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2015 Chevrolet Malibu Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 8% of its 270 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 39,567 miles. No related recall has been filed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints
22
8% of 270
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
39,567 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Doors and door jams stick, sometimes failing to open, with owners reporting worn strips inside the door.
  • The trunk pops open on its own, including while parked overnight or while the vehicle is stationary.
  • Seat panel covers and base boards crack, tear, or separate, in some cases exposing wires under the driver seat.
  • Steering can malfunction with a power steering error message, leading to loss of control in one reported crash.
  • Water intrudes into the front and rear passenger-side floorboards, particularly after washing the car.
  • Sudden unintended acceleration was reported while shifting into drive, requiring use of the parking brake to stop.

When 2015 Chevrolet Malibu body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2015, latest Apr 14, 2024.

2015 Chevrolet Malibu structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2015Sep 2017Jun 2018Dec 2018Apr 2019Oct 2023
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Apr 2024; peak Jul 2017 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201079 (6%)
  2. 201158 (6%)
  3. 201253 (6%)
  4. 201347 (6%)
  5. 201418 (5%)
  6. 201522 (8%)
  7. 201647 (6%)
  8. 201724 (3%)
  9. 20189 (1%)
  10. 20193 (2%)
  11. 20202 (1%)
  12. 20213 (3%)
  13. 20222 (2%)
  14. 20232 (3%)
  15. 20242 (5%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Malibu, which is 8% of its 270 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu's Structure & Body issues?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2015 Malibu.
At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 39,567 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 4 crashes linked to Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Malibu, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does the 2015 Malibu compare to other years for this issue?
The 2015 model's 8% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other Malibu years, which mostly range from 1% to 6%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.