MYRModel Year Report

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

▲ Better than typical
2024 Chevrolet Malibu
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:54.025Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
43
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2024

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1997: 443 complaints 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 2000: 922 complaints 2001: 721 complaints 2001 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2004: 1,148 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2006: 1,118 complaints 2006 2007: 977 complaints 2008: 988 complaints 2009: 1,510 complaints 2010: 1,362 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2011 2012: 907 complaints 2013: 837 complaints 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2016: 839 complaints 2016 2017: 705 complaints 2018: 698 complaints 2019: 191 complaints 2020: 198 complaints 2021: 89 complaints 2022: 98 complaints 2023: 68 complaints 2024: 43 complaints 2024 43 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 3 complaints 1997: 443 complaints 1997 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 2000: 922 complaints 2000 2001: 721 complaints 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2003 2004: 1,148 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2006: 1,118 complaints 2006 2007: 977 complaints 2008: 988 complaints 2009: 1,510 complaints 2009 2010: 1,362 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2012: 907 complaints 2012 2013: 837 complaints 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2015 2016: 839 complaints 2017: 705 complaints 2018: 698 complaints 2018 2019: 191 complaints 2020: 198 complaints 2021: 89 complaints 2021 2022: 98 complaints 2023: 68 complaints 2024: 43 complaints 2024 43 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1989: 3 complaints 1997: 443 complaints 1997 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 1999 2000: 922 complaints 2001: 721 complaints 2001 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2003 2004: 1,148 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2005 2006: 1,118 complaints 2007: 977 complaints 2007 2008: 988 complaints 2009: 1,510 complaints 2009 2010: 1,362 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2011 2012: 907 complaints 2013: 837 complaints 2013 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2015 2016: 839 complaints 2017: 705 complaints 2017 2018: 698 complaints 2019: 191 complaints 2019 2020: 198 complaints 2021: 89 complaints 2021 2022: 98 complaints 2023: 68 complaints 2024: 43 complaints 2024 43 2025: 11 complaints

2024: 43 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19805
19813
19822
19831
19861
19893
1997443
1998976
1999789
2000922
2001721
2002567
2003569
20041,148
2005975
20061,118
2007977
2008988
20091,510
20101,362
2011978
2012907
2013837
2014351
2015270
2016839
2017705
2018698
2019191
2020198
202189
202298
202368
202443
202511

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

42% · 18 reports
Show complaint excerpts

3 times during rainy weather my backup camera would display an odd view. The screen would malfunction and turn off. The radio wouldn't work. Climate control wouldn't work. The first time I pulled the fuse and put it back.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09

Back over prevention

23% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and camera.

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The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Power train

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH

Forward collision avoidance

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-25

Also filed under Service brakes

Service brakes

9% · 4 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2024-08-26Equipment24V575000 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.

    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.

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  2. R
    2026-05-20Back over prevention26V212000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2024 Chevrolet Malibu — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Back over prevention: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 24V575000 · Equipment
  • Recall 26V212000 · Back over prevention
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.