2007 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Owners have filed 1,253 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 53.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 9%.
Complaints1,253
Crashes53
Fires2
Injuries51
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 53.7% · 673
Electrical system 9.0% · 113
Air bags 6.0% · 75
Power train 4.2% · 52
Fuel system, gasoline 3.8% · 47
Fuel/propulsion system 2.9% · 36
Service brakes 2.9% · 36
Vehicle speed control 2.5% · 31
Severity
Of those complaints, 53 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 51 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 27 model years of the Chevrolet Malibu in this data, 2007 sits 13th by complaint volume. 2009 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 18 in the last three years against 64 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque assembly and power steering assist needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Steering
Wow, me and wife [xxx] almost crashed friday evening after the steering got so tight and couldn't control or steer the car. I've owned car since 2007 and this was really very very violent surprise to us. We are still in shock and very scared.. At this age I wonder what would happen driving with our grandsons [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (FOIA), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). Steering · reported at 39,135 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle at any speed he noticed a clanking sound coming from the center console of the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 03/12/10. *Lj the consumer stated the power steering failed. Updated 08/26/10 Steering · reported at 50,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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