2007 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.

20062008
Complaints
1,252
per 10K Sold
86.9
US Sales
144,096
Crashes
53
Fires
2
Injuries
51
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1656 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:116,263 mi
Crash-related:19
#2104 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:126,850 mi
Crash-related:3
#375 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:98,718 mi
Crash-related:12
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.

Steering Defects
656
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
Avg Miles
116,263
Electrical Faults
104
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
126,850
Airbags
75
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
Avg Miles
98,718
Gasoline Fuel System
47
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
74,917
Transmission / Drivetrain
42
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,341
Fuel System
36
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
71,709
Brakes
36
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
98,571
Unintended Acceleration
29
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
105,108
Engine Problems
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,641
Headlight/Taillight Failures
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
99,401
Electronic Stability Control
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
261,779
Suspension Failures
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
86,565
Seat-Related Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,250
Seat Belt Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
217,137
Hydraulic Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
33,111
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
86,854
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
59,828
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,836
Traction Control System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,000
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Column
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Malibu

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,641,270 vehicles.

15V064000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~69,633 affected

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.

14V252000Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · Electrical System:wiring
~2,440,524 affected

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 avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

14V224000Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift · Automatic Transmission
~1,131,113 affected

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.

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Chevrolet Malibu has 1,252 NHTSA complaints, 53 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 656 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (656 complaints, avg 116,263 mi); Electrical Faults (104 complaints, avg 126,850 mi); Airbags (75 complaints, avg 98,718 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 112,163 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu include 53 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 51 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,641,270 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Malibu reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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