2007 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 992 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 37 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 34 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Steering, electric power assist systemFeb 4, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 15V064000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringJul 21, 2014
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 14E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 14, 2014
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.
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 14V252000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 30, 2014
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.
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 PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. 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 exiting occupants and bystanders.
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.
Campaign 14V224000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 28, 2011
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.
Campaign 11E009000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
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Steering, Nov 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH TITUS-WILL CHEVROLET (11011 PACIFIC AVE S, TACOMA, WA 98444, (253) 539-1000) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
Steering, Oct 23, 2019
DRIVING AND THE STEERING GOT KIND OF JERKY, CAR WANTED TO WANDER AND MADE IT HARD TO DRIVE STRAIGHT, THEN ABOVE THE RADIO IT DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING" DOES THIS ON AND OFF WHEREVER YOU'RE DRIVING.
Steering, Oct 19, 2019
POPPING FEELING AND SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING.
Steering, Sep 28, 2019
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. CONSEQUENCE 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.
Steering, Aug 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, "POWER STEERING ASSIST' MOMENTARILY DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. BOB PULTE CHEVROLET (909 COLUMBUS AVE, LEBANON, OH) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Steering, Power train, Jul 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED BRIEFLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,500.
Steering, Suspension, Jun 26, 2019
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 VEHICLE FOR STEERING PROBLEMS. AFTER ENTERING MY VIN WITH GENERAL MOTORS, I LEARNED IT WAS NOT SO. I ONLY HAVE 48000 MILES ON MY CAR. I CANNOT PAY FOR STEERING REPAIRS PLEASE ADVISE. [XXX]. I INHERITED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY AUNT: [XXX] UPON HER DEATH IN 2017. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Steering, Jun 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION. ALSO, THE EPS INDICATOR FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOMMARITO CHEVROLET SOUTH (6127 S LINDBERGH BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63123, (314) 487-9800) PERFORMED AN UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED WITHIN LESS THAN SIXTY DAYS. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR NOW. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED A $100 VOUCHER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF CONSUMER STATED THE USE OF THIS PARTICULAR ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND THAT THEY SHOULD ADDRESS THE ISSUE. ELECTRIC MOTORS SHOULD NEVER BE USED ON STEERING COLUMNS. HYDRAULIC PUMPS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE SAFE DESIGN. IF A HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILS IT STILL WORKS TILL YOU GET FLUID.*JB 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Jun 2, 2019, crash
MY SWAY BAR BROKE AND CAUSED ME TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL.
Steering, May 8, 2019
MY CAR WILL SHAKE BACK AND FORTH INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I STOP AND PARK, IT MAY ALSO CONTINUE TO DO THIS. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF THE ROAD THAT I AM DRIVING ON AND REGARDLESS IF I AM ON HIGHWAYS OR CITY ROADS. CERTAIN TIMES, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK ON ITS OWN ONE WAY OR THE OTHER AND I HAVE TO OVERCORRECT THE JERKING TO ENSURE THAT I STAY ON THE ROAD.
Steering, May 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND WAITED A WHILE. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY HOME. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A POWER STEERING SENSOR NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND VERIFIED THAT A POWER STEERING SENSOR WAS NEEDED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.
Steering, Apr 16, 2019
HAVE A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT ON ME 3 TIME IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. WHEN IT HAPPENS IF I TURN CAR OFF AND TURN BACK ON IT WORKS AGAIN CHEVROLET SAID MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST TO FIX BUT IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS OF OTHERS ON RECALL
Steering, Apr 9, 2019
WHEN I WAS TURNING THE STEERING LOCKED UP. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS BUT IT SAYS THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT ONE OF THEM.
Steering, Apr 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD THREE CHIMES AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED. AFTERWARDS, THE EPS FAILED TO FUNCTION. KOEHNE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (W 1760, US-41 BUSINESS, MARINETTE, WI 54143, (715) 735-7483) DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONAL TESTING WAS PROVIDED TO DETERMINE IF ANY OTHER PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED CONCERNING THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE THE SAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE EPS RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Steering, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Apr 3, 2019
MY DASH CRACKED FROM THE AIRBAG INFLATING YOU COULD'VE HEARD IT FROM A MILE AWAY I NEED HELP I JUST B9UGHT MY CAR IN DECEMBER
Steering, Mar 19, 2019
POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING--VERY DANGEROUS. IT IS AT THE SHOP NOW FOR POSSIBLE REPAIR DEPENDING ON COSTS. I'VE READ THAT THIS IS VERY COSTLY AND THAT THE ISSUE MAY BE AN ALREADY RECALL FIX.
