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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2015 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
10%of 270 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 10% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2015 chevy Malibu ltz eco, just suddenly loss power while at a stop light. The auto stop had engaged once I came to a complete stop. Upon giving the car gas to take off, the auto stop had been disengage. Foot on the gas to go and the vehicle just sat there for a few seconds then it just came alive and took off. At first I was thinking it was the transmission acting up. Then the complete loss of power happened.”

NHTSA complaint #11232604, filed 2019-07, 135,047 miles

“I can be driving at normal speed and I receive an error that the engine power is reducing and the speed shifts down & I am unable to exceed 25 MPH. The check engine light pops on & also an error regarding stabil loc needs to be serviced. My car has automatically shut off in the middle of traffic. I've had to pull over to a safe medium on the highway and mostly when the error occurs, I'm not able to turn a corner at a safe speed. Although I am able to start it right back off the error still persists. …”

NHTSA complaint #11404710, filed 2021-03, 71,000 miles

“On 1-24-2021, while driving the car initially had issues gaining acceleration despite pressing the gas pedal. Once I was able to get the car to reach a speed of 40mph I received a warning on the dash stating the car's speed is being reduced to 25mph, followed by a message that said reduced engine power and the check engine light came on. This LED to the car stalling and eventually shutting down about 2-3 minutes later. I was able to pull to the side of the road before the car shut down and turned the hazard lights on. After approximately 20 minutes I was able to start the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11389903, filed 2021-01, 85,000 miles

“I was stopped at a light at a very busy intersection (auto off engaged). When I started to move, the car would barely go (auto off was disengaged). It was jerking as I was giving it gas. The service stabilitrak message came on and my check engine light came on. I managed to pull into a parking lot , put it in park and then I tried to rev the engine and it just didn't want to. I shut it off and then turned it back on and the message disappeared. I drove back to work and it seemed fine, but for months now, it seems when I go to take off, it hesitates a bit before going.”

NHTSA complaint #11269940, filed 2019-10, 38,000 miles

“My dad was driving my car when the car dashboard said Engine Power is Reduced Speed reduced to 25 mph. He pulled off to the side of the road and turned off my car. He waited for about 2 minutes and turned it back on, but it still said Engine Power is Reduced. He turned it back off and waited for 5 minutes and turned it back on and it was ok again.”

NHTSA complaint #11491294, filed 2022-10

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202323%
202244%
202111%
2020189%
2019126%
201811416%
201713519%
201615218%
20152810%
2014175%
2013283%
2012526%
2011879%
20101169%
2009735%
2008424%
2007313%
2006353%
2005273%
2004272%
20038515%
200261%
2001253%
2000212%
199971%
1998222%
1997133%

Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

Engine
70 complaints
Electrical system
68 complaints
Air bags
49 complaints
Other or unknown
35 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
31 complaints
Fuel system
19 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Electronic stability control
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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