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.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu transmission problems
47 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 91,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 47
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 91,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission6
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Malibu transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
- Risk
- If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V224000 · Recall details
What 2007 Chevrolet Malibu owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
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
First 14v224
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
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.
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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu transmission
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 47 complaints about the transmission of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Malibu transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 91,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V224000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have bad transmission?
The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most transmission complaints are 2018 (171 complaints), 2016 (166 complaints) and 2017 (139 complaints).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Steering 667Electrical 113Fuel system 87Airbags 75Brakes 51Engine 35Acceleration 31Lights 29Driver assistance 26Suspension 22Seats 16Seat belts 13Body 6Visibility 2Wheels 2Locks 1Tires 1
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