Most common 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Malibu Classic complaints by model year
Best Malibu Classic years: 1998, 2000, 2001. Years to avoid: 2004, 2005, 2008. Compare all years →
What 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic owners say
Steering
I was just driving along in my town killeen. 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. After entering my VIN with general motors, I learned it was not so. I only have 48000 miles on my car. I cannot pay for steering repairs please advise. [redacted]. I inherited this vehicle from my aunt: [redacted] upon her death in 2017.
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. The symptoms it has are all consistent with the GM recall for other 2006 and 2007 malibus, but currently the VIN number of my vehicle is not included in this recall. This vehicle should be included with the recall because it is a known issue and a safety risk to the driver of this vehicle and others operating in the general area of this vehicle.
Fuel & propulsion system
The low fuel light and warning came on as I began to pull out of a service station. 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.
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 idles rough seems like it wants to stall.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Malibu Classic rates average: 6.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Malibu Classic at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
The steering — 8 complaints, 53% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (3) and air bags (2).
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998, 2000 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2005 and 2008. See the full Chevrolet Malibu Classic years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 76,000 miles; 21% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.