2007 CHEVROLET Malibu Problems & Complaints
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STEERING
576 complaints
After several years of instability, the power steering on my 2007 Chevy Malibu has started to lock up while driving. Turning of the vehicle is then difficult. The issue resolves only by turning the engine off and then on again, but does not remain resolved.The readout on the dash informs me that there is an issue with the power steering. I spoke with Chevrolet customer service and was told that they would not assist me financially in fixing the problem. They explained that there is no recall on vehicles with my VIN, although I see that there have been in the past. The number of issues reported on this website indicates that this issue is ongoing and widespread, and no one appears to be getting assistance by the manufacture. I suppose it's going to take a few fatalities to get the attention of Chevrolet and the NHTSA before some sort of action is taken.
Apr 19, 2025
The power steering fails. Chevrolet (manufacturer) and Pine Belt Chevrolet (NJ) both claim that our vehicle was in for the recall and did not have an issue. The power steering has failed since we bought the car new in 2006. The problem was intermittent for years, but recently the power steering fails 5 or more times during a 10 mile trip. We shut the car off and restart it and the power steering comes back on. We contacted Chevrolet. They told us our car was repaired/checked for the recall and they are not responsible. We feel that since there was a recall for this that they should fix the problem. They told us that the parts are not under warranty but since it was a recall we think it should still be covered under the recall. We are currently in Florida and don't know if it is safe to drive the car back home to NJ.
Mar 04, 2025
My electrical power steering motor is no good on car it is at risk of causing harm to me
Feb 25, 2025
The contact's mother owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering assist intermittently failed to operate as needed with the "Power Steering Fault" message displayed. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the power steering failure occurred, and excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Feb 11, 2025
My 2007 Chevy Malibu began experiencing intermittent power steering failure at around 103,000 miles. This issue makes the vehicle extremely dangerous to drive, even though it is not classified as an official recall because it only affects certain VIN numbers. However, I see multiple other owners reporting the same problem, proving this is a widespread defect. I had the issue diagnosed as a failing torque sensor, which was previously covered under Chevrolet’s Special Coverage Adjustment 10183. Unfortunately, this coverage expired in 2022 or at 120,000 miles—yet my vehicle has significantly less mileage and still exhibits the defect. Chevrolet has refused to take responsibility for this known issue. The previous owner of the vehicle passed away before the car transferred ownership to me, so it was impossible to have this defect fixed while coverage was still active. This leaves me, and others in my situation, vulnerable to a sudden and unexpected loss of steering assistance. This defect poses a severe safety risk. If the power steering fails at high speeds, in rainy conditions, or on the freeway, it could lead to an accident. I strongly urge NHTSA to investigate this issue further and pressure Chevrolet to extend coverage or issue an official recall.
Feb 01, 2025
+ 571 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
45 complaints
The contact's daughter owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,111.
Sep 29, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Feb 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,288.
Aug 29, 2019
MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. CHEVY DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED IT AND I NEED A NEW PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE. THEY SAID THIS IS UP TO ME TO FIND. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A NEW ONE AND CANNOT FIND IT ANYWHERE. I ALSO CALLED GM AND THEY GAVE ME SOME WEBSITES TO TRY, WHICH WAS TO NO AVAIL. MY CAR ONLY HAS 37,000 MILES ON IT AND IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN A ACCIDENT. MY GRANDDAUGHTER IS GOING TO BE DRIVING IT IF WE CAN FIX IT. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED AT THIS POINT, AND VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH CHEVROLET AND GM. WE OWN 2 CHEVROLET'S
Jul 24, 2019
2017 THE AIRBAG LIGHT STOPPED SENSING PASSENGER SIDE AND SERVICE AIRBAG APPEARED ON SCREEN WITH THE DASH LIGHT TOO. REPAIR WORKED TO GET STICKER IN 2017 BUT DID NOT TAKE (NEW SEAT & SENSOR) CAN NOT GET A STICKER THIS YEAR WITH THE LIGHT ON. SPECIALIST IN WIRING SAID THEY SPENT ALOT OF TIME AND CONSULTED DEALERSHIP AND CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR OR HAVE A PASSENGER RIDE WITH ME. HAVE SPENT ABOUT 1500.00 TRYING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME WITH SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING FOR PASSENGER SIDE. I WAS TOLD THAT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WILL WORK IN A COLLISION IF THE LIGHT IS ON.
Jul 07, 2018
+ 40 more complaints for this component
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
31 complaints
The steering wheel start shaking and then on the middle console it showed “POWER STEERING”. Now whenever I drive it it’ll pop up and the steering wheel locks up and it is scary because it doesn’t move. And when I turn of the car it’ll unlock but as soon as I start driving it again it does it again.
Feb 19, 2024
I bought the car and the next day it randomly locked up my steering in the middle of traffic. If I turn my car off then turn it on while jerking the wheel side to side it will allow me power steering for just a short moment. Once it worked for a month continuously without shutting off on me then it randomly started locking up again. There’s no symptoms or warning except for the car steers on its own while in park. The wheel moves and makes a screeching noise. It’s locked up on me in traffic numerous times. It’s a huge hazard. Trying to get off the street when it locks up is just a safety hazard for everyone around.
Nov 30, 2023
I was driving in the country and my vehicle power steering and electronic setting started messing up while I was driving 50 miles an hour while it was locking up I was confused and then pulled over and thought it was just a glitch in the computer system I then turned off my car and then turned it back on and everything seemed fine while I was driving after a minute the steering wheel locked again and there was a deer in front of me my insurance went up because of this incident and I lost my car for a month once I got my car again from the body shop it stopped locking up on the steering wheel then last Friday I brought it to the mechanic and he told me the steering is electronic so there is nothing he can do and that I will have to take it to a dealer the computer system in these cars are messed up and they are dangerous to drive there are thousands of complaints just like this and recalls for GM but for some reason the 2007 Chevy Malibu didn't make the cut.
Jan 31, 2022
WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, ELECTRIC STEERING ASSIST GOES OUT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. IF IT HAPPENS WHILE IN A CORNER IT COULD RESULT IN A COLLISION.
May 13, 2018
I FIRST ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. MY VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE MESSAGE 'POWER STEERING' CAME ON THE DASHBOARD AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING ASSIST. I IMMEDIATELY LOOKED UP THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE SO I WAS HOPEFUL ABOUT THE SITUATION. I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A SUPPOSED 'WARRANTY' FOR MY VEHICLE AND I WAS OUT OF THE MILEAGE & TIME PERIOD FOR MY VEHICLE. AND ADDITIONALLY THE RECALL WAS NEVER GIVEN TO MY VEHICLE. IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE TO ME THAT THERE IS A SPECIFIC RECALL FOR THIS MODEL OF CHEVY MALIBU'S AND I OWN ONE AND MY CAR JUST SO HAPPENS TO NOT HAVE THE RECALL. I'VE CALLED CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY INSIST THEY ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THIS AND IT WILL BE AN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE. MY POWER STEERING HAS CUT OUT ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY AND POSES A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING EXPERIENCE. I WOULD LIKE TO SETTLE THIS BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURS. THE PHOTO THAT I'VE LISTED BELOW IS AN INVOICE FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHEN THEY DIAGNOASED MY CAR AND SAID IT WOULD BE OUT OF POCKET.
Feb 27, 2018
+ 26 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
30 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED EMPTY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE FUEL WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Dec 31, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE - GAS HAND DOWNS AND LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON AND EVENTUALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS WAS REPAIRED IN 01/2010. AS OF JULY 2014 THIS ISSUE HAS REOCCURRED. THIS IS A ISSUE WHICH I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FILED.
Nov 13, 2014
THE FUEL PUMP IN MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU WENT OUT. WE REPLACED THE PUMP, THIS LASTED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AND WENT OUT. REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER PUMP, THIS ONE LASTED ABOUT A WEEK AND WENT OUT. *TR
Aug 21, 2014
AT FIRST, WHEN MY GAS GAUGE WOULD BE DOWN TO ABOUT HALF A TANK, THE GAUGE WOULD GO TO EMPTY AND CHECK LOW FUEL LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. WE DID TAKE IT TO GM DEALER AND IT TESTED AS DIAGNOSTIC CODE P0463 FUEL TANK LEVEL SENDING UNIT . AS TIME HAS GONE ON, WHEN THE GAUGE GETS DOWN TO THREE FOURTHS FULL, THE GAUGE WILL GO TO EMPTY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND LOW FUEL LIGHT WILL COME ON. *TR
Apr 18, 2014
LATE SUMMER 2012, FUEL GAUGE STARTED SHOWING EMPTY AFTER FILLUP, WITH LOW FUEL LIGHT & CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING. GAUGE WILL INTERMITTENTLY WORK IN A FEW SPOTS, UNTIL TANK HITS ABOUT 1/4 TANK, WHERE IT FOLLOWS GOOD TO EMPTY. OBDII CODE P0463 "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT" CAR RUNS FINE BESIDES THIS. I HAVE BEEN RESETTING MY TRIP ODOMETER ON EVERY FILLUP & REFILLING TANK AT 250 TO 300 MILES EVERY TIME SINCE. I AM NOT ABOUT TO PAY HIGH $$$ TO HAVE THIS FIXED NOW. JUST GOT A LETTER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY 2006 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER, & CHEVY WILL REPAIR IT NOW FOR FREE. HAVE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOR THIS ON THE 2007 MALIBU, BUT CHEVY ISN'T COVERING IT. HAVE 103,000 MILES ON IT NOW, I WILL WAIT UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP GOES OUT OR CHEVY DECIDES TO REPAIR IT FOR FREE BEFORE I GET IT FIXED. WHOEVER MANUFACTURED CHEVY'S FUEL LEVEL SENSORS THESE YEARS DID A REAL CRAPPY JOB. IN OVER 36 YEARS OF DRIVING WELL OVER A MILLION MILES, THESE ARE THE 1ST FUEL LEVEL SENSORS I'VE EVER HAD GO BAD. PRETTY SIMPLE TECHNOLOGY, IF MADE CORRECTLY. *TR
Nov 20, 2013
+ 25 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
28 complaints
I was backing out of parklng space and car stayed in reveise, had to trun off car and manaly put it in park then restate and go then when L get home had to put it in park manaily again it's the ruber garment thats gone
Aug 01, 2021
2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TRANSMISSION RECALL PARTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. HOWEVER, WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, SHE WAS INFORMED THE RECALL DID NOT PERTAIN TO HER VEHICLE. RECALL # 14V224000. *JB
Mar 23, 2015
2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION RECALL NOTICE VIN NUMBER ISSUES. *SMD
Mar 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE SPECIFICS OF THE FAILURE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Mar 04, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). A SECOND LETTER WAS RECEIVED IN DECEMBER OF 2014, BUT THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER RECENTLY, WHO ADVISED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WAIT TIME WAS UNREASONABLE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED WITHIN 305 DAYS, THE CONTACT HOPED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED SOONER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Feb 27, 2015
+ 23 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
26 complaints
MY GAS GAUGE HASN'T BEEN WORKING FOR A FEW YEARS AND I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT, IT SEEMS THAT A LOT OF CHEVY MALIBUS HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM
Mar 20, 2024
THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. OK IN FILLED THE TANK UP TODAY AND PUT IN A LOCUS FUEL CLEANER (01/22/2021) ONLY BECAUSE IT WAS LIKE MY CAR WAS GASPING FOR GAS. MY FUEL GAUGE KEEPS MOVING UP IN DOWN. EVEN THOUGH I HAD JUST FILLED THE TANK UP IT WOULD CHIME DROP TO EMPTY ACCULERATE LIKE IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME BREATHING SPIKE BACK UP TO THE FUEL LEVEL START DRIVING FINE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN DROP DOWN TO E. NOW THE CAR IS HAVING A HARD TIME START LIK IT IS NOT GETTING ANY GAS AT ALL. I HAVE READ SEVERL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUSE
Jan 23, 2021
MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE. THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WHEN I HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS THEN IT GOES UP TO FULL. WHEN I DRIVE FOR A WHILE THE GAUGE GOES DOWN TO EMPTY. ALSO THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON. SOMETIMES IT GOES OUT BUT COMES BACK ON. THE FUELS GAUGE IS ERRATIC DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THA TANK AT ANY GIVEN TIME. MECHANIC SAID IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX.
Mar 23, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, THE FUEL GAUGE REFLECTED FULL AND THEN DROPPED TO EMPTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IN JULY OF 2013 FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED THIS TIME. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Dec 13, 2017
MY GAS GAUGE ALWAYS READS EMPTY EVEN AFTER I FILL UP THE TANK. SO NOW MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON BECUASE IT BELIEVES MY GAS LOW. THIS HAPPENS IN MOTION, STATIONARY ON THE STREET AND ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mar 28, 2017
+ 21 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
22 complaints
KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION BUY ENGINE STILL RUNNING WHILE PARKED. SEEMS OTHER YEARS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM.
Jul 01, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ANTI-THEFT LOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURES OCCURRED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES STOPPED WORKING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE IGNITION WOULD NOT START AND THE ANTI-THEFT LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IT WAS UNKNOWN AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. MCCARTHY CHEVROLET LEE'S SUMMIT (945 SE OLDHAM PARKWAY, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO, (816) 356-6610) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FALURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH REFERENCE NUMBER: 8-4569149800. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,480.
Aug 28, 2018
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREE WAY AND MY CAR JUST DIED ALL THE DASHLIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND WHEN I TRIED TO SSTART IT AGAIN NOTHING. I HAD IT TOWED. NEXT DAY I WENT TO START MY CAR TURNED THE KEY AND THE SECURITY FLASHES AND CLICKS BUT WONT START.
Mar 01, 2017
I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU AND THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED, WHEN I WAS GOING 70+ MPH ON THE FREEWAY TODAY. I HAD TAKEN THE CAR IN SEVRAL MONTHS AGO TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT COULD NO LONGER BE FIXED DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF MILES. I DIDN'T OWN THE VEHICLE WHEN GM WAS FIXING THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I DRIVE AN HOUR ON FREEWAY TO WORK AND NO ONE IS HELPING ME. I COULD NOT MOVE MY STEERING WHEEL TO EVEN PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. I SLOWED DOWN TO WHEN THERE WAS A CURVE AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY.
Feb 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE IGNITION SUDDENLY SWITCHED TO THE OFF POSITION AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED BACK TO THE ON POSITION AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Oct 06, 2016
+ 17 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
10 complaints
THE CAR IS LEAKING COOLING FLUID AND WONT STAY UP AND WHEN U DRIVE CAR IT LEAKS KEEP DRINKING IT TO FAST AND GAS DRINKS TO MUCH GAS
Dec 21, 2020
WHILE DRIVING UPHILL I HAVE NOTICED A DRASTIC DECREASE IN SPEED. THE CAR SEEMS TO CAP AT AROUND 45MPH, ALSO THE FUEL GAUGE LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF.
Feb 02, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND THE OIL FILTER HOUSING. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Nov 13, 2018
ENGINE POWER REDUCE AND SERVICE TRACTION LIGHTS COME ON. CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. GOES OFF AND ON THROUGH OUT THE WEEK. NO ONE WILL DIAGNOSIS AND THERE HAVE ALREADY BEEN MANY PROBLEMS. TIRED OF GM PRODUCTS. NEVER BUYING ANOTHER GM VEHICLE IN THE FUTURE.
Jul 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER AIR FLOW SENSOR AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 136,000.
