2020 Chevrolet Malibu vehicle speed control problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“May 7, 2026 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Safety Defect Complaint – Brake System / Vehicle Control Concerns 2020 Chevrolet Malibu Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a safety complaint regarding persistent braking and vehicle control…”
filed May 7, 2026
“Reduced Engine Power Light: The car limits acceleration, often accompanied by a check engine light. Stalling or Hesitation: Engine stalls or acts sluggish when accelerating, particularly in traffic. Limp Mode: The vehicle restricts speed, making it difficult to accelerate. The car stop working in…”
filed Apr 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Malibu | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Malibu | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 Malibu | 111 | 16% |
| 2017 Malibu | 135 | 19% |
| 2016 Malibu | 152 | 18% |
| 2015 Malibu | 28 | 10% |
| 2014 Malibu | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 Malibu | 28 | 3% |
| 2012 Malibu | 52 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.