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US recalls (1)
Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Seats and restraints
2021-08-20 · campaign 2021-522 · 24 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a bolt that attaches the rear seat belt retractor(s) may be missing. As a result, the seat belt may not work as designed in a crash.
Note: On Chevrolet Malibu models, the right rear seat belt could be affected. On Cadillac XT4 models, both the left and right rear seat belts could be affected.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to check that the rear seat belt retractor bolts are properly installed. The dealer will replace or tighten the bolt(s), as required.
Owner complaints (199)
Owners filed 199 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu (10 crashes, 7 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 40 model years of this model, it ranks #23 for the most complaints (median 443).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 59 | |
| Power train | 58 | |
| Electrical system | 57 | |
| Unknown or other | 45 | |
| Service brakes | 42 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | |
| Steering | 16 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Chevrolet Malibu version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Malibu 1.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Malibu 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.