2024 Chevrolet Malibu problems, complaints & recalls
Far fewerRising
NHTSA has received 39 owner complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, or 14.6 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.35, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #27 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 68% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 64% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2024-07-25 and 2026-08-28. Median delay from incident to filing: 36 days.
39Complaints
14.6Complaints per year on the road
0.35Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
7.7%Share involving a crash or fire
33Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 18.5 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 6.6 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 7 complaints, 90% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (59.0% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (15.4%) and Engine (7.7%). Electrical complaints are 3.8 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “camera”, “prevention”, “black screen”, “backup” and “recall”. 3 reports (7.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 27 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the third year (74% of incidents). In the last 12 months 33 new complaints were filed, versus 4 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. 74% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.35
vs. other Chevrolet models0.32
vs. other 2024 models0.38
vs. other Midsize sedans0.36
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (7)0.1
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and turned off in front of the hotel lobby.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-06 · ODI 11748495 · Crash
I rented this 2024 Chevrolet Malibu from Enterprise Rent A Car in Union City, GA. While driving the vehicle on the highway early on [XXX] a vehicle came to a complete stop and in front of the vehicle directly in front of me.
Brakes · 2024-07-25 · ODI 11604550 · Crash
My back up camera is inop. On my 2024 chev malibu vin no [XXX] Has a black screen when backing up. States to be setviced.Has been inop since XXX.
Electrical · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760513
back up camera is not working and Chevy is unwilling to give a timeline or schedule a repair despite repeated requests.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759783
My vehicle is a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, VIN [XXX]. It is showing recall N262551720 (NHTSA 26V212) concerning the rearview camera. My rearview camera is currently clear and functioning normally, with no distortion or blank screen.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-20 · ODI 11758120
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 26V212000 · 2026-04-02
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262551720. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454040.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
39 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, or about 14.6 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 59.0% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 33 new complaints were filed, versus 4 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 39 owner complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, or 14.6 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.35, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #27 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 68% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 64% lower.