2024 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (18), Back Over Prevention (10), Unknown Or Other (9).
Key takeaways
- 43 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 42% |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 21% |
| Power Train | 6 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 9% |
| Engine | 3 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Seats | 2 | 5% |
| Tires | 1 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-12
Brake pedal assembly on 2024 Chevrolet Malibu became loose and wobbly under normal driving conditions at 36,300 miles. Dealer refused warranty repair."
Power Train,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-29
I have brought my vehicle to Preston Hood Chevrolet on two occasions for two major issues. Failed breaking system started as when I am at a stop light the car won’t move and the brake light and ignition light comes on and it won’t move when I press the gas! I almost had an 4 car pile up. Now it is stalling when I am dr...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-29
Back-Up Camera has malfunctioned several times. We received a RECALL NOTICE on it. We took it in for replacement today and were denied recall replacement as they said it worked today. But it has repeatedly malfunctioned while driving. We get a BLANK/BLACK screen with a WARNING to SERVICE CAMERA. It has also been shown ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.