These are standard specifications for the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T45 , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T70
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2013 - 2015 |
| Price : | MSRP: $22,340-30,355 |
| Weight : | 3393 lbs | 1539.039 kg |
| MPG City : | 25 |
| MPG Highway : | 36 |
| Introduced At : | 2011 New York International Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2457 cc | 149.9 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 196 HP (144.256 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque : | 186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.25:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Ignition system : | Individual coil-on-plug |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 259 HP (190.624 KW) @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque : | 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Redline : | 7000 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Coil-on-plug |
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T45 , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T70
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 11.1% |
Recall
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120914 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V502000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.' |
| Consequence | If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140312 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V164000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, 'Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems.' |
| Consequence | The Slide or Tilt roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed and the roof panel may auto-close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a pinch injury. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software to remove auto-close feature for certain switch positions, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15176. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150311 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V666000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2015 Averages
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.71 |
| Total Car Production : | 12,100,095 |
2015 Chevrolet Malibu FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has a wheelbase size of 107.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has a length of 191.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has legroom of 42.10 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu had an MSRP of $22,340 - $$30,355 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2457 cc | 149.9 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 196 HP (144.256 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 4400 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 259 HP (190.624 KW) @ 5300 RPM and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 3000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T45, 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T70.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has a wheelbase size of 107.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has a length of 191.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have?A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has legroom of 42.10 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu had an MSRP of $22,340 - $$30,355 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2457 cc | 149.9 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 196 HP (144.256 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 4400 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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