2024 Chevrolet Malibu
2024 Chevrolet Malibu — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: LS
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Chevrolet Malibu snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Chevrolet Malibu typically asks about $18,100 versus a $25,900 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Back Over Prevention) and 28 owner complaints.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$18,100
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$25,900
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
2
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
28
Top: Electrical System
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 Malibu?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns and 28 owner complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Back Over Prevention
2026-04-02
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Campaign 26V212000
Equipment
2024-08-01
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."
Campaign 24V575000
Owner complaints
28 complaints · 3 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Electrical System8
- Back Over Prevention5
- Power Train5
- Unknown Or Other4
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Equipment1
- Seats1
- Service Brakes1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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How much does a used 2024 Malibu cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $18,100 in typical used asking against a $25,900 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $25,900
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $18,100
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$7,800 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Malibu?
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu sits 1 model year behind the newest 2025 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car that was manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1964 to 1983 and from 1997 to 2025. The Malibu began as a trim-level of the Chevrolet Chevelle, becoming its own model line in 1978. Originally a rear-wheel-drive intermediate, GM revived the Malibu nameplate as a front-wheel-drive car in 1997. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 193.7 in, width 72.8 in, height 57.5 in, and wheelbase 111.4 in, with curb weight around 3126.2 lb.
- 2 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- Wheelbase 111.4 in
- Curb weight about 3126.2 lb
- About 193.7 × 72.8 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 163 hp, 31 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
163 hp
Combined MPG
31 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (31 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,355
5-year energy
$6,774
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 31 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 193.7 in
- Width
- 72.8 in
- Height
- 57.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 111.4 in
- Curb weight
- 3126.2 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 28
- Highway MPG
- 36
- Combined MPG
- 31
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | LS | RS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 163 hp | 163 hp |
| Combined MPG | 31 | 31 |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo I4 | 1.5L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 163 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 163 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 163 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 163 | — | — | 31 | FWD |