2015 Chevrolet Malibu Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 28 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 10% of that year's 270 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 41,850 miles. There are no related recalls tied to this issue for the 2015 model.
- Brakes complaints
- 28
- 10% of 270
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 41,850 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the ABS and stabilitrak warning lights illuminating together, sometimes going off and then returning after continued driving.
- Some describe the ABS system triggering an abrupt, unexpected full stop while driving, including one case where the power steering also cut out.
- Several owners report the ABS sensor failing and limiting vehicle speed to around 11 mph or disabling the antilock and stability systems entirely.
- One owner reported a rubbing noise from the brakes when the pedal was depressed, with no warning light on.
- One owner reported the brakes failing to stop the car, resulting in a collision.
- Multiple complaints note that a similar ABS sensor issue was recalled on the 2014 Malibu but not on the 2015 model.
When 2015 Chevrolet Malibu brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 13, 2014, latest Aug 16, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- NHTSA lists 28 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 10% of the 270 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu?
- No related recalls are listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu's brake system in NHTSA data, though several owners noted a similar ABS sensor issue was recalled on the 2014 model.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2015 Malibu?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu is 41,850 miles.
- Did the 2015 Malibu brake issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries associated with brake-related complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2015 Malibu compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 Malibu's 28 brake complaints and 10% share are lower than most other model years, including 2010 with 367 complaints (27% share) and 2016 with 166 complaints (20% share).