The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 95,825 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 395 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet…
Consequence
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 Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
AIR BAGS15V6660002015-10-16395 affected
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence
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 the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air…
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 at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at…
VISIBILITY15V1640002015-03-2387,063 affected
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to…
Consequence
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, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
69
3fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
64
2crashes7fires2injuries
AIR BAGS
46
7crashes1fires6injuries1deaths
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
34
2crashes3fires1injuries
POWER TRAIN
29
3crashes1fires3injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
28
4crashes2injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
18
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
16
1crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
15
3crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
12
3crashes
Total complaints395
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Purchased this car straight out for 4000 from deans car lot in winchester ky over a week ago. They didn't tell me I had missing fog lights. Keyfob to far was so beat up and bent I could barely get in my car or lock my car not to mention they sent me home in that car with all 4 different brand…”
“Purchased this car straight out for 4000 from deans car lot in winchester ky over a week ago. They didn't tell me I had missing fog lights. Keyfob to far was so beat up and bent I could barely get in my car or lock my car not to mention they sent me home in that car with all 4 different brand…”
“Purchased this car straight out for 4000 from deans car lot in winchester ky over a week ago. They didn't tell me I had missing fog lights. Keyfob to far was so beat up and bent I could barely get in my car or lock my car not to mention they sent me home in that car with all 4 different brand…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“The car continues to die when I come to a stop. The error code for the engine light is p305f. I have changed both batteries along with several different sensors and spent thousands of dollars in repairs at a couple different shops and still can’t find the problem with this error code. I have…”
“The car continues to die when I come to a stop. The error code for the engine light is p305f. I have changed both batteries along with several different sensors and spent thousands of dollars in repairs at a couple different shops and still can’t find the problem with this error code. I have…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu as of
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