2015 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 270 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT FOR OVER AN HOUR WHEN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED BY THE BATTERY AND FUSE PANEL. THERE HAVE BEEN…”NHTSA complaint 11222866 — filed 06/27/2019
“TAMARA RECALL THIS VEHICLE HAS THE AUTO STOP START SYSTEM WHERE THE ENGINE IS SUPPOSED TO ENGAGE AT A LIGHT, AND IT DOES NOT WORK…”NHTSA complaint 11174507 — filed 02/05/2019
“NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO A SIMPLE SPARK PLUG CHANGE(AC DELCO IRIDIUM/OEM). FEW DAYS LATER, CAR STARTED HESITATING, AND LOSING ACCELERATION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT & SERVICE…”NHTSA complaint 11164705 — filed 01/03/2019
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu: 70 of 270 complaints on file (25.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
270 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
