2015 Chevrolet Malibu safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
18
complaints reporting a crash
9
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 10 report injuries (13 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles were involved in 141 fatal crashes with 66 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskAlso, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano… · Jul 5, 2016
- Crash riskAffected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator… · Oct 16, 2015
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not… · Mar 23, 2015