2020 Chevrolet
Malibu
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst years
Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2020.
Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 163
- Power to weight
- 0.052 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 5.10
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 298 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,126 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 100 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 198 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 7
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE18%
- POWER TRAIN17%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
- SERVICE BRAKES13%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 336 total.
Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA25005Openopened Oct 21, 2025AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DTN Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
553 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jun 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6032C
PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks
Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Mar 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6425D
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
Jan 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6425C
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
Jan 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6098
This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.
Jan 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902U
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- and 545 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Maintenance
- 1 yr / 12k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06
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