Model Year Problem Record

Chevrolet Malibu 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

977Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

55Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering673 complaints

673 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V064000.

Electrical System112 complaints

112 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System89 complaints

89 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags75 complaints

75 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train52 complaints

52 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V224000.

Brakes51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V252000.

Suspension22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V224000Reported April 30, 2014 - 1,131,113 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,131,113 vehicles across all affected models.

14V252000Reported May 14, 2014 - 2,440,524 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,440,524 vehicles across all affected models.

15V064000Reported February 4, 2015 - 69,633 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 69,633 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20061

200712

20088

200915

201055

201160

201248

201362

2014209

2015188

201655

201756

201870

201947

202033

202115

202212

202315

20247

20256

20263

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.