Most common 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx problems
Share of the 44 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx complaints by model year
Best Malibu Maxx years: 2007. Years to avoid: 2004. Compare all years →
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx recalls (3)
Steering › Electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015.
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake…
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.
What 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx owners say
Air bags
Several times over the last couple years, a "service airbag" message has appeared on dash screen and airbag trouble light is lit intermittently. By the time I have gotten the car to the dealership, those trouble indicators are no longer activated. I have been advised since there is no active trouble code, nothing can be done to diagnose the issue. This seems to occur more frequently after the car has been sitting in the hot summer sun all day, but it has occurred under other conditions as well. The issue has occurred both while the car is stationary and while it has been in motion. Hopefully, I'll never get into an accident with this car and find out the airbags do not function properly!
Service air bag light came on.... Then went off. Went to dealers and was told there was no code to detect problem. Unsure if any of the 8 air bags on this vehicle are operating properly. On line I have discovered this to be a common problem with the Malibu Maxx. Unsure what to do. This has happened several times where it comes on, stays on, then disappears. How will we know if air bags work properly. Terrified to have a accident to find out they did not perform. Although no deaths May have happened yet with the many complaints I have found, I wonder what can we do?? Do people have to die first to discover this problem. Please advise
Steering
I keep losing my power steering so the car becomes impossible to turn. I had it fixed by my own mechanic, but it went out again. He tried to fix it, but it's still not good. I read yesterday that the 2007 Malibu Maxx was being recalled for power steering failure, but the dealers and GM tell me my car isn't listed. I think my car should be listed. The ny times article said your organization had reported last Saturday about this recall. I would like to know why my 2007 Malibu Maxx ss with power steering failure isn't on this recall. Thank you. My current mileage is 133,000 miles.
I experienced a clunking sound from the steering since 9000 miles. I now have 69000 miles on the car and it's worse than ever. I have brought it in to the dealer regularly and complained about it every time. Every time they claim they cannot find anything. Once it came off warranty, the dealer had no problem finding the problem. I have spoken to GM about the issue and they refuse to do anything about it. This has been reported in the 2004 through 2006 model and a service bulletin issued. GM refuses to recognize it as a problem in the 2007 model.
Seats
I was stopping at a red light about to make a right hand turn. Just as the car was stopping, the back outside edge of my driver seat made a loud pop and dropped about 4 inches. After I removed the seat later, the weld, attaching the electric seat adjuster to the cross bar in the back of the seat, is ripped loose of the cross bar. This seat contains an airbag in the side of it. Had this happened in an accident, I don't think the safety features would still have prevented serious injury. The seat is a dealer item and they want over $1000 do fix.
Passenger presence module failure r&r pps module w/sensor w/heated seats, (includes: calibration, r&I seat) program pps module is this a common failure for this make and model of vehicle? Is their a recall scheduled to be released to repair this component?
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 28 / 21 |
| 3.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx a good car?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Malibu Maxx rates better than average: 83% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Malibu Maxx at the same age. It is one of the best Malibu Maxx years by this measure. 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 Maxx?
The air bags — 18 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the steering (10) and seats (7).
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, the most recent from February 4, 2015 (electric power assist system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004. See the full Chevrolet Malibu Maxx years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 75,000 miles; 15% 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.