Model year 2024 · Midsize Cars

2024 Chevrolet Malibu: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu at 31 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 44 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

31

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 26V212000 Reported Apr 2, 2026
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N262551720)
Units affected
276,879 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA 24V575000 Reported Aug 1, 2024
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N242454040)
Units affected
22 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 Chevrolet Malibu fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 Chevrolet Malibu EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Malibu1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/36/31 mpg$2,150282

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 Chevrolet Malibu crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 Chevrolet Malibu NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2024 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.3%Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 Chevrolet Malibu owner complaints

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 Chevrolet Malibu complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system18
Unknown or other9
Back over prevention8
Power train5
Service brakes4
Engine3
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings2
Fuel/propulsion system2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Malibu model years

Chevrolet Malibu by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 Malibu31 mpg1125/5
2023 Malibu30 mpg2725/5
2022 Malibu26–32 mpg1994/5
2021 Malibu26–32 mpg2904/5
2020 Malibu26–32 mpg11994/5
2019 Malibu26–46 mpg11954/5
2018 Malibu26–46 mpg67115/5
2017 Malibu26–46 mpg47265/5
2016 Malibu26–46 mpg108655/5
2015 Malibu24–29 mpg32675/5

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Other 2024 Chevrolet models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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