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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1ZD5ST0LF••••••2020 Chevrolet MALIBU
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2020 Chevrolet MALIBU build (18 vs 5).
18on this build
194on the model
39builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 6Engine 5Service Brakes 5Electrical System 4
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2023
Officer [XXX] filed on behalf of the deceased. The deceased owned a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the deceased had a rear end crash with another vehicle which was stopped at a traffic signal. The contact stated the estimated speed of the crash was 30 MPH. The…
SteeringJul 2026
My 2020 Chevrolet Malibu experienced a sudden and severe electrical failure after driving through normal roadway water. Immediately afterward, the vehicle displayed multiple safety‑critical warnings including loss of power steering assist, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)…
Service BrakesOct 2025
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…
Power TrainSep 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle and shifting from drive(D) to park(P) the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact had shifted to park (P). The contact repeatedly shifted from neutral(N) to park(P) before the…
Fuel SystemAug 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1ZD5ST0LF061391 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.