Sell your 2007 Chevrolet Malibu for cash

The 2007 Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize car that came with a choice of 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 3.9L 6-cyl engines. At 19 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars, Large Cars
Engines2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Automatic (S4)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy15–21 city / 22–31 highway / 18–25 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,700–$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂355–494 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA5 configurations: Malibu, Malibu Maxx
Age19 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 19 years old, most of a 2007 Malibu's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a midsize car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Malibu. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the steering, typically around 100,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SteeringFeb 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V064000

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 June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that…

Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)May 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V252000

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, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura…

Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Power TrainApr 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V224000

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…

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.

Common 2007 Malibu problems

Owners have filed 992 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu with NHTSA. 37 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 34 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Steering665
  • Electrical System105
  • Air Bags77
  • Fuel System, Gasoline47
  • Power Train42
  • Fuel/Propulsion System39

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Steering100,000 mi
  • Electrical System115,000 mi
  • Air Bags98,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Gasoline68,000 mi
  • Power Train91,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System84,000 mi

2007 Chevrolet Malibu service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 879 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment130
  • Equipment118
  • Electrical System79
  • Engine and Engine Cooling63
  • Engine41
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility38

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · PIC5650M

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Selling a 2007 Malibu: questions

How much is a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2007 Malibu that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2007 Malibus that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2007 Malibu with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2007 Malibu?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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