Reliable Auto DB

2024 Chevrolet Malibu reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu holds 39 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 13 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Malibu years here — under the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Camera and Owner's manual.

2012 Chevrolet Malibu
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Complaints

39

Per year

13

Recalls

2

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (17 of 39), then Back-over prevention (10) and Powertrain (5). The most filings arrived in 2026 (32 of 39). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Malibu has 69 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2025 has 11 complaints, 6 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2026-04-02 · NHTSA campaign 26V212000
Summary 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Recall Owner's manual 2024-08-01 · NHTSA campaign 24V575000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (39 total)

Electrical system
17
Back-over prevention
10
Powertrain
5
Engine
3
Forward collision avoidance
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Seats
2
Service brakes
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Equipment
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

4202432025322026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My back up camera is inop. On my 2024 chev malibu vin no [XXX] Has a black screen when backing up. States to be setviced.Has been inop since XXX. purchased XXX Took it to Dalmer Chevrolet [XXX].Did not replace due to a…"
    Electrical system, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-08-28
  • "back up camera is not working and Chevy is unwilling to give a timeline or schedule a repair despite repeated requests."
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-26
  • "This complaint relates to NHTSA Campaign 26V212 / GM Recall N262551720, covering the rearview camera defect on 2023–2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. I own a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. On XXX, the rearview camera began…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-20
  • "My vehicle is a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, VIN [XXX]. It is showing recall N262551720 (NHTSA 26V212) concerning the rearview camera. My rearview camera is currently clear and functioning normally, with no distortion or…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-20
  • "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…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2026-08-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Malibu 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 28 36 31 MPG $2100

Specs and fitment

9th generation, 2016–2025
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 (1.5L turbo and 2.0L turbo); 5W-30 (hybrid where equipped) , 5.3 qt capacity
Tire size 205/65R16 to 245/45R18 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-668 covers certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles among other GM models: the start/stop transmission accumulator end cap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission fluid leak and possible loss of propulsion. Dealers inspect the accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing. The published unit count for this campaign is shared across multiple GM nameplates, not Malibu alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu holds 39 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 13 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Malibu years here — under the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Camera and Owner's manual.

What are common problems with a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (17 of 39), then Back-over prevention (10) and Powertrain (5). The most filings arrived in 2026 (32 of 39). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Malibu has 69 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2025 has 11 complaints, 6 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu been recalled?

The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu is 31 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

When did the current Chevrolet Malibu body style debut?

The 9th-generation Malibu launched for the 2016 model year (2016-2025).

What engine oil does a Chevrolet Malibu use?

5W-30 (most engines); 5W-20 (2.4L where specified)

What does NHTSA recall 15V-164 cover on the Chevrolet Malibu?

Recall 15V-164 covers certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles: the slide or tilt switch for the roof panel may not be recessed enough, so the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly and increase pinch-injury risk; dealers update Body Control Module software to remove…