2024 Chevrolet Malibu problems, complaints & recalls
Far fewerRising
NHTSA has received 43 owner complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, or 15.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.38, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #28 of 89 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 67% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 59% 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 2026-10-12. Median delay from incident to filing: 34 days.
43Complaints
15.4Complaints per year on the road
0.38Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
7.0%Share involving a crash or fire
37Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 18.7 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 6.2 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 (53.5% of complaints), followed by Unspecified or other (16.3%) and Engine (7.0%). Electrical complaints are 3.4 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 3 reports (7.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 28 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the third year (77% of incidents). In the last 12 months 37 new complaints were filed, versus 4 in the 12 months before — up 825%.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.38
vs. other Chevrolet models0.33
vs. other 2024 models0.4
vs. other Midsize sedans0.41
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
Brake pedal assembly on 2024 Chevrolet Malibu became loose and wobbly under normal driving conditions at 36,300 miles. Dealer refused warranty repair."
Brakes · 2026-10-12 · ODI 11770657
I have brought my vehicle to Preston Hood Chevrolet on two occasions for two major issues. Failed breaking system started as when I am at a stop light the car won’t move and the brake light and ignition light comes on and it won’t move when I press the gas!
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-29 · ODI 11767706
Back-Up Camera has malfunctioned several times. We received a RECALL NOTICE on it. We took it in for replacement today and were denied recall replacement as they said it worked today. But it has repeatedly malfunctioned while driving.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-29 · ODI 11767857
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.
