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
992 reports, newest first.
Steering, May 21, 2011
2007 CHEVY MALIBU - POWER STEERING FLASHING ON RADIO SYSTEM, BELL DINGING, ROUGH TURNING. TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP MONDAY. *TR
Steering, May 19, 2011
OMG I CANNOT BELIEVE NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT THE POWER STEERING ON THE 2007 MALIBU GOING OUT WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS ARE REQUIRED FOR SOMETHING TO BE DONE? I THOUGHT BUY AMERICAN WAS GOING TO BE THE BEST. GM FOOLED ME. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH VIBRATIONS, BRAKES, DRUMS, ROTORS, STEERING COLUMN GEARS BUT THIS MORNINGS NEAR MISS ACCIDENT JUST TAKES THE CAKE. I AM DRIVING TO WORK 5:30AM ON INTERSTATE 58 IN SUFFOLK, VA DOING 60 WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WHEEL JERKS ME INTO THE NEXT LANE OF TRAFFIC ALMOST DRIVING UNDER AN 18 WHEELER. I GRASP THE STEERING WHEEL AS TIGHT AS I CAN TRYING TO PULL BACK INTO MY LANE WITH THE WHEEL FIGHTING ME BACK AND FORTH. WHAT A HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE. I PULL OFF (SHAKING MY --- OFF) MAKE A PHONE CALL, SIT FOR 1/2 HOUR (STILL AFRAID TO DRIVE). WHILE THE CAR IS IDLING THE WHEEL IS BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH IN PARK. I PUT IT IN DRIVE WITH MY FOOT HELD TIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE AND IT IS STILL JUMPING. PUT IT BACK IN PARK. BUILD UP A LITTLE NERVE. PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE AND START TO DRIVE. EVERYTHING IS FINE. GET TO WORK 5 MINUTES FROM THERE ONLY TO FIND THAT MY CAR HAS AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING? SOME MORON MUST HAVE DREAMT THIS UP AND GM NEEDS TO CORRECT THIS HORRIBLE POWER ASSIST CRAP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY. I AM NOT VERY HAPPY WITH MY CHEVY MALIBU AND I THINK A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT NEEDS TO BE FILED FOR ALL CHEVY MALIBU OWNERS TO MAKE GM MAKE CORRECTIONS ON THIS LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. ACTION NEEDS TO BE TAKEN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
Steering, May 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF FOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE POWER STEERING WAS RESTORED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO INFORMED HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION AND ADVISED THAT THEY MAY HAVE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HER THAT THERE COULD POSSIBLY BE A WARRANTY FOR THE REPAIRS BUT THEY WOULD GIVE HER A RETURN CALL AT A LATER DATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,524. UPDATED 9/27/11 *CN THE C ONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 10/05/11
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 16, 2011
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE, THE GAS GAUGE WOULD DECREASE TO ZERO AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. NORMAL OPERATION WOULD RESUME AFTER THE TANK WAS HALF EMPTY. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS WOULD REQUIRE A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE SENDING UNIT ALL SENSORS AS THE COMMON CAUSE OF THIS IS CORROSION IF THE FLOAT BY THE GAS, THE DEALER SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, May 13, 2011
POWER STEERING TROUBLE - 2007 CHEVY MALIBU. WHEEL IS TIGHT WHEN STARTING THE CAR, CAN HEAR A CLICK IN THE DASH AND THEN THE WHEEL IS LOOSE AND CAN STEER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING APPEARS ON THE INFORMATION CENTER. HAPPENED TWICE SO BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER (STILL UNDER WARRANTY). THEY FOUND A CODE FOR A POSSIBLE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION AND TIGHTENED A GROUND WIRE. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED WITH GREATER FREQUENCY. BROUGHT CAR BACK TO DEALER TWICE. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AS THERE WAS NO CODE IN THE COMPUTER AND THE PROBLEM DID NOT OCCUR WHILE THERE. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR AND GREW PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WHERE I HAD TO SIT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES WAITING FOR THE CLICK AND THE WHEEL TO RELEASE. AT TIMES I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO TRY TO RESET IT BUT IT DID NOT SEEM TO HELP. THE POWER STEERING WARNING APPEARS ON THE DASH AFTER STARTING THE CAR (THOUGH SOMETIMES SEVERAL MINUTES LATER) AS WELL AS SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO DIFFICULTY STEERING. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER AND RECEIVED A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL THEY RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS FAULTY AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE, THE GAS GAUGE WOULD GO TO ZERO AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NORMAL OPERATION WOULD RESUME AFTER THE TANK WAS HALF EMPTY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS TO THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. UPDATED 05/26/11 *BF
Steering, May 4, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOISE WAS INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN AND FRONT SUSPENSION. SHE ALSO MENTIONED THAT WHEN SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE IT RESPONDED AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED AND WHEN ACCELERATING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST REVEALED THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47, 000.
