2020 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems
The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has 45 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
45
Brakes complaints
14%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 15 MPH, and the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The vehicle crashed into a building before coming to a stop. The check engine warning light…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu brakes — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.