Steering, Mar 19, 2019
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, UNTIL SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT, RADIO DISPLAYS A MESSAGE STATING "POWER STEERING." THIS CAN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING, WHILE IDLING, OR THE POWER STEERING SIMPLY DOES NOT COME ON WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. IT BEGAN IN 2015 AND CONTINUES TODAY, GROWING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.
Steering, Mar 18, 2019
POWER STEERING SIGN COMES ON WHEN FIRST TURNING CAR ON, LOCKING THE WHEEL UP. WHEN I TURN CAR OFF AND RESTART IT ISSUE GOES AWAY. NOW STARTING TO HAPPEN WHILE I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Steering, Mar 17, 2019
POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE DRIVING. WIFE ALMOST CRASHED WHILE DRIVING. VERY HARD TO TURN UNDER SLOW DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Steering, Mar 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RODENROTH MOTORS INC (3055 S MACKINAC TRAIL, SAULT STE, MARIE, MI 49783, (906) 662-4756), BUT THE CONTACT REFUSED TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Steering, Mar 8, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON MCBRIDE AVE IN WEST PATERSON SUDDENLY THE POWER ASSIST ON THE STEERING WENT OUT AS I WAS TURNING IT WAS VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL VERY CLOSE TO CRASHING. I CHECKED MY VIN FOR RECALL I AM NOT ON THE LIST. THE CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND NOW I CANNOT USE IT AND THE REPAIR WOULD COST ME WELL OVER $1,000 THAT I DO NOT HAVE. THIS SHOULD BE AN OPEN RECALL FOR ANYBODY WHO HAS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE MORE PEOPLE DIE.
Steering, Mar 6, 2019
THIS CAR HAD MANY RECALLS THEY DID FIX THE ONE OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND IT WAS NEVER RIGHT MADE CLICKING AOUND I PURCHASED FROM SECOND PARTY WHO HAD IT DONE I FIXED THE TIRE ROD ON THAT SIDE IT NEVER FIXED THE PROBLEM NOW THE POWER STEERING MADE SOUND STARTED SHAKING THE STEERINV WHEEL AFTER THE FACT I KNOW THERE IS RECALL REGARDING THIS ISSUE OF POWER STEERING. SO PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK I HAVE DISABILITY AND NEED MY CAR TO BE SAFE I'M UNABLE TO DRIVE ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES SUCH STRENGTH.
Steering, Mar 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. BRAEGER CHEVROLET (4100 S 27TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53221) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 28, 2019
THE CAR'S STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON. WHEN DRIVING, "POWER STEERING" IS DISPLAYED ON THE PANEL MAKING TURNING VERY DIFFICULT.
Steering, Feb 26, 2019
ON OR AROUND FEB 19, 2019 MY POWER STEERING GAVE OUT WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. I PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED MY CAR SINCE IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN THE WHEEL. AFTER RESTARTING MY CAR SEEMED TO BE FINE. UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASH AND THEN AGAIN I COULD BARELY MAKE ANY TURNS WHICH IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY IF I HAD TO TURN TO GET TO A SAFE AREA TO RESTART MY CAR. AFTER MY OWN RESEARCH, I CALLED CHEVROLET AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON A SIMILAR PART THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SAME THINGS AS I WAS HAVING AND IF I TOOK IT INTO A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND HAD IT OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED AS THE SAME ISSUE AS THE RECALL WHICH WAS A TORQUE SENSOR WITH THE POWER STEERING SHAFT I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET REIMBURSED FOR THE $110 DIAGNOSIS FEE AND THE COST OF REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. ON FEB 26 2019 IS WHEN I HAD MY APT AT CAMP CHEVROLET IN SPOKANE, WA PH:5094440968. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IN FACT IT WAS THE SAME PART AS THE PREVIOUS RECALL BUT BECAUSE MY CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN FIXED BY THAT RECALLED PART, BEFORE I OWED IT, THAT THEY WOULDN'T COVER THAT COST. I WOULD NOT OF TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IF I WASN'T INFORMED THAT WITH PROPER DIAGNOSE I WOULD BE ABLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AND IT WAS NOT CAUSED BY ERRATIC DRIVING BUT A KNOWN ISSUE THAT WAS IDENTIFIED ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE RECALL IN THE FIRST PLACE.