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, Feb 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND VARIOUS SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WHENEVER HE ACCELERATED AND MADE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. HE ALSO NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE BEHIND THE DASHBOARD AND IMMEDIATELY IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND A REPRESENTATIVE GAVE HIM A CLAIM NUMBER IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,800. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
Steering, Jan 31, 2010
2007 CHEVY MALIBU LOSS OF POWER STEERING AROUND TURNS UNDER ACCELERATION. DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE. DATE OF INCIDENT AROUND JAN. 09 AND HAPPENS 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Steering, Jan 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED HE NOTICED A CLANKING SOUND COMING FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 03/12/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED. UPDATED 08/26/10
Steering, Jan 27, 2010
POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. IT SCARED ME. I TURNED THE CAR ON AFTER AWHILE AND IT WORKED JUST FINE. THAT WAS 2 WEEKS AGO AND NOW IT DOES IT 1 TO4 TIMES WHILE IAM DRIVING. THEY SAID IT WOULD COST 500.00 AT MY AUTO SHOP.. I CANT AFFORD THAT. AND MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WONT WORK. THE STEERING GOING OUT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY FAMILY. I HAVE 3 KIDS AND I DON'T LIKE WHEN THEY ARE IN THIS CAR. I PAID 16,000.00 FOR THIS CAR. I THINK I GOT RIPPED OFF. I BELIEVE GM SHOULD RECALL THIS EVERYONE SEAMS TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.*CW
Seat belts, Jan 12, 2010
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SHOULDER HARNESS WARNING LIGHT AND BUZZER COMES ON EVEN THOUGH THE BELT IS ENGAGED IN LOCKING MECHANISM. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Dec 22, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE FUEL GAUGE INACCURATELY DISPLAYS THE AMOUNT OF FUEL PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO DROP THE FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Nov 25, 2009
WORN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CAUSING UNEVEN FRONT TIRE WEAR, THE CAR NOT TRACKING STRAIGHT (CAR WOULD TRACK TO THE LEFT REQUIRING CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION TO THE RIGHT), AND A RATTLING NOISE WOULD BE HEARD DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS. THE CAR DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT THE OLD PART. LOSS OF STEERING COULD HAVE OCCURRED IF THIS PART HAD FAILED. *TR
Steering, Oct 27, 2009
WE OWN A 2007MALIBU LT. A CLUNK DEVELOPED IN THE STEERING COLUMN AT ABOUT 37,000 MILES. IT KEPT GETTING WORSE. THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES. OUR MECHANIC LUBRICATED THE STEERING COLUMN BUT SAID WE MAY NEED THE UPDATED COLUMN. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT OTHER CHEVY OWNERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND CHEVY IS REFUSING TO ISSUE A RECALL. DO WE HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THEY START FAILING AND CAUSE ACCIDENTS BEFORE A RECALL IS ISSUED? *TR
Steering, Oct 23, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A U-TURN SHE LOST POWER STEERING WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME BY MAKING RIGHT TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. SINCE THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE REPAIR, THE ESTIMATED COST WAS $1,188.56. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,000.
Steering, Oct 1, 2009
PURCHASED 2007 MALIBU LT USED WITH 29,097 MILES WITH REMAINDER OF FACTORY WARRANTY AND EXTENDED WARRANTY AFTER THAT. SOON AFTER PURCHASE A POPPING CLUNKING NOISE BECAME APPARENT IN THE STEERING MOSTLY WHEN TURNING EITHER DIRECTION. PUT OFF BY DEALER UNTIL FACTORY WARRANTY VOID THEN WAS TOLD THAT STEERING GEAR IN RACK & PINION DEFECTIVE ( THIS WAS AT 42,509 MILES) THEY THEN REPLACED THE WHOLE RACK AND PINION ASSY. NO NOISE FOR 3800 MILES THEN RIGHT BACK TO WHERE WE STARTED. FINALLY RECEIVED APPOINTMENT FOR DEALER REPAIR SHOP AT 47,096 MILES. CAR WAS INSPECTED AND WE WERE TOLD THAT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS MAKING THE NOISE BUT IT "IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN AND WE SHOULD BE FINE DRIVING THE VEHICLE" I SPECIFICALLY ASKED THE SERVICE DESK AT THE DEALER IF THERE MIGHT BE A SAFETY RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NONE. YOUR WEB SITE SHOWS SERVICE BULLETIN #060232007 THAT DIRECTLY PERTAINS TO THIS PROBLEM, AND ALSO COMPLAINT # 10257971 THAT IS PRECISELY WHAT OUR PROBLEM IS. THIS NOISES WE CONTEND WITH ARE NOT SOME LITTLE WIMPY THINGS THAT YOU CAN ONLY HEAR WITH THE WINDOWS UP, BUT LOUD ENOUGH FOR PERSONS STANDING ON THE SIDEWALK OR DRIVEWAY TO HEAR PLAINLY MY WIFE AND I ARE BOTH DISABLED AND WE ARE ALMOST AFRAID TO GO ANYWHERE IN THE VEHICLE FOR FEAR OF A BREAKDOWN, NOT TO MENTION ANYBODY RIDING WITH US. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY (AGAIN) FOR MORE REPAIR TO THE STEERING, BUT THAT IT WAS AN ONGOING ENGINEERING PROBLEM THAT GM HAS HAD FOR YEARS, AND THEY COULDN'T (OR WOULDN'T?) GUARANTEE THAT IT (THE PROBLEM ) WOULDN'T CROP UP AGAIN LATER. WE WOULD JUST LIKE TO SPREAD THE WORD TO OTHER GM OWNERS. *TR
