2015 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

69Engine complaints

25.8%Of all 267 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

ENGINE69 · 25.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM64 · 24%

AIR BAGS46 · 17.2%

Unspecified / other34 · 12.7%

POWER TRAIN29 · 10.9%

Share of the 267 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

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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: 69 of 267 complaints on file (25.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

267 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 12 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.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.