2020 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 49 complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, 15% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and approaching a stop light the braking system malfunctioned when pressing the brake pedal causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. The contact indicated that the vehicle did not reduce speed when pressing the brake pedal and the collision avoidance feature did not activate. A police report was taken at the scene. The police officer also confirmed no skid marks at the crash site.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH on the freeway and depressing the brake pedal to slow down, the brake pedal was difficult to depress, and the vehicle failed to immediately stop. During the failure, the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was slowly driven to the residence and parked. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
- Engine 62 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 55 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints