2015 Chevrolet Malibu fuel/propulsion system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu — 7% 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
“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 tires…”
filed Apr 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Malibu | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 Malibu | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 Malibu | 8 | 9% |
| 2020 Malibu | 14 | 7% |
| 2019 Malibu | 17 | 9% |
| 2018 Malibu | 84 | 12% |
| 2017 Malibu | 57 | 8% |
| 2016 Malibu | 50 | 6% |
| 2014 Malibu | 24 | 7% |
| 2013 Malibu | 32 | 4% |
| 2012 Malibu | 51 | 6% |
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.