2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,502miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 5% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,502 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2007 chevy Malibu Maxx I have the engine light and service transaction. I took the car when these lights come on. They tell me it is the throttle body unit. I am disabled and don't have a lot of money. Has this part been recalled ? I read some on the internet where the fuel system had been recalled . I take my grandson to school everyday and pick him up . The light comes on and then go off. The weather is cold here. That seems to cause the light to come on. I worry about a safe car. Here is the information I pulled up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560254, filed 2014-01, 123,344 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, she smelled gasoline inside of the vehicle. The contact stated that she took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle did not have any open recalls. The failure mileage was 87,660. Updated 9/19/13 the technician found the line connecter leaking. The technician recommended replacing the fuel pump and sending unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10490862, filed 2013-01, 87,660 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10059101Jul 1, 2015Pontiac/saturn/chevrolet: some vehicles are experiencing multiple issues/symptoms caused by body harness hard contact against floor edge panel under left rear seat cushion. Model…
- 10032204Jul 1, 2009Chevrolet/saturn: difficulty filling fuel tank, mil/ses light illuminated dtc p0446 - evaporative emissions (evap) vent system performance (inspect/clean evap canister vent valve…
- 10030685Apr 1, 2009Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: the fuel gauge does not rise above the 3/4 mark after a fill up or the fuel gauge appears stuck. An illumination of the check engine light. On rare…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
18 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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