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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G11B5SL7FF342305 · Checked Sep 26, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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1G11B5SL7FF•••••• 2015 Chevrolet MALIBU

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2015 Chevrolet MALIBU build (7 vs 3).

7on this build
252on the model
73builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Air Bags 2 Electrical System 2 Engine 1 Seat Belts 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Nov 2022
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Electrical System Aug 2025
I was coming home from school pickup, and the light said the engine power was reducing. Then the screen said that I couldn't go past 25 miles per hour. The skid sign came on also. The car started slowing down on its own. The car then stopped. I had to put on emergency lights…
Power Train Apr 2025
Transmission failed while driving in traffic
Unknown Or Other Jan 2020
Check engine light is on. The part I need for my car no longer available 'oil control valve' so therefore I can't even get a sticker for my tag. My car keep failing emission due to this and this is ridiculous I have to still pay a car note for a car I can't drive
Engine Sep 2019
My engine light came on 9/4/19 and it was discovered that I need the rocker arm selanoid valve replaced. The dealership informed me it's been on back order some june 2019. It is now 1/28/2020 and chevy has yet to provide any information on when part will be manufactured and…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G11B5SL7FF342305 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.