Model year guide

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — representative photo
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2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints1,021
Combined20 mpg
Typical price$3,848

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx recalls 3

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #14V252000 · 14/05/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicle…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim le…

Steering:electric Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #15V064000 · 04/02/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an exp…

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #14V224000 · 30/04/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007,…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 1,021 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,175

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx worth?

Low
$2,200
Typical price
$3,848
High
$5,700

From 22 comparable 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,875
Depreciation (5 yrs)$2,550
Total$18,425
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($3,848) with the same model 3 model-years older ($2,324), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx trims & engines on record

Trims
LT · LS Fleet · LTZ
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vehicles on record

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Other Chevrolet Malibu Maxx model years

2006 2005 2004

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx?

Based on 1,021 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, air bags, vehicle speed control.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx at about 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway).

How much is a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx worth?

Comparable 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx listings run roughly $2,200–$5,700, typically around $3,848 (from 22 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.