Severe Issues

2024 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. This model year has 10 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.

10
Complaints
2
Crashes
Fires
1
Injuries
Deaths
2
Recalls

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Worst 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
4
complaints

Electrical Faults

#2
3
complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB

Crash-related:1
#3
2
complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Electrical Faults4
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB31
Transmission / Drivetrain2
Uncategorized Issues2
Wheel Issues1
Engine Problems1
Seat-Related Issues11
Brake System11

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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Showing 10 most recent complaints

Transmission / DrivetrainApr 14, 2026

Camera doesn’t work tire sensor randomly works when it wants to also car keeps saying service esc but when I got to the dealer to show these problems they don’t see any they also told me they can’t fix my camera because there is no remedy or fix for it right now so basically I ca…

Electrical FaultsApr 10, 2026

The camera intermittently stops working, which makes backing up dangerous—especially since I’m [XXX] [XXX] . I haven’t taken it to the dealer yet because the issue happens unpredictably, and every time I consider going in for repairs, the camera starts working again. I need a re…

Transmission / DrivetrainJan 7, 2026

My vehicle sometimes will not start when I press the Start Button and press the brakes at the same time. The dashboard will light up with a message that says “Service ESC” followed by “Engine Power is Reduced”. When it does start, I can drive the vehicle for a moment before it do…

Uncategorized IssuesDec 22, 2025

Water is pooling in the trunk of my car. I took it to the chevy dealership for a diagnostic and today, they told me water is leaking into the car because of a faulty seal. I just did some research online and have learned that this has been a common issue. I read that warranties…

Seat-Related Issues💥 CrashAug 22, 2025

See attached document for complaint.

Electrical FaultsJul 22, 2025

Vehicle will shut off and say shift neutral to start again

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBNov 20, 2024

The car was taken to Day's Chev in Jasper Georgia on Nov 11 for forward collision system and they checked it and could not duplicate the problem and during this time after I have gotten the car back I have noticed the adaptive cruise does not slow down when you are coming up on a…

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBOct 21, 2024

On [XXX] on a trip to Florida a light came on my instrument cluster that the forward collision and the side blind spot mirror's were inoperable. [XXX] on the way back from Florida after the car being parked a week I was going up [XXX] and a car swerved in front of me and I almost…

Uncategorized IssuesAug 28, 2024

Car reading codes- Po56z-00 C0609-08 U0151-00 No A/C Front bumper clips do not stay tight Car reading low voltage Less than 14,000 miles with all these issues already, what a nightmare.

Brake System💥 CrashJul 25, 2024

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. This action almost caused a multi-car pile-up. I imm…

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu.

Recalls for 2024 Chevrolet Malibu

2 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

24V575000Jan 8, 2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

26V212000Feb 4, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

2024 Chevrolet Malibu — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?

Severe Issues. The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has 10 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (4 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

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

#1: Electrical Faults (4 complaints). #2: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (3 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 10 total NHTSA complaints. 1 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The largest issue: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Malibu reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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