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2007 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 87 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 9% of all 977 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Malibu model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 73,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
87
9% of 977
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
73,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 10, 2009, latest Mar 20, 2024.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter112009 Q32011 Q12012 Q12013 Q22014 Q22015 Q32017 Q42022 Q1
87 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q3 to 2024 Q1; peak 2012 Q1 (11).

Fuel System recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200570 (7%)
  2. 200696 (9%)
  3. 200787 (9%)
  4. 200853 (5%)
  5. 200934 (2%)
  6. 201039 (3%)
  7. 201137 (4%)
  8. 201256 (6%)
  9. 201334 (4%)
  10. 201426 (7%)
  11. 201519 (7%)
  12. 201653 (6%)
  13. 201760 (9%)
  14. 2018101 (14%)
  15. 201918 (9%)
  16. 202018 (9%)
  17. 202110 (11%)
  18. 20229 (9%)
  19. 20238 (12%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 87 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has the most fuel system complaints (101), compared with 87 for the 2007.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.