2007 Chevrolet Malibu Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 977 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,060miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 977 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,060 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.
“After filling the gas tank on my 2007 chevy Malibu the gas gauge went to empty and began acting erraticaly. This has happened 6-7 times over the past month. Typically when this happens the check engine light also comes on but not always.”
NHTSA complaint #10445775, filed 2012-01, 49,855 miles“The following codes are active; p0463 fuel level sensor a circuit high input, b0561 ABS $43 sys disabled and c0561 sys disabled issues. The fuel gauge was fluctuating, but has now stopped working. The service engine soon light came on and will not reset to off. The service seat belt warning message came on. The problems were intermittent prior to 50,000 miles, but now, just after 50,000 miles nothing resets. I have found that this is a common problem and the repairs are very expensive, yet nothing has been done to convince GM to recall and make repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10452411, filed 2012-03, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning illuminated. The vehicle restarted after several attempts; however, the failure recurred on two other occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,954.”
NHTSA complaint #10712143, filed 2015-04, 203,954 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the gear had to be shifted into neutral so that the vehicle would start up. The shift linkage malfunctioned which caused the inability to shift gears. Furthermore, the catalytic converter had been replaced on two occasions but the check engine light remained illumnated. The vehicle was not in drivable condition at the time of the complaint. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealership regarding the shift linkage at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10322299, filed 2010-03, 91,000 miles“Have had problems with the fuel sensor, thought it was fuel level sensor but apparently from all others reports these are several problems with the fuel system. This causes the check engine light to come on and will not allow the remote start to work. Also have problems with sensor in passenger seat. Just works randomly. Very concerned this will interfere with air bag deployment. All of these things were fixed while still under warranty but started doing it again after it expired and too costly to fix on my own.”
NHTSA complaint #10432766, filed 2011-10Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 10 | 10% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 0% |
| 2011 | 12 | 1% |
| 2010 | 11 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 25 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2004 | 20 | 2% |
| 2003 | 41 | 7% |
| 2002 | 63 | 11% |
| 2001 | 149 | 21% |
| 2000 | 174 | 19% |
| 1999 | 138 | 17% |
| 1998 | 144 | 15% |
| 1997 | 60 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
667 complaintsElectrical system
113 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
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.
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