Fuel system, Other, May 3, 2011
I PURCHASED A USED 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU IN 11/2009. A FEW MONTHS OF ME OWNING IT, THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED ACTING UP. IT WOULD REGISTER THAT THERE WAS FUEL IN THE TANK AND THEN IT WOULD STATE I WAS ON EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I KNOW I HAD FUEL IN IT. IT HAS NOW STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT IS A DEALER ITEM TO REPLACE IT AND THE COST WOULD BE RATHER EXPENSIVE. I AM A SINGLE FATHER RAISING A 2 YEAR OLD CHILD AND I CAN NOT AFFORD THE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IT WOULD TAKE TO REPLACE THIS DEALER ITEM. I AM RELYING ON MILEAGE TO DETERMINE WHEN TO REFUEL AT THIS POINT IN TIME. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS THE BEST METHOD HOWEVER I AM DOING THE BEST THAT I CAN. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 15, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU LS AND EVERY TIME I GET GAS THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOLLOWS, EVENTUALLY THE GAS GAUGE GOES BACK UP, BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW. *TR
Steering, Apr 8, 2011
2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING *TGW
Steering, Apr 6, 2011
WAS DRIVING AND WENT TO TURN LEFT AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. IT HAS AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT RESET THE STEERING AND THE MESSAGE WAS REMOVED FROM THE DISPLAY. IT HAS OCCURED 15 TIMES NOW. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL. *TR
Steering, Apr 5, 2011
I OWN A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU I HAVE BEEN HAVING STEERING FAILURE. RESEARCH SHOWS RECALL ON LATER MODELS FOR SAME ISSUE BUT NOT 2007. THE STEERING WILL COMPLETELY FAIL WITHOUT NOTICE. I FEEL THIS IS A VERY BIG SAFETY CONCERN AND GM SAYS NO COMPLAINTS OF MY PROBLEM. THEY WILL INVESTIGATE BUT FROM ALL RESEARCH I HAVE DONE GM WILL NOT DO ANYTHING FOR THIS OBVIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I GUESS WHEN A DEATH OCCURS THEY MAY DO SOMETHING THEN. WHO KNOWS I THINK THEY SHOULD BE MADE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING HAS MADE A POPPING NOISE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS AND NOW THIS. AFTER STEERING FAILS THERE IS A BELL THAT DINGS 3 TIMES AND THEN IT FLASHES ON RADIO SCREEN POWER STEERING. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Mar 2, 2011
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. *TR
Steering, Feb 27, 2011
2007 MALIBU HAS AN ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR THE POWER STEERING. THE CHEVROLET DEALER/REPAIR DEPARTMENT SAY THE ELECTRIC MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT MY COST AROUND $700.00. FROM THE COMPLAINTS I HAVE SEEN AND READ IT DOES NOT APPEAR MY SITUATION IS AN ISOLATED ONE. WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING IS HARD AND THERE IS A LOT OF CLUNKING NOISE. THE STEERING MAKES THE NOISE AND STEERS HARD ALL THE TIME. *TR
Steering, Feb 24, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE TO THE LEFT BUT NOT TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 73,000.
