2020 Chevrolet Malibu Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11629724, filed 2024-12, 57,000 miles“While driving, the brakes became hard and the vehicle was difficult to stop. The brake pedal required excessive force, brake assist was reduced, and the stopping distance increased, creating a serious safety hazard. The check engine light had been illuminated for approximately two years before the brake failure occurred. In January 2024, I reported brake-related concerns to a Chevrolet dealership while the vehicle was under warranty, but the root cause was not diagnosed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11748641, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 11023051May 8, 2025This service bulletin provides information for the technicians to use a Customer Concern Verification sheet to facilitate the questions needing to be answered by the customer…
- 11011406Oct 1, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert"…
- 10251704Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert"…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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