy Malibu a good car to buy?
The 2024 Malibu gets mostly good ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Malibu also comes with a decent number of standard safety features, including lane-keep assist, pedestrian detection and rear parking sensors.
2020 Chevrolet Malibu car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Malibu problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2020 Chevrolet Malibu vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
The NHTSA has received 114 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2020 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST3LF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Faulty Vacuum pump caused catastrophic engine failure. The vacuum pump exploded cracking the cam shaft sending metal shards into the engine. $12000.00 to repair and mechanic will guarantee the work because the replacement vacuum is an only OEM part. I was having braking problems prior to the vacuum pump failing. The brakes would intermittently freeze up and I couldn't get the car stop and had to use the emergency braking system to stop vehicle. Car is still at shop I can't afford the repair and I'm am still paying finance company for car. I have a disabled child and am low income. This has put hardship on me as I live in an area that does not provide public transportation. I don't know what to do.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-29
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST3LF
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at 65 MPH, the contact's daughter was run off the road by another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the vehicle was forced to crash into the guard rail. The contact's daughter was knocked unconscious and sustained a concussion due to hitting her head on the driver's door glass. The contact's daughter was transported to the local medical center. The contact stated that a police report was not filed because it was a single-vehicle crash. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was 94,073.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST5LF
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Vehicle will say shift to park and also can't use the limp mode and manually shift gears and also can't be used outside of 1st and 2nd gear
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-25
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST9LF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My car has the known shift to park error. Any time the car is put into park, it isn't registering as in park and won't shut down.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST0LF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I keep getting a shift to park alert to my car when my car is in park. I have to wiggle my shift gear in order for it to cut off or play around with the way the car is park
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- VIN: 1G1ZD5STXLF
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: My vehicle will not shut off. It states "shift to park". Sometimes it takes 30 minutes of trying to get the car to shut off. Since this began, we were on a road trip, it's causing issues with accelerating on the highway & I believe it's damaging the transmission. 2020 Chevy Malibu had other models under recall for this same reason. I called Chevy dealership & they said they cannot help me. They told me to contact General Motors. I have a [XXX] baby, I'm [XXX] & lost my job after maternity leave. This should be resolved as it's causing me anxiety to drive it with my child in the car. Please help me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-15
- VIN: 1G1ZB5ST1LF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: This car has problems when shifting to PARK. Sometimes it doesn't recognize its in park and wont shut off. There is a recall on this but when I look up my VIN it doesnt show a recall for my exact vehicle. Am I still able to get this fixed under the recall?
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-05
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST0LF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: On [XXX] I was driving to work and my check engine light came on. Immediately after this I was completely unable to brake. My brake pedal became so stiff and impossible to press. I very narrowly avoided an accident. I had the car towed to an auto shop where I was informed that I had a vacuum pump failure that essentially exploded and destroyed my cam shaft and shot fragments of metal into my engine in the process. I was quoted over $12,000 in repairs. After receiving this quote I began searching online to find what could have caused this to happen. I stumbled upon a class action lawsuit for this EXACT same thing (plaintiff [XXX] ). In addition to the suit there were 12 PAGES of comments from other Malibu owners who have experienced similar issues with their vacuum pump and braking system. This issue is also noted on MANY car repair forums, Chevy owner forums, YouTube repair videos etc. Please note that when I received the check engine light on 9/5 this is the first and only time I had any indication of a potential problem with my vehicle. In the year and a half that I have owned the car there has never been any issues, warnings or check engine lights. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-05
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST0LF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My vehicle started to show a shift to park message. I took it to Firestone and they replaced the switch. This started happening again 2 weeks later. It is worse this time. It takes me several minutes to get my car to acknowledge that it is in fact in park.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-05
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST2LF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the shift to park error message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-05
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST0LF
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled prior to accelerating. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with power train control module failure. The contact was informed that the power train control module needed to be replaced. The contact was advised to contact the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed of an unknown recall campaign; however, the VIN was not included. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,765.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-04
- VIN: 1G1ZB5ST1LF
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while shifting into park(P), the vehicle rolled backward before the contact could shift the vehicle into park(P). The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the contact stated that she was not notified of what had been repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact drove the vehicle back to the same dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-25
- VIN: 1G1ZG5ST5LF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Car is indicating "Shift to Park" after placing in park and turning off. Unable to lock vehicle. Lights remain on. Took vehicle to dealer though it's a widely known issue I will be required to pay? Transmission was replaced at 35K due to manufacturing defect. Every 20k miles I'm going to have more transmission issues? It's just not right!
