Menu

2007 Chevrolet Malibu ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints150 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage78kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering80
Fuel/propulsion system30
Air bags20
Electrical system10
Seat belts10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Malibu Classic year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Malibu Classic median. How we score

'78'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Malibu Classic owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS JUST DRIVING ALONG IN MY TOWN KILLEEN. I WAS GETTING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE STREET. I WAS AGAIN ON THE FREEWAY TWO DAYS LATER COMING FROM TEMPLE TEXAS AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE AGAIN. I READ THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR MY…
Complaint 11222692 · Jun 26, 2019 · 48,000 miles
I PURCHASED A 2007 MALIBU FROM JD BYRYDER IN MAY 2017, JAN.04, WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL LOCKED AND THEN REDUCED TO MANUAL STEERING, I COULD NOT TURN BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE THE STRENGTH TO TURN WHEEL. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND A RECALL ON POWER ASSIST FAILURE FOR THIS VEHICLE, I HAVE GONE TO GM DEALER…
Complaint 11062929 · Jan 16, 2018 · 100,945 miles
I OWN A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE POWER STEERING WILL QUIT WORKING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WITHOUT WARNING. THE IGNITION HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND TURNED ON FOR IT TO START WORKING. THE SYMPTOMS IT HAS ARE ALL CONSISTENT WITH THE GM…
Complaint 10967073 · Mar 19, 2017 · 125,000 miles

Own a 2007 Malibu Classic?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.