Chevrolet Malibu Complaints (2007)

1,021 consumer complaints on file.

#11545096September 18, 2023
ENGINE, STEERING
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 vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who completed unknown repairs. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 15V064000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 86,300. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543383September 8, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the four doors would inadvertently lock and unlock, causing the battery to drain quickly. The contact used pliers to unlock and open the doors. Additionally, the headlights were dimmed, and the turn signals intermittently failed to operate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the Body Control Module (BCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11540992August 27, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I am financing a 2007 chevy malibu from r n r car co on 411 gratiot in mt Clemens has had one problem after the other first the brakes went fix I told them there was a sway problem up front wanted it fixed before I took it off the lot they did not I could’ve been seriously hurt the sway bar tie rod n control arm went in the front of the car dealership said would help with half the bill didn’t help fixed now my car wants to shut down and hesitate to go over 45 miles an hour the crankshaft position sensor wire n some button might need to be fixed im on social security seeking4 help from the va to help me get it fixed told dealership abt this wants 100 an hour from me to fix it plz advise thank you monica wheeler
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534374July 25, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, STEERING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531306July 10, 2023
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving on the highway and my car steering wheel became really tight and caused my car to drift in the right lane. The steering wheel locked up and became really stiff to turn. It has a faint burnt smell . I can not risk the chance of the car catching on fire with me and /or the kids in the car. I had to move into the shoulder on the highway I was about side swipe the car that was in the right lane beside me. I had minor children in the car when it first happned. I did look up recalls and talked to several GM customer service and was informed the car did have a recall but it has expired since then . If I would have known about the recall i would have never brought this used car. When I brought the car from the auction they informed it was no electric probelms with the car but it is. Also killed me and my kids the way the wheel just locked and didnt move. A customer service rep said she would give me a $100 coupon off services . But I honestly I do not have the extra money to take the car to a delaership and get fixed . I know that will cost me almost $1000. There were no warning lights signal anythignto indicate it has an electric power steering problem. Can you as a company find it in the value and core components of the company moral values and help Assist with this expired recall on the power steering
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527020June 14, 2023
STEERING
Complete loss of power steering while driving. I took this to a Chevy dealer for repair and discovered that the faulty part was the same as safety recall #14772. Same year, make, model, faulty part and the same failure while driving. Part was confirmed by dealer repair. No warning lights before failure. I reported this to GM in attempt to be compensated and inform them to broaden the recall and they would not help in any way and referred me to NHTSA
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517525April 17, 2023
STEERING
I get in car and start it. When I begin to turn steering wheel, it's very, very, very hard to turn. This happens while I am driving and when The car in park. It has been happening off and on on since 2016. I never understood why and didn't know why. Until I took it to get oil checked and asked how to put power steering fluid in the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512458March 17, 2023
STEERING
Steering wheel shakes and moves in park by itself also electric power steering randomly cuts in and out while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509080February 25, 2023
STEERING
Upon driving the steering wheel turn forcing you to steer in other direction. The power steering light displays on dash and steering in lost and hard to steer
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508049February 19, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
my car has stalled multiple times while in use, on the highway. VERY SCARRY!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501671January 13, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The Vehicles brake lights are not working Properly. They are on when driving and no brake pedal pressure is applied. When you Apply Brake Pedal Pressure the Brake lights go out. This is a safety hazard cars approaching from the rear do not see a stopped car. Chevrolet had a Special policy and Technical bulletin regarding this issue. It stated that the electrical pins going to the body control computer did not have sufficient Contact. The Bulletin went on to say that to attempt to resolve the issue apply Dielectric Grease to the contacts in an effort to allow the contacts to make sufficient contact to pass the current. They also advised to secure the wiring Harness to the body control computer and structure of the car. This is a major Safety issue Effecting cars from 2006-2014.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490824October 25, 2022
STEERING
My vehicle is experiencing an issue with its power steering system that causes the wheel to shake uncontrollably and lock up sometimes when I am driving it. When I first got it inspected at a mechanic, they said that there was a recall for this exact issue for cars with my same make and model, so I should go to the dealer to get it fixed for free. The dealer told me that I was not eligible for free service, so I had to pay out of pocket to get the issue fixed with my mechanic. However, the issue has come back and the dealer is estimating about $2000 to fix this issue. I've already put out over $1000 to fix this issue, and being that the problem with my car is the exact reason why cars of the same year, make, and model were recalled, my car was clearly one of the affected vehicles. Therefore, the dealer needs to pay for the repair of the car so that it can be back on the road safely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490174October 20, 2022
STEERING, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
I can hear the U joint clicking like it wants to fail and suddenly randomly there is a loss of powersteering. This issue caused my father who is on oxygen to go to the hospital.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11485280September 19, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that once the temperature fell below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the power steering assist would fail to operate as needed with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering). The contact called the manufacturer on several occasions but received no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459172March 31, 2022
STEERING
Power steering failed. Available for inspection. Safety of myself and others were put at risk because my steering wheel became stiff and was extremely difficult to move while driving. Car is at an independent service center and the problem can be confirmed. The vehicle/component has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others. A power steering light appeared as soon as the problem occurred.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454695March 1, 2022
STEERING
Intermittent power steering failure. For the second time in 3 years now the power steering is gone. I paid once, but I understand that there is a recall on certain models. It’s a documented issue , but they won’t help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454142February 25, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the theft alert warning light flashed on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled to the side of the roadway but was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence due to the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 120,947.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11453911February 24, 2022
STEERING
power steering stopped working while driving . steering would work again after stopping and tuning engine off. after a few days of this power steering was completly gone. dangerous to drive in traffic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452155February 15, 2022
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving along the highway the steering wheel began to turn slightly by itself and powering steering displayed on dash and wheel was hard to steer. Fuel pump floater goes out
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451091February 9, 2022
STEERING
While driving in traffic in a round about, the power steering failed. I narrowly avoided colliding with a semi tuck that was along side me. I spoke with the dealer here locally and they said the power steering is electric and has failed. This situation is extremely dangerous. I could have easily been in a horrific crash. I drive on the freeway daily. If I had been driving 75 mph and the steering had gone out, there might have been fatalities.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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