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 |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k 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
2007 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer stated when he turned off the ignition, the vehicle continued to idle. The ignition switch and relay were replaced. *jb the consumer stated the ignition switch, was replaced before the recall was announced. He believed the replacement switch was defective. Updated 10/28/14
ODI 10586949
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
In 2012, i was having issues with the cruise control disengaging and refusing to re-engage. I noticed that the brake lights would be lit without the brakes being activated, as long as the vehicle was not in "park" (automatic transmission). The chevrolet dealer applied dielectric grease to a connector in november 2012, and the problem went away. The problem reappeared this year (2013), including an instance when the…
ODI 10553346
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
When filling up the car to full with gas. The gas gauge reads low fuel and on e and then the maintenance light comes on. Sometimes it will bounce back up to show how much gas is remaining only to fall back to low fuel and e again. Had this computer checked and they said it had to do with the fuel sensor located in the gas tank. The estimated cost to fix this would be around 600. I think this should be the…
ODI 10480734
Air Bags · Electrical System
Service the airbag light kept coming on intermittently for a couple of years until it stayed on constantly. Mechanic says the (box) is burned out and must be replaced at cost of$300. I understand 07 malibu have this problem. I want to know why it hasn't been recalled since airbags save lives and without them we are at risk. *tr
ODI 10680265
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights come on while driving without pressing brake pedal. When brake pedal is pressed, brake lights go off. First noticed this because cruise control would not set. Took it in for repairs at local dealership. They found the stoplamp switch to be faulty and replaced. Three days later, brake lights are on again without pressing brake pedal. Took it in again. This time they found a bulletin on problem and…
ODI 10610532
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My brake lights are on when the brake is not applied and turn off when the brake is applied. Cruise control will turn on but will not set. *tt
ODI 10459403
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the engine rpm gauge started to move independently in an erratic manner. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed an electric fluctuation in the speed that caused the failure. The vehicle's computer system was restarted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
ODI 10691140
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On my 2007 chevy malibu, the cruise control will shut off by itself going down the road, the brake lights work backwards by step on brake they are off, foot off brake the lights are on. The steering wheel will lock up and have to shut car off and restart to get it to unlock and idling the car the steering wheel shakes and while driving down the road it shakes also. The part of the fuel pump that controls the gas…
ODI 10507309
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving my malibu when suddenly the steering became uncontrollable. I managed to pulled the car to the side of the road. I shut the engine down. I pulled out my manual for the 2007 car and i was directed to the kind of power steering that was supposed to be installed in my car. The manual indicates that the 2007 manual for my chevrolet malibu ltz with a v6 engines should have a hydraulic power steering system…
ODI 10450145
Electrical System · Steering
While making a turn and accelerating in my 2007 malibu, the electric power steering went out and the car continued to go straight, almost causing me to go up the curb. After letting off the gas, the steering came back and i was able to gain control. During this time, the dash displayed "power steering" and made a chime. *tr
ODI 10447179
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights come on and do not shut off (this is an intermittent problem but has gradually worsened to the point where it is happening almost all of the time now). Also, the cruise control does not work and at times it is difficult shifting out of park. We have brought the car to two different chevy dealerships twice each, and to a private mechanic twice (for a total of 6 service trips). Despite spending…
ODI 10553247
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel sensor on our 2007 chevy malibu only works occasionally. It will typically read empty regardless of the fuel level and the check engine light comes on. Obviously a major problem with this car as many owners are seeing the same problem. The sensor is inside the gas tank so this issue cannot be due to excessive wear and tear, it is simply a bad design or a bad part. Either way gm needs to accept…
ODI 10443621
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that according to the owner's manual, the anti theft system was not calibrated correctly when the vehicle was manufactured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but only offered to cover half of the repair costs. The…
ODI 10407712
Electrical System · Steering
The first incident occurred in 2010, but has progressively become worse and most constant. The vehicles electrical steering will shake and jerk uncontrollably at times. The car does not always shake and jerk, but this occurs at least once per day. Some days it will shake and jerk non stop for long periods of time, others it will be short and quick. The car generally will shake and jerk for a few minutes, then will…
ODI 10486770
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I had got in a crash in 2010 since then my electrical system and air bag indicator lights are always going on and off. Now my airbag lights stay on saying there not on. I also do not have a working fuel pump sensor. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10477207
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the vehicle tail lights and dash board lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The dealer made unknown repairs to correct the failure yet the failure persisted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 40,000. Updated 6/21/10 *cn the consumer stated the taillight, dashboard and…
ODI 10328032
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The contact stated that the steering wheel became hard to turn. The electronic power steering assist was previously replaced however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10576342
Electrical System · Steering
I purchase this car in 2009 in 2010 i was driving and the steering wheel lock up and then there was a display on the radio power steering i did not have any power steering. So i take the car to the dealer to see what going on and they told me i needed a power steering motor and shaft on steering column worn so i ask is there a recall for this and they said no not on your car.ok so i paid 801.99 to have the car…
ODI 10663337
Electrical System
I know that this safety issue doesn't rank up there with sticking gas pedals, etc., but i feel it is important enough that someone should look into it. Actually, there are two interrelated design flaws with the 'driver information center' on the 2007 chevy malibu ls i bought last year. The driver information center ('dic') is the green led display in the radio that normally displays such info as time and…
ODI 10312909
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge an fuel tank reader has not worked since we bought in 2007. *tr
ODI 10596267
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and all of the warning indicators illuminated. After repeated attempts, the vehicle started. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10641205