What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?

EPA figures for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?

Owners have filed 334 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about: Engine, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA gave the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu (2020 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Chevrolet · 2020

2020 Chevrolet Malibu

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD.

4/5

Overall

5/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	Premium	22	32	26	344
1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	29	36	32	298

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 21V649000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

334 complaints filed by owners for this model year (16 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 59 Power Train 58 Electrical System 57

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.