Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING
06023200703/01/2008060232007C10020816Clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle while driving or turning over bumps at low speeds. *kb (diagnose noise - lubricate inner and outer steering shaft, reposition i-shaft, add foam to radiator surge tank mounting bracket01/23/2007
06023200212/01/2006060232002B10019478Normal operating characteristics of electric power steering (eps) system during extended lock-to-lock (maximum steering wheel rotation) usage. *tt03/16/2006
05023200101/01/2007050232001C10014974Increased steering effort. *tt update. *tt updated 03-07-07. *kb05/13/2005
STEERING - COLUMN
0712612/01/200710023644Special coverage adjustment - loss of power steering assist. *nj01/18/2008
05023500103/01/200510014975Steering column tilt/telescope wheel lever available for service use. *tt05/13/2005
04023500911/01/2007040235009A10008506Noisy steering column, lack of power steering assist, diagnostic trouble codes c0460 and c0545, steering wheel moves slightly by itself. *mj (replace steering column) updated 01/18/08. *nj08/03/2004
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
379510019283Electric steering is inoperative with c0545. *ak02/23/2006
379710018531Intermittent steering wheel dither after front end alignment was performed. *tt01/05/2006
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID
08-02-32-00505/01/200810025672Loss of power steering assist, power steering warning message displayed in dic, ipc/radio displays erratic, dtc c0900, b1325 set (replace ignition coil/module assembly and add ground strap). vehicles with 3.5l engine. *pe08/28/2008
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
41274127D10020217Loss of power steering assist at high engine rpm. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated on 10/03/07. *nj08/18/2006

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
03/12/2013109000
 I was driving my vehicle down i-680 in northern ca's bay area. while i was on the freeway in the slow lane and my power steering warning popped up on my car stereo display and a split second later i lost the ability to steer my car. i slowed the vehicle as fast as i could without slamming on the brakes. all of the cars behind me slammed on the breaks and i thought i was going to cause a pile-up. a nice man behind got out of his truck and helped me force the steering wheel to the right so i could pull the car off of the road. i then called my brother and he came and towed the car home. there has never been a warning to this issue. it never acted up and i have never been instructed to do a safety check on the power steering.
02/12/20131690001
 While making a right turn the power steering failed.....i almost drove head on into oncoming traffic. *tr
02/12/2013169000
 While making a right turn the power steering failed.....i almost drove head on into oncoming traffic.
12/08/20121450001
 Today we driving through a parking lot and trued to turn and heard a popping noise, and then lack of steering. the steering wheel turned but the wheels did not. had to call a tow truck at a cost of $88.00 and took it to my local chevy dealer. the diagnosed the problem as the steering intermediate shaft bolt broke and also the airbag sensor. the total cost of this repair is: $88.00 for the tow truck, $1500.00 for the repair and 2 1/2 days without the car. we have had this popping noise for a while and no one could figure out what it was. some dealers said we needed to replace the complete rack and pinion steering system, others said it just needed greased. we chose to grease it and the noise went away for a while.so far i have replaced the power steering motor, which gm reimbursed me for about 1 year after i had it repaired. it seems like there are many complaints about this problem. it has been a good car except for these constant problems. something needs to be done so gm will fix these issues. *tr
12/08/2012145000
 Today we we driving through a parking lot and trued to turn and heard a poping noise, and then lack of steering. the steering wheel turned but the wheels did not. had to call a tow truck at a cost of $88.00 and took it tomy local chevy dealer. the dignoised the problem as the steering intermediate shaft bolt broke and also the airbag senser. the total cost of this repair is: $88.00 for the tow truck, $1500.00 for the repair and 2 1/2 days without the car. we have had this popping noise for a while and no one could figure out what it was. some dealers said we needed to replace the complete rack and pinion steering system, others said it just neded greased. we chose to grease it and the noise went away for a while.so far i have replaced the power steering motor, which gm reimbursed me for about 1 year after i had it repaired. it seems like there are many complaints about this problem. it has been a good car except for these constant problems. something needs to be done so gm will fix these issues.
