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2007 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2007 Chevrolet Malibu has 16 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu

Steering
674
Electrical
62
Airbags
54
Fuel System
44
Powertrain
34
Other
33
Brakes
18
Engine
16
Lights
15
Speed Control
10
Seat Belts
10
Seats
9
Suspension
6
Structure
4

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 12, 2020ENGINETHE CAR IS LEAKING COOLING FLUID AND WONT STAY UP AND WHEN U DRIVE CAR IT LEAKS KEEP DRINKING IT TO...
Nov 11, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FR...
Sep 30, 2017ENGINEWHILE DRIVING UPHILL I HAVE NOTICED A DRASTIC DECREASE IN SPEED. THE CAR SEEMS TO CAP AT AROUND 45MP...
Jun 25, 2016ENGINEENGINE POWER REDUCE AND SERVICE TRACTION LIGHTS COME ON. CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. GOES OFF AND ON TH...
Oct 5, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE FROM A COMPLETED STOP, THE VE...
Aug 9, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIV...
Mar 3, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLE...
Nov 22, 2014ENGINEMY ENGINE BLEW. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND MY CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. *TR
Jul 28, 2014ENGINEWHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN THE PASSING LANE MY 2007 MALIBU SHUT ITSELF OFF. THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL TRAFF...
Mar 5, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE POWER DECREA...
Nov 20, 2013ENGINEMY 2.2 LITER 4 CYLINDER CHEVY ENGINE IN MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU STARTED TO MISFIRE AND THE CHECK ENGINE...
Jul 22, 2013ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFUELED UP AND THE GAS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. GAS GAUGE WENT UP AND DOWN AND NOW STAYS...
Dec 20, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK ON MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU THE GAS GAUGE WENT TO EMPTY AND BEGAN ACTING ERRA...
Mar 19, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR...
Mar 8, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. COULD NOT RESTART. ALMOST HIT BY AN 18 WHEELER AS I TRIED...
Nov 28, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGSHAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SENSOR, THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL LEVEL SENSOR BUT APPARENTLY FROM ALL OTH...

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