Chevrolet Malibu Maxx recalls and problems
4 recalls and 1,074 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
1,074
Crashes reported
51
Fires reported
18
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Chevrolet Malibu Maxx by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Malibu Maxx | 3 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Malibu Maxx | 4 | 270 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Malibu Maxx | 3 | 326 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 Malibu Maxx | 3 | 434 | 26 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
Most reported Chevrolet Malibu Maxx problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 687 | |
| Seats | 140 | |
| Electrical System | 114 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 103 | |
| Air Bags | 44 | |
| Power Train | 38 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | |
| Service Brakes | 30 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 21 | |
| Suspension | 17 |
All Chevrolet Malibu Maxx recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-064 | Feb 4, 2015 | 2006–2007 | Steering | 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… |
| 14V-252 | May 14, 2014 | 2004–2007 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Speed Control, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | 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… |
| 14V-224 | Apr 30, 2014 | 2004–2007 | Power Train | 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. |
| 14V-153 | Mar 31, 2014 | 2004–2006 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has the most reports (434). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering Chevrolet Malibu Maxx model years 2004–2007.
What are the most common Chevrolet Malibu Maxx problems?
Owners report steering, seats, electrical system problems most often.