2015 Chevrolet Malibu reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 393
- 131 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 69 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 30 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 2 deaths · 17 fires
What owners report fails — 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
- ENGINE 69
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 64
- AIR BAGS 46
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 34
- POWER TRAIN 28
3 recalls on record for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
- NHTSA 16V502000 · 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing th
- NHTSA 15V164000 · 2015 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increas
- NHTSA 15V666000 · 2015 · 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
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2015 Chevrolet Malibu units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
NHTSA has 393 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (69 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Chevrolet Malibu units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (69), electrical system (64), air bags (46), unknown or other (34). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.