2007 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2007

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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%)

Chart based on 56 repairs.
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2007 Chevrolet Malibu repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 52 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

Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States
Dec 2011 - May 2012
Dec 2011

50000 mi

US $1500
Radiator blew for the second time. Dealer refused to honor warranty. Chevrolet stinks. 
May 2012

55000 mi

US $850
Motor mounts and arms replaced 
Chevrolet Malibu in Illinois, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

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. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Florida, United States
Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016

81000 mi

US $225
Shift link cable broken. This part was also changed in 2014 by Auto Nation as part of a recall. 

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Malibu in Alabama, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Mar 2015

120000 mi
brake lights worked in reverse order off when brake pedel pressed 
Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States
Nov 2015 - Feb 2016
Nov 2015

133000 mi

US $600
Fuel gauge broken when tank was full 
Chevrolet Malibu in California, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
May 2014

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. 
Jun 2014

83000 mi

US $470
Replace front swaybar. Oil change. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Nebraska, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2017
Sep 2013

65000 mi

US $55
The plug on the bottom of the radiator keeps coming off leaving me with no coolant/antifreeze. Overheats suddenly. Repaired 3 times in the last 6 months. Mechanic said it was due to poor design and he crafted a workaround. 
Jun 2014

66000 mi

US $325
Had to replace the serpentine belt 
Chevrolet Malibu in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2011 - May 2017
Nov 2011

84200 mi

US $38
Replace rearview mirror 4-way switch, which had not been working in up direction. 
Feb 2012

89000 mi

US $380
Replaced front struts. 
Mar 2013

104000 mi

US $170
Replaced oil filter housing gasket, which had a slow drip. 
Jan 2016

95800 mi

US $403
Emergency brake cable had broken; new emergency brake assembly installed. 
Mar 2016

135000 mi

US $800
Replaced throttle body assembly and throttle pedal assembly. 
Sep 2016

138000 mi

US $718
Replaced radiator cooling fans assembly. 

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2017
Mar 2008

2003 mi
CD player inoperative. New radio/CD player installed under warranty. 
Apr 2008

2150 mi
CD player inoperative again. CD/radio replaced under warranty (this is 3rd CD/radio in this car;original & 2 replacements) 
Aug 2010

25000 mi
Both front doors had rattles for same reason. The window mechanisms had come loose inside the doors. Something was tightened & problem was solved. 
May 2011

36000 mi
Passenger side rear brake caliper developed leak. Replaced with new part. Noise from front end turned out to be steering column that needed lube. 
Aug 2013

70000 mi
Sway bar support (driver's side) replaced under extended warranty to fix "clunk" in front end. 
Oct 2013

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. 
May 2014

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. 
Apr 2015

83500 mi
Unable to set time on clock. Repair required a complete info/radio/clock component since clock reset button alone could not be repaired. Steering felt sloppy. Steering column had to be replaced along with associated replacement of airbag coil (clock spring). 
Aug 2015

86300 mi
Evaporative emission canister vent solenoid valve had to be replaced (check engine light went off on dash). 
Feb 2017

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. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Missouri, United States
Feb 2009 - Jan 2012
Oct 2009

18000 mi
shaft within steering column replaced--to cure clunk noise when turning 
Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2018
Aug 2016

103900 mi

US $145
Right rear brake wheel cylinder and hose 
May 2018

123000 mi

US $265
regular wear and tear daily driving hilly area 
Chevrolet Malibu in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

80000 mi
Oil filler housing (cap) was cracked. Dealer was the only one who serviced the car, so they must have cracked it by over-torquing. They wanted $107 to replace it; got one from Pep Boys for $11.99 and put it on in the parking lot. 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. 

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch

217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2008 - Apr 2011
Nov 2008

30690 mi

C $217
replace radio antenna under warranty-mount was broken 
Feb 2009

34637 mi

C $33
replace radio under warranty 
Apr 2009

36816 mi

C $37
replace power seat motor under warranty-fore/aft adjustment failed occasionally 
Nov 2009

48875 mi

C $141
coolant reservoir leaking & replaced, 1 liter Delco coolant added. $100 plus tax deductible under extended warranty charged. 
Dec 2009

52021 mi
coolant still leaking, replaced reservoir cap and topped up coolant 
Feb 2010

52021 mi

C $113
1. coolant STILL leaking, replaced water pump under extended warranty--no charge. 2. famous Malibu steering clunk on low speed turning--replaced intermediate steering shaft. Extended warranty- $100 deductible + tax 
Apr 2010

54305 mi

C $113
replace heater fan motor under extended warranty $100 deductible plus tax 
Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Feb 2014

110260 mi
Rear wheel bearing making noise. Removed and replaced. Cost of about $200 for part 
Apr 2014

113640 mi

C $125
previously replacedd rear shock absorbers leaking. Removed, returned to parts supplier under life time warranty, new ones obtained and installed leaking rear caliper. replaced with remanufactured unit obtained from parts supplier 
Jul 2014

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 Rear wiper broke at mounting point, obtained new one from dealer at $65 cost. replaced myself 
Oct 2014

121520 mi

C $500
Catalytic converter malfunction. Had to replace one of the catalytic converters on the car. Replaced both at the same time since I got them usedý for one price. 
Jun 2015

132680 mi
Wheel bearing noise from front drivers side. Replaced wheel hub assembly. Coolant leak. Diagnosed as gasket leak in water passageway running from one head to the other. Removed and replaced gasket. Repair successful. 
Sep 2015

137640 mi

C $50
Code for bad catalytic converter. Replaced spark plugs. Code reset. 
Dec 2015

137640 mi

C $800
Bank 1 catalytic converter required replacement (again). 
Mar 2016

140740 mi
Catalytic converter installed in December had manufacturers defect and began to leak due to bad weld. Replaced under manufacturer warranty. They covered parts and labor. 

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Chevrolet Malibu in Utah, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2015
Mar 2012

138000 mi

US $350
Oil leak AROUND THE FILTER, THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE CHANGE 
Jul 2012

142000 mi

US $325
Replace the o-2 sensors 
Nov 2014

187100 mi

US $2300
Transmission rebuilt 

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