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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1ZD5ST3LF••••••2020 Chevrolet MALIBU
That is about average for the 2020 Chevrolet MALIBU — 5 complaints per build across 39 builds.
6on this build
197on the model
39builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 2Service Brakes 2Engine And Engine Cooling 2Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 15 MPH, and the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The vehicle crashed into a building before coming to a stop. The check…
Air BagscrashSep 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at 65 MPH, the contact's daughter was run off the road by another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the vehicle was forced to crash…
Power TrainMar 2025
When the car was turned off a message appeared that said shift the park the gear indicator already stated the car was in park and the car gear shift was already in park. Looked into this issue and apparently there is an open recall for the year and make of my car but it for some…
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the RPM was unexpectedly elevated while driving, and the vehicle was hesitating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. While…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2024
Faulty Vacuum pump caused catastrophic engine failure. The vacuum pump exploded cracking the cam shaft sending metal shards into the engine. $12000.00 to repair and mechanic will guarantee the work because the replacement vacuum is an only OEM part. I was having braking problems…
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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 1G1ZD5ST3LF012329 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.