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Chevrolet Malibu 2015 Air Bags Problems

49 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu - 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage49 complaints

49 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

15V666000Reported October 16, 2015 - 395 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 395 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine71Electrical System68Unknown Or Other35Power Train31Vehicle Speed Control28Fuel and Propulsion System19
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.