2015 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system problems
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel sensors failing, codes obd are not fixing issue, auto stop, shuts radio off when brake is applied, resets all electric components in car. Every time braking at a stop or signal.”
filed Aug 24, 2026
“While driving my 2015 Chevrolet Malibu on a four-lane highway with a posted speed limit of 70 mph, the vehicle displayed an “Engine Power Is Reduced” message and limited the vehicle to less than approximately 25 mph. This created a serious safety concern because the vehicle could no longer maintain…”
filed Aug 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016…Campaign 16V502000 · Jul 5, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 17 | 44% |
| 2023 Malibu | 12 | 17% |
| 2022 Malibu | 32 | 33% |
| 2021 Malibu | 29 | 33% |
| 2020 Malibu | 57 | 29% |
| 2019 Malibu | 61 | 32% |
| 2018 Malibu | 191 | 27% |
| 2017 Malibu | 161 | 23% |
| 2016 Malibu | 222 | 27% |
| 2014 Malibu | 86 | 25% |
| 2013 Malibu | 375 | 45% |
| 2012 Malibu | 290 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.