Dec 09, 2015
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
10 complaints
DRIVERS SEAT BELT UNSPOOLS COMPLETELY WHEN DRIVING AND STAYS THAT WAY. DEALER QUOTES JUST UNDER $400 TO REPAIR. HAVE IT REPAIRED AND TWO MONTHS LATER DOES THE SAME THING WHILE STANDING STILL AND PULLING OUT SEAT TO BUCKLE.. AUTO IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT WORKING SEATBELT. *TR
Feb 28, 2015
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN I HEARD A "METAL PIECE DROP" AND MY DRIVERS SEAT BELT UNROLLED IN MY LAP. I GUESS THE METAL THING I HEARD FALL WAS THE TENSION PIECE THAT LETS THE SEAT BELT PULL OUT & RETRACT BACK WHEN NOT USING THE SEAT BELT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP & THEY SAY IT IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS AND IT WOULD COST ME APP. $365 TO GET A NEW SEAT BELT INSTALLED. I FEEL IT IS A "SAFETY" ISSUE!!! IN NORTH CAROLINA, WE ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A SEAT BELT AND ALTHOUGH I CAN PUT THE SEAT BELT ON, IT WOULD NOT HOLD ME IN THE VEHICLE IF I WAS TO HAVE A WRECK. *TR
Sep 04, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
May 15, 2014
SEATBELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING UNABLE TO USE SEATBELTS. *TR
Dec 09, 2013
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DRIVER SIDE SPRING HAS COME UNHOOKED FROM SQUARE SIDED SHAFT THAT RETRACTS SEAT BELT . SEAT BELT IS RENDERED USELESS WHEN THIS HAPPENS , AS ENTIRE BELT PULLS OUT AND IS UNABLE TO BE TIGHTENED DOWN ACROSS LAP OR SHOULDER AS THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY . IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN BEFORE A COLLISION SERIOUS INJURY COULD OCCUR . ON EXAMINING RETRACTOR I FOUND THAT PLASTIC COVER THAT COVERS AND ALSO IS TO HOLD SPRING CLAMP ONTO SEAT BELT SHAFT IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD DEVICE IN POSITION TO KEEP TENSION AND ENGAGE COLLISION LOCK OF BELT . THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Apr 07, 2013
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
9 complaints
I TOOK MY CAR FOR INSPECTION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF, BUT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATE. I THEN TOOK TO CAR FOR REPAIR AND WAS ADVISED THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE BRAKE PROBLEM AND IS OUTSTANDING ON THE VEHICLE. I WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT A GM DEALER TO HAVE BRAKES REPAIRED AT NO COST. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 130360. UPON CONTACTING THEM TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, DEALER ADVISED IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. I CALLED ANOTHER DEALER & HE STATED IT WAS COVERED, BUT WORK IS DONE. I WAS INFORMED IT WAS NOT COMPLETED YET. LATER, CHECKED NHTSA WEBSITE AND IT APPEARS CHANGES WERE MADE ON THE VIN AS OF TODAY. I REALLY NEED TO HAVE THIS ISSUED REPAIRED SO THAT MY CAR CAN PASS INSPECTION AND BE RE-REGISTERED. I HAVE ATTACHED INSPECTION AND REPAIR DIAGNOSIS INVOICES BELOW.
Apr 27, 2021
I HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THROUGHOUT 2020 WHERE THE BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL ILLUMINATE ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL TURN OFF UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. CRUISE CONTROL WILL ALSO NOT FUNCTION WHEN THIS MALFUNCTION IS OCCURRING. I AM CONVINCED THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT PROMPTED A RECALL BACK IN 2014. MY CAR WAS REPAIRED THROUGH THE RECALL CAMPAIGN, HOWEVER, I'M CONVINCED THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IT POSES A SAFETY RISK AND RAISES THE POSSIBILITY OF SOMEONE REAR-ENDING ME IF MY BRAKE LIGHTS AREN'T OPERATING AS THEY SHOULD. IN MY ATTACHED PHOTO, YOU WILL SEE THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE. SIMPLY SHAKING IT OR PUSHING IT IN AND OUT SEEMS TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM BUT ONLY TEMPORARILY.
Oct 29, 2020
MY EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED. *TR
Mar 20, 2015
CAR ACCIDENT WHILE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. BRAKES DID NOT WORK.
Sep 30, 2014
I HAVE AN 2007 MALIBU LS V6, ONE NIGHT I PLACED MY CAR IN PARK, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, REMOVED MY KEY AND SEATBELT LIKE I NORMALLY DO AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. I ATTEMPTED TO PRESS THE BRAKES WHICH DID NOT RESPOND AND THE CAR ROLLED OFF OF A SMALL CLIFF. I ALONG WITH A PASSENGER WERE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME AND SINCE WE WERE IN THE PROCESS OF EXITING WE WERE THROWN FORWARD WHEN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HIT THE GROUND. I PLAYED THAT DAY BACK SO MANY TIMES AND COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE CAR DID THAT. IT WAS A VERY SCARY EVENT AND I DON'T ATTEMPT TO PARK ON INCLINES ANYMORE. SINCE THIS EVENT, I HAVE RECEIVED TWO RECALLS FROM THE COMPANY WITH NO DATE IN CORRECTING THE ISSUE. I AM AFRAID I WILL ATTEMPT TO STOP AND THE BRAKES WILL FAIL AGAIN. THANK GOODNESS THIS FIRST TIME DID NOT RESULT IN A PHYSICAL INJURY, JUST A TRAUMATIZING EVENT. *TR
Sep 01, 2014
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION
9 complaints
I WAS JUST DRIVING ALONG IN MY TOWN KILLEEN. I WAS GETTING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE STREET. I WAS AGAIN ON THE FREEWAY TWO DAYS LATER COMING FROM TEMPLE TEXAS AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE AGAIN. I READ THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE FOR STEERING PROBLEMS. AFTER ENTERING MY VIN WITH GENERAL MOTORS, I LEARNED IT WAS NOT SO. I ONLY HAVE 48000 MILES ON MY CAR. I CANNOT PAY FOR STEERING REPAIRS PLEASE ADVISE. [XXX]. I INHERITED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY AUNT: [XXX] UPON HER DEATH IN 2017. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Jun 26, 2019
THEIR TIGHT STEERING AND STIFF SUSPENSIONS ARE CAUSING ARTHRITIC HANDS N BACKS. SEE PICTURES BELOW. THE TIGHT STEERING AND STIFF SUSPENSION IS SILENTLY, WITHOUT PAIN, CAUSING ARTHRITIC BACKS AND HANDS/FINGERS AND AUTISM. COMPARE YOUR HANDS AND BACK TO THE PICTURES IN THE FOLLOWING LINKS IDENTIFYING ARTHRITIC HAND AND BACK DEFORMITIES. DO NOT BUY A VEHICLE UNLESS THE STEERING IS EASY ONE FINGER AND RIDES LIKE A BOAT IN CALM WATERS. TIGHT/STIFF STEERING INJURIES: EVERY TIME A STEERING COURSE ADJUSTMENT IS MADE OUR BODIES MUST GENERATE THE FORCES TO OVERCOME WHAT APPEARS TO BE A MINOR RESISTANCE IN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. OUR BODY'S PROCESS OF GENERATING AND DELIVERING THE MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL FORCES WITHIN 2/10 TH'S OF A SECOND RESULT IN A MAJOR SHOCK LOAD IMPACTING ALL THE JOINTS FROM THE HEELS OF THE FOOT THROUGH THE ANKLES, KNEES, BACK, NECK, SHOULDERS, ELBOWS, WRIST, AND TWISTING, CURVING FINGERS AND ENLARGING KNUCKLES FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN VIBRATIONS AND IMPACT FORCES NUMBING THE HANDS WHICH PREVENT THE PAIN DURING THE PROCESSES. TYPICALLY, THERE ARE 140 STEERING ADJUSTMENTS PER MINUTE WITH CORRESPONDING IMPACT FORCES. THESE LINKS FROM OUR WEBSITE MIKETOMICH.COM HAVE PICTURES OF THE INJURIES; MODULE 2: ADULTS ARTHRITIC HANDS, BACKS, ETC. (COPY AND PASTE THESE LINKS TO YOUR BROWSER) LINE ITEM #1 HANDS; HTTP://MIKETOMICH.COM/NEW-PICTURES-ADULTS-DRIVING-INJURIES-NEW-1-6-2018.HTML LINE ITEM #2 ARTHRITIC BACKS; HTTP://MIKETOMICH.COM/DRIVING-INJURIES-BACK-AND-SPINE.HTML PS: MODULE 3 COVERS THE REAL CAUSE OF AUTISM DUE TO THE PULSATING VIBRATIONS TRAVELING 300+ TIMES A MINUTE THROUGH BABY'S DELICATE DEVELOPING NERVE CLUSTER AT THE SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN CONNECTION. PSS: FREE REPORT DOWNLOADS IN MODULE 6 AT MIKETOMICH.COM
Jan 19, 2019
I BOUGHT IT USED FROM A USED CAR LOT WHO FAILED TO TELL ME MANY THINGS ABOUT THIS CAR THAT WAS VERY CRUCIAL. AND NOW THERE'S A TERRIBLE GRINDING IN THE STEERING THAT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE AND NOW IT DOES IT ALL THE TIME AND LOCKS UP WHILE IN PARK. LOST POWER STEERING... TURNED ENGINE OFF AND BACK ON AND REGAINED POWER STEERING. THERE WAS AN ISSUE WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2016 THERE WAS A KNOCKING WHEN TURNING. ALSO, THERE IS A LOT OF NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER FRONT TIRE MAKE IT HARD TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF CONCERN OF TIRE COMING OFF. I JUST NOTICED THAT I CAN FEEL VIBRATION UNDER MY FEET IN THE FRONT WHEN I EXCEED 65MPH ON THE HWY. I CAN FEEL EVERY BUMP.
Oct 26, 2017
WHEN DRIVING OR TURNING CAR THERE IS A CLUNKING, CRACKING NOISES COMING FROM UNDER CAR. WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE CAR PULLS TO THE OTHER SIDE OR JERKS. I BROUGHT CAR USED AND THE CRACKING CLUNKING NOISES IS GETTING WORSE. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS A RECALL BECAUSE IT WILL COST A LOT TO FIX IT.
Jul 12, 2016
THE 'TIGHT STEERING' HAS CAUSED MY FINGERS TO DEVELOP CURVATURES AND TWISTED AND ENLARGED ARTHRITIC KNUCKLES. IT IS CAUSING MY SHOULDERS TO BECOME PAINFUL REQUIRING PHYSICAL THERAPY. CARPAL TUNNEL FROM THE MINI-TRAUMA PUSHING AND JERKING THE STEERING WHEEL TO OVERCOME ITS RESISTANCE TO TURN. (NEXTEER CALLS THIS 'TORQUE OVERLAY' AND THIS TORQUE OVERLAY IS EFFECTING MANY OTHER PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF. MY FRIENDS THAT DRIVE A MALIBU, CHRYSLER, CADILLAC, AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH STEERING THAT CAN'T BE TURNED WITH ONE FINGER (TOO TIGHT) ARE HAVING NUMEROUS BACK/NECK FUSION OPERATION AS I HAVE. THE STIFF SUSPENSION RESULTS IN 300+ SHAKING FORCES TRAVELING THROUGH MY BODY. NOT A SMOOTH SOFT-RIDING VEHICLES. THESE 300+ SHAKING FORCES CAUSE MY BACK, HIPS, NECK TO DEVELOP PAIN. MY STOMACH BECOME UPSET FROM THE BOUNCING. THE SUSPENSION IS HARD (LIKE RACE CAR). THE SEATING IS HARD MOLDED FOAM WHICH DOES NOT PREVENT THESE SHAKING/BOUNCING/JERKING FORCE FROM REACHING MY BODY AND ORGANS. HERE IS A LINK TO MY WEB SITE WHICH HAS PICTURES OF ADULTS INJURIES FROM THE TIGHT 'TORQUE OVERLAY' STEERING. HTTP://MIKETOMICH.COM/PICTURES-ADULTS-DRIVING-INJURIES-1.HTML THIS IS A LINK TO THE BACK INJURIES CAUSED BY THE TIGHT 'TORQUE OVERLAY' STEERING AND THE STIFF SUSPENSIONS. HTTP://MIKETOMICH.COM/DRIVING-INJURIES-BACK-AND-SPINE.HTML ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS ON MIKETOMICH.COM MODULE 2 AND ALL SIX (6) LINE ITEMS. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH A CONTACT CONFIRMATION COMPLAINT NUMBER. I HAVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/PICTURES THAT I WILL PUT INTO A REPORT AND SEND THIS TO DR. [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR UPDATED 7/23/15*CN UPDATED 11/9/2015*JS
May 23, 2015
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
9 complaints
THE CAR'S STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON. WHEN DRIVING, "POWER STEERING" IS DISPLAYED ON THE PANEL MAKING TURNING VERY DIFFICULT.
Feb 28, 2019
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU .VEHICLE HAS 200,000 MILES. CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. CONTACT CALLED GM AND GM STATED THAT VEHICLE VIN IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. CHEVY DEALERSHIP REPLACED STERRING ASSIST MODULE IN VEHICLE CONTACT PAID FOR REPLACEMENT. STEERING ASSIST FAILED AGAIN LAST THURSDAY WHEN CONTACTS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD GOING 20MPH. CHEVY DEALERSHIP WAS CALLED AGAIN AND STATED STEERING TORQUE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED THAT CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY AGAIN. 0 RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VIN CB
Jan 24, 2018
FOR THE PAST 3-4 WEEKS I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GIVING OUT. SOMETIMES WHEN I'M DRIVING IT VERY HARD TO KEEP THE STEERING STRAIGHT, THE WHEEL TRY'S TO SEND ME INTO THE OTHER LANE. I'VE BEEN DOING RESEARCH I'VE FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE.
Sep 08, 2017
POWER STEERING LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON WHEN YOU FIRST START IT AND WHEN CAR IS RESTARTED IT GOES OFF. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES BACK AND FORTH WHILE IDLING AND POWER STEERING WAS GOING IN AND OUT WHILE DRIVING AND IS NOW COMPLETELY OUT. THIS HAPPENED FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS BEFORE POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT.
Jan 21, 2016
MY WIFE AND I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING POWER STEERING ISSUES, POOPING AND CLICKING WHILE TURNING, DAYS PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE LOSING COMPLETE CONTROL AND CRASHING INTO THE MEDIAN ON THE HIGHWAY IN ATLANTA, GA. DRIVING AT THE APPROPRIATE SPEED SIMPLY MANEUVERING AROUND ROAD DEBRIS, THE CAR BODY LEANED RIGHT THEN LEFT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL. AT THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE NO LONGER HAD TRACTION NOR WAS THE BRAKING SYSTEM EFFECTIVE. AT THAT MOMENT THE CAR VEERED LEFT RESULTING IN THE MALIBU HITTING THE CENTER MEDIAN TOTALLING THE FRONT END. I SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES BUT MY BROTHER BROKE HIS ARM.
Jul 22, 2015
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SEATS
9 complaints
MY 2007 CHEVY LTZ FRONT DRIVER SEAT BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED, I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE SEAT ALL THE WAY DOWN IN LOW POSITION FOR LAST 6-7 YEARS OR SO. CHEVY DEALERSHIP SAYS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WANTS A HUGE AMOUNT TO REPLACE THE SEAT RACK ETC. I DO NOT KNOW HOW A FRONT DRIVER SEAT BREAKS.. THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MYSELF AND ANY ONE ELSE IN MY CAR.. I FIRST NOTICED IT LEAVING TO GO TO WORK ONE MORNING WHEN I HEARD A POP WHILE GETTING INTO MY DRIVER SEAT AND TRYING TO MOVE IT BACK.. THE RIGHT SIDE COLLAPSED .. THE AUTO SEAT ADJUST KEEP CLICKING AND WONT ENGAGE TO RAISE THE RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT SO I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH IT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO BE EVEN... CHAPMAN TEMPE DEALERSHIP WANTS OVER 1000.. TO REPLACE IT WHEN I TRIED BRINGING IT TO THEM... THEY JUST CLAIM ITS OUT OF WARRANTY NOTHING THEY CAN DO... THIS NUTS..
Apr 30, 2018
MY SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON WHEN I TOOK IT TO DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE AND THEY NO LONGER MAKE THE PART.
