Chevrolet Malibu Maxx recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 1,074 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (model years 2004–2007). The most reported problem area is steering (653 complaints), followed by seats (139 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (4).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (434), 2005 (326) and 2006 (270). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (44).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Malibu Maxx model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 653 | 4 of 4 | |
| Seats | 139 | 3 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 112 | 4 of 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 101 | 4 of 4 | |
| Air bags | 43 | 4 of 4 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V064000 | Feb 4, 2015 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2006–2007 | 69,633 |
| 14V252000 | May 14, 2014 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2004–2007 | 2,440,524 |
| 14V224000 | Apr 30, 2014 | Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift | 2004–2007 | 1,131,113 |
| 14V153000 | Mar 31, 2014 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2004–2006 | 1,373,177 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 51 complaints and a fire in 18 complaints; 34 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.