2024 Chevrolet Malibu Problems
What owners have reported about the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Malibu. Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, the 17th most of 17 Malibu model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, backup camera and transmission.
43 complaints 2 recalls 17th worst of 17 Malibu years
Top 2024 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Electrical problems
18 complaints (42%) name the electrical system.
Backup camera problems
10 complaints (23%) name the backup camera, most often the camera and warnings.
Transmission problems
6 complaints (14%) name the transmission, most often the automatic transmission.
Brake problems
4 complaints (9%) name the brakes.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Camera
The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
Recall 26V212000 · Apr 2026Owners / service / other manual
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." 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.
Fix: Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge.
Recall 24V575000 · Aug 2024Get an email when your 2024 Chevrolet Malibu gets a new recall
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Malibu years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Malibu. Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, the 17th most of 17 Malibu model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, backup camera and transmission.
What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Malibu problems?
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, backup camera, transmission and brakes. 18 complaints (42%) name the electrical system.
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu have?
2. Camera (26V212000); Owners / service / other manual (24V575000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2024, 2023 and 2021 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.