Dec 13, 2017
THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY BROKE . THE SEAT SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND DOWN. A WELD BROKE ON THE SEAT ASSEMBLY. THIS MAKES THE CAR VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS? WHAT DO I DO ABOUT THIS? IS THERE ANYONE I CAN CONTACT?
Nov 07, 2017
A SQUEAKING SOUND IS COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WHENEVER I AM SITTING IN THE SEAT. THE SEAT SQUEAKS WORSE WHEN THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. UPON EXAMINATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAT FRAME WAS BROKEN AT THE POINT WHERE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORS TO THE SEAT FRAME. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND IS WELL MAINTAINED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET MALIBUS, PONTIAC G6 AND SATURN AURA MODELS: HTTP://WWW.CHEVYMALIBUFORUM.COM/FORUMS/PRINTTHREAD.PHP?T=26433&PP=40.
Dec 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO OVERHEAT AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,394. ...UPDATED 01/25/16 *BF *JS
Nov 30, 2015
+ 4 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8 complaints
The Vehicles brake lights are not working Properly. They are on when driving and no brake pedal pressure is applied. When you Apply Brake Pedal Pressure the Brake lights go out. This is a safety hazard cars approaching from the rear do not see a stopped car. Chevrolet had a Special policy and Technical bulletin regarding this issue. It stated that the electrical pins going to the body control computer did not have sufficient Contact. The Bulletin went on to say that to attempt to resolve the issue apply Dielectric Grease to the contacts in an effort to allow the contacts to make sufficient contact to pass the current. They also advised to secure the wiring Harness to the body control computer and structure of the car. This is a major Safety issue Effecting cars from 2006-2014.
Jan 13, 2023
PASSENGER LOW BEAM LIGHTS CONTINUE TO TURN OFF/BURN OUT. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER LOW BEAM LIGHT BULB. IT SOMETIMES COME ON WHEN I DRIVE ON A BUMPY ROAD.
Mar 06, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT BEING DEPRESSED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Apr 21, 2017
I TOOK MY CAR IN TO GET REPAIRED FOR ALL OF THE VEHICLE RECALLS. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS AND THEN WHEN I GOT IT BACK I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. MY LIGHTS GO OUT EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS AND OR WORK ONLY WHEN THEY WANT TOO, THEN MY RADIO WOULD ONLY WORK WHEN IT WANTED TOO AND NOW MY WINDOWS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT TOO AND IT'S DRIVING FUNNY. YESTERDAY I WENT TO REPLACE ANOTHER DTR LIGHT AND WHILE DOING SO WE NOTICED ALL THE WIRES ARE MELTED. ONE OF THE RECALLS WAS FOR THE TRANSMISSION. SHIFT CABLE WHICH IN TURN STATES THAT IF IT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE OR DETACH OR ETC WOULD MELT MY WIRING HARNESS AND DTR LIGHTS AND ETC. I HAVE 4 KIDS AND THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND INSTEAD OF FIXING THE RECALLS THEY MADE IT WORSE AND NOW ME AND MY CHILDREN S LIVES HAVE BEEN PUT IN DANGER. WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN MY CAR STARTS ON FIRE AND I CAN'T GET MY KIDS OUT OR MY SELF? I NEED THIS FIXED ASAP FOR FREE BEFORE I GET A LAWYER AND IT SEEMS NO ONE AT ANY GM LOCATION WANTS TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES OR RETURN A PHONE CALL.
Aug 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A POLICE OFFICER PULLED THE CONTACT OVER AND INFORMED HER THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Nov 13, 2014
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL THE CAR'S RPM AND SPEED INCREASES TEMPORARILY....THEN RETURNS TO ITS SET SPEED ON ITS OWN.
Feb 08, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Jul 29, 2015
SATURDAY I WAS RUNNING ERRAND AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, BEFORE I COULD GET HOME THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED NOTICE CAME ON AND MY POWER WAS BARELY AT A CRAWL UNTIL I MADE IT HOME. THE GOOD THING IS I WAS ON SURFACE STREETS. HAD I BEEN ON THE FREEWAY THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE I MAKE CERTAIN MY CAR HAS THE NECESSARY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND I WAS JUST AT MAITA CHEVROLET IN ELK GROVE LESS THAN A MONTH AGO AND THEY NEVER ONCE INDICATED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM.
Jun 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Sep 19, 2014
CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE WHEN NEEDED AND WHEN IT FINALLY PICKS UP SPEED IT SHOOTS AHEAD, HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BEING HIT FROM BEHIND AND HITTING THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME WHEN IT SHOOTS AHEAD. HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER 5 TIMES, THEY CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH CAR. HAVE CONTACTED CHEVROLET ALSO TO NO AVAIL. PROBLEM KEEPS HAPPENING. *TR
Jun 04, 2008
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STEERING,ENGINE
5 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The steering wheel was uncontrollable and became inoperable. Additionally, there was an engine oil leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who completed unknown repairs. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 15V064000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 86,300. The VIN was not available.
Sep 18, 2023
I HAVE A 2007 MALIBU. AFTER CHANGE BATTERY, THE POWER STEERING IS GONE, "POWER STEERING" APPEARS ON RADIO PANEL. I SEARCH THE REALLY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2007 MALIBU, BUT MY CAR IS NOT IN THE LIST WHEN CHECK THE VIN
Jul 27, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND REQUIRED MORE EFFORT TO SAFELY OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING PUMP MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,867.
Mar 06, 2018
STEERING: (2014-2015) THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. A POWER STEERING NOTICE APPEARS ON THE RADIO. HAD A MECHANIC CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID AND FOUND NO NEED, FLUID LEVEL WAS FINE. POWER STEERING OUTAGES CONTINUE TO HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT NOTICE UNTIL FINALLY GOING OUT COMPLETELY IN MARCH 2015. POWER STEERING IS ON AT START-UP OF VEHICLE THEN GOES OUT IN FIRST MINUTE OR TWO OF DRIVING. CHEVROLET DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR @ $470. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE IN THE PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR BUT WAS TOLD MY CAR IS NOT COVERED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 55,000 MILES. ENGINE: (2014) ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED AFTER 5 MINUTE DRIVE TO WORK WITH ONLY 35,000 MILES ON THE CAR. MECHANIC SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. ALL FLUID LEVELS WERE FINE AND THERE WAS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS A 2007 THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. PAID $2000 FOR A USED ENGINE TO BE INSTALLED! NOW PAYING FOR THE "NOT COVERED" POWER STEERING ISSUE. PERHAPS IT'S TIME TO BUY A DIFFERENT MAKE OF VEHICLE. *TR
Mar 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Jan 15, 2015
AIR BAGS,SEATS
4 complaints
I USED TO GET A WARNING TO "SERVICE AIRBAGS" ON THE STEREO DISPLAY, AND A CHIME, TYPICALLY WHEN I FIRST STARTED UP THE CAR. THIS STARTED WHEN I WAS LIVING IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS. I DROVE WITH MY BACKPACK ON THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND OCCASIONALLY THAT SEAT WOULD CHIME FOR PASSENGER TO BUCKLE UP. THE SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE WOULD STAY UP FOR ABOUT 5 MILES OF DRIVING, THEN WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AGAIN. FINALLY CAUGHT IT IN THE ACT, GOT IT TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY TOLD ME THEIR DIAGNOSTIC CAME UP WITH A PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR WAS FAILING/HAD FAILED. THE ONLY REMEDY OFFERED WAS TO CLEAR THE COMPUTER, OR CONSIDER A BRAND NEW PASSENGER SEAT (WHICH AT THAT TIME EXCEEDED THE ESTIMATED BLUE BOOK VALUE). CLEARING THE COMPUTER OF THAT TROUBLE CODE LASTED ABOUT A WEEK. COULDN'T OFFER MORE INFO SUCH AS IF THE AIRBAG WOULDN'T DEPLOY IF NEEDED, OR IF IT WAS LIKE A JACK-IN-THE-BOX AND MIGHT TRIP UNNECESSARILY. THAT WAS ALMOST 5 YEARS AGO, THIS SUMMER IT STOPPED ADVISING ME OF THE NEED FOR SERVICE. I'M NOT SURE IF THE SENSOR FINALLY GAVE OUT, OR IF SOME COMPONENT(S) WERE DAMAGED IN A COLLISION THAT RIPPED OFF THE BUMPER THIS WINTER.
Jul 07, 2020
SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING GOES ON CONTINUALLY. DEALER SAYS THEY WILL NOT REPAIR AS A SAFETY PROBLEM BUT WILL CHARGE ME OVER $750 TO REPAIR. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY GM. HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER A YEAR WITH THIS CONDITION. *TR
Dec 06, 2014
SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD COME ON. TOOK INTO SHOP THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A NOTORIOUS ON THE 2007 MALIBUS AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT...... STILL MAKES ME FEEL VERY NERVOUS TO THE FACT WHAT IF I AM DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND IT BLOWS OUT AT ME CAUSING ME TO HAVE A HEAD ON ACCIDENT!!!! NOW ON APRIL 3, 2014 I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND MY DRIVERS SEAT BROKE! IT TOTALLY JUST BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING! I MEAN WTH I AM A 5'7 FEMALE THAT WEIGHS 155 LBS! I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO DRIVES MY CAR! THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON MY SEAT BROKE! I KNOW HAVE TO HAVE THE SERVICE STATION IN TOWN LOOK AT IT AND SEE WHAT IF ANYTHING CAN BE DONE!!! I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON HERE ALSO FROM OTHER MALIBU OWNERS WHERE THEIR SEATS JUST BROKE ALSO!!!! THIS COULD BE DEADLY!!!! I AM NOT HAPPY AT ALL AND DON'T BELIEVE I WILL EVER PURCHASE ANOTHER CHEVROLET VEHICLE AGAIN IN MY LIFE!!!! I CONTACTED GM ABOUT MY SEAT YESTERDAY AND THE GUY PUT ME ON HOLD CONTACTED THE NEAREST GM SHOP TO ME GOT THE SERVICE MANAGER ON A 3 WAY CALL AND HUNG UP!! I EXPLAINED MY PROBLEM TO HIM AND HE SAID THAT WOULD BE MY DIME.... HE COULD CERTAINLY LOOK AT IT FOR ME BUT TO REPLACE THE SEAT WOULD BE VERY COSTLY TO ME! HOW THE HECK AM I SUPPOSE TO DRIVE WHEN MY SEAT SITS LIKE A ROCKING CHAIR!!!! *TR
Apr 04, 2014
I OWN A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT, PURCHASED NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP IN SYLVANIA OHIO IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. SOME TIME IN 2012, THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY, BUT WAS NOT CONSISTENTLY A PROBLEM. LATER, THE LIGHT INDICATING IF A PASSENGER WAS PRESENT WOULD EITHER NOT TURN ON WHEN A PASSENGER WAS PRESENT, OR REMAIN ON AFTER A PASSENGER HAD EXITED THE VEHICLE; THIS, TOO, WAS AN INCONSISTENT PROBLEM. UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THE PASSENGER PRESENCE SENOR WAS "MALFUNCTIONING", WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN ASKED WHAT MIGHT CAUSE THIS ISSUE, I WAS TOLD THAT "IT JUST HAPPENS SOMETIMES", WHICH SUGGESTS TO ME THERE MAY BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH THE PART. *TR
Apr 10, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
4 complaints
THE IS A MESSAGE THAT COMES ACROSS THE RADIO SCREEN TO SERVICE AIRBAG. IT IS REFERRING TO THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG. WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT THE AIRBAG ON LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON THE INDICATOR LOCATED ABOVE THE RADIO. IT CONTINUES TO STATE THE AIRBAG IS OFF. ACCORDING TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP THE PART REQUIRED TO FIX THE PROBLEM IS DISCONTINUED BY GM AND THERE ARE NO AFTERMARKET PART FOR THIS. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT IT IS A MODULE. MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE ANY CURRENT RECALLS TO MY KNOWLEDGE. MY CONCERN IS THIS IS AN IMPORTANT FEATURE TO HAVE AND THERE BEING NO REPLACEMENT PART IS TROUBLING. *TR
Apr 16, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). PRIOR TO RECEIPT OF THE RECALL, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE IGNITION SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A MECHANIC; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.
Oct 20, 2016
SERVICE THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS UNTIL IT STAYED ON CONSTANTLY. MECHANIC SAYS THE (BOX) IS BURNED OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED AT COST OF$300. I UNDERSTAND 07 MALIBU HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I WANT TO KNOW WHY IT HASN'T BEEN RECALLED SINCE AIRBAGS SAVE LIVES AND WITHOUT THEM WE ARE AT RISK. *TR
Jan 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Apr 25, 2014
STEERING,AIR BAGS
4 complaints
THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF QUITE OFTEN. THIS COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT OR KILL A PERSON IF GOES OFF. THE POWER STEERING STARTS GETTING HARD TO USE THEN MAKES NOISE THEN FINE. AIRBAG LIGHT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE IN MOTION. POWER STEERING IS IN MOTION. ON HIGHWAY AND TURNING. THERE IS NO RECALLS THAT I KNOW OF FOR AIRBAGS BUT HEARD THERE WAS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 1/27/18 TO TODAY
Jul 03, 2018
WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET GETTING READ TO PICK UP MY SIBILING FROM SCHOOLI RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION ON THE RADIO DISPLAY THAT SAID POWER STEERING OFF THEN IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN MY WHEEL AND ALMOST GOT IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENED NEARBY AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE POWER STEERING WENT OFF RIGHT WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A TURN. ALSO, THE AIR BAG FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS CONSISTENTLY BEEN GOING OFF FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS AND I RECEIVE ALERTS THROUGH THE RADIO DISPLAY.
Mar 01, 2018
AT 6:00 A.M JANUARY 11 2018 I ARRIVED AT WORK. I WAS WAITING ON A PARKING SPACE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. WHEN ONE BECAME AVAILABLE I STARTED MY CAR AND IT IMMEDIATELY SAID POWER STEERING ACROSS MY RADIO SCREEN. AS I TRIED TO MOVED INTO THE PARKING SPACE MY STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. ALSO THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL.
Jan 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NO LONGER RECOGNIZE WHEN THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, WHEN ATTEMPTING TURNS AND DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.
Aug 02, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING, HE WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE BECAUSE THE CENTER THIRD BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HEDRICK'S CHEVROLET (961 W SHAW AVE, CLOVIS, CA 93612, (559) 512-6549) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LAMP MALFUNCTIONED AND THE WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Jan 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE CONTACT ADHERED TO THE RECALL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,522.
Jun 30, 2015
MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON WHEN THE BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED AND TURN OFF WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. CRUISE CONTROL WILL TURN ON BUT WILL NOT SET. *TT
May 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE TAIL LIGHTS AND DASH BOARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER MADE UNKNOWN REPAIRS TO CORRECT THE FAILURE YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 40,000. UPDATED 6/21/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE TAILLIGHT, DASHBOARD AND LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS NEVER WORKED AND THE DEALER MADE NO ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, EXCEPT TO TELL THE CONSUMER HE NEEDED TO PURCHASE A $400.00 PART FROM THEM. UPDATED 06/24/10.*JB
Apr 29, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
MY CAR WAS RECALLED AND FIXED ON 3/17/15 FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL CUTTING OUT AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS COMING ON. IT WAS FINE UNTIL A MONTH AGO AND IT STARTED DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO SMITH CHEVROLET IN GALLIPOLIS OHIO AND THEY RESET THE COMPUTER, THIS DID NOT HELP. NOW THEY TELL ME THEY NEED TO REPLACE MODULE 02560 PART # 25861370 AND SENSOR 04625 PART # 13597430 AT A COST OF ABOUT $410.00. I FILL THEY DID A PATCH JOB LAST YEAR AND NOW WANT ME TO PAY TO FIX IT. IF I PULL THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND PLUG IT IN AND OUT A FEW TIMES EVERYTHING WORKS FINE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS. I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND MY REFERENCE # FROM THEM IS 8-2180763999. JAMES AT PHONE #866-790-5700 EXT 5913683 IS TRYING TO HELP ME. I CAN'T DRIVE AROUND WITH MY BRAKE LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME, IT IS NOT SAFE. I GOT PULLED OVER BY A STATE TROOPER ONCE LAST YEAR BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED.
