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Buying a used 2024 Chevrolet Malibu? Check these 2 recalls first
A light recall year: the same backup camera fix for a blank or distorted image, plus a paperwork recall for cars delivered with the wrong owner's manual. Neither is a stop-driving or park-outside item. NHTSA has 39 owner complaints on file — unverified reports — with 3 crashes, no fires and 1 injury. Electrical system leads the complaint areas at 17, ahead of back-over prevention at 10, which echoes the camera recall.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm by VIN whether the backup camera recall has already been performed.
- Check the glovebox manual is actually for a 2024 Malibu and not another GM model.
- Test electrical items on a cold start — screen, lights, windows, charge ports — since electrical tops the complaints.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu backup camera may show blank or distorted image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu came with wrong owner's manual | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
39 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 10 | Yes |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | None found |