2007 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting 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
- brake lights · 15 records
- cruise control · 7 records
- brake pedal · 6 records
- electrical system · 5 records
- system electronic · 4 records
- electronic stability · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting · Wiring
Tl* the contact's father owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's father was driving, he was pulled over by the police because the center third brake light failed to work. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hedrick's chevrolet (961 w shaw ave, clovis, ca 93612, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the brake lamp malfunctioned and the wiring needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11063168
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
Exterior Lighting · Steering
Malibu 2007 steering wheel locks! When the car is running!!! Also the stoping warning rear tail light are on all the time??? Need help !!
ODI 10790093
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the brake warning light illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal was difficult to depress and required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior…
ODI 10733575
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WILL NOT GO OUT.
ODI 10715516
Exterior Lighting
I took my car in to get repaired for all of the vehicle recalls. They had my car for about 6-7 months and then when i got it back i have had nothing but problems. My lights go out every couple of weeks and or work only when they want too, then my radio would only work when it wanted too and now my windows only work when they want too and it's driving funny. Yesterday i went to replace another dtr light and while…
ODI 10748874
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the ignition switch was turned on and the brake lights illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact adhered to…
ODI 10731274
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
There are so many issues with this car and i am not at all happy. Just received 2 recalls on it for the electrical system and for the transmission shift cable. There are issues with the steering having a clunking sound and now i have to replace a tire because of it. Tires were purchased last october. I have read several complaints on this specific vehicle and other recalls. My son has to use this car to go back and…
ODI 10626262
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10650783
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 · 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
Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I am having issues with my transmission shift cable. Says its in park but the vehicle is not in park. I am also having issues with my brake lights go out when i step on the brakes and come back on when i let off the brake. Being told my vehicle is not part of the ongoing gm recalls for my model year and make. *tr
ODI 10605408
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
When i hit my brakes the brake lights go off and come on for a moment. When i get off the brakes the lights stay on. *tr
ODI 10521948
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
Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the cruise control was activated at 50 mph. The cruise control then became inoperable as the brake lights independently illuminated without the brakes being depressed. The failure recurred at any speed being driven by the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure…
ODI 10549195
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
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when driving at any speed and the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes lights would illuminate and remain illuminated at all times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a private mechanic. The dealer was notified of the failure who stated that any diagnostic or repair on the vehicle was at the contact's expense and offered no assistance.…
ODI 10477148
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Brake lights are working backwards! When brake peddle is pushed the break lights do not come on. When you are not pressing the break peddle; the brake lights are on. Cruise control doesn't engage and the gear shift is very difficult to move into place. Of course the brake light situation is the most hazardous!! After multiple shop visits, attempted fixes and even a call to gm; (which they lied about never having…
ODI 10503919
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and turning the light switch to the on position, the head lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the light bulbs but the approximately 2 months later the failure recurred. The light bulbs were replaced a second time but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10630314
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 · 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
Catalog parts for this system
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