Jun 29, 2016
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED, BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF. FIRST NOTICED THIS BECAUSE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SET. TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIRS AT LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE STOPLAMP SWITCH TO BE FAULTY AND REPLACED. THREE DAYS LATER, BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON AGAIN WITHOUT PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK IT IN AGAIN. THIS TIME THEY FOUND A BULLETIN ON PROBLEM AND APPLIED DIELECTRIC GREASE TO THE BCM CONNECTORS. WITHIN A MONTH, THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN INTERMITTENTLY, BUT DID NOT TAKE IN. SINCE MAY 2014, BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ALMOST ALWAYS ON WHILE DRIVING EVEN THOUGH BRAKE PEDAL NOT PRESSED. LOOKED UP SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON SAFERCAR.GOV AND FOUND RECALL NOTICE ON VEHICLE. CALLED GM, GAVE THEM MY VIN AND GM RECALL NUMBER (13036) AND THEY SAID THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY DOCUMENTED PROBLEMS IN MY SERVICE HISTORY AND I SHOULD GO TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND SHOWED THEM PRINTED COPY OF RECALL FROM SAFERCAR.GOV AND RELAYED CONVERSATION WITH GM. DEALERSHIP STATED, AFTER AN AFTERNOON WITH CAR, THAT RECALL NUMBER DID NOT EXIST AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY ACTIVE RECALLS FOR MY CAR. I ASKED ABOUT THE SERVICE RECORD AND HOW COME THE 2012 SERVICES WERE NOT INCLUDED, THEY SAID THAT IT WAS ONLY ELECTRICAL AND NOT REALLY SIGNIFICANT SO THEY DID NOT TO DOCUMENT IT. THEY ALSO STATED THAT BECAUSE SAFERCAR.GOV IS NOT GM, THEY COULD NOT BELIEVE ITS RELIABILITY. AFTER A LONG CONVERSATION, I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE MALIBUS IN GENERAL, THEY SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW UNLESS THEY HAD SPECIFIC VIN. DEALERSHIP APPLIED DIELECTRIC GREASE TO BCM CONNECTORS. FRUSTRATED AT NOT GETTING ANSWER, DID OWN RESEARCH AND FOUND RECALL NUMBERS (103652, 103653, 103654) AND A SERVICE BULLETIN (SB-08-05-22-009A) ON THE PROBLEM WITHIN 30 MINUTES. *TR
Jul 14, 2014
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND DO NOT SHUT OFF (THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT HAS GRADUALLY WORSENED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS HAPPENING ALMOST ALL OF THE TIME NOW). ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK AND AT TIMES IT IS DIFFICULT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. WE HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERSHIPS TWICE EACH, AND TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC TWICE (FOR A TOTAL OF 6 SERVICE TRIPS). DESPITE SPENDING SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS, NONE OF THEM HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. SOMEONE ALMOST HIT ME FROM BEHIND A COUPLE WEEKS AGO BECAUSE MY BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT CHANGE - HE FOLLOWED ME TO A GAS STATION AND YELLED AT ME! IT IS SO BAD NOW THAT WE DON'T DARE DRIVE THE CAR FOR SAFETY REASONS, AND CANNOT SELL IT FOR THE SAME REASON. MY GIRLFRIEND BOUGHT THIS CAR WHEN IT WAS BRAND NEW AND IT IS NOT ONLY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS, BUT UNBELEIVEABLY FRUSTRATING THAT THEY JUST KEEP CHARGING US MORE MONEY BUT DON'T FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 21, 2013
THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING AND TURN OFF WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. CAR IS HARD TO PUT IN GEAR - YOU HAVE APPLY BRAKES HARD TO PUT THE CAR IN GEAR. *TR
Jun 01, 2013
STRUCTURE
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO LATCH IN COLD TEMPERATURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE DOORS NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Feb 18, 2015
REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE SHUT, REMAINS AJAR. HAD PARTS LUBRICATED, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM EXISTS WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING. SHOW NO OUTWARD SIGNS OF HOW MOISTURE COULD GET INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR. WORKING FINE UNTIL THE EVENING OF 12/31, WHEN DOOR SWUNG OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 23 DEGREES F. IT ORIGINALLY HAPPEN ON 12/7 WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 19 DEGREES F. *TR
Jan 02, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT OR LATCH. THERE WERE NO PRIOR FAILURES WITH ANY OF THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,000.
Jan 15, 2008
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BACK DOORS ON MY CAR CLOSING WHEN IT GETS COLD OUTSIDE....MY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN IN THE CAR TWICE WHEN THE DOORS OPENED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THEN ONE DAY ON MY WAY TO WORK ON THE THURWAY THE DOOR OPENED ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING...I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY SEEM TO THINK THIS IS NOT SERIOUS....VERY UPSET WITH GM! *TR
Nov 23, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
4 complaints
I PURCHASED A USED 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU IN 11/2009. A FEW MONTHS OF ME OWNING IT, THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED ACTING UP. IT WOULD REGISTER THAT THERE WAS FUEL IN THE TANK AND THEN IT WOULD STATE I WAS ON EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I KNOW I HAD FUEL IN IT. IT HAS NOW STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT IS A DEALER ITEM TO REPLACE IT AND THE COST WOULD BE RATHER EXPENSIVE. I AM A SINGLE FATHER RAISING A 2 YEAR OLD CHILD AND I CAN NOT AFFORD THE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IT WOULD TAKE TO REPLACE THIS DEALER ITEM. I AM RELYING ON MILEAGE TO DETERMINE WHEN TO REFUEL AT THIS POINT IN TIME. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS THE BEST METHOD HOWEVER I AM DOING THE BEST THAT I CAN. *TR
May 03, 2011
I DRIVE A 2007 MALIBU AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND THE FUEL GAUGE WILL DROP TO EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I KNOW GAS IS IN THE CAR. THEN IT WILL SLOWLY CLIMB BACK UP AND THEN DROP AGAIN. *TR
Mar 02, 2011
FUEL GAUGE AND INDICATOR LIGHT REFLECTED THAT THE GAS LEVEL WAS EMPTY. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAIN ON. *TR
Jan 06, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE FUEL GAUGE INACCURATELY DISPLAYS THE AMOUNT OF FUEL PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO DROP THE FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 22, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG SENSO ALWAYS ON; AUTO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, SIDEVIEW MIRRORS; SEATBELT SENSOR & SOUND ALERTS WHEN SHOULDN'T; AC COOLING SYSTEM DOESN'T GET COOL; FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T WORK & ALWAYS ON LOW-FUEL INDICATOR EVEN WHEN WE'VE FILLED UP; DOME LIGHT DIM; POWER LOCKS DON'T WORK PROPERLY - ONLY DRIVER SIDE WORKS SOMETIMES
Aug 10, 2019
MY FUEL GAUGE SHOWS LOW FUEL MOST OF THE TIME .MY LIGHTS ON THE DASH CHANGE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES THEN GAS GAUGE WORKS.THEN IT GOES OFF AND THINGS CHANGE AIR BAG WARNING COMES ON.THINGS JUST JUMP AROUND NEVER THE SAME MIX OF THINGS. *TR
Feb 19, 2015
I HAD GOT IN A CRASH IN 2010 SINCE THEN MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS GOING ON AND OFF. NOW MY AIRBAG LIGHTS STAY ON SAYING THERE NOT ON. I ALSO DO NOT HAVE A WORKING FUEL PUMP SENSOR. *TR
Sep 26, 2012
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
A NOTIFICATION SOUND CAME ON UPON STARTING THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN AFTER THAT. IT WAS ASSESSED TO BE THE TORQUE SENSOR THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN IF IT'S GOING SLOW AND CAN BE SHUT OFF AND TURNED ON AGAIN TO HELP BUT IT EVENTUALLY TURNS BACK ON AT ANY SPEED AFTER.
Jan 09, 2018
2007 MALIBU LT JUST SHUT OFF AT TRAFFIC INTERSECTION, ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT REFUSES TO START. THEN IT STARTED UP AFTER A FEW MINUTES LIKE THERE WAS NEVER A PROBLEM. THERE ARE NO FAULT CODES, NO WARNINGS, NOTHING TO SUGGEST ANTI-THEFT. WHAT IS CAUSING THIS???!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME AND MY DAUGHTER DOZENS OF TIMES IN THE LAST 5 YEARS. I'VE SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY UNHAPPY PEOPLE WITH SAME EXACT PROBLEM! HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL YET ON THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT? MY 17 YR OLD DAUGHTER HAS TO DRIVE THIS CAR AND IT HAS QUIT ON HER IN TRAFFIC SEVERAL TIMES AND I AM AFRAID IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN TO HER AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IF SHE GETS INJURED, OR WORSE BECAUSE CHEVROLET REFUSES TO RECALL AND FIX THIS DEFECT THERE WILL BE A LAWSUIT AND A BIG ONE!
Sep 07, 2013
2006 MALIBU MAX WITH SHAKING PROBLEMS**CC *JB
Apr 03, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET TO 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 158,000. UPDATED 06/14/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON CONTINUOUSLY, AND THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED BUT THE BATTERY WAS FOUND TO BE GOOD. UPDATED 06/22/16. *JB
Apr 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE NOT ENGAGED AND FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO WORK. THE FAILURE RECURRED OVER A PERIOD OF FOUR MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) BUT DID NOT CONFIRMED IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jun 03, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT 50 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL THEN BECAME INOPERABLE AS THE BRAKE LIGHTS INDEPENDENTLY ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE BRAKES BEING DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AT ANY SPEED BEING DRIVEN BY THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 12/20/13*CN
Oct 23, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK TO FULL, FUEL GAUGE WILL SUDDENLY SHOW EMPTY, THEN OVER NEXT 50 MILES OR SO, THE FUEL GAUGE LEVEL WILL SWING WILDLY BETWEEN EMPTY AND FULL. THIS RESULTS IN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. AFTER ABOUT 50 MILES, THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL WILL REGISTER AND THEN 50 MILES AFTER THAT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS OFF.
Sep 28, 2015
THE FUEL SENDING DEVISE KEEPS GOING BAD AND SHOWS AN EMPTY TANK THEN COMES BACK ON. *TR
May 15, 2014
WHEN FILLING UP THE CAR TO FULL WITH GAS. THE GAS GAUGE READS LOW FUEL AND ON E AND THEN THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT COMES ON. SOMETIMES IT WILL BOUNCE BACK UP TO SHOW HOW MUCH GAS IS REMAINING ONLY TO FALL BACK TO LOW FUEL AND E AGAIN. HAD THIS COMPUTER CHECKED AND THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE FUEL SENSOR LOCATED IN THE GAS TANK. THE ESTIMATED COST TO FIX THIS WOULD BE AROUND 600. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GM SINCE THEY RECALLED THEIR SUV'S FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I CAN'T TELL HOW MUCH GAS IS ACTUALLY IN THE CAR AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE THE TRIP FOR THIS. WITH THE LOW MILEAGE ON MY CAR, I THINK IT IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PUT OUT THAT KIND OF MONEY FOR FAULTY PROBLEMS ON GM PARTS. *TR
Oct 16, 2012
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND SERVICE NOTIFICATION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 20 MPH. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND AFTER DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TEN DIFFERENT OCCASION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Jun 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE FROM THE SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED BUT THE VIBRATION PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SECOND DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,600.
Oct 17, 2011
THE FRONT END OF 2007 CHEVY MALIBU SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE IS UNACCEPTABLE. I HAD THE STRUTS REPLACED BECAUSE THE STANDARD EQUIPPED STRUTS WERE TOO WEAK. *TR
Feb 04, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. UNEXPECTEDLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A CRASH ON ONE OCCASION. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE AMBULANCE AND POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jul 01, 2009
WHEN APPLIED RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP AND LEFT SKID MARK 4 FEET LONG,NO OTHER BRAKE WHEEL LEFT ANY SKID MARK. IT SKIDDED WITH MY WIFE WHEN SHE HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2008 AROUND 7:45PM IT SLID SIDE WAYS ALMOST CAUSING A TERRIBLE WRECK. IT WAS ON DRY PAVEMENT SHE WAS TRAVELING AROUND 52-54 MPH,IT DID THIS BEFORE WITH ME DRIVING I ALMOST HIT A SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE WHO PULLED OUT OF A DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF MY PATH. THE DEALER CHECKED IT BUT SAID THE COMPUTER SHOWED NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. *TR
Nov 16, 2008
I WAS DRIVING A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU UNDERCOVER POLICE CAR. I WAS CHASING AN ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT AND WAS DRIVING 53 MPH ACCORDING TO THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION. I LEFT SOLID DARK BLACK SKID MARKS FOR OVER A HUNDRED FEET PRIOR TO MY IMPACT. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED AND THERE WAS NO DISCERNIBLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VEHICLE I WAS DRIVING AN ONE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. AFTER ABOUT EIGHTY FEET OF SOLID SKID AND NO STEERING CONTROL, I WAS FORCED TO RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDDLE SLIGHTLY TO GAIN STEERING SO I WOULD NOT STRIKE THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SQUARELY ON THE DRIVERS DOOR, POSSIBLY KILLING THE ELDERLY DRIVER, WHO RAN A STOP SIGN IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND AIR LIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL DUE TO MY INJURIES. *TR
Aug 30, 2008
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
I was driving and lost power randomly it came back in less than a minute but just lost power could certainly cause an accident... And the service airbag light is on and seemingly has the same issues as the 2010 Malibu Maxx which was recalled and replaced free of charge and frankly I don't have the 1200 $ to make sure it doesn't kill me I'm not sure why with as many 2007s that this is an issue in why it isn't recalled...
Aug 05, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACTS SON LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED THROUGH A STEEL GATE AND ALSO INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRAIN INJURIES, A LACERATED LIVER, AND LOSS OF EYESIGHT IN THE LEFT EYE. THE CONTACT REQUIRED EXTENSIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,798. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. UPDATED 06/23/16.*JB
Mar 29, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
I am financing a 2007 chevy malibu from r n r car co on 411 gratiot in mt Clemens has had one problem after the other first the brakes went fix I told them there was a sway problem up front wanted it fixed before I took it off the lot they did not I could’ve been seriously hurt the sway bar tie rod n control arm went in the front of the car dealership said would help with half the bill didn’t help fixed now my car wants to shut down and hesitate to go over 45 miles an hour the crankshaft position sensor wire n some button might need to be fixed im on social security seeking4 help from the va to help me get it fixed told dealership abt this wants 100 an hour from me to fix it plz advise thank you monica wheeler
Aug 27, 2023
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE BREAK LIGHT BEING ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BEARDMORE CHEVROLET IN BELLEVUE NEBRASKA. I BELIEVED IT WAS A RECALL ISSUE (AND STILL DO), BEARDMORE PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION AND TOLD ME IT WAS NOT. I TOLD THEM THAT SINCE IT WAS NOT A RECALL ISSUE I WOULD TAKE IT TO MY OWN MECHANIC. HOWEVER WHEN I LEFT BEARDMORE CHEVROLET MY BREAK LIGHTS NO LONGER WORKED AT ALL. THEY DID NOT PUT ANYTHING BACK TOGETHER AND MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A SHORT SOMEWHERE IN THE BREAK SYSTEM AND HE ALONG WITH 2 OTHER CERTIFIED GM MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND THE SOURCE OF THE SHORT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW I CAN GO FROM HAVING BREAK LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME WHILE DRIVING TO NOT HAVING ANY BREAK LIGHTS AT ALL.
