2007 Chevrolet MALIBU MAXX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
75,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 40 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 44 complaints (34.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 8 | 18.2% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 9.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 4.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Steering | 10 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Seats | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery | 1 |
Air Bags: 15; Steering: 10; Electrical System: 7; Seats: 7; Exterior Lighting: 5; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 1; Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 13 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 13; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 6; 2012: 3; 2013: 8; 2014: 6; 2015: 6; 2016: 4; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10248698 · 2008-11-13 (November 13, 2008)
WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, HE HEARS A CLUNKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN.. THE CURRENT 50K AND FAILURE MILEAGES WAS 30,000. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10248698 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10315457 · 2010-03-02 (March 2, 2010)
FROM 8000 MILES ONWARD MY CHEVY MALIBU MAXX HAS A CLUNKING FEELING IN THE FRONT END WHEN YOU TURN. MALIBUS AND OTHER CHEVYS REPORT THE SAME PROBLEM, CHEVY WILL NOT FIX BUT SAYS THE STEERING SHAFT WAS MISTAKENLY UNLUBRICATED DURING MANUFACTURE AND MAY NEED TAKEN APART AND LUBRICATED, THEY WILL NOT OFFER FIX. THE UNLUBRICTAED STEERING COLUMN COULD POTENTIALLY WEAR AND FAIL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10504306 · 2013-03-24 (March 24, 2013)
WE LEARNED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE STAYING ON WHEN PEDAL WAS NOT PUSHED, BUT GOING OFF WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULDN'T WORK IN THIS SITUATION OF COURSE. ALSO, AT TIMES, POWER WINDOWS WON'T WORK AND OTHER TIMES THE DOOR AJAR LIGHTS UP, DOORS WON'T LOCK AT THIS TIME, AND CHECK REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL ALERT. I DIAGNOSED THAT THE 6 VOLT REFERENCE VOLTAGE WAS APPROX. 2-3 VOLTS. GM BULLETIN RECOMMENDED CLEANING BCM CONNECTOR AND APPLYING DIELECTRIC GREASE. AT TIMES THIS WOULD WORK, BUT NO CORROSION WAS EVER E…
Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10504306 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10904494 · 2016-09-07 (September 7, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. EACH TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ABS WOULD ACTIVATE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (SERVICE BRAKES), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 119,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10904494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10464186 · 2012-07-04 (July 4, 2012)
WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE SHIFTER DOES NOT ACTUALLY GO INTO PARK, THEREFORE CAR KEEPS ROLLING.YOU HAVE TO SHIFT THE SHIFTER BACK AND FORTH UNTIL YOU HERE THE DOORS UNLOCK, THEN YOU KNOW ITS IN PARK. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10464186 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10488084 · 2012-12-12 (December 12, 2012)
I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. AFTER RELEASING THE BREAK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. I LOOKED DOWN TO MAKE SURE THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK, AND IT WAS. I THEN LOOKED UNDER THE ODOMETER/SPEEDOMETER TO CHECK IF IT WAS ALSO SHOWING IN PARK, BUT IT WASN'T. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE. NEXT I PUT THE GEAR SHIFTER BACK IN DRIVE AND RETURNED AGAIN TO PARK WITH THE SAME RESULT. I THEN TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND BACK TO PARK BUT THE VEHICLE STAYED IN DRIVE. LAST I TRIED TO SHIFT THE V…
Owner-reported narrative. 73,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10488084 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10537949 · 2013-08-29 (August 29, 2013)
THE "SERVICE AIRBAG" IS COMING ON AND THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS SHUTTING OFF. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL MODULE.
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10537949 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10490862 · 2013-01-03 (January 3, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, SHE SMELLED GASOLINE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY OPEN RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,660. UPDATED 9/19/13 *CN THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THE LINE CONNECTER LEAKING. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 87,660 miles reported. Look up ODI 10490862 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10560254 · 2014-01-16 (January 16, 2014)
I HAVE A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU MAXX I HAVE THE ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE TRANSACTION. I TOOK THE CAR WHEN THESE LIGHTS COME ON. THEY TELL ME IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY UNIT. I AM DISABLED AND DON'T HAVE A LOT OF MONEY. HAS THIS PART BEEN RECALLED ? I READ SOME ON THE INTERNET WHERE THE FUEL SYSTEM HAD BEEN RECALLED . I TAKE MY GRANDSON TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND PICK HIM UP . THE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GO OFF. THE WEATHER IS COLD HERE. THAT SEEMS TO CAUSE THE LIGHT TO COME ON. I WORRY ABOUT A SAFE CAR. HERE IS THE INFORMATION I PULLED UP. RECA…
Owner-reported narrative. 123,344 miles reported. Look up ODI 10560254 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11454142 · 2022-02-25 (February 25, 2022)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 120,947 miles reported. Look up ODI 11454142 at NHTSA ↗