2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Malibu Classic years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. That ranks 6th out of 11 Malibu Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (8 complaints, 53%), typically at around 77,750 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 53% | 77,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 20% | 102,163 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 13% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | 70,122 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My airbag light was on. Chevy dealership diagnosed it and i need a new passenger presence module. They said this is up to me to find. I have been searching for a new one and cannot find it anywhere. I also called gm and they gave me some websites to try, which was to no avail. My car only has…
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…
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…
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…
Mechanism under passenger seat inoperative for airbag
Other Chevrolet Malibu Classic years
← 2005 Malibu Classic · 2008 Malibu Classic →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Malibu Classic | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 Malibu Classic | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 Malibu Classic | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Malibu Classic | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 Malibu Classic | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 Malibu Classic | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 Malibu Classic | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 Malibu Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Malibu Classic | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Malibu Classic | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
Owners most often report steering, fuel/propulsion system, air bags problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Malibu Classic model years, the 2007 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.