2024 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (19), Unknown Or Other (10), Back Over Prevention (10).

Key takeaways

  • 46 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.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1941%
Unknown Or Other1022%
Back Over Prevention1022%
Power Train613%
Engine49%
Service Brakes49%
Forward Collision Avoidance37%
Vehicle Speed Control24%
Steering24%
Visibility/Wiper24%
Fuel/Propulsion System24%
Seats24%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2024 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-04

Sunroof Glass randomly shattered !

Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-11-02

Beginning in late August/early September 2026, my 2024 Chevrolet Malibu RS began experiencing recurring electrical and engine performance issues. The vehicle intermittently displays an “Engine Power Reduced” warning and Check Engine Light. I have also experienced unexpected vehicle shutdowns and intermittent electrical...

Steering - filed 2026-10-23

Lost power steering after making a left hand 90 deg. turn

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More for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu

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.