The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Malibu · 2024
2024 Chevrolet Malibu. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 28 / 36 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 42% |
| Backup camera | 23% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 14% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 14% |
| Brakes | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
26V212000 Apr 2026 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk. 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 were mailed May 20, 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.
24V575000 Aug 2024 Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
Defect. 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 Anchorage Systems."
Risk. 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.
Manufacturer communications 324
Chevy filed 324 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional |
YouTube repair topics
100 videos about the 2016–2024 Chevy Malibu, 15.1M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 7 | 1.3M |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 726K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 5 | 686K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 5 | 584K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 240K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 3 | 212K |
| Brakes & ABS | 2 | 141K |
| Cooling system | 1 | 84K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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