2024 Chevrolet Malibu recalls and problems

The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recalls and 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2024 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years — 25th most.

2recalls

46complaints

3crashes

0fires

1injuries

45,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Back Over Prevention

Apr 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V212000 · 276,879 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Equipment

Aug 1, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V575000 · 22 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System19

Back Over Prevention10

Unknown or other10

Power Train6

Engine4

Service Brakes4

Forward Collision Avoidance3

Fuel System2

Seats2

Steering2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024 vs. other Chevrolet Malibu years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, the latest from Apr 2, 2026 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (19), back over prevention (10), unknown or other (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.