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2007 Chevrolet Malibu Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 977 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, most often about the steering (68% of complaints, typically around 105,000 miles). It is 7th of 26 Malibu model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Steering
667 complaints · 68%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system, column, rack and pinion, steering control module.
Power steering assist fails randomly. Seems to occur in warm weather and more frequently at lower speeds such as low speed turns, however has failed at highway speed while driving in straight line. Shutting the car off and restarting the vehicle restores the power steering for a period of time.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 35 MPH the contact noticed that the power steering light appeared on the instrument panel and within a few minutes, the vehicle no longer had power steering. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced.…
Electrical
113 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 119,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, propulsion system, wiring.
I was getting ready to leave my house in my 2007 chevy Malibu and when I went to turn my wheel to get out of my driveway I could not turn it. I pulled back in the driveway and tried again, same thing. We had a friend come over with a diagnostic and it was the electrical power steering. From reading all of the other…
There appears to be an issue with the ignition on the 2007 chevy Malibu's. I've been told by several dealerships that the starter needed to be replaced in my car. I had it replaced twice and the vehicle still does not always start. The battery is brand new.
Fuel system
87 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
I drive a 2007 Malibu and the check engine light keeps coming on and the fuel gauge will drop to empty even though I know gas is in the car. Then it will slowly climb back up and then drop again.
Every time I fill my gas tank, my gauge starts dropping to empty, I get low fuel warning and then it will go back up to full again. This change happens repeatedly while driving. Now my check engine light is on. Car seems to be operating fine otherwise. Very frustrating, as I see there is a recall on replacement fuel…
Air bags
75 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles.
The air bag is going off and I looked it up and they want lots of money for this problem and it happens in so many Malibu's of this year and even more years. I'm just worried it's a safety hazard when I'm driving myself and girlfriend or anyone else for that matter. What if the sensor is bad and it doesn't deploy if…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle crashed into an embankment and the air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries due to the air bags deploying. The contact required medical attention and a police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Brakes
50 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
I have experienced multiple occasions throughout 2020 where the brake lights malfunctioned. The brake lights will illuminate on their own without depression of the brake pedal and the brake lights will turn off upon depressing the brake pedal. Cruise control will also not function when this malfunction is occurring. I…
When turning on the car and stationary and attempting to shift the automatic transmission with foot on brake gear shifter does not move. Requires several attempts and extreme brake pressure to get the gear shifted to move into reverse or drive. This results in the inability to move the vehicle to begin driving. There…
Transmission
47 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
When turning on the car and stationary and attempting to shift the automatic transmission with foot on brake gear shifter does not move. Requires several attempts and extreme brake pressure to get the gear shifted to move into reverse or drive. This results in the inability to move the vehicle to begin driving. There…
As I pulled into my driveway, I shifted my car in park and when I released off of the brake the vehicle started to move backwards.I shifted back into drive, then park and it was in neutral. Once more I shifted to drive then park and it stayed in drive. The transmission shift cable had snapped.
Engine
35 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Car does not start/ crank when turning key to start, battery is fully charged and gauges work. Power steering is illuminated on radio. When last driving steering felt loose and noisy. Error where odemeter mileage is.when trying to start .
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and required more effort to safely operate the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering pump malfunctioned and needed to…
Speed control
31 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign number…
Owner of a 2007 chevy Malibu. Had to replace fuel pump out of own pocket yet recall has not been extended to my VIN#. Also, while driving at a high rate of speed my power steering cuts out and the steering wheel is physically turns itself and locks the wheel throwing me into adjacent lanes and erratically moving my…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began february 24, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Gm's number for this recall is 14772. Note: this is an expansion of recall 14v-153 to cover additional vehicles built between april 1, 2006 and june 30, 2006.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx vehicles manufactured april 1, 2006, to june 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 pontiac g6 vehicles manufactured april 18, 2006, to june 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Stability control: electronic stability control (esc)
Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the bas and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an interim letter to customers on july 14, 2014. The recall began on august 18, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (saturn). Gm's number for this recall is 13036.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured may 16, 2003, through october 11, 2012, 2004-2007 malibu maxx vehicles manufactured june 25, 2003, through april 5, 2007, 2005-2010 pontiac g6 vehicles manufactured may 26, 2004, through january 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 saturn aura vehicles manufactured april 24, 2006, through may 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the body control module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the brake apply sensor (bas) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'park' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash
Transmission: floor shift
Risk: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the âparkâ position, the transmission may not be in âpark.â if the vehicle is not in the "park" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and gm dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-553-6000. Gm's number for this recall is 14152.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) notified the agency on april 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 saturn aura vehicles. On may 22, 2014, gm increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured from may 16, 2003, through october 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 malibu maxx vehicles manufactured from june 25, 2003, through april 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 pontiac g6 vehicles manufactured from may 26, 2004, through september 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (667 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles); electrical (113 complaints, typically around 119,000 miles); fuel system (87 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 4, 2015 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Chevrolet Malibu?
- It is 7th of 26 Malibu model years by number of complaints, with 977 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.