11/01/20121
 2005 chevy malibu. consumer writes in regards to steering failure in vehicle. *smd
09/15/2012600001
 While driving 25 ? 45 and making a left turn or changing lanes to the left the steering wheel loses it power steering. this vehicle cannot be steered unless you are a power lifter at that point. this is my mom?s only vehicle and she is 77 and had carpal tunnel surgery on both her wrists, so i doubt she will be able to steer at all. so if gm says it?s not a safety issue, and the car can still be steered, they are wrong. there has been ?special coverage adjustments? for this issue on the 2006 models in united states and gm has actual recalls for 67,000 vehicles in canada for the same thing. (manufacture recall number 12221) her vehicle vin number doesn't fit into the selected vin numbers and she has the exact same issue. someone needs to have gm open up this special coverage for this issue period, regardless of the year. people with same problem on vin numbers that get the coverage get a free steering column install and she has to pay $600 - $800 for same services? all this because of a small part that is riveted to the steering column on the inside that goes out every 30k miles. *tr
09/15/201260000
 While driving 25
10/25/20121533501
 My power steering went out. i was pulling up to the light at the intersection of gum springs road and lee jackson highway in aldie, va, and power steering came across my radio and my power steering went out. *tr
10/11/201262000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering failed without warning while turning left. the steering became hard to turn and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the steering resumed normal function for a brief moment and the mechanical warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the approximate current mileage was 64,000. pmb
10/11/201262000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering failed without warning while turning left. the steering became hard to turn and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the steering returned to normal function for a brief moment. the failure was experienced several times. the mechanical warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the approximate current mileage was 64,000. li
03/15/20121200001
 Power steering fails when accelerating, especially when attempting to merge onto highway traffic. power steering failure flashes on the console and chimes sound. failure requires car to be steered using bodily force to control the vehicle, and has almost resulted in numerous accidents. power steering turns back on about 1/2 second after releasing the gas pedal. does not occur with any relative consistency to warrant taking it to the dealer. i have not been contacted by the manufacturer regarding any relevant recalls for this vehicle. *tr
03/15/2012120000
 Power steering fails when accelerating, especially when attempting to merge onto highway traffic. power steering failure flashes on the console and chimes sound. failure requires car to be steered using bodily force to control the vehicle, and has almost resulted in numerous accidents. power steering turns back on about 1/2 second after releasing the gas pedal. does not occur with any relative consistency to warrant taking it to the dealer. i have not been contacted by the manufacturer regarding any relevant recalls for this vehicle.
10/18/2007560001
 I purchased this vehicle in june 2007 which had a warranty and i purchased an extended warranty from trenor motors, urbana, ohio. in october of 2007 i noticed a clunking noise when i turned the steering wheel left or right. i took the vehicle to the dealer where i bought the car and they had to replace the steering rack. within a year, approximately september 2008 the noise came back and again they had to replace the steering rack. after two months went by the noise returned and they said that they got a bad steering rack and replaced it again. approximately 9 months later in 2009 the noise returned and they said that the a sleeve needed to be lubricated which seem to help however, around august of 2010 the noise returned and the dealer lubricated it again which helped for about 9 months. in may of 2011 the noise returned so we contacted the dealer again and they told us that we would have to pay for any repairs/replacements since the car is now out of warranty. *tr
10/18/200756000
 I purchased this vehicle in june 2007 which had a warranty and i purchased an extended warranty from trenor motors, urbana, ohio. in october of 2007 i noticed a clunking noise when i turned the steering wheel left or right. i took the vehicle to the dealer where i bought the car and they had to replace the steering rack. within a year, approximately september 2008 the noise came back and again they had to replace the steering rack. after two months went by the noise returned and they said that they got a bad steering rack and replaced it again. approximately 9 months later in 2009 the noise returned and they said that the a sleeve needed to be lubricated wich seem to help however, around august of 2010 the noise returned and the dealer lubricated it again which helped for about 9 months. in may of 2011 the noise returned so we contacted the dealer again and they told us that we would have to pay for any repairs/replacements since the car is now out of warranty.
