AI Damage2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 15
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 53% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 13% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 5 Seat belts 7% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 7% of all complaints
- Steering: 8 complaints (53% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (20% of all).
- Air bags: 2 complaints (13% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (7% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 15 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My airbag light was on. Chevy dealership diagnosed it and I need a new passenger presence module. They said this is up to me to find. I have been searching for a new one and cannot find it anywhere. I also called gm and they gave me some websites to try, which was to no avail.
I was getting on the freeway and the steering wheel started to shake. I thought it was the street. I was again on the freeway two days later coming from temple texas and the steering wheel started to shake again. I read that there was a recall for my vehicle for steering problems.
I own a 2007 chevy malibu that the electric power steering stops working intermittently. The power steering will quit working while the vehicle is in motion without warning. The ignition has to be turned off and turned on for it to start working.
So when I started the car it wont start and the anti theft sign on the dash board keeps blinking. So I cant start the car and tried locking my car and unlocking and starting again still nothing.
This causes the check engine light to come on and will not allow the remote start to work. Also idles rough seems like it wants to stall.
If I fill up on gas anywhere the fuel light comes on and remains on until my gas level is less than half. This causes my check engine light to remain on constantly and disables the remote start function.
Then my seat belt released. It had come out of the winder and had to be fixed at the dealership.
Electronic power steering turns on and off while driving. Happens when stopped, driving highway speeds, and all speeds in between. Power steering turns back on anywhere from a few seconds to thirty seconds or so.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,286 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Malibu Classic has 28 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 15, below average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, fuel/propulsion system, air bags. Total complaints: 15. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (20%), knocking, grinding or other noise (13%), warning lights, check engine (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.