May 02, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
When I start my car my steering wheel dances vibrates. When I'm driving 30 mph it will pull me to the right side of the road and be hard to steer. It does this a lot it scares me I'm disabled and have a hard time driving.
Jul 25, 2023
CAR DOES NOT START/ CRANK WHEN TURNING KEY TO START, BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED AND GAUGES WORK. POWER STEERING IS ILLUMINATED ON RADIO. WHEN LAST DRIVING STEERING FELT LOOSE AND NOISY. ERROR WHERE ODEMETER MILEAGE IS.WHEN TRYING TO START .
Oct 16, 2017
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
My power steering goes out when driving randomly. This has been happening for the last three or four weeks a few times a day. It happens when I'm driving on the highway it happens at all speeds the steering wheel consistently shakes. I have called many dealerships and they want to charge a fee for checking on my recalls. Nothing has been inspected by anyone but I do get warning messages about power steering failure and needing to check my air bag.
Sep 14, 2021
WHEN BRAKING FOR A STOP THE CAR SHUDDERS AND SHAKES. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE SOUNDS ARE HORRIBLE. IT SOUNDS AS IF THE DASHBOARD IS GOING TO FALL OUT ON YOUR LAP. WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES SERVICED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS (ROTORS REPLACED, TURNED) AND AT ONE TIME THE FRONT AXLE WAS REPLACED BEING SUSPECTED OF BEING BENT. (IT WASN'T. COST $1600.00+) THERE ARE MANY STORIES OF THIS OCCURRENCE ON THE INTERNET FORUMS AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT BY THE MANUFACTURER. WE OWN CARS THAT ARE FREAKING SCARY TO DRIVE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO SELL. HAVING TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY OR VERY QUICKLY MAY NOT EVEN BE POSSIBLE THE SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT. *TR
Jan 10, 2014
STEERING,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
THE POWER STEERING HAS BEEN LOST ON MULTIPLE TIMES AND NOW IT HAPPENING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING DURING THIS PAST YEAR. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND SIMULTANEOUSLY THE POWER STEERING IS LOST. IT TAKES A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT TO STEER THE CAR AND MOVE OVER OR TURN A CORNER. IT'S A CRITICAL SAFETY FACTOR! FOR AN SENIOR WOMEN, IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER.LUCKILY, IT'S ONLY HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS WHILE IN MOTION. IT HAS COME ON WHEN THE CAR HAS STOPPED, LIKE AT A TRAFFIC STOP. USUALLY, I CAN TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT ON AGAIN. A DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS THE POWER STEERING SENSORS AND MY CAR IS NOT COVERED. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM FOR OTHER 2007 MALIBU'S. I ALSO HAVE SAFETY CONCERNS BECAUSE I TRANSPORT MY ELDERLY MOTHER. CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS NOT COVERED. DRIVERS SEAT BELT IS NOT ENGAGED - INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWS PROBLEM THAT IT IS NOT ENGAGED. CONCERNED IT WON'T WORK IN AN ACCIDENT
Feb 23, 2020
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE AT A LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Feb 23, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
GAUGES WILL QUIT WORKING, LOW FUEL AND POWER STEERING POPS UP ON RADIO, THEFT DETERRENT LIGHT COMES ON, CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF, SAYS ERROR ON ODOMETER. IT WILL DO IT WHEN DRIVING AND STATIONARY. ALSO WHEN IT DOES DO THIS YOU CAN FEEL THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY LOSE POWER
Jan 14, 2020
VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED WHEN REACHING AND HILL THE CRUISE CONTROL SPED UP AND AS SOON AS IT DID I LOST ENGINE POWER COMPLETELY IT WAS NOT UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SAFETY MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE COASTING THAT I REALIZED THE ENGINE HAD CUT OFF. I THEN PARKED THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND TURNED THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION; AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART TO ENGINE SWITCH RESULTED IN NOTHING BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND THE LIGHTS OF THE VEHICLE COMING ON BUT NO FIRING OF THE ENGINE OR EVEN A CLICK FROM THE STARTER AT THIS POINT I WAS GLAD A HAD ALL MY BLANKETS AND THING IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IN NORTH DAKOTA AND MONTANA ITS COLD. AFTER A FEW FAILED ATTEMPTS AT TURNING THE KEY AND NOTHING HAPPENING WAITING 5MINS IN BETWEEN I BEGAN CALLING MY INSURANCE COMPANY 10 MORE MINS PASS BY AND I?M ON HOLD I DECIDE TO TRY THE CAR AGAIN IN WHICH IT FIRED RIGHT UP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR ABOUT 2 DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT NOW IT HAS DISAPPEARED FROM MY DASH LIGHTS MY CAR GOES IN FOR REPAIR NEXT WEEK TO GET ENGINE HEATER INSTALLED AND RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF HOWEVER I DON?T SEE WHAT WOULD CAUSE THE LISTED ABOVE ISSUE TO OCCUR UNDER ANY LISTED RECALLS BUT I AM ALSO NOT VEHICLE SAVVY. *TR
Jan 10, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
WHEN I AM GIVING MORE POWER FROM EXHALATION PADDLE. IT IS DEPLAYING ALL THE SIGN SYMBOLS WILL DISPLAYING ON SPEEDO METER DISPLAY AND ALSO MAINLY, ( IMPORTANT: WHEN I AM GIVING MORE EXHALATIONS MY STEERING HOLD AND SUDDENLY IT IS TAKING RIGHT SIDE CONTROL AND VERY HARD TO TURN ON UP HEAL. PLEASE ANY ONE HELP ME OUT FROM THIS ISSUE. THANK YOU
Jan 12, 2020
HAD RECALL WORK DONE AND SEEN THIS WAS IN IT. AND WASN'T FIXED.
Feb 18, 2017
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED BRIEFLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,500.
Jul 08, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY REPAIRED LESS THAN TWO YEARS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SPITZER CHEVROLET AMHERST (200 N LEAVITT RD IN AMHERST, OH) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Jan 31, 2018
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
MY SWAY BAR BROKE AND CAUSED ME TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL.
Jun 02, 2019
I INTERMITTENTLY LOSE POWER STEERING, NOW IT IS HAPPENING EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND IT IS NOT SAFE. THE WHEEL BEGINS TO TAKE OVER FOR ITS SELF, SO TO SPEAK. THE WHEEL WILL SHAKE SOME TIMES AGGRESSIVELY ENOUGH TO BE PULLING ME WHICHEVER WAY IT PLEASES. IT EVEN DOES THIS AT AN IDLE,THE VIN IS PULLING UP NO RECALL BUT THE ARTICLES ON THIS SUBJECT SAY IT IS INCLUDED IN THE EXPANSION OF THE RECALL. I JUST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE SEPT 24, 2016
Sep 26, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
THE POWER STEERING SENSOR KEEPS GOING OUT ON OUR CAR, DISABAING THE POWER STEERING, IT'S HAPPENED EVERY YEAR AROUND THE SAME TIME. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL AND CHEVY HAS REPAIRED IT 3 TIMES AND IS NOW REFUSING TO FIX IT AGAIN, YET IT'S A RECURRING ISSUE. IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO? IT'S A $600+ FIX, THAT'S ALOT OF MONEY FOR SOMETHING THAT KEEPS BREAKING.
Nov 12, 2018
THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY BECOME VERY HARD TO STEER. THE RADIO LIGHTS UP SAYING POWER STEERING. YOU MUST THROW THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TURN IT OFF AND START BACK UP QUICKLY. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU CANT PULL TO THE SIDE TO STOP BEFORE TUNING OFF AND ON TOR RESET THE POWER STEERING. I HAVE CONTACTED GM WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER 8-4057942731 BUT IT WAS ACTIVATED AND CLOSED ON THE SAME DAY BEFORE CAR COULD EVEN BE LOOKED AT BY DEALER SERVICE. GM CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL BUT I FIND A RECALL ON 2007 MALIBU RECALL NUMBER 14772. CAR WAS GOING DOWN SHORT BACK ROAD HAD THIS PROBLEM 3 TIMES WITHING 2 MINUTES.
Apr 16, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL SUDDENLY WENT OFF AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE TRANSMISSION CYLINDER WAS OFF, I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND RESEARCHED RECALLS ON THIS CAR THROUGH THE SAFECAR.COM WEBSITE AND SAW A TRANSMISSION RELATED RECALL (RECALL NUMBER 14152). I CALLED THE ASSOCIATED GM RECALL CENTER TOLD THEM MY ISSUE AND GAVE THEM THE RECALL NUMBER. THE REPRESENTATIVE PULLED UP THE RECALL DESCRIPTION FOR RECALL NUMBER 14152 AND THE CONSEQUENCES LISTED IN THE GM DIRECTORY WERE NOT THE SAME LANGUAGE AS THE CONSEQUENCES ON SAFECAR.GOV. SHE COULDN'T EXPLAIN WHY THE DESCRIPTION WAS NOT THE SAME IN THE GM DIRECTORY AS THE GOVERNMENT SAFECAR WEBSITE AND I FOUND THAT DISTURBING. SO THAT IS MY FIRST COMPLAINT--THE GM SYSTEM AND NATIONAL WEBSITE ARE NOT IN ACCORDANCE. SECONDLY, MY CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY AND THE TRANSMISSION CYLINDER IN MY CAR IS OFF, UNDER MY VIN THE CAR HAD THE TRANSMISSION RECALL FIXED IN 2015 BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. 3 YEARS LATER AND THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT THAT IF THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR MULTIPLE PEOPLE A TRANSMISSION RECALL BE DONE ON THE "FIX" AND THAT COST OF FIXUPS BE RESTITUTED BY GM. HAVE OTHER "FIXED" MALIBU RECALLS BEEN AN ISSUE? THANK YOU.
Feb 19, 2018
2007 CHEVY MALIBU ELECTRICAL HELL MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY FINE ASIDE FROM THE POWER STEERING RECALL THAT WAS FIXED ON IT. THEN ABOUT 4 MONTHS LATER MY CAR CRANKS BUT DOESN'T START! I WAS DRIVING IT 20 MINS PRIOR AND THEN THIS HAPPENS. THE RADIO,THE LIGHTS, THE HORN AND THE DINGING WITH THE DOOR OPEN, ALL STILL WORKED. UNSUCCESSFULLY TRYING TO START IT I LEFT IT ALONE TO GET TOWED. 5 DAYS LATER I RECEIVED MY CAR BACK SAYING IT STARTED JUST FINE THEY CAN'T DETECT WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT, BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T READ THE CODE IT GAVE OUT, AND TO KEEP NOTES OF WEIRD THINGS TO BRING IT BACK IN. IN DOING SO MY CAR WAS FINE FOR A MONTH AND A HALF, THEY'RE WERE NO ISSUES. THE NEXT TIME MY CAR DID THE CRANK AND NO START I NOTICED THE SECURITY ICON LIGHTING UP, AS WELL AS THE FACT THAT I LEFT MY RADIO AND AIR ON. IT'S LATE AT NIGHT, I'M ALONE AND MY CAR IS FAILING ME, AFTER TRYING FOR 15 MINUTES I GOT MY CAR TO START. THE THIRD TIME IS THE WORST TIME, BY THIS POINT IT'S ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER THE 2ND INCIDENT. SAME SCENARIO, JUST DROVE IT 20 MINS PRIOR AND IT WAS FINE, THEN ANOTHER CRANK NO START FOR HOURS. EVEN TRIED TO LEAVE MY KEY IN TO IGNITION. AFTER HOURS I GOT IT TO START AND MAKING IT HOME THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND CAME TO A COMPLETE HALT IN THE MIDDLE OF AN EXTREMELY BUSY STREET, PUTTING ON MY BRAKE LIGHTS I AVOIDED GETTING REAR ENDED. I TOOK THE KEY OUT AND RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT STARTED SOMEHOW. AFTER GETTING IT HOME I HAVEN'T DRIVEN IT SINCE AND A NUMBER OF MORE ISSUES STARTED HAPPENING. MY LOCKS HAVE NOW STARTED TO MAKE AN OBNOXIOUS BUZZING NOISE WHEN GETTING UNLOCKED, THE SERVICE AIR BAG NOTIFICATION WILL LIGHT-UP ON THE DASH AND DISAPPEAR QUICKLY, ALL ICONS LIGHT UP ON DASHBOARD , SECURITY ICON FLASHES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, CAR WILL NOT START ON CRANK, RADIO FADES OUT AND COMES BACK ON, HORN IS A FAINT NOISE. READING SIMILAR COMPLAINTS THIS IS AN OUTRAGE.
Jun 16, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING YOU CAN FEEL STEERING TIGHTENING UP AND A SLIGHT HUM ESPECIALLY MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS, GAS GAUGE GOES UP AND DOWN FROM FULL TO EMPTY CONSTANTLY, ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON BECAUSE OF GAS CAP REPLACED 4 TIMES WORKS FOR AWHILE LONGEST WAS ABOUT A MONTH, ALSO STAYS ON BECAUSE OF DUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATING CONSTANTLY.
Jul 16, 2017
THE POWER STEERING HAD GONE OUT REPEATEDLY AT DIFFERENT TIMES, BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND NOT. IT WOULD COME BACK ON AT TIMES AND NOW FOR THE LAST 5 MONTHS HAS BEEN OUT COMPLETELY AND IS A DANGER TO DRIVE. IT IS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND I DRIVE 3 CHILDREN AROUND REGULARLY. IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR SOMEONE OF MY STRENGTH AND SIZE TO DRIVE. I FEAR IT IS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZED TO SEE THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ON MY MAKE AND YEAR BUT EVERY OTHER YEAR MALIBU. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR UPDATED 10/21/2014 *JS
Apr 28, 2014
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR AND STATIONARY AND ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE GEAR SHIFTER DOES NOT MOVE. REQUIRES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND EXTREME BRAKE PRESSURE TO GET THE GEAR SHIFTED TO MOVE INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THIS RESULTS IN THE INABILITY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO BEGIN DRIVING. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM ON THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR BUT MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED WHEN MY VIN IS ENTERED.
Jun 07, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED TWO DEALERS FOR MONTHS, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE BACKED UP WITH APPOINTMENTS TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), BUT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Sep 23, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
MY CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS CHEVROLET RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ABOUT 2-3 YEARS AGO. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ENGAGE ALL THE TIME WHEN ON INTERSTATE DRIVING AND WORKS SPORADICALLY. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK IN REVERSE WHERE WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON BUT WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF. ALSO, YOU HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES HARD TO GET THE LIGHTS TO COME ON. JUST A SLIGHT TAP ON THE BRAKES DOES NOT TURN ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS.
Oct 13, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUILDING AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SCRATCH TO THE LEFT ARM THAT DID NOT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,439. UPDATED 4/15/15*CN
Mar 06, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
THE CRUISE CONTROL DON'T WORK THE BRAKE LIGHT'S STAY ON AND GO OFF WHEN YOU PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Aug 15, 2016
IN 2012, I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGING AND REFUSING TO RE-ENGAGE. I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD BE LIT WITHOUT THE BRAKES BEING ACTIVATED, AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN "PARK" (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). THE CHEVROLET DEALER APPLIED DIELECTRIC GREASE TO A CONNECTOR IN NOVEMBER 2012, AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. THE PROBLEM REAPPEARED THIS YEAR (2013), INCLUDING AN INSTANCE WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT LIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED! THE DEALER CHARGED ME OVER $250 IN PARTS AND OVER $300 IN LABOR TO REPLACE TWO PARTS. ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER, I SAW ANOTHER MALIBU WITH THE SAME BODY DESIGN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN, PART, OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT, AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY TO FIX A FAULTY DESIGN, REPLACE A FAULTY PART, OR DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING. *TR
Nov 22, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
2 complaints
AIR BAG WARNING LITE STAYS ON.
