2015 Chevrolet Malibu 3LT
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- Photo: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu LT, front right, 09-10-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Epsilon II Taupe Gray Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Malibus by Rhilde, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu LT, rear right, 09-10-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu interior by Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu 3LT is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,130 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,130 ($37,204 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,955 ($38,335 *) |
| Destination Charge | $825 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 Turbo |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.1 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet MALIBU. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 5, 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
NHTSA campaign 16V502000
Oct 16, 2015 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
NHTSA campaign 15V666000
Mar 23, 2015 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
Consequence: The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176.
NHTSA campaign 15V164000
270 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet MALIBU
Owner Complaints
270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet MALIBU (18 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 70 |
| Electrical System | 68 |
| Air Bags | 49 |
| Unknown Or Other | 35 |
| Power Train | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.