2024 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu.

20232025
Complaints
19
per 10K Sold
1.6
US Sales
117,319
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control

#32 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu.

Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2024 Chevrolet Malibu

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~271,792 vehicles.

26V212000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~271,770 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

24V575000Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
~22 affected

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."

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2024 Chevrolet Malibu — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has 19 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (2 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 271,792 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Malibu reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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