Apr 23, 2016
ON OCT. 31ST I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATER. A FEW SECONDS LATER I NOTICED THE SEAT GOT EXTREMELY HOT SO I QUICKLY TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY CAR THERE WAS A HOLE IN MY SEAT WHERE THE HEATER IS!
Dec 29, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 203,954.
Apr 22, 2015
ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. COULD NOT RESTART. ALMOST HIT BY AN 18 WHEELER AS I TRIED TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. *TR
Mar 18, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ORE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
Apr 02, 2015
THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM IN THE CAR ENABLES WHENEVER IT WANTS TO LEAVING YOU STRANDED. THE WHOLE CAR SHUTS DOWN ALL METHODS OF DISARMING THE SYSTEM FAIL. YOU HAVE TO WAIT X AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM TO DISABLE ON IT'S OWN. IT COULD TAKE AN HOUR TO 48 HOURS! HUGE INCONVENIENCE! *TR
Jan 16, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THERE ARE SO MANY ISSUES WITH THIS CAR AND I AM NOT AT ALL HAPPY. JUST RECEIVED 2 RECALLS ON IT FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND FOR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE. THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE STEERING HAVING A CLUNKING SOUND AND NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE A TIRE BECAUSE OF IT. TIRES WERE PURCHASED LAST OCTOBER. I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE AND OTHER RECALLS. MY SON HAS TO USE THIS CAR TO GO BACK AND FORTH TO WORK WHICH IS ONLY 7 MILES ONE WAY, AND I DO NOT EVEN TRUST IT THAT FAR. WE GET TOLD WE WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN THE PARTS FOR THE RECALLS ARE AVAILABLE, MEANWHILE SOMETHING CAN HAPPEN AND IF IT DOES YOU MAY JUST HAVE A LAWSUIT ON YOUR HANDS. I JUST WANT TO GIVE THE CAR BACK AND GET SOMETHING ELSE WITHOUT HAVING TO ADD THE REMAINING BALANCE DUE TO A NEW LOAN. *TR
Aug 19, 2014
I HAVE A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU AND AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKE LIGHTS. CURRENTLY MY BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T ILLUMINATE WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT WILL ILLUMNATE WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL. SOMETIMES BRAKE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON DURING MY ENTIRE DRIVE WHETHER OR NOT I'M USING THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAPPENS RANDOMLY, WITH NO DISCERNABLE CAUSES. ARTICLE IN FOX NEWS DATED 3/13/2013 ( HTTP://WWW.FOXNEWS.COM/LEISURE/2013/03/13/BAD-BRAKE-LIGHTS-COULD-FORCE-RECALL-OVER-ONE-MILLION-GM-CARS/#IXZZ2NUS7QU5S ) INDICATES NHTSA IS ACTIVELY RESEARCHING POSSIBLE RECALLS, BUT CALLS TO MY DEALER AND GM CUSTOMER CARE WE OF NO USE. BOTH MY DEALER AND GM CUSTOMER CARE TOLD ME THERE WERE NO ACTIVE RECALLS, AND THAT I JUST NEED TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED MYSELF AND THEN I COULD REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT AT A FUTURE DATE IF ANY RECALL DID HAPPEN. IT'S DISAPPOINTING THAT A COMPANY AS LARGE AS GM WOULDN'T PROACTIVELY HELP THEIR CUSTOMERS WHEN A KNOWN PROBLEM EXISTS IN A LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES. ALSO MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE WERE PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE CRUISE CONTROL. MY CRUISE CONTROL WILL RANDOMLY STOP WORKING, OR NOT EVEN ALLOW ME THE OPTION OF USING CRUISE. THIS IS NOT AS BIG OF A SAFETY CONCERN AS THE BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE, BUT AGAIN, MENTION OF THIS PROBLEM OCCURING IS ONE MORE REASON I BELIEVE GM SHOULD BE MORE PROACTIVE IN HELPING THEIR CUSTOMERS DEAL WITH THE SPECIFIC ISSUES AND CONCERNS ALREADY BEING ADDRESS/INVESTIGATED BY THE NHTSA. *TR
Mar 14, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
FUEL GAUGE AN FUEL TANK READER HAS NOT WORKED SINCE WE BOUGHT IN 2007. *TR
Jun 05, 2014
THE FUEL SENSOR ON OUR 2007 CHEVY MALIBU ONLY WORKS OCCASIONALLY. IT WILL TYPICALLY READ EMPTY REGARDLESS OF THE FUEL LEVEL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. OBVIOUSLY A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AS MANY OWNERS ARE SEEING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE SENSOR IS INSIDE THE GAS TANK SO THIS ISSUE CANNOT BE DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR, IT IS SIMPLY A BAD DESIGN OR A BAD PART. EITHER WAY GM NEEDS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISTAKE AND FIX THEIR MISTAKE. WITH COLD WINTER DRIVING AN INACCURATE FUEL SENSOR IS A HAZARD. THE TRIP METER CAN GIVE A ROUGH ESTIMATE, BUT AS MPG CHANGES CONSIDERABLY BETWEEN HIGHWAY AND CITY DRIVING AS WELL AS WINTER VS. SUMMER THIS IS NOT A VERY SAFE SOLUTION. *TR
Jan 12, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
MID-JUNE, 2011:VEHICLE WAS MAKING A ROARING NOISE: THE RESULT WAS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE BROKEN END OF AUGUST 2011: DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD GRINDING SOUND,THE RESULT WAS THAT THE STEERING SHAFT AND OUTER TIE ROD WERE BROKEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. SEPTEMBER 2011: EXTREME DIFFICULTY APPLYING BRAKES, ON OCCASION WOULD APPEAR NORMAL. HAD 3 BRAKE INSPECTIONS DONE WITHIN A WEEK AND A HALF PERIOD. WHEN BRAKES NO LONGER WOULD OPERATE , TIT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.4. *TR
Sep 10, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU. I BOUGHT THE CAR 2 1/2 YRS. AGO. IT HAD 12,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. WE WERE TOLD AT 33,000 MILES THAT IT NEEDED A NEW STEERING GEAR, WHICH WE DID, THEN AT 35,000 MILES A STRUT WAS REPLACED, THEN IN 2009 ANOTHER STEERING GEAR WAS PUT IN AND ALSO A FEW MONTHS LATER IT WAS YET AGAIN DOING THE SAME THING SO THEY GREASED IT..... NOW THEY SAY WE NEED A STEERING SHAFT PUT IN.....GM SHOULD RECALL ALL THESE VEHICLES.....I FOR ONE AM FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE BBB AND WILL NEVER OWN A GM PRODUCT AGAIN....I AS WELL, WILL DO MY BEST TO DETER ANYONE I KNOW FROM OWNING A GM PRODUCT! *TR
Jul 31, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the four doors would inadvertently lock and unlock, causing the battery to drain quickly. The contact used pliers to unlock and open the doors. Additionally, the headlights were dimmed, and the turn signals intermittently failed to operate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the Body Control Module (BCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Sep 08, 2023
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I was driving on the highway and my car steering wheel became really tight and caused my car to drift in the right lane. The steering wheel locked up and became really stiff to turn. It has a faint burnt smell . I can not risk the chance of the car catching on fire with me and /or the kids in the car. I had to move into the shoulder on the highway I was about side swipe the car that was in the right lane beside me. I had minor children in the car when it first happned. I did look up recalls and talked to several GM customer service and was informed the car did have a recall but it has expired since then . If I would have known about the recall i would have never brought this used car. When I brought the car from the auction they informed it was no electric probelms with the car but it is. Also killed me and my kids the way the wheel just locked and didnt move. A customer service rep said she would give me a $100 coupon off services . But I honestly I do not have the extra money to take the car to a delaership and get fixed . I know that will cost me almost $1000. There were no warning lights signal anythignto indicate it has an electric power steering problem. Can you as a company find it in the value and core components of the company moral values and help Assist with this expired recall on the power steering
Jul 10, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
my car has stalled multiple times while in use, on the highway. VERY SCARRY!
Feb 19, 2023
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I can hear the U joint clicking like it wants to fail and suddenly randomly there is a loss of powersteering. This issue caused my father who is on oxygen to go to the hospital.
Oct 20, 2022
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
While driving along the highway the steering wheel began to turn slightly by itself and powering steering displayed on dash and wheel was hard to steer. Fuel pump floater goes out
Feb 15, 2022
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
FIRST 14V224
Apr 17, 2021
STEERING,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WITHOUT WARNING. I'VE REPLACED POWER STEERING 2 YEARS AGO AND VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE.
Mar 01, 2021
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT COMES ON SAME AS RECALLS THAT WERE ISSUED FOR 2008 MALIBU MODELS AND CAR OFTEN SHAKES NOISE TICKING UNDER HOOD RPMS GO ABOVE NORMAL AT HIGHER SPEEDS
Feb 01, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY BODY CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT. I JUST PARKED ONE DAY AND WHEN I WENT BACK OUT TO START IT THE NEXT DAY IT WAS BROKEN. I LOVE MY MALIBU AND IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR A MONTH. I LOST MY JOB BECAUSE OF IT. I HAVE A DISABLED HUSBAND AND TWO KIDS. I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE BROKE BECAUSE OF THESE RECALLS. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT AND AM BEGGING FOR YOUR HELP. PLEASE HELP ME TO GET MY CAR FIXED FOR FREE. TEXT OR CALL ME @ [XXX]. I DON'T KNOW WHERE ELSE TO TURN INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Feb 09, 2020
STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY DASH CRACKED FROM THE AIRBAG INFLATING YOU COULD'VE HEARD IT FROM A MILE AWAY I NEED HELP I JUST B9UGHT MY CAR IN DECEMBER
Apr 03, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE HAS A SAFETY DESIGN FAULT WHERE THE PASSENGER PRESSENCE SENSOR(PPS) DEFAULTS CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON DISSABLING THE WHOLE WHOLE AIRBAG PROTECTION SYSTEM. THIS CAR SHARES THE SAME PARTS WITH THE 2007 SATURN AURA WHOSE MODEL HAS BEEN SAFETY RECALLED FOR TE PPS.
Mar 15, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
POWER STEERING FAILURE. HEARING CLICKING NOISE. SERVICE AIRBAG
Jan 29, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, CITY STREET, TURNING. THE STEERING WHEEL WPULD TURN THE OPPOSITE WAY THAT I HAD TO TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO LOCK IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHICH ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE WALL. WHEN I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE TGE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND TURN BY ITSELF. I JUST DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS 9 RECALL NOTICES FROM 06/27/2014 TO 02/23/2015. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT OWNED UP TO THESE RECALLS. DUE TO MULTIPLE OF THESE RECALLS MY TWO CHILDREN (AGES [XXX] AND [XXX]), MY HUSBAND, AND MY LIFE (PREGNANT) COULD HAVE BEEN LOST DUE TO AN ALMOST VEHICLE COLLISION DUE TO THESE RECALLS. 06/27/2014 RECALL FOR TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 06/27/2014 RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT. 08/18/2014 RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT. 08/18/2014 RECALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 08/18/2014 RECALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 08/18/2014 RECALL VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. 08/18/2014 RECALL ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL. 09/08/2014 RECAL FOR STEERING. 02/23/2015 RECAL FOR STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*CC
Jan 29, 2018
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PINNED BETWEEN TWO TREES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000. UPDATED 09/01/17*LJ *TR
Jul 05, 2017
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
AIR BAG LITE OR ABS LITE GO ON, INTERMITTENT. NOTICED AT START UP. STATIONARY .CAUSE UNKNOWN TO ME. SUSPECT BCM CONNECTOR AS IN RECALL #14V252000.
May 10, 2017
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THIS IS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE LATE DECEMBER AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE! WHILE DRIVING (WHETHER ON HIGHWAY AT 60+ MPH OR IN TOWN DOING UNDER 40MPH), POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT MULTIPLE TIMES; ALONG WITH FUEL GAGE WILL CONSISTENTLY SHOW EMPTY. ALSO WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG INDICATION LIGHT WILL GO FROM AIRBAG ON TO AIR BAG OFF SEVERAL TIMES. THE ONLY THING THAT REMEDIES THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT IS TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, SOMETIMES MORE THAN ONCE. *TR
Jan 24, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
STARTING BEFORE MAY 2015 AND LASTING UNTIL 11/19/15, THE YELLOW WARNING DASHBOARD LIGHTS, GAUGES, AND DIC WOULD OCCASIONALLY GO BERSERK WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, I WAS ON AN INTERSTATE AROUND 8AM IN THE MORNING IN MAY OF 2015. AT THE SAME TIME DURING THESE EPISODES, THE SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD BE JERKY. THE LIGHTS WOULD "SETTLE DOWN" AFTER LONG ENOUGH, BUT SOME COMBINATION OF LIGHTS ALWAYS REMAINED ON AT THE END OF THE EPISODES, SUCH AS THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SECURITY LIGHT, AND ABS LIGHT. THE CAR WOULD SEEM TO RETURN TO NORMAL SOMETIMES AFTER BEING RESTARTED. I HAD A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP CHECK IT OUT IN 5/15/2015 AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. SOMETIMES DURING THESE EPISODES, THE POWER STEERING WOULD ALSO LOSE POWER. THE PROBLEM RETURNED AND I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT AND HE PUT IN A NEW IGNITION SWITCH 11/19/15. THE CAR HAS NOT GONE BERSERK SINCE THEN, BUT THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK RELIABLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ONCE, BUT WENT OFF. THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAS FAILED TO WORK TWICE SINCE THEN TOO. THE CRUISE CONTROL ALSO TEMPORARILY STOPPED WORKING.
Jan 15, 2016
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL I NEED TO FIND OUT IF THE 2007 MALBU IS IN THE RECALL.THEY FIX THE TRAMISSION CABLE . IT SAY THE BRAKE PEDAL SENSOR THEY FIX THE BRAKE LIGHT LIGHT. NOW I SEE POWER STEERING RECALL AND INTION SWITCH RECALL. THEY CHARGE ME 1000. AND IT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM NOW WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR INITION SWITCH . THAT IS THE PROBLEM.
Dec 07, 2015
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
MALIBU 2007 STEERING WHEEL LOCKS! WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING!!! ALSO THE STOPING WARNING REAR TAIL LIGHT ARE ON ALL THE TIME??? NEED HELP !!
Nov 13, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Jul 13, 2015
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
OWNER OF A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU. HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP OUT OF OWN POCKET YET RECALL HAS NOT BEEN EXTENDED TO MY VIN#. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED MY POWER STEERING CUTS OUT AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS PHYSICALLY TURNS ITSELF AND LOCKS THE WHEEL THROWING ME INTO ADJACENT LANES AND ERRATICALLY MOVING MY CAR ON THE ROAD. THIS HAS BEEN A SAFETY RECALL ON OTHER 2007 CHEVY MALIBUS WITH THE IDENTICAL PART NUMBER THAT IS ALSO ON MY CAR BUT AFTER CONTACTING GM I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON A VEHICLE AND THAT TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE IT IS SAFE FOR ME TO OPERATE MY VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPAIR 2 OTHER RECALLS OUT OF MY POCKET, HAD 2 TAKEN CARE OF BY GM, YET NOW HAVE AN ADDITIONAL 3 OR MORE PARTS ON MY CAR THAT ARE UNDER RECALL BUT NOT EXTENDED TO MY VIN# BUT ALREADY SHOWING IDENTICAL SYMPTOMS FOR FAILURE FOR PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I FEEL LIKE MY LIFE IS IN DANGER DRIVING A VEHICLE GM IS TELLING ME THAT IS SAFE. NOT TO MENTION THE DEPRECIATION OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THESE MECHANICAL ISSUES. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OTHER ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE AND GM DOES NOT CARE ABOUT MY SAFETY OR MY MONEY. I FEEL ROBBED.
May 14, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WILL NOT GO OUT.
