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2024 Chevrolet Malibu Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has a complaint index of 5, the lowest among all 21 model years, and ranks 20th worst out of those years, earning a Best verdict. It has 39 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
5/100
#20 of 21 Malibu years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
39
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2025
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
31
28 city / 36 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2024 Chevy Malibu problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

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 blank out while driving.
  • Forward collision warning and blind spot monitoring systems have gone inoperable, sometimes without warning lights returning to normal.
  • Adaptive cruise control has failed to slow the vehicle when approaching traffic ahead.
  • One owner reported the transmission and tire sensor systems malfunctioning together with a recurring "service esc" message.
  • A parked vehicle reportedly rolled down a driveway and struck two parked cars at 45,000 miles.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu complaints: complaints filed per month10Jul 2024Oct 2024Jul 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2026 (10).

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)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best1597129
2023Best2069230
2024Best539231
2025Best011131

All Chevrolet Malibu years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Malibu has a complaint index of 5, the lowest of any Malibu model year, and carries a Best verdict relative to other years.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
NHTSA complaints point mainly to the Electrical System (44% of complaints, 17 total) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (33%, 13 total), largely tied to backup camera failures.
Does the 2024 Malibu have any recalls?
Yes, two recalls: one for a rearview camera that may show 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 years?
With a complaint index of 5 and rank 20th worst out of 21 model years, the 2024 Malibu is among the best-performing years, well below high-index years like 2009 (100) and 2010 (95).

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.