2007 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 21
- 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.
What owners report
- power steering · 8 records
- check engine · 7 records
- engine light · 6 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- diagnosed repaired · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the valve cover gasket and the oil filter housing. The contact stated the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11151181
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and required more effort to safely operate the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering pump malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did…
ODI 11076457
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
Engine
While driving uphill i have noticed a drastic decrease in speed. The car seems to cap at around 45mph, also the fuel gauge light keeps going on and off.
ODI 11173722
Engine
Engine power reduce and service traction lights come on. Car will not accelerate. Goes off and on through out the week. No one will diagnosis and there have already been many problems. Tired of gm products. Never buying another gm vehicle in the future.
ODI 10883871
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to move from a completed stop, the vehicle would stall and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted after the initial attempt. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was…
ODI 10783379
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving approximately 20 mph and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the master air flow sensor and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10809310
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed ore repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.
ODI 10703401
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14224000 (power train). The part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10672728
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicles cruise control was engaged when reaching and hill the cruise control sped up and as soon as it did i lost engine power completely it was not until i was able to safety make it to the side of the interstate coasting that i realized the engine had cut off. I then parked the vehicle turned off all electrical components and turned the ignition to the off position; and attempted to restart to engine switch…
ODI 10671541
Electrical System · Engine
The passlock system in the car enables whenever it wants to leaving you stranded. The whole car shuts down all methods of disarming the system fail. You have to wait x amount of time for the passlock system to disable on it's own. It could take an hour to 48 hours! Huge inconvenience! *tr
ODI 10676162
Engine
My engine blew. I was driving down the street and my car wouldn't accelerate. *tr
ODI 10700794
Engine
While driving 50 mph in the passing lane my 2007 malibu shut itself off. There was substantial traffic and i had to coast across the lanes to the side of the road with my 7 year old daughter in the car. I called 1-800-chevusa and was told that since my manufacturer warranty is up there isn't anything that could be done. After speaking to a supervisor my car was towed to the local chevy dealership where it is still…
ODI 10617643
Engine · Steering
Steering: (2014-2015) the power steering goes out unexpectedly while driving. A power steering notice appears on the radio. Had a mechanic check power steering fluid and found no need, fluid level was fine. Power steering outages continue to happen intermittently and without notice until finally going out completely in march 2015. Power steering is on at start-up of vehicle then goes out in first minute or two of…
ODI 10695014
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The engine and power steering warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The…
ODI 10672750
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the engine power decreased and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle decelerated almost immediately. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,000.
ODI 10605124
Engine
My 2.2 liter 4 cylinder chevy engine in my 2007 chevy malibu started to misfire and the check engine light came on when i started my car in the morning. I brought it to a chevrolet dealer in lodi california and after testing it they said it had a burnt valve in the #3 cylinder. I brought it to two other independent repair shops and they both said that there is a factory flaw in the cylinder heads that cause the…
ODI 10553130
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 · 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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fueled up and the gas light and check engine light came on. Gas gauge went up and down and now stays on. Does not recognize fuel is in the car and always says low fuel even after fueling up. Both check engine and gas light are steady on. *tr
ODI 10556334
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Last week my car started creeping when i hit the gas. My car sounds like a boat. The car sounds like its not getting gas or choking. When it starts picking up speed it sounds like its dropping into the gears. I took it to the shop and they are telling me that there is a problem with the catalytic converter and it needs to be replaced. That has been replaced now they are telling me there is a problem with the timing…
ODI 10521955