2007 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 96
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 96 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 46 records
- steering wheel · 20 records
- brake lights · 18 records
- failure mileage · 17 records
- cruise control · 13 records
- failure failure · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
My body control module went out. I just parked one day and when i went back out to start it the next day it was broken. I love my malibu and it has been parked for a month. I lost my job because of it. I have a disabled husband and two kids. I believe my vehicle broke because of these recalls. I don't have the money to fix it and am begging for your help. Please help me to get my car fixed for free. Text or call me…
ODI 11307983
Electrical System
Key would not come out of ignition buy engine still running while parked. Seems other years had this same problem.
ODI 11228795
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Power steering failure. Hearing clicking noise. Service airbag
ODI 11172688
Electrical System · Steering
While driving in normal conditions, electric steering assist goes out making it difficult to control the vehicle. If it happens while in a corner it could result in a collision.
ODI 11093555
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
While driving on the highway using the cruise control, the cruise control suddenly went off and the check engine light came on. I took it to the mechanic and he said the transmission cylinder was off, i bought the car used and researched recalls on this car through the safecar.com website and saw a transmission related recall (recall number 14152). I called the associated gm recall center told them my issue and gave…
ODI 11073601
Electrical System · Steering
While driving home from work one evening, my car made an alarming chiming noise to signal me that something was wrong. I then saw the words "power steering" appear on my display. At that very moment my steering wheel froze up to where i basically could not move it any more. I could not turn left or right, which forced me to keep straight. I was in the middle of traffic and had to keep going until i was able to make…
ODI 11073952
Electrical System · Steering
I first encountered this problem when my vehicle was stationary. My vehicle was sitting in my driveway and the message 'power steering' came on the dashboard and i had no power steering assist. I immediately looked up the issue and found that there was a recall for my vehicle so i was hopeful about the situation. I called my dealership and was told that there was a supposed 'warranty' for my vehicle and i was out of…
ODI 11075343
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle was in motion, city street, turning. The steering wheel wpuld turn the opposite way that i had to turn. The steering wheel would also lock in the opposite direction which almost caused me to crash into the wall. When i pulled off to the side tge steering wheel would shake and turn by itself. I just discovered that there is 9 recall notices from 06/27/2014 to 02/23/2015. The dealership has not owned up to…
ODI 11065662
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
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 .
ODI 11033939
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
2007 chevy malibu electrical hell my car was completely fine aside from the power steering recall that was fixed on it. Then about 4 months later my car cranks but doesn't start! I was driving it 20 mins prior and then this happens. The radio,the lights, the horn and the dinging with the door open, all still worked. Unsuccessfully trying to start it i left it alone to get towed. 5 days later i received my car back…
ODI 10995482
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
While driving you can feel steering tightening up and a slight hum especially making left and right turns, gas gauge goes up and down from full to empty constantly, engine light stays on because of gas cap replaced 4 times works for awhile longest was about a month, also stays on because of duel gauge fluctuating constantly.
ODI 11005558
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact stated that the steering wheel became very stiff and was extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was diagnosed as having an electrical failure, which caused the power steering to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10985444
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Also, while driving, the steering seized. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10985134
Electrical System
I am the second owner of my 2007 chevy malibu and the power steering has failed, when i was going 70+ mph on the freeway today. I had taken the car in sevral months ago to dealer and they said it could no longer be fixed due to the amount of miles. I didn't own the vehicle when gm was fixing this problem. This is a serious safety issue. I drive an hour on freeway to work and no one is helping me. I could not move my…
ODI 10957176
Electrical System
I was driving down the free way and my car just died all the dashlights were flashing and when i tried to sstart it again nothing. I had it towed. Next day i went to start my car turned the key and the security flashes and clicks but wont start.
ODI 10957804
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Had recall work done and seen this was in it. And wasn't fixed.
ODI 10955435
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
This is issue has been happening since late december and has progressively gotten worse! While driving (whether on highway at 60+ mph or in town doing under 40mph), power steering will go out multiple times; along with fuel gage will consistently show empty. Also while driving the airbag indication light will go from airbag on to air bag off several times. The only thing that remedies the power steering going out is…
ODI 10947417
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power. After manually restarting the vehicle, it operated normally. The steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be replicated. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10937236
Electrical System · Steering
When accelerating out of a curve or turn, the steering wheel jerks in the opposite direction. Also experienced door locks unlocking and locking while driving down the road, and horn fuse keeps going out. *tr
ODI 10943789
Electrical System · Steering
Power locks doesn't work. Windows goes down sometimes if the driver door is open at a 45 degree angle. Steering wheel first begun to shake by itself and turn whichever direction then eventually locked completely while driving! Can't turn the steering wheel in any direction at all.
ODI 10966429
Electrical System · Steering
We bought my car from a police auction in sand springs. There was not really any paperwork, so we had nothing to go on, but what the auctioneer told us. We found out that the gas gage will not read any fuel it just stays on e, and that is 600.00 to fix, and then about 4 months now the power steering will just go out and you can not steer at all. If you are a man you can turn it, but if you are a woman or young teen…
ODI 10955646
Electrical System
Gm dealership claims there is no open recall for my vehicle when my vehicle has the precise issues as describted in gm recall #13036 and the nhtsa # 14v252000.
ODI 10907129
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
The cruise control don't work the brake light's stay on and go off when you push the brake pedal.
ODI 10895970
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My car was recalled and fixed on 3/17/15 for the cruise control cutting out and the brake lights coming on. It was fine until a month ago and it started doing the same thing again. I took it to smith chevrolet in gallipolis ohio and they reset the computer, this did not help. Now they tell me they need to replace module 02560 part # 25861370 and sensor 04625 part # 13597430 at a cost of about $410.00. I fill they…
ODI 10881522
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the steering failed and the steering warning sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The failure continued to recur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a second diagnostic testing where it was determined that there was a…
ODI 10936574