2007 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The steering wheel was uncontrollable and became inoperable. Additionally, there was an engine oil leak. The…”
filed Sep 18, 2023
“When I start my car my steering wheel dances vibrates. When I'm driving 30 mph it will pull me to the right side of the road and be hard to steer. It does this a lot it scares me I'm disabled and have a hard time driving.”
filed Jul 25, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
Engine problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 3 | 9% |
| 2023 Malibu | 11 | 19% |
| 2022 Malibu | 28 | 31% |
| 2021 Malibu | 13 | 16% |
| 2020 Malibu | 59 | 30% |
| 2019 Malibu | 61 | 32% |
| 2018 Malibu | 277 | 40% |
| 2017 Malibu | 252 | 36% |
| 2016 Malibu | 301 | 36% |
| 2015 Malibu | 69 | 26% |
| 2014 Malibu | 125 | 36% |
| 2013 Malibu | 204 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.