Steering, Sep 21, 2009
IN JANUARY OF 2009 I PURCHASED A USED 2007 MALIBU FROM A DEALER. I CAN'T REMEMBER HOW MANY MILES WERE ON IT THEN, BUT, IT WAS UNDER 28,000 MILES. AT THE END OF MAY OF 2009 MY POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN THE NEXT SPACE. AFTER GETTING BACK IN THE CAR EVERYTHING WAS FINE FOR 2 DAYS WHEN IT FAILED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A TURN AROUND, CLICKING OFF THEN ON WITHIN SECONDS. I ALMOST HIT THE CAR NEXT TO ME. IT IS NOW SEPTEMBER 2009. ONLY 4 MONTHS AFTER TAKING IT IN TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED (FIXED MAY 22ND, 2009 / MILEAGE AT THE TIME WAS 31,086), MY POWER STEERING IS FAILING AGAIN. SEPTEMBER 18TH, PULLING INTO THE PARKING LOT AT MY JOB THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND ON THE 19TH, AGAIN, ON MY WAY TO WORK ON A STRAIGHT AWAY MY CAR STARTED BEEPING AT ME AND "POWER STEERING" FLASHED ON MY DISPLAY. I HAVE 35,200 MILES ON MY CAR NOW AND THE WARRANTY ENDS AT 36,000. WILL I HAVE TO REPLACE MY POWER STEERING UNIT EVERY 4 TO 5 MONTHS AND HOPE I DON'T GET INTO AN ACCIDENT? *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 19, 2009
MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU LEAKS GAS FROM THE FUEL LINE, THAT FUEL LEAKS INTO THE CAR CREATES GAS VAPORS. I CONTACTED GM THEY SAID THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS LINE RUBBING AND LEAKING GAS, HOWEVER THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT DO TO MY CAR BEING A 2007 AND HAVING 43,000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN THOSE VAPORS COULD CATCH FIRE OR EXPLODE, ALSO MAKE ME ILL WHEN I GET IN THE CAR. THIS COULD ALSO BE AN EPA ISSUE WITH THE LEAKING OF THE GAS. *TR
Steering, Sep 14, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 10, 2009
THE GAS TANK ON MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU IS COMING APART AT THE SEEMS. I NOTICED A BAD GAS SMELL WHILE ON A TRIP TO MY BROTHERS IN UNION, KY. THE SMELL GREW AS I DROVE, AFTER I RETURNED HOME A MECHANIC LOOKED UNDER MY CAR AND INFORMED ME THAT MY GAS TANKS IS SPLITTING AT THE SEEMS. I HAVE SINCE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED ABOUT POSSIBLE RECALL AND POWERTRAIN WARRANTY INFORMATION SINCE I AM OVER 36000 MILES. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Jul 24, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. IN 2008, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHENEVER SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND THE STRUT WAS REPLACED. THE NOISE RETURNED AND THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT THAT SEVERE TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE STRUT AGAIN. CURRENTLY, THE NOISE STILL PERSISTS OCCASIONALLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000. UPDATED 09/01/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP. UPDATED 09/03/09.*JB
Steering, Jul 1, 2009
BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2007. NO KNOWN CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. ELECTRONIC STEERING GOES OUT. STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO SHAKE, AND JERKS BACK AND FORTH. IT CAUSES ME TO WEAVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CAR SOMETIMES STEERS FINE, THEN OUT OF THE BLUE, IT ACTS UP AGAIN. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD CONCERN. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 1, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. UNEXPECTEDLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A CRASH ON ONE OCCASION. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE AMBULANCE AND POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Power train, Apr 24, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU THAT SHUDDERS AND WANTS TO JERK FORWARD WHEN I COME TO A STOP. THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TO MY WIFE AND I ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS; ALWAYS AFTER A TRIP OF MORE THAN 50 MILES. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS ON A TRIP TO LAS VEGAS WHEN WE GOT OFF THE FREEWAY. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AND AFTER WAITING 45 MINUTES, HE RAN SOME TESTS AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WE DROVE HOME TO CA AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED WHEN WE ARRIVED AT THE FIRST STOP. TWO WEEKS AGO WE DROVE 98 MILES TO MOORE PARK AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. LAST WEEK WE DROVE 48 MILES TO VICTORVILLE AND THE CAR KEPT SHUDDERING AT EVERY STOP SIGN AND TRAFFIC LIGHT WE CAME TO. IT DOES SO WHEN I DECELERATE AND START HITTING THE BRAKES. ACTS LIKE IT IS SEARCHING FOR GEARS AND WANTS TO LUNGE FORWARD OR PULL AWAY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER YESTERDAY APRIL 23 AND AFTER PUTTING OUT $98, THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I CALLED GM YESTERDAY AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR WAS OF NO HELP. NOW I KNOW WHY AMERICAN CAR MANUFACTURERS ARE IN TROUBLE. *TR
