2007 Chevrolet Malibu Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 977 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 977 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50 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.
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that she experienced several failures with her vehicle since the day it was purchased. The driver's side visor disassembled when she pulled it down. The dealer repaired the visor, but could not determine the cause of the failure. In september of 2007, the power locks failed on both sides of the vehicle, causing the contact to be trapped inside. After several attempts of activating the remote entry, she was able to release the locks and exit the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10252709, filed 2008-12, 50 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 | 56 | 4% |
| 2008 | 71 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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