This page covers 2 recalls, 14 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu.
31 mpg combined
7.6 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern in 2024 Malibu complaints centers on the electrical system, particularly the backup camera and infotainment display. Multiple owners report the backup camera failing outright, showing a black screen with a "service vision system" message, while others describe the camera freezing mid-use and then staying active on screen after shifting into drive. The infotainment display itself also draws complaints for flickering, flashing green, and going blank intermittently. The second most-reported area involves the forward collision avoidance system, where owners describe unexpected warnings or system behavior, though that complaint set is small at three reports. A handful of owners also mention the tire pressure monitoring system and electronic stability control warning lights appearing without a clear underlying fault. The backup camera failure is the most consistent thread across this complaint set.
14
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recalls, the more serious being a rearview camera that can display a distorted or blank image, reducing visibility behind the vehicle and raising the risk of a collision while backing up.
The second recall is a compliance issue: certain vehicles were shipped with the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. The incorrect manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions, including child restraint anchorage systems, which could lead to improper use of safety features.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted or blank image on the screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and replace it if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The owner's manual in the glove box may be incorrect for your vehicle, so it doesn't provide the right child restraint information required by federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will give you the correct owner's manual at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