Steering, Feb 17, 2011
THE POWER STEERING FAILED, I WAS ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE REPAIRS ARE $864.00 I WAS ADVISE THE POWER STEERING IS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. *TR
Steering, Feb 14, 2011
2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU, WHEN TURNING LEFT I AM EXPERIENCING A LOUD POP SOUND AND AFTER READING SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME SORT OF ISSUE, POSSIBLE LOSS OFF POWER STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR, INTERMEDIATE STEERING LINKAGE ISSUE. THIS IS NOT GOOD. HAS GM SENT OUT A RECALL ON THE TROUBLE? IF NOT THEY SHOULD. *TR
Steering, Feb 9, 2011
POWER STEERING MY CAR KEPT GOIN IN AND OUT.FEB 8 IT WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK.ONLINE RESEARCH LEAD ME TO BELIEVE CHEVROLET IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WITH THE MALIBU. HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND CALLED CHEVYS CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER AND LOCAL DEALERSHIP,THE CAR CAN NOT BE DROVE DUE TO FEELING VERY UNSAFE IN TURNS AND IF IT LOCKED UP ALL TOGETHER. ALSO FROMWHAT I HAVE READ THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN FIXED WITH CONSUMERS OUT OF POCKET MONEY AND THE PROBLEM REARISE SHORTLY THEREAFTER. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Fuel system, Other, Feb 7, 2011
I OWN A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU 2LT WHICH HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SENSOR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. HAVE TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP BUT NOTHING CAN BE FOUND WRONG. REPLACED FUEL CAP TO SEE IF THAT WAS PROBLEM BUT NOTHING CHANGED. FUEL LIGHT STAYS ON EMPTY EVEN WITH FULL TANK OF GAS PLUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THE ONLY TIME IT WORKS IS WHEN I TRAVEL VERY LONG DISTANCES OTHERWISE NOTHING. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE WAY CHEVY DOES THEIR CUSTOMERS. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS AND IT SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THEIR FUEL SYSTEM. I DEFINITELY THINK A RECALL SHOULD BE DONE ON THIS ISSUE. NOW I AM STARTING TO SMELL GAS FUMES IN MY CAR. I WILL NEVER BUY A CHEVY AUTO AGAIN! *LN
Steering, Jan 25, 2011
JUST BOUGHT MY CHEVROLET 2007 MALIBU AND IT HAS BEEN MAKING A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN MAKING TURNS AND DRIVING. I HAVE READ ONLINE ABOUT NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES, AND IN SOME INSTANCES EVEN CAUSING THEM TO CRASH. *TR
Steering, Jan 24, 2011
2007 CHEVY MALIBU IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT WHEN TAKING RIGHT TURNS. I REALLY DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL THE WINTER SEASON, NOT SAYING THAT'S THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION. IN THE MORNINGS WHEN I CRANK UP BEFORE GOING TO WORK, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE SIDE TO SIDE MOTION FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. THE POWER STEERING USUALLY GOES OUT WHEN TAKING RIGHT TURNS. NEVER HAD THE POWER STEERING GO OUT WHEN I TURN LEFT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON EVERY SINCE THE EARLY PART OF DECEMBER 2010. ON THE DAY THAT IT FIRST HAPPENED, I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AN CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WANTED TO KNOW IF THEIR WERE A RECALL TO THE SPECIFIC MODEL. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ACTED AS IF HE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THEIR ARE OTHER GM CARS THAT HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING AS WELL. CHEVY IS FULLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. I GUESS THAT IT WILL HAVE TO BE NATIONAL COVERAGE ON THE NEWS FOR ANY ACTION TO BE TAKEN. THIS CAR IS IN FAIRLY NEW CONDITION AND SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS. I'M JUST HAPPY THAT MY GIRLFRIEND WAS NOT DRIVING AT THE TIME. SHE IS VERY TINY, AND NOT AS STRONG AS I. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE RECTIFIED ASAP. HERE IS THE YOUTUBE LINK OF ACTUAL FOOTAGE OF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=LY0LRQQX9RQ. *TR
Seat belts, Jan 21, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BELT STITCHING WAS LOOSE ON ONE OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS. SHE LATER WAS ADVISED THAT ALL THREE REAR SEAT BELTS STITCHING CAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING TO INCLUDE THE BUCKLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURE AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,861.
Steering, Jan 19, 2011
THE STEERING ON MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU LOCKED UP ON ME AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, IT DID IT AGAIN AS I WAS TURNING IN THE PARKING LOT. IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST. IT ALSO MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Jan 6, 2011
FUEL GAUGE AND INDICATOR LIGHT REFLECTED THAT THE GAS LEVEL WAS EMPTY. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAIN ON. *TR
Steering, Jan 4, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE STEERING THREE TIMES. THEY WERE CONSTANTLY REPAIRING THE STEERING MOTOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.