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2015 Chevrolet Malibu Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 270 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
270
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crash Reports
9 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Chevrolet Malibu (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Electrical System: Ignition
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #16V502000
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service…
NHTSA #15V666000
🔧 Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21,…
NHTSA #15V164000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
58
Air Bags
45
Power Train
29
Engine
23
Vehicle Speed Control
23
Unknown Or Other
22
Structure
12
Steering
9
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Chevrolet Malibu — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 1,365 complaints 2011 978 complaints 2012 907 complaints 2013 923 complaints 2014 363 complaints 2015 270 complaints 2016 865 complaints 2017 725 complaints 2018 700 complaints 2019 192 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2010 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has 3 recall campaigns and 270 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have?
The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Power Train, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu safe to buy?
The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Malibu should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Malibu are: 2014, 2015, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2010.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.