How I Removed A Bad 02 Sensor In A 2015 Chevy Malibu

Like the title says, this is how I removed the upstream sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) in a 2015 Chevy Malibu. As far as I know, 2013 and 2014 Malibus are designed the same way. There are two 02 sensors in this car. This video is for the UPSTREAM Sensor. If any more clarification is needed, just ask in the comments and I'll be sure to try and help. I used this method on my 2000 Chrysler 300M as well, so it's a method you could use for anyone you can reach or that you might have stripped. Good luck!

[@JustLee214]

Thanks for the video I'm definitely not paying anyone when I can do it myself

[@meatshield2682]

HEY,,,, Thanks Much for putting this up. You're really thorough and cover the details well. It's a lot of work and you did a good job with this video.... Very helpful.

[@samsonsuarez2367]

Thanks for this video very helpful

[@lonniebrymer7367]

Awesome very good information bro thank you

[@greghowdy5501]

Had to do the downstream sensor on wife's 16' Malibu, pulled the exhaust manifold heat shield, went from underneath to remove sensor, heated with torch for 15-20 seconds, then it came loose. Now the fun part is getting to that damned plug! Can't get to with hand so used a long flat head to slide the white tab back, then had wife push down on button with crow bar and I went in from side with flat head to get in between both connectors and walked it off. Trying to get new one back on is just a pure nightmare and have no good suggestions

[@carlheadley9124]

I was just about to ask how the hell to get that downstream sensor disconnected on a 2017 So far, it’s a pain in the ass

[@carlheadley9124]

I was just about to ask how the hell to get that downstream sensor disconnected on a 2017 So far, it’s a pain in the ass

[@greghowdy5501]

@@carlheadley9124 good luck, it was a miracle I got it! But to add insult to injury, it worked well for about a month and started again with engine light. It's been a while but something I looked up and can't remember the reason but I unhooked the MAF sensor while the car was running and turned off car and plugged MAF back in and started car again and it disappeared and haven't seen engine light for about a year now. Very strange but worked

[@shariegutter5071]

Would this be something that shows up when the heater & defrost are on ?Dealership said it was mass air flow sensor due to the P1101 code but that’s newly replaced a day and a half later the engine light is on again. Also starting to smell a light rotten egg smell when I cut the heater on, so does this sensor play a role in the catalytic converter. I have a 2020 Chevy Malibu by the way.

[@carlstewart1963]

I don't think that was the code I pulled for needing that sensor replaced and those symptoms I haven't had. You could Google those symptoms with the year and make of your car and see if anyone else has had this and what caused it. That's what I would do. I don't think they make a Haynes manual yet for that year so I would Google it. I will break my manual out anyway to see if these symptoms appear in an earlier year but it's in my Malibu and won't be home until tomorrow.

[@justbeingjazzyspodcastclip1044]

Thanks

[@carlstewart1963]

No problem!

[@BlueRidgeAuditor]

That's what I've always heard them called was Dikes

[@sluggingbread]

Hey man, you have a o2 downstream sensor guide? Sensor 2? Thanks

[@carlstewart1963]

Sorry. I haven't had to do that one yet.

[@popcornman8273]

While I’m driving my car would jerk like slightly accelerating and stoping but only for a second and it would do that frequently while driving ????

[@carlstewart1963]

I'm sorry but are you asking a question? That doesn't seem like it has anything to do with O2 sensors. If you don't have a manual then I would Google the year of your Malibu plus those symptoms. Chances are someone, somewhere has experienced the same problem you're having.

[@popcornman8273]

@@carlstewart1963 I mean the o2 censor came up on the diagnostic so I was just wondering if that had anything to do with o2

[@OBEYYSIXERZ]

Why did you replace to oxygen sensor? Because I’m having trouble with my girls Chevy malibu 15” idles hard when you come to a stop while in drive.

[@carlstewart1963]

Are you asking why I replaced it? I have an OBD II reader and pulled a code that says why the check engine light was on. I then looked the code up and confirmed what sensor was going bad. Is your engine light on? If it is, did you pull a code? What was the code?

[@OBEYYSIXERZ]

@@carlstewart1963 ok makes sense, nah no code man that’s part of the problem. Took it to the dealer and they brush it off, said there was nothing they can do, due to no check engine or fault codes.

[@carlstewart1963]

Yeah, it messes them up when the light isn't isn't on. That means there's no code for them to pull. So you can go to an aut parts store like AutoZone or Advanced Auto Parts and see if they have a Haynes Manual for the year, make and model of her car. Inside the manual you can look up the symptoms in the trouble shooting section. Or you can also Google the symptoms along with the year, make and model of the car and see if it's a common issue and what night be the cause. And go from there.

[@sweetladyakvv0498]

I got this replaced and my engine light came right back on help

[@carlstewart1963]

@@sweetladyakvv0498 I just now saw this. It looks like you sent this a couple of months ago. Did you ever get the problem solved?

[@OGDurtt]

This may not reach you and it might, but do you remember any symptoms the car had before you had to change that sensor?

[@carlstewart1963]

I don't recall there being any noticeable symptoms other than the check engine light being on and the car not passing emissions testing.

[@OGDurtt]

@@carlstewart1963 OK, thanks

[@carlstewart1963]

@@OGDurtt np