2024 Chevrolet Malibu
2 recalls · 13 complaints · Safety Score B
Recall History
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 Anchora...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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: 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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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 are expected to be mailed May 18, 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Electrical System | The backup camera is malfunctioning and will not display anything behind me. Just a black screen saying “service vision ... | No | No |
| 05/02/2026 | Electrical System | The backup camera has completely quit working. Only shows a black screen saying “service vision system.” Since it has we... | No | No |
| 04/28/2026 | Back Over Prevention | The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V212000 (Back Ov... | No | No |
| 04/14/2026 | Power Train,electrical System,wheels | Camera doesn’t work tire sensor randomly works when it wants to also car keeps saying service esc but when I got to the ... | No | No |
| 04/10/2026 | Electrical System | The camera intermittently stops working, which makes backing up dangerous—especially since I’m [XXX] [XXX] . I haven’t ... | No | No |
| 01/07/2026 | Power Train,electrical System,engine | My vehicle sometimes will not start when I press the Start Button and press the brakes at the same time. The dashboard w... | No | No |
| 12/22/2025 | Unknown or Other | Water is pooling in the trunk of my car. I took it to the chevy dealership for a diagnostic and today, they told me wat... | No | No |
| 08/22/2025 | Seats | See attached document for complaint. | Yes | No |
| 07/22/2025 | Electrical System | Vehicle will shut off and say shift neutral to start again | No | No |
| 11/20/2024 | Forward Collision Avoidance | The car was taken to Day's Chev in Jasper Georgia on Nov 11 for forward collision system and they checked it and could n... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 13.
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has a Safety Score of 66/100 (Grade B). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu received a Safety Score of B. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. There are 2 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Chevrolet dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.