2020 Chevrolet Malibu steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the message "Steering Assist Reduced - Drive with Care" was intermittently displayed on the instrument panel while driving. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. In addition, the message…”
filed Sep 8, 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) faults, brake control…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Malibu | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 40 | 6% |
| 2017 Malibu | 47 | 7% |
| 2016 Malibu | 42 | 5% |
| 2015 Malibu | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 Malibu | 26 | 7% |
| 2013 Malibu | 181 | 22% |
| 2012 Malibu | 191 | 21% |
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.