2007 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 113about this part
- Share
- 12%of 977 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,850miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 113 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 12% of the 977 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,850 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was in motion, city street, turning. The steering wheel wpuld turn the opposite way that I had to turn. The steering wheel would also lock in the opposite direction which almost caused me to crash into the wall. When I pulled off to the side tge steering wheel would shake and turn by itself. I just discovered that there is 9 recall notices from 06/27/2014 to 02/23/2015. The dealership has not owned up to these recalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #11065662, filed 2018-01, 204,792 miles“I was driving down the free way and my car just died all the dashlights were flashing and when I tried to sstart it again nothing. I had it towed. Next day I went to start my car turned the key and the security flashes and clicks but wont start.”
NHTSA complaint #10957804, filed 2017-03, 169,455 miles“My steering wheel pulsate whenever it feels like it. My steering wheel locks up while I am driving. I have to turn my car off and then turn it back on in order to have power steering. I have spent money for rotors resurfaced, alignment, and tie rods. I am worried about this situation causing an accident. I have taken it to dealer where I was informed there was nothing wrong. There are a ton of complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10573911, filed 2014-03, 123,000 miles“While making a turn and accelerating in my 2007 Malibu, the electric power steering went out and the car continued to go straight, almost causing me to go up the curb. After letting off the gas, the steering came back and I was able to gain control. During this time, the dash displayed power steering and made a chime.”
NHTSA complaint #10447179, filed 2012-02, 72,500 miles“Vehicles cruise control was engaged when reaching and hill the cruise control sped up and as soon as it did I lost engine power completely it was not until I was able to safety make it to the side of the interstate coasting that I realized the engine had cut off. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 33% |
| 2024 | 18 | 41% |
| 2023 | 12 | 17% |
| 2022 | 33 | 33% |
| 2021 | 30 | 33% |
| 2020 | 57 | 29% |
| 2019 | 62 | 32% |
| 2018 | 192 | 27% |
| 2017 | 161 | 23% |
| 2016 | 222 | 26% |
| 2015 | 68 | 25% |
| 2014 | 86 | 25% |
| 2013 | 376 | 45% |
| 2012 | 291 | 32% |
| 2011 | 235 | 24% |
| 2010 | 295 | 22% |
| 2009 | 368 | 24% |
| 2008 | 233 | 24% |
| 2007 | 113 | 12% |
| 2006 | 142 | 13% |
| 2005 | 180 | 18% |
| 2004 | 151 | 13% |
| 2003 | 289 | 51% |
| 2002 | 259 | 46% |
| 2001 | 285 | 40% |
| 2000 | 199 | 22% |
| 1999 | 144 | 18% |
| 1998 | 130 | 13% |
| 1997 | 87 | 20% |
| 1980 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
667 complaintsFuel system
87 complaintsAir bags
75 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSeats
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology