2020 Chevrolet Malibu Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Transmission & Powertrain complaints account for 58 of 198 total complaints on the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu (29%), with a median failure mileage of 72,500 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 58
- 29% of 198
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 72,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report a "Shift to Park" warning appearing even while the car is already parked, sometimes accompanied by a beeping alarm that will not stop and a battery drain.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle intermittently hesitating, stalling, or losing power at various speeds, often with the traction control and check engine lights on.
- Several complaints mention the shifter assembly itself failing intermittently, at times triggering a loss of power while driving on a highway.
- Owners describe sudden loss of motive power or reduced engine power while driving, including one case while climbing an uphill grade.
- One owner reported the vehicle randomly shutting off while driving, with a "reduced steering" warning and multiple dashboard lights illuminating.
When 2020 Chevrolet Malibu transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 16, 2021, latest Sep 8, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu?
- NHTSA lists 58 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Malibu, which is 29% of the 198 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do these transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2020 Malibu is 72,500 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Malibu's transmission or powertrain issues?
- No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2020 Malibu.
- What is the most common transmission complaint owners describe?
- Multiple owners describe a "Shift to Park" warning message and alarm that persists even when the car is already in park, sometimes draining the battery.
- Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 Malibu shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.