Chevrolet Malibu Classic

2007–2008 only

41 classified complaints

2007–2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic models have 41 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 70,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2007–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Malibu Classic report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1997–2001

2002–2005

2007–2008

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2007–2008 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 11 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 74,000 miles. 42.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 7 complaints

Median onset: 97,600 miles.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 57,200 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 3 complaints

Median onset: 102,163 miles.

Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 3 complaints

Median onset: 101,000 miles.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 2 complaints

Median onset: 115,650 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 2 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2007–2008 model years. See the full Chevrolet Malibu Classic report for every year and full specs/safety data.