May 10, 2015
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THAT MORNING ABOUT 10:30 AM, TRAFFIC WAS SLOWING DURING LIGHT RAINY ROAD CONDITIONS ON INTERSTATE 70, WESTBOUND, IN ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI, WHEN THE DRIVER OF THE CAR IN WHICH I WAS THE ONLY PASSENGER, APPLIED HIS BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND SLID INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF US, COLLIDING THE FRONT END OF THE MALIBU INTO THE REAR END OF THE MAZDA SEDAN IN FRONT OF US, TWICE IMPACTING THE MAZDA SEDAN, TOTALING THE CHEVROLET MALIBU IN WHICH I WAS THE PASSENGER. AT NO TIME DID ANY AIR BAGS IN THE MALIBU DEPLOY. I SUFFERED A TORN MENISCUS IN MY LEFT KNEE WHICH REMAINS SCARRED AND PERIODICALLY PAINFUL. THE TWO PASSENGERS IN THE MAZDA MAY HAVE BEEN INJURED, AS WELL. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED BUT NOT AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE. A MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER WAS DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOWED. *TR
Mar 01, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU AND COULDN'T CUT THE WHEEL IN ANY DIRECTION. POWER STEERING WAS TOTALLY OUT. THE RADIO WAS SCROLLING "POWER STEERING", BUT HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON. MANAGED TO GET TO A GAS STATION AND THEN AFTER MANY OF US LOOKING AT IT REALIZED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING UNIT. WAS GOING TO GET IT TOWED, BUT WHEN STARTING IT UP AGAIN, IT WORKED FINE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS! MY CAR ONLY HAS A LITTLE OVER 68,000 MILES ON IT. DEALER SAID THAT THIS IS COMMON, BUT THE 2007 WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL - ALL OTHER YEARS BESIDES '07. I NEEDED A NEW STEERING TORQUE SENSOR. COST $500 TO REPLACE. SEEMS CRAZY WITH SUCH A KNOWN PROBLEM AND LOW MILES THAT GM EXCLUDED THIS YEAR IN THE RECALL. SO DISAPPOINTED! *TR
Jan 26, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND 14224000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Jan 15, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I DID NOT HAVE A CRASH, OR DRIVING INCIDENT. THIS COMPLAINT IS DUE TO THE FOLLOWING: I RECEIVED THE RECALL (14152) LETTER BACK IN JUNE OF 2014. THE NEEDED PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME SO I WAITED FOR ANOTHER LETTER TO COME AND FINALLY RECEIVED A MONTH OR SO LATER (AUGUST). I TOOK MY CAR TO THE WESLEY CHAPEL GM DEALER AND THEY COMPLETED THE RECALL WORK FOR FREE. ALTHOUGH, THEY ENDED UP CHARGING ME $2,400 FOR ELECTRICAL, AND FUSE DAMAGE TO MY CAR THAT THEY SAY WAS NOT RELATED TO THIS RECALL, ALTHOUGH BASED ON EVERYTHING I HAVE READ I BELIEVE THESE CHARGES WERE A REFLECTION OF THE RECALL. MY HANDS WERE TIED AS I NEED MY CAR SO I PAID THE FEE AT THE DEALERSHIP AND CALLED GM AND HAD THEM OPEN UP A TICKET TO LOOK INTO MY ISSUE, CHARGES, AND WHAT THE DEALERSHIP FIXED. GM RESPONDED TO ME THAT THEY COULD NOT HELP ME. NOW, THINKING ALL OF THIS WAS BEHIND ME, I RECEIVE ANOTHER RECALL LETTER WITH THE SAME RECALL NUMBER THIS MONTH (JAN 2015), NOW TELLING ME I STILL HAVE AN OPEN RECALL. WHEN I PUT MY VIN NUMBER INTO THE SYSTEM IT STILL REFLECTS THIS AS AN OPEN RECALL ON MY CAR. I'M SO CONFUSED, AND REALLY FEEL LIKE IM BEING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY GM, AND THE DEALERSHIP. I REFUSE TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AS THEY WILL FIND ANOTHER WAY TO CHARGE ME WHEN THIS IS ALL GM'S RESPONSIBILITY. AT THIS POINT I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO, NOR DO I EVEN KNOW IF MY CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE OR NOT. *TR
Jan 12, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Oct 28, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Oct 02, 2014
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE. THE FAILURES OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Aug 25, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHENEVER I FILL UP MY GAS TANK THE GAS GAUGE WILL REGISTER IT AS FULL WHEN I START IT UP. BUT AFTER GOING 10 FEET THE CAR WILL CHIME AND THE FUEL GAUGE WILL GO FROM FULL TO EMPTY AND THE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND I WILL GET A MESSAGE THAT SAYS LOW FUEL. WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON THE NEXT TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AFTER DRIVING 30 MILES OR SO THE FUEL GAUGE WILL GO FROM EMPTY TO FULL A FEW TIMES AND THEN IT WILL READ CORRECTLY BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL STAY ON FOR A FEW MORE ENGINE ON AND OFF CYCLES AND THEN TURN OFF. WHEN IT GETS TO ABOUT 1/4 TANK IT WILL START ACTING UP AGAIN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME BACK ON. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS FAIRLY AGGRESSIVE WHEN IT IS GOING BACK TO THE SPEED IT IS SET AT AND THE CAR JERKS WHEN I REACTIVATE IT. I CALLED THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP TO ORDER THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL BRAKE LIGHTS MAY OR MAY NOT ILLUMINATE THE PERSON TOLD ME THAT SHE COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING ABOUT THE RECALL AND GAVE ME THE EXCUSE THAT IT WAS FAIRLY NEW AND I MIGHT NOT BE IN THE SYSTEM YET BUT I WAS SITTING IN FRONT OF MY COMPUTER LOOKING AT IT WITH MY OWN EYES. WILL CALL ASAP AND ASK ABOUT IT AGAIN. *TR
Aug 17, 2014
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
A COUPLE OF ISSUES WITH THIS CAR!!! FIRST OFF, THE LATEST RECALL DONE IN 2014 WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN PEDAL PRESSED BUT DID WHEN PEDAL WASN'T DEPRESSED.AFTER CALLING AND GOING TO MULTIPLE GM DEALERS, I HAD TO RESEARCH HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND TELL THE GM DEALER HOW! THE ISSUE IS STARTING TO ACT UP AGAIN NOW. STARTS OFF WITH THE GEAR SHIFT BEING NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL OUT OF PARK AND THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTING UP.WOW, NOW A RECALL? SECOND. THE SEERING WHEEL HAS ON 2 OCCASIONS JERKED VIOLENTLY TO ONE SIDE THEN BACK AND FORTH ON IT'S OWN...WHILE DRIVING! ALMOST AS IF THE VEHICLE LOOSES ALL POWER/DASH LIGHTS COME ON IT THEN JERKS AND MAKES A WEIRD NOSE BEFORE IT FLIPS UPSIDE DOWN AND LOCKS UP! MY 15 YEAR OLD NIECE (WHO HAS HAD HER PERMIT 3 MONTHS) WAS DRIVING ONE OF THE TIMES! THIRD - THE AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON / GOES OFF WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. I THINK I' SHOULD GET ALL MY $ BACK FROM THE TIMES I TOOK MY CAR IN TO FIND OUT "WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS" AND HAD FIXED (TEMPORARILY APPARENTLY) AND NOW RECALLS ARE COMING! HONESTLY - THERE ARE ENOUGH THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT WHILE DRIVING (DRUNKS, BAD DRIVERS, BLOW OUTS ETC.) IT'S UNSETTLING TO HAVE "KNOWN" ISSUES WITH YOUR VEHICLE BUT THESE COMPANIES WILL NOT FIX! *TR
Aug 14, 2014
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER LIGHTLY. THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THE "SERVICE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL" AND "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN ABOUT WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Aug 13, 2014
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS SENSORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE SWAYED AND THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD ARRIVE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Aug 07, 2014
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY QUIT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING; BOTH AT FREEWAY SPEED AND WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 15 MPH. WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILS THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD MAKE A CLICKING SOUND, SOMETIMES THERE WOULD BE A CHIME AND THE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR ON THE DASH. ONLY ONE TIME THE CENTER CONSOLE DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING." WE NARROWLY AVOIDED A CRASH WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE IN THE FREEWAY. THE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST REQUIRED EXERTING MORE FORCE THAN NORMAL TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE DIVIDER. WHEN THE POWER STEERING RE-ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING WE SWERVED TOWARDS A TRUCK IN THE ADJACENT LANE. WE TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST DEALER WHO SAID IT'S A FAULTY IGNITION COIL CAUSING A SHORT IN THE POWER STEERING. COST QUOTED WAS $500 TO FIX IN ADDITION TO $450 FOR THE SHIFTER CABLE THAT ALSO WENT OUT. *TR
Jul 23, 2014
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE. SAYS ITS IN PARK BUT THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK. I AM ALSO HAVING ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKES AND COME BACK ON WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKE. BEING TOLD MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE ONGOING GM RECALLS FOR MY MODEL YEAR AND MAKE. *TR
Jun 23, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
SINCE PURCHASING MY CAR IN AUGUST 2013, I HAVE HAD TO MAKE THREE FAIRLY COSTLY REPAIRS. EACH TIME THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS WAS A "KNOWN PROBLEM" FOR CHEVROLETS. THE FIRST WAS THE INTAKE VALVE. I HADN'T EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS BUT TOOK THE CAR IN FOR WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A SQUEALING BELT. THE SQUEALING TURNED OUT TO BE THE WATER PUMP. SINCE THAT WAS SECONDARY IN IMPORTANCE TO THE INTAKE VALVE, I HAD THAT REPLACED FIRST. FOLLOWED BY THE WATER PUMP A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER. THEN ABOUT A MONTH AGO, I WAS OUT OF TOWN AND MY CAR SUDDENLY WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK OR REVERSE. IT WAS A WORN AND STRETCHED SHIFTER CABLE. HOWEVER GM SAYS MY CAR IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. *TR
Jun 02, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON AFTER ABOUT 7 SECONDS WHEN I AM DRIVING AND NOT TOUCHING THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES AND THEN GO BACK ON WHEN I AM STOPPED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WHEN I ENTERED MY VIN IT DOES NOT SHOW UP ON THE RECALL LIST. I ALSO HAVE THE ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING GOING OUT AND HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE SHIFT CABLE LAST FALL WHEN I COULD NOT PUT THE CAR IN PARK- IT WAS RIPPED IN HALF. CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING YEARS AGO. POWER MIRRORS DO NOT WORK. CHECK AIR BAG REMINDER GOES ON RANDOMLY. THIS CAR IS A PIECE OF GARBAGE AND VERY UNSAFE. *TR
May 28, 2014
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, THE STEERING WHEEL CLICKS AND GETS VERY HARD TO STEER LIKE IT'S PULLING TO THE SIDE, CAUSING ME TO OVERCORRECT BY STEERING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION- IT FEELS LIKE I AM GOING TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND IS VERY FRIGHTENING BUT THEN IT STOPS. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS BUT IS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. I HAVE ENTERED MY VIN ON THE GM SITE BUT IT SAYS I AM NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE WHEN I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM? I AM ALSO HAVING THE PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKE LIGHTS- THEY GO ON WHEN I AM NOT BRAKING AND OFF WHEN I DO. I HAD TO REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT LAST FALL BECAUSE IT BROKE AND MY CAR WOULD NOT STAY IN PARK. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO IF I AM NOT ON THE RECALL LIST? THIS IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE- I WILL NEVER, EVER BUY A GM CAR AGAIN. *TR
May 27, 2014
STEERING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
NOTICED AFTER I FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THAT WHEN EVER PULLING INTO TRAFFIC OR JUST ACCELERATING QUICKLY AT ALL THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BE "STRAIGHTENED" BACK UP WHICH YANKS THE CAR REALLY HARD CAUSING FOR QUICK CORRECTION WHICH CAN LEAD TO OVER CORRECTION AND THEN A WRECK. VERY DANGEROUS IN THE RAIN OR SNOWY/ICY CONDITIONS SINCE IT YANKS THE WHEEL BACK STRAIGHT AND CAUSES THE CAR TO SLIDE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOU CAN HEAR AUDIBLE CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE COLUMN AND SOMETIMES EVEN THE WARNING DINGING THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILED. SERIOUSLY NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE EVENTUALLY IT WILL CAUSE WRECKS AND QUITE FRANKLY DEATHS! VERY FRIGHTENING WHEN THIS HAPPENS! AND APPARENTLY ITS NOT JUST MY CAR. *TR
Apr 21, 2014
STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD SHOW THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY WHEN IT WAS FULL. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL AND WOULD CAUSE IT TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Apr 17, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I NOTICE MY WIRES SMOKE SOME TIMES WHEN I DRIVE, AND WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES I HAVE TO DO IT MORE THAN TWO TIMES AND I HAD THAT FIXED IN FEBRUARY 2013. MY FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AND I REPLACED IT( ONFEBRUARY 15, 2014). JUST ABOUT A WEEK AFTER GETTING MY CAR FIXED IT SEEMS TO HESITATE WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. I TOOK IT TO GET IT LOOKED AT AND NO ONE COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND IT IS YET DOING THIS. *TR
Mar 31, 2014
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FUELED UP AND THE GAS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. GAS GAUGE WENT UP AND DOWN AND NOW STAYS ON. DOES NOT RECOGNIZE FUEL IS IN THE CAR AND ALWAYS SAYS LOW FUEL EVEN AFTER FUELING UP. BOTH CHECK ENGINE AND GAS LIGHT ARE STEADY ON. *TR
Dec 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY POOR WIRE CONNECTION AND CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO TURN IT OFF, AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL SETTING, DURING THAT TIME. WHEN HE ARRIVED HOME, HE WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE THE DRIVER DOOR AUTO LOCK WOULDN'T OPERATE PROPERLY. TWO DAYS LATER, WHEN HE PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DIDN'T LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, BUT ALL THE OTHER LOCKS WORKED PROPERLY. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE HARNESS CAME LOOSE AND IT CAUSED THE WIRING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO CHAFF AND EXPOSE THE WIRING WHICH THEN TOUCHED EACH OTHER AND CAUSED THE MALFUNCTION. HE FURTHER ADVISED THAT, AS PART OF THE REPAIR, THE HARNESS AND WIRING WERE MOVED OVER FROM ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION SO THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD NEVER OCCUR AGAIN.
