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.
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
The power steering assist suddenly quit several times while driving; both at freeway speed and while exiting the freeway at about 15 mph. When the power steering fails the steering column would make a clicking sound, sometimes there would be a chime and the battery light indicator on the dash. Only one time the center console displayed "power steering." we narrowly avoided a crash while going around a curve in the…
ODI 10615758
Electrical System · Steering
It's happened 3 times, driving various speeds the steering locks up. First time i was making a right turn and the car instantly locked up. I put the car in park and powered car off then started it back up it was fine. Second time about 3 months after the first time went threw a stop light started up a hill and the dash lights all flicker the radio powered off and the seat belt noise went off 2 or 3 times and the car…
ODI 10616163
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). The parts needed to repair the vehicle would not be available for months. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would…
ODI 10640736
Electrical System
There appears to be an issue with the ignition on the 2007 chevy malibu's. I've been told by several dealerships that the starter needed to be replaced in my car. I had it replaced twice and the vehicle still does not always start. The battery is brand new. *tr
ODI 10678357
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). Prior to receipt of the recall, the contact experienced a failure. While driving approximately 40 mph, the ignition shut down without warning and the vehicle crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. There was one injury that required…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10917490
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My brake lights go on after about 7 seconds when i am driving and not touching the brakes. The brake lights go off when i apply the brakes and then go back on when i am stopped. This is very dangerous and when i entered my vin it does not show up on the recall list. I also have the issues with power steering going out and have also had to replace the shift cable last fall when i could not put the car in park- it was…
ODI 10594529
Electrical System · Steering
While turning onto a freeway on-ramp the power steering failed entirely for several seconds and a clicking sound similar to when the turn signal comes on came from the steering column. After traveling about 100 meters, the power steering came back on causing us to over-correct and narrowly miss the barriers. *tr
ODI 10604927
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel sending devise keeps going bad and shows an empty tank then comes back on. *tr
ODI 10588594
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the horn failed to function and the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available.
ODI 10584915
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the ignition suddenly switched to the off position and caused the vehicle to stall. The ignition was turned back to the on position and the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10914217
Electrical System
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that she would like to be reimbursed for work that was already done on her vehicle. Referred contact to chevrolet manufacturer. Lnc
ODI 10596053
Electrical System · Steering
My steering wheel pulsate whenever it feels like it. My steering wheel locks up while i am driving. I have to turn my car off and then turn it back on in order to have power steering. I have spent money for rotors resurfaced, alignment, and tie rods. I am worried about this situation causing an accident. I have taken it to dealer where i was informed there was nothing wrong. There are a ton of complaints. *tr
ODI 10573911
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
I notice my wires smoke some times when i drive, and when i put my foot on the brakes i have to do it more than two times and i had that fixed in february 2013. My fuel pump went out and i replaced it( onfebruary 15, 2014). Just about a week after getting my car fixed it seems to hesitate when i put my foot on the accelerator. I took it to get it looked at and no one could find anything wrong and it is yet doing…
ODI 10576080
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My fuel gauge shows low fuel most of the time .my lights on the dash change check engine light comes on sometimes then gas gauge works.then it goes off and things change air bag warning comes on.things just jump around never the same mix of things. *tr
ODI 10689373
Electrical System · Seats
AIR BAG WARNING LITE STAYS ON.
ODI 10861080
Electrical System · Steering
Randomly losing power steering. Happened once briefly in august 2013. Took it for a diagnostic test immediately after this incident and was told nothing was wrong. Started happening on 12/7/13 and hasn't stopped. I had the car looked at by a mechanic on 12/10/13 who disassembled the steering column/dashboard, etc. And was told that nothing is wrong. On 12/16/13, it was taken to another mechanic, who test drove it…
ODI 10558245
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving my 2007 malibu and turning a corner when the power steering went out. Luckily i was in an area with no other vehicles at the time. I was able to get the vehicle home, when i started it again the power steering was working. This seems to be a common problem with this make and model from what i have read. The power steering goes out while driving and comes back on after restarting the car. The issue…
ODI 10553151
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Since purchasing my car in august 2013, i have had to make three fairly costly repairs. Each time the mechanic told me this was a "known problem" for chevrolets. The first was the intake valve. I hadn't experienced problems but took the car in for what i thought was a squealing belt. The squealing turned out to be the water pump. Since that was secondary in importance to the intake valve, i had that replaced first.…
ODI 10595618
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after the gear shift was switched into the park position, the vehicle stalled as the lock and signal error warning lights illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10782145
Electrical System · Steering
I was getting ready to leave my house in my 2007 chevy malibu and when i went to turn my wheel to get out of my driveway i could not turn it. I pulled back in the driveway and tried again, same thing. We had a friend come over with a diagnostic and it was the electrical power steering. From reading all of the other numerous comments, i am surprised there is not a recall on this issue. Hoping gm does something about…
ODI 10544166
Electrical System · Engine · Traction Control System
2007 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to driver door lock malfunction caused by poor wire connection and consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the tire traction light illuminated and he was unable to turn it off, and then the check engine light illuminated. He was also unable to use the speed control setting, during that time. When he arrived home, he was…
ODI 10550204
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
The buckle for the passenger side seat belt stop working on my 2007 chevy malibu, airbag light on for no reason , i lock the car come back all doors are unlocked. *tr
ODI 10532879
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights stay on while driving and turn off while applying the brakes. Cruise control does not always work. Car is hard to put in gear - you have apply brakes hard to put the car in gear. *tr
ODI 10514605
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
The power steering had gone out repeatedly at different times, both while driving and not. It would come back on at times and now for the last 5 months has been out completely and is a danger to drive. It is my only vehicle and i drive 3 children around regularly. It is nearly impossible for someone of my strength and size to drive. I fear it is a matter of time before we have an accident. I was absolutely amazed to…
ODI 10585194
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I have a 2007 chevy malibu and am having problems with my brake lights. Currently my brake lights don't illuminate when i step on the brake pedal, but will illumnate when i take my foot off the brake pedal. Sometimes brake lights will stay on during my entire drive whether or not i'm using the brake pedal. Happens randomly, with no discernable causes. Article in fox news dated 3/13/2013 (…
ODI 10502790