2015 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 32
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 32 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- several times · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. While the sun roof was open, the contact closed the driver's window and the sun roof closed without warning. Roger dean chevrolet (101 sw pine island rd, cape coral, fl 33991, [redacted]) was contacted and requested that the contact bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The contact…
ODI 11288731
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the variable timing oil control sensor failed and the vehicle failed to start. The contact manually disconnected and reconnected the battery to be able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to (neil huffman chevrolet buick gmc of frankfort [redacted] #102, frankfort, ky 40601) to be diagnosed. The contact was…
ODI 11309019
Electrical System
Initially, circa two years ago, had an electrical failure on hard braking - the radio display screen and other electrical shut down, car stalled. After restart, car would only move forward slowly. Eventually this cleared. The car has had a total of ~5 incidents of complete battery drain and consequent failure to start after sitting, even though the alternator previously was spinning, and "battery voltage" reports as…
ODI 11254386
Electrical System · Engine
Auto stop which comes standard in 2015 malibu's with 2.5l engines will not engage. It used to work flawlessly, but it will not engage. Multiple forms that i have read have people stating they have the same issue.
ODI 11242487
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
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 no modifications made to the car at all. Standard maintenance only has been done including new tires about a year ago. There is no reason a parked cool car should catch on fire. There were no oil leaks at all on the car.
Fire reported
ODI 11222866
Electrical System · Seat Belts · Steering
Check engine light randomly comes on and off. Unable to get a diagnostic check thoroughly because the engine light doesn't stay on. Was at an auto zone one day when it came on again and was given two of the same codes stating there may be an o2 sensor issue. A couple weeks later while driving i get a message on the car stating 'service power steering' then it goes off again. Check engine light went off. Right driver…
ODI 11219716
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
With 2015 malibu stationary, overnight experienced loss of battery charge and wold not start. Upon recharge, it will now start. However, the hvac control is now inoperative. The hvac system still runs with the last settings it had. This is very similar to recall 13v567000 (chevrolet 13380) that applied to 2014 model chevrolets. It is a safety issue because one can no longer set the windshield to defrost for winter…
ODI 11170393
Electrical System · Seats
The back of the driver seat moves on it's own. I didn't touch the button and it just started moving forward. Faulty wiring over my seat.the car wasn't started and didn't have the key in the ignition.
ODI 11152954
Electrical System
A/c control does not turn on. It happens randomly and has occurred multiple times. In the past i had two incidents where i was not able to defrost my windshield.
ODI 11142482
Electrical System
Vehicle fire near the battery/box. No body damage, damage limited to the fusebox and harness near the battery. Wires and part of the battery/box burned.
Fire reported
ODI 11141416
Electrical System · Engine
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. No one can understand why it won't engage and the dealer will not help me. The vehicle works and drives fine but this system is flawed and all over the chevy forums people are experiencing this same problem.
ODI 11174507
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving the vehicle i stopped at a stop light and the car turned off due to the auto start/stop when idling. When i let off the brake, the car did not turn back on. After attempting to start the car again numerous times it would not. All electrical stayed on at this point. Car was towed to a chevy dealer in fenton, mi and they replaced battery and battery current sensor. Later i turned the car off and the…
ODI 11102947
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My car has begun dying in motion on city streets for no particular reason on top of the fuel economy not working correctly and causing the vehicle to run out of gas within a few days of filling it up. It will say 195 miles then jump to 207 on the fuel range.
ODI 11101919
Electrical System · Engine
This was 3rd time i took the car into the dealer because the service engine soon light appears randomly and the ignition fails to turn on. I have to turn the key a few times to get it started. My car was seen thurs, was told no issue was found and manager would drive car home in evening to test. Called today, friday in afternoon since i didnt get a call, was told it was the battery. Had to pay $260 for battery. The…
ODI 11079889
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was parked and turned off with the key still in the ignition, the engine inadvertently started. All the warning indicators illuminated and the radio activated. The failure occurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it might have been a power train failure. The contact was informed to call the dealer. The…
ODI 11113564
Electrical System
My vehicle was stationary. I went to defrost my windshield and the electrical switch to turn on the heat would not turn on. This has also occurred when it is really hot outside and the a/c will not turn on. I have had these issues occur multiple of times in hot and now cold weather.
ODI 11066616
Electrical System
On december 10, 2017 around 11am i came out of church, i opened my car door and smoke came flowing out. The drivers side seat and floor mats were covered in black ash and melted as well as the console. The interior was covered in black soot. I had to drive the car home, the exterior lights functioned properly and the car cranked fine. I called gm, they are closed on sunday, so i filed a report with the gm…
Fire reported
ODI 11074449
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was parked outside, the contact opened the door and smoke billowed out. The contact noticed that the dashboard was partially melted and the carpet was burnt on the driver's side. The police and fire departments were not present and no reports were filed. The vehicle was towed to steve rayman chevrolet in marietta, georgia where the head mechanic from…
Fire reported
ODI 11074446
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
SUNROOF AND GAS FUEL SENSOR AFFECTED
ODI 11114702
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was in motion approximately 25 mph on a city street when smoke started and fire broke out burning vehicle to ground.
Fire reported
ODI 11042956
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. After attempting to exit the vehicle, the contact removed the key from the ignition. However, the engine remained on and the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a utility pole. During the incident, the contact was dragged by the vehicle and sustained facial injuries along with abrasions to the left arm. Medical attention was received. A police report was not filed.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11115386
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. While parked and exiting the vehicle with the key disengaged, the interior lighting and radio remained on. Also, when the key was engaged in the ignition, the vehicle would fail to start. The contact would sometimes have to make several attempts to start the vehicle. The failures occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failures…
ODI 10967761
Electrical System
My ignition keys (both) sometimes stick in the 'start' position when starting. Some days they stick several times and some days they don't. It depends on heat and humidity. Gentle pressure easily returns the key to the 'run' position. We always notice this when it happens and we turn the key to the 'run' position. But if it is unnoticed it could release when hitting a bump in the road and go past 'run' and into the…
ODI 10895271
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
I purchased my vehicle on march 2015 off the showroom floor of a chevrolet dealership. On june 18, 2016 my car caught a fire while it was parked and i was not in the vehicle. I had been sitting in the car with the air blowing from the defroster for about 30 minutes. I drove to the store and came back home. I got out of the car and stood on the porch talking to my family. Within in 10 minutes of me exiting my car, it…
Fire reported
ODI 10896661
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag service warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lumberton chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (located at [redacted]., lumberton, nc) where it was diagnosed that the computer needed updating. The computer was updated; however, as soon as the contact left the dealer, the air bag warning indicator illuminated again. The contact…
ODI 10992943