Oct 30, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THE BUCKLE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT STOP WORKING ON MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU, AIRBAG LIGHT ON FOR NO REASON , I LOCK THE CAR COME BACK ALL DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. *TR
Jul 31, 2013
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE 91 FREEWAY, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK TO THE RIGHT AND I NEARLY COLLIDE WITH THE VEHICLE TO MY RIGHT. IN ADDITION THE FUEL GAUGE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *TR I NOTIFIED GM ASKING TO PLEASE TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY SINCE MANY OTHER DRIVERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THE DEFECTIVE PARTS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WITH SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. THE RESPONSE THAT I RECEIVED WAS THAT IT IS THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY TO PLACE A RECALL AND NOT THEIRS. *TR
Jul 11, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHEN I HIT MY BRAKES THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF AND COME ON FOR A MOMENT. WHEN I GET OFF THE BRAKES THE LIGHTS STAY ON. *TR
Jun 26, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
LAST WEEK MY CAR STARTED CREEPING WHEN I HIT THE GAS. MY CAR SOUNDS LIKE A BOAT. THE CAR SOUNDS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING GAS OR CHOKING. WHEN IT STARTS PICKING UP SPEED IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS DROPPING INTO THE GEARS. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIMING CHAIN AND WATER PUMP. NOW, I NOTICED THAT THESE ARE ALL THINGS THAT ARE COVERED UNDER CHEVY WARRANTY BUT THE ISSUES SHOWS UP AFTER THE WARRANTY HAS ENDED. CHEVY NEEDS TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THESE PARTS BECAUSE ITS A COMMON ISSUE. *TR
Jun 26, 2013
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND SPORADICALLY SEIZED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD PROVIDE INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READINGS AND WOULD ONLY PROVIDE READINGS OF EITHER FULL OR EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FUEL GAUGE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,089. *TR
Jun 05, 2013
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE RAN OVER A PLASTIC BOTTLE. I WAS NOT DRIVING FAST I WAS ON A MAIN STREET HEADING TOWARDS THE RAMP TO GET ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I LATER HEARD CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. I THOUGHT AT FIRST MAYBE IT WAS SOMETHING IN MY TRUNK. KNOWING I DIDN'T HAVE MUCH IN THE TRUNK I LOOKED AND DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING THAT COULD BE MAKING THAT NOISE. ALL WEEK I HEARD THIS NOISE WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO SEARS & THE MECHANIC TOOK ME INTO THEIR SERVICE AREA TO SHOW ME THAT THE SPRING WAS SNAPPED AND THAT IS WHERE THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM. IT WAS SNAPPED ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE SPRING - REAR PASSENGER SIDE. I ASKED THE MECHANIC HOW TYPICAL WAS THIS PROBLEM AND HE TOLD ME ONLY A MONTH AGO HE FIXED ANOTHER MALIBU WITH THE SAME PROBLEM - BUT THE OTHER MALIBU HAD LESS MILEAGE APPROX 80,000. I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE - AND IT'S FREE OF CHARGE TO LOOK VEHICLE OVER. I WENT TO CHEVY DEALER THEY WANT TO CHARGE BEFORE THEY LOOK @ THE CAR AND IF YOU DECIDE TO GO WITH THEIR PRICE THEY'LL APPLY THAT AMOUNT TO YOUR BILL. IF THEY DON'T DO THE WORK - YOUR OUT OF THAT MONEY. HOW CAN THEY DO THAT? ALSO THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL OCCASIONALLY COME ON AND MY FOB'S ARE NOT WORKING - I WAS TOLD THE FACTORY FOB'S MIGHT HAVE TO BE RESET? ALSO AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO LOOK AT. THANKS CHEVY - BUT NO THANKS! CHARGING YOUR CUSTOMERS TO LOOK AT A VEHICLE PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM YOUR COMPANY - SHAME ON YOU!! *TR
Apr 25, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL SHUT OFF BY ITSELF GOING DOWN THE ROAD, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK BACKWARDS BY STEP ON BRAKE THEY ARE OFF, FOOT OFF BRAKE THE LIGHTS ARE ON. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP AND HAVE TO SHUT CAR OFF AND RESTART TO GET IT TO UNLOCK AND IDLING THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT SHAKES ALSO. THE PART OF THE FUEL PUMP THAT CONTROLS THE GAS GAUGE NO LONGER WORKS. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY DON'T KNOW OF ANY RECALLS AS OF YET. BUT I HAVE RESEARCHED AND HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE COMMON PROBLEMS, SO WHY AREN'T THERE ANY RECALLS? *TR
Apr 05, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING BACKWARDS! WHEN BRAKE PEDDLE IS PUSHED THE BREAK LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHEN YOU ARE NOT PRESSING THE BREAK PEDDLE; THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON. CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T ENGAGE AND THE GEAR SHIFT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE INTO PLACE. OF COURSE THE BRAKE LIGHT SITUATION IS THE MOST HAZARDOUS!! AFTER MULTIPLE SHOP VISITS, ATTEMPTED FIXES AND EVEN A CALL TO GM; (WHICH THEY LIED ABOUT NEVER HAVING THIS ISSUE ON OTHER MAKES/MODEL/YEARS) THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2009 FOR MALIBU'S THAT HAD THIS EXACT ISSUE AND SUPPOSEDLY ALL GM DEALERSHIPS WERE TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS ISSUE SHOULD THIS "PROBLEM ARISE IN OTHER MODELS". OUT OF THE 5 DEALERS I CALLED EXPLAINING MY ISSUES NOT ONE KNEW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DID A LOT OF RESEARCH ON MY OWN AND EXPLAINED IT TO A DEALER OF HOW OTHERS HAD FIXED THE ISSUE. THAT WORKED AND FIXED EVERY ONE OF THE PROBLEMS I WAS HAVING. NOW, IN MARCH 2013 THE ISSUES ARE STARTING AGAIN. FIRST IT STARTS WITH THE GEAR SHIFT BEING VERY HARD TO SHIFT GEARS INTO PLACE. THEN THE CRUISE STOPS ENGAGING. HOPEFULLY THE BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE WONT HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Mar 21, 2013
STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A NISSAN DEALER AS A USED CAR IN JUNE 2012, IT IS THE LT VE MODEL. THE PROBLEM IS: WHILE TURNING LEFT WITH ACCELERATION THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS RIGHT, AT TIMES IT CAN BE JERKED OUT OF THE HANDS (DEPENDS ON ACCELERATION SPEED), ALSO A CLUNKING NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL AT TIMES (WITH OR WITHOUT ENGINE RUNNING). SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR BETTER, TAKING A LEFT HANDED CURVE, STEERING WILL BECOME STIFF AND HARD TO TURN. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED ANY ACCIDENTS YET BUT IT COULD IN THE FUTURE RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. *TR
Oct 23, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE ACTIVE; P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT, B0561 ABS $43 SYS DISABLED AND C0561 SYS DISABLED ISSUES. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATING, BUT HAS NOW STOPPED WORKING. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT RESET TO OFF. THE SERVICE SEAT BELT WARNING MESSAGE CAME ON. THE PROBLEMS WERE INTERMITTENT PRIOR TO 50,000 MILES, BUT NOW, JUST AFTER 50,000 MILES NOTHING RESETS. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE REPAIRS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE, YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CONVINCE GM TO RECALL AND MAKE REPAIRS. WE OWN A 2006 MALIBU WITH 35,000 MILES ON IT. NOW, I'M WORRIED THAT IT IS GOING TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS OUR 2007 MALIBU. AND, WHO WANTS TO FACE THOSE REPAIR BILLS! *KB
Mar 20, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK ON MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU THE GAS GAUGE WENT TO EMPTY AND BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6-7 TIMES OVER THE PAST MONTH. TYPICALLY WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO COMES ON BUT NOT ALWAYS. *TT
Jan 29, 2012
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
STEERING SHAFT FAILURE - POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILURE STEERING BOX REPLACED GAS GAUGE SENSOR REPLACED STRUTS REPLACED PASSENGER DOOR WON'T SEAL I HAVE HATED THIS CAR ALMOST FROM THE MOMENT I BOUGHT IT. SO MANY THINGS WRONG WITH IT. 2007 CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE ALL THESE PROBLEMS. 1989 BLAZER STILL GOING AND HAS NONE OF THIS CRAP.
Jan 18, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT ABNORMAL NOISES WHEN STEERING AND DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WAS FAULTY AND THE FRONT CALIPERS WERE NOT PROPERLY RELEASING. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FRONT CALIPERS WERE BURNED AND CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000. UPDATED 03/05/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHITE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE WHEELS AND BRAKE AREA. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 10 MPH. UPDATED 03/07/12
Dec 30, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SENSOR, THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL LEVEL SENSOR BUT APPARENTLY FROM ALL OTHERS REPORTS THESE ARE SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE REMOTE START TO WORK. ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT. JUST WORKS RANDOMLY. VERY CONCERNED THIS WILL INTERFERE WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. ALL OF THESE THINGS WERE FIXED WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN AFTER IT EXPIRED AND TOO COSTLY TO FIX ON MY OWN. *TT
Oct 25, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE FUEL GAUGE WILL RANDOMLY GO TO EMPTY TURNING ON THE LOW FUEL LIGHT THIS ALSO CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON IT WILL GO UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME EVERY FEW MINUTES WHEN DRIVING NO MATTER WHAT THE SPEED OR TYPE OF DRIVING CONDITIONS IT IS BELIEVED TO BE A FUEL SENSOR AND INTERFERENCE WITH A VENT TUBE. *TT
Sep 16, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH GAS GAUGE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE RE-FUELED THE VEHICLE, THE GAS GAUGE REACHED APPROXIMATELY 3/4 FULL, THE FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE DROPPED TO EMPTY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE GAS GAUGE CONTINUED TO READ EMPTY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON UNTIL THREE TO FOUR GALLONS OF GAS WAS USED. THE GAUGE WOULD THEN BEGIN TO READ THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE TANK AND WOULD CONTINUE TO DO SO UNTIL THE TANK WAS FILLED AGAIN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON FOR SEVERAL DAYS UNTIL GAS WAS PUT IN THE TANK ABOVE 3/4 FULL. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FUEL GAUGE LEVER SENSOR WAS POORLY DESIGNED. *JB UPDATED 06/19/12 *JB
Jul 13, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
I OWN A 2007 CHEVY MALIBU 2LT WHICH HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SENSOR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. HAVE TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP BUT NOTHING CAN BE FOUND WRONG. REPLACED FUEL CAP TO SEE IF THAT WAS PROBLEM BUT NOTHING CHANGED. FUEL LIGHT STAYS ON EMPTY EVEN WITH FULL TANK OF GAS PLUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THE ONLY TIME IT WORKS IS WHEN I TRAVEL VERY LONG DISTANCES OTHERWISE NOTHING. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE WAY CHEVY DOES THEIR CUSTOMERS. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS AND IT SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THEIR FUEL SYSTEM. I DEFINITELY THINK A RECALL SHOULD BE DONE ON THIS ISSUE. NOW I AM STARTING TO SMELL GAS FUMES IN MY CAR. I WILL NEVER BUY A CHEVY AUTO AGAIN! *LN
Feb 07, 2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
BRAKE LIGHT DO WITH CRUISE CONTROL SOMETHING LIKE....... CHEVROLET/PONTIAC/SATURN: INTERMITTENTLY BRAKE LIGHTS (STOP LAMPS) DO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, EXTENDED TRAVEL TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK, CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE, DTCS C0161/C0277 SET (PERFORM REPAIR AS OUTLINED). [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Dec 28, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY 4 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN THE VEHICLE WITH ME HELPING TO CLEAN OUT THE CAR WHEN HE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE WITHOUT ANY KEYS OR ANYTHING. LUCKILY, I WAS IN THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR BACK INTO PARK BUT ONLY AFTER IT HIT A FENCE AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I AM ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WHILE THE CAR WAS NOT RUNNING AND THERE WERE NO KEYS IN IT. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE I WAS ABLE TO LEAVE IT IN DRIVE AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND TAKING THE KEYS OUT. IT WILL ALSO ALLOW YOU TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE FIRST. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPUTER RELATED ISSUES THAT HAVE ALSO BEGAN TO HAPPEN SUCH AS THE GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT SAYS THAT I AM ON EMPTY WHEN IN FACT THE TANK IS FULL. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR SWITCHES BACK AND FORTH FROM ON TO OFF SO I NEVER KNOW IF MY AIR BAG IS ACTUALLY ON OR OFF. ALL OF THESE ISSUES OCCUR ON A DAILY BASIS. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE. *TR
Jul 13, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR HAD TO BE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL SO THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD START UP. THE SHIFT LINKAGE MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE INABILITY TO SHIFT GEARS. FURTHERMORE, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD BEEN REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMNATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN DRIVABLE CONDITION AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING THE SHIFT LINKAGE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000.
Mar 26, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
DRIVING 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT OF SIDE STREET PROCEEDED TO ENGAGE BRAKES AND VEHICLE SKIDDED OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING ACCIDENT. A B S FAILURE AND TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE TOTAL LOSS. *TR
Feb 11, 2009
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES WITH HER VEHICLE SINCE THE DAY IT WAS PURCHASED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR DISASSEMBLED WHEN SHE PULLED IT DOWN. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VISOR, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007, THE POWER LOCKS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO BE TRAPPED INSIDE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF ACTIVATING THE REMOTE ENTRY, SHE WAS ABLE TO RELEASE THE LOCKS AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR DETONATORS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN NOVEMBER OF 2008, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY AND WAITED FOR THE RAIN TO STOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHED FAILED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. ON DECEMBER 22, 2008, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CABIN FILTER WAS MISSING. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE CABIN FILTER WAS NEVER PLACED IN THE VEHICLE FROM THE DATE IT WAS MANUFACTURED. THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WOULD BE $30. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO CURRENT RECALLS REGARDING THE FAILURES THAT SHE WAS EXPERIENCING; HOWEVER, SHE WAS OFFERED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND OIL CHANGES FOR UP TO 24,000 MILES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,740.
Dec 24, 2008
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
ON 7/20 MY CHEVROLET MALIBU'S SUNROOF EXPLODED. I FELT IT WAS A FLUKE OR DEFECT. I WAS DRIVING ON I-96 AND ENTERING I-94 DURING THE MORNING HEADING TOWARDS MY GRANDSON'S DAY CAMP. AFTER COMING OUT OF THE OVERPASS ENTRANCE FROM 96 TO 94, WITHIN LESS THAN A 1/4 MILE, I HEARD THIS TREMENDOUSLY LOUD SOUNDS AND GLASS BEGAN TO SHOWER ME AND MY GRANDSON CAUSING MINORS CUTS. I AM GRATEFUL I DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I LEASED THIS CAR ON 6/1. IT IS LESS THAN 60 DAYS OLD. RICHARD VOSS FROM JEFFERSON CHEVROLET HAD THE GLASS REMOVED WITHOUT SO MUCH AS INDICATING TO ME THAT HE FELT SOMETHING HIT THE CAR AND WHEREAS I HAD EXPLAINED TO HIM, FROM THE DIRECTION I WAS TRAVELING, THE SPEED OF THE WIND THAT DAY, THE SOUND OF THE EXPLOSION, THE LACK OF HEARING ANY OBJECT HIT THE TOP OF THE CAR PRIOR TO THE ERUPTION, ELIMINATED MY OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A CLAIMS ADJUSTER VIEW THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE INCIDENT. I FEEL THAT MY RIGHTS TO A FAIR DETERMINATION WERE ELIMINATED ALONG WITH THE REMOVAL OF ANY EVIDENCE TO VERIFY EITHER CLAIM AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THIS INCIDENT WAS CAUSED FROM THE PENETRATION OF A FOREIGN OBJECT OR A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER ME AND MY GRANDSON. WE FORTUNATE TO BE ALIVE. WE ONLY SUFFERED MINOR CUTS AND TENSION. I ONLY HOPE THAT IT IS NOT BECAUSE I LIVE IN THE CITY OF DETROIT THAT THIS CLAIM HAS NOT MERITED FURTHER INVESTIGATION; AS WELL AS A MAJOR DEALER NOT WILLING TO ASSIST IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BROKEN GLASS FROM THE SUNROOF. *TR
Aug 01, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PURCHASED CAR 5/06 ,RETURNED TO THE DEALER 30 DAYS LATER WITH WITH SEVERE BRAKE AND ROTOR DAMAGE. I HAVE SINCE THEN REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS 3 TIMES, AND MY CAR WAS A ANOTHER DEALER WHO FOUND THAT A CLAMP WAS LEFT ON THE BRAKE LINE WHICH CAUSED ALL OF THE DAMAGE. PURCHASING DEALER WAS NORM REEVES HONDA , HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA , AND SERVICING DEALER COMMUNITY CHEVROLET, BURBANK CA. THE PURCHASING DEALER WOULD NOT ASSIST ME WITH THE REPAIRS AFTER THE INITIAL REPAIR WHICH I SPLIT THE COST OF THE REPAIRS.*AK
Apr 09, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. ALL OTHER GEARS WERE SMOOTH AND QUIET. THREE SEPARATE SERVICE DEALERS HAD INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WERE AWARE OF THE KNOCKING SOUND, BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THE NOISE WAS COMMON WITH THE VEHICLE AND WOULD DIMINISH WITH TIME. COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A VIBRATION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE DEALER RESURFACED THE ROTORS. UPDATED 12/01/06 *JB
Oct 18, 2006
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