2015 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Engine (70), Electrical System (68), Air Bags (49).
Key takeaways
- 270 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 68 | 25% |
| Air Bags | 49 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 35 | 13% |
| Power Train | 31 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 6% |
| Structure | 13 | 5% |
| Seats | 10 | 4% |
| Steering | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-24
Fuel sensors failing, codes obd are not fixing issue, auto stop, shuts radio off when brake is applied, resets all electric components in car. Every time braking at a stop or signal.
Electrical System,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-08-16
While driving my 2015 Chevrolet Malibu on a four-lane highway with a posted speed limit of 70 mph, the vehicle displayed an “Engine Power Is Reduced” message and limited the vehicle to less than approximately 25 mph. This created a serious safety concern because the vehicle could no longer maintain highway traffic spee...
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-22
I was t-boned on the front side panel near the door at a high rate of speed. I would estimate well above the posted limit of 35 mph and my front and side airbags failed to deploy. I have video from the intersection and dash cam demonstrating the impact. My head hit off the steering wheel causing a concussion, neck and ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.