2020 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 191 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“I was hearing a grinding noise when applying brakes so i had a mechanic change my brakes. He said they didnt need changing but i…”NHTSA complaint 11549726 — filed 10/13/2023
“The power train may be defective. The auto shut off on the vehicle completely shuts off when you stopped at a red light. The entire…”NHTSA complaint 11549724 — filed 10/13/2023
“While driving on expressway, vehicle slows down suddenly. Service ESC, power steering, and engine light comes on and car tuns off. This has happened 8…”NHTSA complaint 11549390 — filed 10/11/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu: 54 of 191 complaints on file (28.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
