2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 23%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 23% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Clunking in front end when turning the wheel, difficult to turn wheel. Has only gotten worse. Dealer says the part was not lubricated at manufacture. But I have to buy a repair kit. Now at 88000 mi I have to buy a new universal joint because it failed due to this manufacturing defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10516175, filed 2013-06, 24,000 miles“I keep losing my power steering so the car becomes impossible to turn. I had it fixed by my own mechanic, but it went out again. He tried to fix it, but it's still not good. I read yesterday that the 2007 Malibu Maxx was being recalled for power steering failure, but the dealers and GM tell me my car isn't listed. I think my car should be listed. The ny times article said your organization had reported last saturday about this recall. I would like to know why my 2007 Malibu Maxx ss with power steering failure isn't on this recall. Thank you. My current mileage is 133,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10683611, filed 2015-02, 100,000 miles“I experienced a clunking sound from the steering since 9000 miles. I now have 69000 miles on the car and it's worse than ever. I have brought it in to the dealer regularly and complained about it every time. Every time they claim they cannot find anything. Once it came off warranty, the dealer had no problem finding the problem. I have spoken to GM about the issue and they refuse to do anything about it. This has been reported in the 2004 through 2006 model and a service bulletin issued. Gm refuses to recognize it as a problem in the 2007 model.”
NHTSA complaint #10375052, filed 2011-01, 9,000 miles“From 8000 miles onward my chevy Malibu Maxx has a clunking feeling in the front end when you turn. Malibus and other chevys report the same problem, chevy will not fix but says the steering shaft was mistakenly unlubricated during manufacture and may need taken apart and lubricated, they will not offer fix. The unlubrictaed steering column could potentially wear and fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10315457, filed 2010-03, 8,000 miles“My 2007 Chevrolet malibu lt maxx locks when I am driving. I have read a lot of reviews on this problem with this particular vehicle. I think a safety recall should be issued due to this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10297508, filed 2009-12Related recalls
- 15V064000Feb 4, 2015General 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…Covers: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2006–2007, Pontiac G6 2006–2007, Chevrolet Malibu 2006–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10033624May 1, 2012Saturn pontiac chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-power steering assist. Some vehicles equipped with electric…
- 10032292Aug 1, 2009Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: steering column tilt wheel release lever inoperative/broken (replace tilt wheel release lever kit and/or release lever retainer (tilt teeth)).
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
18 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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