This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The car stalls out while in traffic and/or immediately reduce speed flashing-engine reduce code on the dash, mines in particular has flashed service traction and reduce engine power on the dash, diagnostic testing is not giving any codes for a specific reason for this issue, seem to be something up with the sensors and electrical system on this car- causing multiple issues to happen all at one time. Chevy dealer not very help- suggesting to fix random parts and the issue continues. Decided not to drive on the highway, but did drive on a busy street in baltimore county.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle started to drive to the right and the wheels began to lose traction before the steering wheel became difficult to turn causing the driver to lose control of the steering. The vehicle then spun out and crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that all air bags deployed except for the driver's frontal air bag. The driver sustained lower back and left shoulder injuries however had not sought medical attention due to covid-19. The contact stated that a police officer was driving behind her and stopped to assist. Police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. Also, the vehicle had previously experienced electrical problems which caused the doors, locking the driver inside the vehicle. The contact stated at the time of the electrical failure there was a burning odor coming from the vents. The vehicle was taken to lynch Chevrolet of mukwonago (280 East wolf run mukwonago, wi 53149) who replaced an electrical harness and module. No further info was available. The vehicle had experienced a shift to park failure and the vehicle would not immediately shut off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the transmission shift control assembly was replaced but the failure would still occur. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 65,000.
I own a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu ltz and I can be driving down the highway and the 'service stabilitrack' light will come on, then it will say 'reduced engine power'. I will have to pull over, turn car off, and let it sit for a minute or two, then crank back up and those lights will go off, but the service engine light will come on. Sometimes I have to do this every 5-10 miles, depending on the distance of my destination, which poses a safety issue for me, especially if I'm traveling at night. This mostly happens when I'm driving on the highway.
My auto stop came on while at a stop sign and when I released the brake my car shut off and won't start I tried jumping car it still won't work. The tow company that towed my car has told me about a recall on auto stop
This has occurred on more than one occasion but most recently it scared me most because I was in the middle of a busy highway ! as the car came to a stop it when into power save mode (automatic shutoff) however once took my foot off the brakes it didn't not start the car went completely dead at the middle off a busy highway. I tried repeatedly to crank but it would not start after 3-5 mins it's finally cranked up. Now I've noticed that if in coming to a stop I have to keep the car from going into auto shutoff mode by letting off the brake a little before it actually comes to a complete stop.also I was at the drive thru window of a restaurant when it shut off on me the last time it finally gave a "service stabilizer" message luckily I had a portable booster in the trunk and just connected it to the battery and the car cranked right up. So for my safety and my children's safety I keep the portable booster in the trunk because idk when it'll just cut off. Also I have use my warranty to have the car serviced however after getting beaten out of so much money for diagnostics and being told they can't find anything wrong with the vehicle idk what else to do.it does not happen everyday but it's beginning to happen more frequently now. Also when I put the car in reverse it takes a few seconds for the backup camera to come on.I noticed before I had the major problem with it shutting down completely a couples times when I would put the car in reverse the radio /screen would go completely black and once I put it back into dive then it would come back
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 1220 versailles rd #102, frankfort, ky 40601) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a defective oil control sensor. The contact was informed that the part was indefinitely on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
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, (239) 574-3326) 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 referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V164000 (visibility). The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000. The VIN was unknown.
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 somewhere in the 13-14 V range. On three separate repairs, dealer has replaced the aft battery, then the forward battery, then updated flash memory (of battery control? antilock brake control, not sure), per a recall notice affecting other nearby model years. After this, the car went several months without incident, but drained battery and failed to start again this week. It appears that the complex auto stop/start electrical system is flawed in such a way that the local dealer cannot diagnose why the battery keeps draining. Because the forward battery capacity is very large, and usage of the car is low, it takes several months to drain the battery. When the battery is drained, the car no longer functions - power steering, electronics, etc, hence it is a safety issue if it happens while driving.
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.
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.
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 back seat belt doesn't click in all the way but sometimes it does.
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.
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 Chevrolet. It is a safety issue because one can no longer set the windshield to defrost for winter driving. Furthermore, this belongs to a chain of electrical issues the car has had - loss of battery charge on 4 occasions, engine stoppage after hard braking on two occasions with warning message to check ABS system, intermittent loss of center console display panel. Obviously, if the engine stops in the middle of traffic after hard braking, this is also a safety issue. Dealer has replaced both rear battery and forward battery, however, the problem diagnosis has clearly not been done.
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.
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.
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.
Takata recall- when I first purchased the car I notied the vehicle was having alot of trouble getting speed, and it was take a lot of time to shift. I immedietly returned to the dealership with the information, the dealership check the problems and said nothing was wrong will through the years I have gone back to them millions of times with the same problem and not once has it been properly addressed, the previous service advisor I went to for the dealership stated I needed a new transmisson/engine because the one the car has now was not good. The dealership continuted to hold off on putting a new one in until my warranty went out but the car has not been fixed. The car currently goes up to 7-8 rmp and stays there for a good 3 mins before shifting and at times does not what to accelerate which has put me in some dangerous situations.
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