07/01/2011
 The drivers seat frame broke and i had to replace. also the car makes a popping noise when steered. currently trying to get that into the dealer because it has been doing it for almost a year
03/14/2012155000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 20 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle as the power steering warning indicator illuminated. immediately, there was a complete loss of power steering. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. the failure recurred four times. the engine was restarted and the vehicle resumed as normal. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the power steering column and intermediate shaft would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
03/14/2012155000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 20 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle as the power steering warning indicator illuminated. immediately, there was a complete loss of power steering. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. the failure recurred four times. the engine was restarted and the vehicle resumed as normal. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the power steering column and intermediate shaft would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000. kmj
03/14/2012155000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 20 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle with the power steering warning indicator illumination. immediately there was a complete loss of power steering. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. the failure occurred four times. the engine was restarted and the vehicle resumed as normal. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the power steering column and intermediate shaft would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000. js
09/01/2011
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. the contact would stop and restart the vehicle to correct the failure. the failure also corrected itself on a few occasions and the steering wheel began to function normal as the contact continued to drive. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown. kmj
09/01/2011
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. the contact would stop and restart the vehicle to correct the failure. the failure also corrected itself on a few occasions and the steering wheel began to function normal as the contact continued to drive. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown. sm.
04/16/2012
 The steering wheel became very tight for about 3 mins. and the power steering light flashed on the radio panel. when the steering wheel loosing up it was too loose. the next day the check engine light came on and i went and had a mechanic check it out and he said that it was coming up as an electronic steering failure.
04/16/2012115000
 During a freeway exit during a decelerating 35mph right turn, the power steering stop operating. continued on home for 3 blocks without any power to steering system. next day, system work good. scary ! ! google problem for info and found a lot of people has had the same problem with no 'fix' available. anyway you could shed some help or information on this scary problem?
10/10/2011140000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed improper readings, and the speedometer was inoperative. the local mechanic repaired the fuel system. neither the dealer, nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. sm.
01/10/2012
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering assist would fail sporadically. the power steering assist would reset independently once the vehicle was shut off and restarted. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the current mileage was 125,007 and the failure mileage was unknown. kmj
10/10/2011140000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed improper readings, and the speedometer was inoperative. the local mechanic repaired the fuel system. neither the dealer, nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. sm.
01/10/2012
 Tl- the contact owns 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering goes in and out on the vehicle. the contact stated the steering will come back after the vehicle is turned off and back on. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the current mileage was 125,007.rl
10/10/2011140000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering would fail, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel tank indicator on the instrument cluster would show incorrect fuel levels and the speedometer was inoperative. the local mechanic repaired the fuel system. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. nw
01/10/2012
 Tl- the contact owns 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering goes in and out on the vehicle. the contact stated the steering will come back after the vehicle is turned off and back on. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the current mileage was 125,007.rl
10/10/2011140000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering would fail, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel tank indicator on the instrument cluster would show incorrect fuel levels and the speedometer was inoperative. the local mechanic repaired the fuel system. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. nw
01/10/2012
 Tl- the contact owns 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering goes in and out on the vehicle. the contact stated the steering will come back after the vehicle is turned off and back on. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the current mileage was 125,007.rl
12/03/2011112000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering assist failed while driving 35 mph. the power steering light illuminated as the failure occurred. the steering wheel became hard to turn and the contact was able to avoid a crash. the vehicle had to be turned off for a moment in order for the power steering assist to return to normal function. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 116,000.
12/03/2011112000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering assist failed while driving 35 mph. the power steering light illuminated as the failure occurred. the steering wheel became hard to turn and the contact was able to avoid a crash. the vehicle had to be turned off for a moment in order for the power steering assist to return to normal function. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 116,000. kmj
12/03/2011112000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the steering failed while driving at 35mph. the power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred. the steering became hard to turn. the contact was able to avoid a crash. the vehicle had to be turned off for a moment, for the steering to return to normal function. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 116,000. li
01/13/2010120000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 30 mph the power steering system malfunctions making the vehicle difficult to steer. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 127,000. jo
08/01/2011150000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when making an accelerated merge onto the highway she noticed that the power steering would go out and the wheels would lock up. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that the power steering column had faile and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the power steering column. a few days after having the repairs done the failure had re occurred. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. the vin was unavailable. tb
01/02/2012105000
 As other owners have experienced, the steering alarm light went off in my malibu. i have seen that other malibu in my cars vin range experienced the same issue as issued by a gm warning. this seems to me to be an unsafe vehicle and gm should stand behind your vehicle as i could not allow my child to drive to co with the possibility that the steering would go out. while i did not get to the point where we had steering failure, the motor was diagnosed with major issue as did the electronic control which appears to be the root cause of the issue. this car would have steering failure if we did not got to the dealership and replace the motor and steering column.
