2015 Chevrolet Malibu: jerking or lurching

8 of the 270 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 86,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 68 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2024
1
2023
3
2022
4
2021
5
2020
4
2019
10
2018
22
2017
17
2016
12
2015
8
2014
20
2013
37
2012
21
2011
38
2010
32
2009
43
2008
56
2007
54
2006
28
2005
23
2004
29
2003
1
2002
3
2001
4
2000
7
1999
7
1998
7
1997
4

What owners say

Filed Jul 18, 2022 · Engine · SC

The car is stalling upon acceleration, which causes a jerking sensation. It has been diagnosed as an Intake Rocker Arm Solenoid Valve (oil). I have researched and notice that this has been a recall on previous models such as the 2014 Chevy Malibu. I don't understand why the 2015 Malibu would not be included in this recall. I am preparing to have this item fixed at the dealership, fearing that if I don't I could have an accident. The dealership is not inexpensive and times are hard. This is a hardship for me trying to pay for these repairs. I feel that Chevrolet/GMC needs to do something about this situation. Obviously, the problem is still not fixed.

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Engine · 91,500 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle started jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate properly while driving to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rocker arm oil flow control valve was inoperable and needed to be replaced. The local dealer replaced the part and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,500.

Filed Apr 16, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 123,000 miles · AL

I was pulling out of parking lot when my car gears started to jerk then a "service power steering" icon flashed on the dashboard. My engine light read a p305f code which only told me it was a problem with the dual battery control module (dbcm) I then took the vehicle back to my local dealership and there diagnostics just said to replace the main battery. However I replaced both batteries and car still had the same problem. I did my personal research and I ended up replacing the battery module yet car still had same issue. I've already been to the dealership twice and can't afford to keep spending money on diagnostic test. I also noticed that this was a common issue for this vehicle and that multiple people had filed complaints about this particular problem. This problem happens to me at random times while driving or while pulling out of parking lot and is a major hazard if driving on busy street or highway. When it does the auto stop at a red light the car jerks and sometimes gears will lock up and transmission will experience problems as well. Other times the car just jerks and a service power steering icon will display on the dashboard

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Engine · 70,000 miles · OH

Gm part number 12633613 vvt rear oil control solenoid is faulty causing engine jerking. Gm does not have this part available or any aftermarket part, and appears to have stopped producing it.

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving out of the parking lot, the vehicle jerked and stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taking to malcolm cunningham chevrolet located at 2031 gordon hwy, augusta, ga 30909, where the transmission was repaired, not replaced. The failure recurred and the same dealer again repaired the transmission. The contact was concerned that the transmission should have been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 38,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jun 28, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 15 miles · SC

Takata recall the transmission in the 2015 chevy malibu jerks at low speeds and at high speeds it holds the gear when slowing down

Filed Sep 4, 2018 · Body, Brakes · VA · crash

I was backing up and changed my gears into drive, turn the steering wheel and foot still on the brake, car just jerked and took off and I ended up hitting somebody's van. When I tried to hit the brake all the car did was sped up so right before I went out in the driveway uncontrollably, I had to pull up the park brake just to stop