2007 Chevrolet Malibu steering problems
673 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 54% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 673 54% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 574 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 20 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 31 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 50 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 71 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 87 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 83 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 87 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 63 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 46 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 18 |
| 200k+ miles | 25 |
What the data shows
Of the 574 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 20 crashes, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the steering wheel locked causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and crash against a guard rail. A police report was filed. The contact mentioned that both the driver and passenger sustained minor bruising and contusions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light remained illuminated and the steering would independently veer to the left or right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,342.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
- Electrical system 113 complaints
- Fuel system 89 complaints
- Air bags 75 complaints
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Cruise control 31 complaints
- Lighting 30 complaints