CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 9 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (70 reports).
2015 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Key Can Be Removed Before Park Is Engaged, Risking Rollaway
The electronic park lock lever on these vehicles may allow the ignition key to be removed while the transmission is not in PARK.
Front Side Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
Certain vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture when the bag deploys.
Sunroof May Close Unexpectedly, Risking Pinch Injuries
The sunroof control switch (slide or tilt) on these Chevrolet Malibus may not be recessed enough to prevent it from being pressed by accident.
Most common 2015 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Problem areas named in the 270 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 70 |
| Electrical System | 68 |
| Air Bags | 49 |
| Unknown Or Other | 35 |
| Power Train | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 16 |
| Structure | 13 |
What owners report
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.
While driving my 2015 Chevrolet Malibu on a four-lane highway with a posted speed limit of 70 mph, the vehicle displayed an âEngine Power Is Reducedâ 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 speed, resulting in a significant speed differential of nearly 45 mph below the posted limit and surrounding traffic flow, creating a high risk of being struck by other vehicles. The vehicle also experienced an alternator problem while being driven on the highway. It repeatedly acted like it was not getting enough power to maintain the speed of surrounding traffic, and we h
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 spine dislocations, bruising, and cracked xiphoid, dislocation on the left side of my chest, and cut on my ear. I went to the hospital, have the police report, and the two videos are also available. My car was totaled and towed to the lot off of Lamb, north of Craig Road.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently shifted between park(P), drive(D), and neutral(N), and the selected gear was not visible or illuminated on the instrument cluster or the gear shifter panel. The doors locked and unlocked, and the engine started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the message "Service Power Steering - Drive with Care" was displayed during the failure. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road after each failure and the gear shifter was slowly shifted between gears until the desired gear was selected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The m
Qdeana auto sales in Winchester ky took out my fog lights , 6by 9 speakers and replaced my wheels and tires with 3 18 inch tires that were all different brands and heights and widths and added my 4th tire that was completely a different sized. A size 17. Gave me a key fob that was broken and only that one. Made me have to buy a new one, also stole my 6 by 9s right out my car. Paid for a car straight out to them and they scammed me. They should be shut down ! And pay me my money !
2015 Chevrolet Malibu questions
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu: Key Can Be Removed Before Park Is Engaged, Risking Rollaway; Front Side Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Sunroof May Close Unexpectedly, Risking Pinch Injuries. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (70), Electrical System (68), Air Bags (49).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.