1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
91,427 miles

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problem #26

Sep 302021

Malibu

  • miles
my car has stalled multiple times while in use, on the highway. VERY SCARRY!

- Sebring , FL, USA

problem #25

Feb 012018

Malibu

  • 140,000 miles
Steering wheel locks without warning. I've replaced power steering 2 years ago and vehicle continues to lock while driving making it difficult to control vehicle.

- Earlimart, CA, USA

problem #24

Dec 122020

Malibu

  • 142,000 miles
The car is leaking cooling fluid and wont stay up and when U drive car it leaks keep drinking it to fast and gas drinks to much gas

- Atkins, AR, USA

problem #23

Jul 152020

Malibu

  • 39,000 miles
I have a 2007 Malibu. After change battery, the power steering is gone, "power steering" appears on radio panel. I search the really. There is a recall for 2007 Malibu, but my car is not in the list when check the VIN

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #22

May 302019

Malibu

  • 163,000 miles
Gauges will quit working, low fuel and power steering pops up on radio, theft deterrent light comes on, cruise control shuts off, says error on odometer. It will do it when driving and stationary. Also when it does do this you can feel the engine intermittently lose power

- Montevideo, MN, USA

problem #21

Sep 302017

Malibu

  • 18,029 miles
While driving uphill I have noticed a drastic decrease in speed. The car seems to cap at around 45mph, also the fuel gauge light keeps going on and off.

- East Orange, NJ, USA

problem #20

Nov 112018

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the valve cover gasket and the oil filter housing. The contact stated the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Rossville, GA, USA

problem #19

Feb 282018

Malibu

  • 91,867 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and required more effort to safely operate the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering pump malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not assist because the VIN was not associated with any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 91,867.

- Vineland, NJ, USA

problem #18

Oct 072017

Malibu

  • 91,500 miles
Car does not start/ crank when turning key to start, battery is fully charged and gauges work. Power steering is illuminated on radio. When last driving steering felt loose and noisy. Error where odemeter mileage is.when trying to start.

- Mcminnville, TN, USA

problem #17

Jun 252016

Malibu

  • 186,000 miles
Engine power reduce and service traction lights come on. Car will not accelerate. Goes off and on through out the week. No one will diagnosis and there have already been many problems. Tired of GM products. Never buying another GM vehicle in the future.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #16

Aug 092015

Malibu

  • 136,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving approximately 20 mph and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the master air flow sensor and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #15

Oct 052015

Malibu

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to move from a completed stop, the vehicle would stall and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted after the initial attempt. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was misfiring; however, further diagnostic testing would need to be performed to find a resolution to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #14

Mar 122015

Malibu

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed ore repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

- Redline, PA, USA

problem #13

Nov 222014

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 114,596 miles
My engine blew. I was driving down the street and my car wouldn't accelerate.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #12

Jul 012014

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 49,000 miles
Steering: (2014-2015) the power steering goes out unexpectedly while driving. A power steering notice appears on the radio. Had a mechanic check power steering fluid and found no need, fluid level was fine. Power steering outages continue to happen intermittently and without notice until finally going out completely in March 2015. Power steering is on at start-up of vehicle then goes out in first minute or two of driving. Chevrolet dealer replaced power steering torque sensor @ $470. There is a recall for this same issue in the previous model year but was told my car is not covered. The car only has 55,000 miles. Engine: (2014) engine block cracked after 5 minute drive to work with only 35,000 miles on the car. Mechanic said they had never seen anything like it. All fluid levels were fine and there was no apparent reason for this to happen. Because the vehicle is a 2007 the warranty was expired. Paid $2000 for a used engine to be installed! now paying for the "not covered" power steering issue. Perhaps it's time to buy a different make of vehicle.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #11

Nov 252014

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
The passlock system in the car enables whenever it wants to leaving you stranded. The whole car shuts down all methods of disarming the system fail. You have to wait X amount of time for the passlock system to disable on it's own. It could take an hour to 48 hours! huge inconvenience!

- Butte Des Morts, WI, USA

problem #10

Mar 142014

Malibu

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The engine and power steering warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 57,000.

- Palapine, IL, USA

problem #9

Jan 152015

Malibu

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14224000 (power train). The part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Castleberry , FL, USA

problem #8

Jan 062015

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 88,000 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. I then parked the vehicle turned off all electrical components and turned the ignition to the off position; and attempted to restart to engine switch resulted in nothing but the engine light coming on and the lights of the vehicle coming on but no firing of the engine or even a click from the starter at this point I was glad a had all my blankets and thing in the vehicle because in North Dakota and Montana its cold. After a few failed attempts at turning the key and nothing happening waiting 5mins in between I began calling my insurance company 10 more mins pass by and I"M on hold I decide to try the car again in which it fired right up the check engine light remained illuminated for about 2 days after the incident now it has disappeared from my dash lights my car goes in for repair next week to get engine heater installed and recalls taken care of however I don"T see what would cause the listed above issue to occur under any listed recalls but I am also not vehicle savvy.

- Westport, KY, USA

problem #7

Jul 282014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 93,000 miles
While driving 50 mph in the passing lane my 2007 Malibu shut itself off. There was substantial traffic and I had to coast across the lanes to the side of the road with my 7 year old daughter in the car. I called 1-800-chevusa and was told that since my manufacturer warranty is up there isn't anything that could be done. After speaking to a supervisor my car was towed to the local Chevy dealership where it is still sitting now. My husband also spoke to someone at Chevy who told him that since the warranty is up and there is no recalls we were basically out of luck. My husband nicely explained to them that there were no recalls at first on the cobalt's either but unfortunately it took someone being killed for them to take the issue seriously. They state that they will send paperwork to have my car looked at by the Chevy dealer but we are still waiting. We could have been killed from this and I hope that this issue gets resolved and if it is a recall issue they do it fast before it happens to someone else.

- Bear Creek Twp, PA, USA

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