06/30/200984900
 Cars steering momentarily locked up while on a slight curve in the road, i was able to pull over and checked under the hood for a broken belt or something obvious. after starting the car up again the problem was not present. about 3 weeks later the car was taken in for service and a lube kitwas installed. the problem has reoccured on several occasions since and each time after stopping the car then restarting it the problem is no longer present. there are many reports of this problem on the internet. it is a very scary and potentially dangerous situation to be in. there is a knocking or clunking noise in the front end seemingly associated with the occurrences.
01/02/2012105000
 As other owners have experienced, the steering alarm light went off in my malibu. i have seen that other malibu in my cars vin range experienced the same issue as issued by a gm warning. this seems to me to be an unsafe vehicle and gm should stand behind your vehicle as i could not allow my child to drive to co with the possibility that the steering would go out. while i did not get to the point where we had steering failure, the motor was diagnosed with major issue as did the electronic control which appears to be the root cause of the issue. this car would have steering failure if we did not got to the dealership and replace the motor and steering column.
06/30/200984900
 Cars steering momentarily locked up while on a slight curve in the road, i was able to pull over and checked under the hood for a broken belt or something obvious. after starting the car up again the problem was not present. about 3 weeks later the car was taken in for service and a lube kitwas installed. the problem has reoccured on several occasions since and each time after stopping the car then restarting it the problem is no longer present. there are many reports of this problem on the internet. it is a very scary and potentially dangerous situation to be in. there is a knocking or clunking noise in the front end seemingly associated with the occurrences.
01/02/2012105000
 As other owners have experienced, the steering alarm light went off in my malibu. i have seen that other malibu in my cars vin range experienced the same issue as issued by a gm warning. this seems to me to be an unsafe vehicle and gm should stand behind your vehicle as i could not allow my child to drive to co with the possibility that the steering would go out. while i did not get to the point where we had steering failure, the motor was diagnosed with major issue as did the electronic control which appears to be the root cause of the issue. this car would have steering failure if we did not got to the dealership and replace the motor and steering column.
06/30/200984900
 Cars steering momentarily locked up while on a slight curve in the road, i was able to pull over and checked under the hood for a broken belt or something obvious. after starting the car up again the problem was not present. about 3 weeks later the car was taken in for service and a lube kitwas installed. the problem has reoccured on several occasions since and each time after stopping the car then restarting it the problem is no longer present. there are many reports of this problem on the internet. it is a very scary and potentially dangerous situation to be in. there is a knocking or clunking noise in the front end seemingly associated with the occurrences.
01/04/2012120000
 Turning left at about 5 mph, power steering went out and made it hard to turn the corner, almost caused an accident in the middle of an intersection. power steering light came on radio display and buzzer went off. pulled into gas station and restarted engine. problem went away. waiting for it to happen again. judging by the same complaint from from others, this will by my last gm.
06/30/200984900
 Cars steering momentarily locked up while on a slight curve in the road, i was able to pull over and checked under the hood for a broken belt or something obvious. after starting the car up again the problem was not present. about 3 weeks later the car was taken in for service and a lube kitwas installed. the problem has reoccured on several occasions since and each time after stopping the car then restarting it the problem is no longer present. there are many reports of this problem on the internet. it is a very scary and potentially dangerous situation to be in. there is a knocking or clunking noise in the front end seemingly associated with the occurrences.
