Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2007 Chevrolet Malibu has 674 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
674
Complaints
2
Recalls
13
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
15V064000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 20...
14E044000
STEERING
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | STEERING | The power steering on my vehicle is not working. I believe it may be a malfunction with the torque s... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reversing, the message "Powe... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | STEERING | After several years of instability, the power steering on my 2007 Chevy Malibu has started to lock u... |
| Feb 4, 2025 | STEERING | The contact's mother owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering fails. Chevrolet (manufacturer) and Pine Belt Chevrolet (NJ) both claim that our... |
| Jan 27, 2025 | STEERING | My 2007 Chevy Malibu began experiencing intermittent power steering failure at around 103,000 miles.... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | STEERING | UNKNOWN Power steering randomly shakes and turns and goes out even if fire is stealing is in the co... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | STEERING | Hello, my 2007 Malibu has a problem with the power steering. The steering wheel becomes hard. This i... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | STEERING | On [XXX] we experienced sudden loss of electronic power steering while driving, at the same time the... |
| Feb 17, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The steering wheel start shaking and then on the middle console it showed “POWER STEERING”. Now when... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost ... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | STEERING | Vehicle loses power steering at times, turn vehicle off, it works for a bit, then loses power again ... |
| Nov 6, 2023 | STEERING | Inherited this car with only 5000 original miles. Power steering fault comes on display constantly. ... |
| Nov 2, 2023 | STEERING | Steering failure! steering locks up while driving light comes on. I have to restart engine several t... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the highway and my car steering wheel became really tight and caused my car to drif... |
| Apr 12, 2023 | STEERING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, t... |
| Apr 12, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When I start my car my steering wheel dances vibrates. When I'm driving 30 mph it will pull me to th... |
| Mar 20, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I bought the car and the next day it randomly locked up my steering in the middle of traffic. If I t... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | STEERING | Complete loss of power steering while driving. I took this to a Chevy dealer for repair and discove... |
| Feb 25, 2023 | STEERING | Upon driving the steering wheel turn forcing you to steer in other direction. The power steering lig... |