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2007 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 56 repairs.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu
Engine not specified
| 65000 mi | When I traded it in, it had a problem with the steering. I don't remember what it was called. I just googled it, it was the intermediate shaft that would thud or clunk sometimes when turning the steering wheel. |
| 55000 mi US $850 |
Motor mounts and arms replaced |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 83000 mi US $250 |
Outer tie rod ends need replacement. Sway bar broken. Vehicle still usable if broken linkage is removed because it drags along the ground. Dealer recommended replacement of steering column to replace a defective steering position sensor, and replacement of intermediate steering shaft to eliminate a slight clink felt during turning. |
| 83000 mi US $470 |
Replace front swaybar. Oil change. |
| 89000 mi US $380 |
Replaced front struts. |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80000 mi | Mechanic took wheels off for some reason and found $800 in suspension issues, including worn sway bar bushings. Did not elect to have work done; car drives fine. Dealer fishing for money. |
| 36000 mi | Noise from front end turned out to be steering column that needed lube. |
| 70000 mi | Sway bar support (driver's side) replaced under extended warranty to fix "clunk" in front end. |
| 72000 mi | Clunk in front end when steering or weight shift during acceleration was caused by worn intermediate shaft.Part was replaced (had been greased once before) under extended warranty. |
| 80000 mi US $108 |
New front struts installed under extended warranty. New stabilizer link (right side) installed under extended warranty. Four wheel alignment performed for $108. |
| 83500 mi | Steering felt sloppy. Steering column had to be replaced along with associated replacement of airbag coil (clock spring). |
| 90000 mi US $512 |
Elec. steering failed.Steering shaft torque sensor replaced & intermediate shaft replaced (this is the 3rd int. shaft in this car).Part of cost covered by GM as part of extended warranty on these parts. |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 110260 mi | Rear wheel bearing making noise. Removed and replaced. Cost of about $200 for part |
| 113640 mi | previously replacedd rear shock absorbers leaking. Removed, returned to parts supplier under life time warranty, new ones obtained and installed |
| 118400 mi C $360 |
bad seal in power steering pump, power steering fluid leaking onto belt. REplaced power steering pump. 2 hours shop time. fixed that day |
| 132680 mi | Wheel bearing noise from front drivers side. Replaced wheel hub assembly. |
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