2024 Chevrolet Malibu: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767706 (filed 09/29/2026): “I have brought my vehicle to preston hood chevrolet on two occasions for two major issues. failed breaking system started as when i am at a stop light the car won’t move and the brake light and ignition light comes on and it won’t move when i press the gas! i almost had an 4 car pile up. now it is s…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11760513 (filed 08/28/2026): “My back up camera is inop. on my 2024 chev malibu vin no [xxx] has a black screen when backing up. states to be setviced.has been inop since xxx. purchased xxx took it to dalmer chevrolet [xxx].did not replace due to a recall that was not released per chevrolet . please fix. .safety is import…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11758378 (filed 08/20/2026): “This complaint relates to nhtsa campaign 26v212 / gm recall n262551720, covering the rearview camera defect on 2023–2025 chevrolet malibu vehicles. i own a 2024 chevrolet malibu. on xxx, the rearview camera began intermittently failing. on xxx, the camera failed completely while i was backing out o…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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