Steering, Apr 24, 2009
TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND CHECK ALIGNMENT AND ADJUST THE TOE BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY WAS GRINDING. THE CONTACT WANTED OTHER MALIBU OWNERS TO KNOW WHAT HAPPEN TO HER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 11, 2009, crash
DRIVING 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT OF SIDE STREET PROCEEDED TO ENGAGE BRAKES AND VEHICLE SKIDDED OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING ACCIDENT. A B S FAILURE AND TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE TOTAL LOSS. *TR
Steering, Feb 8, 2009
I BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2007, WITHIN 30 DAYS, I TOOK IT IN FOR A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING, WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS @ LOW SPEED. ALSO CLUNKS WHEN TURNING WHEEL SHARPLY. OVER A COURSE OF 11 MONTHS, I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM 4 TIMES! THEY REPLACED STEERING SHAFTS, COLUMNS, LUBED, RE-ALIGNED, THE WORKS! AND EVERY TIME, WITHIN 3000 MILES, THE NOISE IS BACK. THIS ALL STARTED WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND CONTINUED THROUGH PAST MY WARRANTY. I HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT IT'S A $100 DEDUCTIBLE. EVERYTIME I TOOK IT AFTER THE "FREE" WARRANTY WAS UP(3 TIMES) I'VE HAD TO FIGHT WITH THE DEALERSHIP ON HAVING MY DEDUCTIBLE COVERED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT MANAGER TOLD ME IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS(THE STEERING)AND THERE ISN'T MUCH THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. I'VE BEEN ALL OVER THE INTERNET, ONLY TO FIND OUT THERE ARE ALOT OF THE SAME EXACT COMPLAINTS. IS THIS SOMETHING I HAVE TO DEAL WITH? IT DEFINITELY MAKES ME NOT WANT TO BUY GM PRODUCTS. IF THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, WHY CAN'T IT BE FIXED?? *TR
Visibility, Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES WITH HER VEHICLE SINCE THE DAY IT WAS PURCHASED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR DISASSEMBLED WHEN SHE PULLED IT DOWN. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VISOR, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007, THE POWER LOCKS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO BE TRAPPED INSIDE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF ACTIVATING THE REMOTE ENTRY, SHE WAS ABLE TO RELEASE THE LOCKS AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR DETONATORS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN NOVEMBER OF 2008, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY AND WAITED FOR THE RAIN TO STOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHED FAILED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. ON DECEMBER 22, 2008, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CABIN FILTER WAS MISSING. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE CABIN FILTER WAS NEVER PLACED IN THE VEHICLE FROM THE DATE IT WAS MANUFACTURED. THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WOULD BE $30. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO CURRENT RECALLS REGARDING THE FAILURES THAT SHE WAS EXPERIENCING; HOWEVER, SHE WAS OFFERED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND OIL CHANGES FOR UP TO 24,000 MILES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,740.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 16, 2008
WHEN APPLIED RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP AND LEFT SKID MARK 4 FEET LONG,NO OTHER BRAKE WHEEL LEFT ANY SKID MARK. IT SKIDDED WITH MY WIFE WHEN SHE HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2008 AROUND 7:45PM IT SLID SIDE WAYS ALMOST CAUSING A TERRIBLE WRECK. IT WAS ON DRY PAVEMENT SHE WAS TRAVELING AROUND 52-54 MPH,IT DID THIS BEFORE WITH ME DRIVING I ALMOST HIT A SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE WHO PULLED OUT OF A DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF MY PATH. THE DEALER CHECKED IT BUT SAID THE COMPUTER SHOWED NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. *TR
Steering, Oct 17, 2008
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WENT OUT. *TR
Steering, Oct 16, 2008
CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN REGULARLY. THE FAILURE HAS PROGRESSED EVERYDAY FOR ABOUT A MONTH. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP YESTERDAY TO FIND OUT THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE DRIVE SHAFT AND BEARINGS ON THE TIRE. THE CAR IS BEING REPAIRED, AT 40,000 MILES. THIS IS A 2007 VEHICLE! *TR