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2024 Chevrolet Malibu Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

13/100

#14 most-complained of 16 Malibu years

The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu ranks 14th out of 16 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 13 and verdict of Best. It has 39 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported.

Complaints
39
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
31
28 city / 36 hwy

Top 2024 Chevrolet Malibu problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System17 (44%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (33%)
  3. Other9 (23%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain5 (13%)
  5. Engine4 (10%)
  6. Brakes2 (5%)
  7. Fuel System2 (5%)
  8. Structure & Body2 (5%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers2 (5%)
  10. Steering1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Backup cameras go completely black and display a 'service vision system' message, leaving drivers without a rear view.
  • Rearview camera images intermittently glitch, turn green, or disappear while driving.
  • Forward collision warning and blind spot monitoring systems randomly disable, sometimes without alerting the driver.
  • Adaptive cruise control fails to slow down when approaching slower traffic ahead.
  • A parked and turned-off vehicle rolled on its own and struck two other cars, according to one owner.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu complaints: complaints filed per month15Jul 2024Oct 2024Jul 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2026 (15).

2024 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V212000Apr 2, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras276,879 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    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.

  2. NHTSA 24V575000Aug 1, 2024Other22 vehicles

    Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

    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.

2024 Chevrolet Malibu fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
Combined
31 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,100
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Malibu years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best2097129
2023Good2769230
2024Best1339231
2025Best011131

All Chevrolet Malibu years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Malibu ranks 14th out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 13 and a Best verdict relative to other Malibu years.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
The Electrical System accounts for 44% of complaints (17 of 39), largely backup camera failures. Collision Avoidance & Cameras follows at 33% (13 complaints), with Transmission & Powertrain at 13%.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Malibu: one for a rearview camera showing a distorted or blank image, and one for an incorrect owner's manual in the glove box. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2024 Malibu compare to other Malibu years?
With a complaint index of 13, the 2024 Malibu has far fewer reported problems than years like 2010 (index 100) or 2013 (index 80), placing it among the better Malibu model years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2024 Malibu is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined (28 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.