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-13
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST7LF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I was driving down the road and the car started slowing down and even when I would give it gas wouldn’t accelerate. After pullling over and allowing the cars behind me to pass I tried to pull back out into traffic and the car would not engage into gear. When giving the car gas it didn’t move. I shifted the transmission into park and tried shifting into every gear including reverse and the car wouldn’t go anywhere I had to sit in the road for about 20 minutes then the car shift very hard into drive and began accelerating. Now when trying to drive it every time it stalls out either when first trying to back up or take off or decelerates while driving down the road making me fearful for my life due to being hit from behind sue to no notice or warning before the car decelerates
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-16
- VIN: 1G1ZC5ST4LF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: When I turn my car off it tells me to shift to park when it’s already in park
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-25
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST8LF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The problems listed in my vehicle are the following • U0073: Control Module Communication Bus A Off • U0100: Lost Communication With Engine Control Module • U0121: Lost Communication with Electronic Brake Control Module • U0140: Lost Communication With Body Control Module • P0700: Transmission Control Module Requested MIL Illumination I believe this is due to a bad design in the wiring. Also the electric brake vacuum broke which is a common problem.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-22
- VIN: 1G1ZE5SX1LF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to exit the vehicle; however, the shift to park message was displayed on the instrument panel. The Push to Start button was illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-12
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST1LF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Yes my car has just started to displaying a shift to park message on the message center when you shift the car into park. I know there are recalls on 2016-2019 Malibu and now it’s doing it on my 2020. Come on Chevy
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-10
- VIN: 1G1ZB5ST8LF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: So far it is only once in a while when I shift into park and turn off the engine the ‘Shift to Park’ message will be displayed in the dash. Sometimes I can jiggle the shift lever a little to make it go out, other times I have to start/stop engine , shift out and into park several times to make it go out. I don’t want to leave the vehicle without making sure it’s in park. I read in another complaint that the doors won’t lock, and that it goes into accessory mode and could drain the battery down if left that way, but I did not check if that happens on my vehicle. It just started doing this a few weeks ago. I have not contacted the dealership yet, but I understand that GM has put out a recall on the Malibu and other models concerning this issue. I am hoping it will cover my VIN. number soon. Thank you for taking time to read my complaint.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-10
- VIN: 1G1ZG5ST5LF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while attempting to shift into park(P), the gear shifter failed to function as intended. The message to shift into park(P) was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure had previously occurred; however, the failure was diagnosed as an electrical failure and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-13
- VIN: 1G1ZB5ST5LF
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: engine misfire, shift to park and transmission
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST7LF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: There is a message that’s pops up on my dashboard when I cut my car off saying “car not in park” when I have in fact put it in park. I have to jiggle and constantly press the gear shift in order for the message to go away .My safety was fine , I’m just scared that I may not see the message and my car could potentially start rolling backwards or forward. My car has been doing this for about 6-8 months .
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-24
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST1LF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact shifted out of park(P) and shifted back to park(P) several times until vehicle responded as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure recurred while her daughter had attempted to turn off the vehicle while the vehicle was parked. The contact's daughter was unable to successfully shift to park(P) and allowed the vehicle to turn off independently after a while. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-25
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST5LF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: The brake pump in my 2020 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5 malfunctioned on 05/25/2024. My car had approximately 85,193 miles on the odometer when this occured. I was driving down the interstate on 05/25/2024 when I went to apply the brake pedal and it was completely stuck. I had to swerve into the grass on the side of the interstate to avoid collision. After I had the car towed home, I had a mechanic run a system diagnostic test on the car which showed an error/defective code for the brake pressure sensor.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-05
- VIN: 1G1ZD5ST0LF
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: When this issue first started. My display said put the driver window down then back up. Seconds after following this prompt my car display says shift to park. I was already in park and had shut the engine off. When I open the driver door my horn beeps 2 times and my start button is yellow not allowing me to turn the vehicle completely off. As the days pass my 2020 Chevy Malibu now says shift to park Everytime I go to get out of it. Today when this happened I was trying to get it to read my vehicle was in park for about 20-30 minutes. Finally after wiggling my shifter the display disappeared.
2020 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu.
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 2020 Chevrolet Malibu car reviews
Positive 2020 Chevrolet Malibu car reviews
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Driving a Malibu for the first time was an unforgettable experience for my wife and me. We rented one for our wedding week in 2021 and were amazed by its spaciousness, fuel efficiency, comfort, features, and style. The black wheels on our current Malibu add an extra touch of edge. Whether you're commuting or traveling for leisure, this car is the perfect choice! The sales team went above and beyond the typical car salesman experience, treating us like valued individuals.
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I've been driving Chevys for years so I may be a bit biased. However, the Malibu I own is perfect for me. It has good mileage, comfortable seats, and easy-to-use controls. It's also one of the few sedans still available. I really appreciate the iconic Chevy look.
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I really like everything about this car. The appearance is great and the Bose sound system is top-notch. The quality is hard to improve upon.
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This car is fantastic value for money! It's great on gas and has more than enough power to get up to speed on the highway. I'm getting just shy of 45 mpg.
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The Chevy Malibu is a great choice for families! It offers a smooth ride, quiet operation, and quick acceleration. It's a quality car from GM that's enjoyable to drive.
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Are you having problems with your 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?
Dock Bruen 2024-11-09
This car may not be the best in terms of quality when compared to Ford, Toyota, Honda and Subaru. However, spending an extra $1K to $2K on a car from these brands may be worth it and make you happier. I wish I had considered this before purchasing my current car. Now, I am looking to trade it in for another car.
Abe O'Reilly 2024-06-23
The 1.5 turbo engine in this POS may feel underpowered when pulling out and at low speeds, but it is important to note that this is a normal characteristic of the engine. While it may not be to everyone's liking, it is not a fault of the car itself. It is important to consider all factors before making a purchasing decision.
Alan Herman 2024-06-07
It seems like my car is not functioning properly as it keeps showing the 'reduce engine power' warning. This issue is not just limited to my car, but my friends who also own a Malibu have faced the same problem. It's frustrating to have the same problem occur three times within just four months and 15000 km, and even the mechanics seem to be unsure about how to fix it.
Curt Bechtelar 2024-04-15
The Malibu is a beautiful car, but it lacks some of the safety features that its competitors offer.
Ignatius Tillman 2024-03-13
The driver will find the car comfortable and easy to handle. Although there is a bit more engine noise than the competition, the interior has improved dramatically from older models. However, the proximity keyfob can be a bit annoying. You are forced to take the fob out to look at it in order to press the right part of the rubber monobutton on the control face. Additionally, the fob has lock and unlock buttons next to each other on a single surface, with no way to tell which button you're pushing by feel. The trunk unlatch button on the fob can also be balky. The buttons on the steering wheel are made in a cheap rubberized monobutton style.