2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 75,250miles, 14 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. The part named most often is steering, with 8 complaints (53% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and air bags (2). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 21% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,250 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 156 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering8 53%
- Fuel system3 20%
- Air bags2 13%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Seat belts1 6.7%
- Suspension1 6.7%
Example complaints
Steering: “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 who promised to fix and 30 minutes into repair I was told warrant expired and I would have to pay for the power assist issue out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #11062929, filed 2018-01, 100,945 milesFuel system: “The low fuel light and warning came on as I began to pull out of a service station. If I fill up on gas anywhere the fuel light comes on and remains on until my gas level is less than half. This causes my check engine light to remain on constantly and disables the remote start function.”
NHTSA complaint #10479573, filed 2012-10, 64,325 milesAir bags: “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 37,000 miles on it and is in very good condition and has never been in a accident. My granddaughter is going to be driving it if we can fix it. I am very frustrated at this point, and very disappointed with Chevrolet and GM. We own 2 Chevrolet's”
NHTSA complaint #11234544, filed 2019-07, 37,000 milesElectrical system: “So when I started the car it wont start and the anti theft sign on the dash board keeps blinking. So I cant start the car and tried locking my car and unlocking and starting again still nothing. I checked the battery and the battery is fine and kept on trying to started it I can see the sign that says the car is locked. For no reason this happened, I came home that night and in the morning it didn't start. So it most likely is the ignition lock cylinder problem from my advise from my mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10669770, filed 2015-01, 75,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
21% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,000 and 101,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 156 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk…
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2007 | 15 | 75,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 92 | 90,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 116 | 100,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 16 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 16 | 79,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 13 | 81,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 11 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Malibu Classic model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 8 complaints (53% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.
Has the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,250 miles and the middle half falls between 53,000 and 101,000 miles; 21% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.