01/04/2012120000
 Turning left at about 5 mph, power steering went out and made it hard to turn the corner, almost caused an accident in the middle of an intersection. power steering light came on radio display and buzzer went off. pulled into gas station and restarted engine. problem went away. waiting for it to happen again. judging by the same complaint from from others, this will by my last gm.
11/25/2011108000
 Ding sound and then power steering light came on. took to dealership and was told power steering sensor was the cause of the problem. i have read where there have been severl complaints on problems with the power steering with this vehicle. i have contacted gm and they proclaim they are not aware of any problems yet there is a letter that was sent out in 2007 extending the warranty on the vehicle. i purchased the vehicle in 2009. i am told the steering column may need to be replaced
11/24/201188000
 Check engine/power steering light came on when starting down the road. rpms shot up to 4 and 5, car won't shift (automatic car), mph stopped reading, all the info i get through my radio screen went blank, there is only an error sign where my mileage is.
11/25/2011108000
 Ding sound and then power steering light came on. took to dealership and was told power steering sensor was the cause of the problem. i have read where there have been severl complaints on problems with the power steering with this vehicle. i have contacted gm and they proclaim they are not aware of any problems yet there is a letter that was sent out in 2007 extending the warranty on the vehicle. i purchased the vehicle in 2009. i am told the steering column may need to be replaced
11/24/201188000
 Check engine/power steering light came on when starting down the road. rpms shot up to 4 and 5, car won't shift (automatic car), mph stopped reading, all the info i get through my radio screen went blank, there is only an error sign where my mileage is.
09/01/2011150000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. the contact also stated that after turning the vehicle off and letting it warm up the power steering began to function as normal again. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. the vin was not available. sm.
11/25/2011108000
 Ding sound and then power steering light came on. took to dealership and was told power steering sensor was the cause of the problem. i have read where there have been severl complaints on problems with the power steering with this vehicle. i have contacted gm and they proclaim they are not aware of any problems yet there is a letter that was sent out in 2007 extending the warranty on the vehicle. i purchased the vehicle in 2009. i am told the steering column may need to be replaced
11/24/201188000
 Check engine/power steering light came on when starting down the road. rpms shot up to 4 and 5, car won't shift (automatic car), mph stopped reading, all the info i get through my radio screen went blank, there is only an error sign where my mileage is.
09/01/2011150000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. the contact also stated that after turning the vehicle off and letting it warm up the power steering began to function as normal again. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. the vin was not available. sm.
11/25/2011108000
 Ding sound and then power steering light came on. took to dealership and was told power steering sensor was the cause of the problem. i have read where there have been severl complaints on problems with the power steering with this vehicle. i have contacted gm and they proclaim they are not aware of any problems yet there is a letter that was sent out in 2007 extending the warranty on the vehicle. i purchased the vehicle in 2009. i am told the steering column may need to be replaced
11/24/201188000
 Check engine/power steering light came on when starting down the road. rpms shot up to 4 and 5, car won't shift (automatic car), mph stopped reading, all the info i get through my radio screen went blank, there is only an error sign where my mileage is.
09/01/2011150000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. the contact also stated that after turning the vehicle off and letting it warm up the power steering began to function as normal again. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. the vin was not available. sm.
11/24/201188000
 Check engine/power steering light came on when starting down the road. rpms shot up to 4 and 5, car won't shift (automatic car), mph stopped reading, all the info i get through my radio screen went blank, there is only an error sign where my mileage is.
09/01/2011150000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph the steering wheel locked. the contact stated that after turning the vehicle off and letting it warm up the power steering started to work normal again. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 150,000. pm
11/20/201171000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the power steering failed. the power steering light came on at the same time the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic were it was determined the electronic power assist module was failing. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 71,000. rvk
02/10/2009
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering. the engine was turned off and restarted, and the vehicle was able to resume normally. the manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the power steering failure however, the vehicle was ineligible due to the mileage exceeding 100,000. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. kmj
02/10/2009
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph, unexpectedly there was a loss of power steering. the engine was turned off and restarted. the vehicle was able to resume normally. the manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the power steering; however the vehicle was ineligible due to the vehicle's mileage exceeding 100,000. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. js
09/22/201060000
 Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the power steering failed without warning. the contact mentioned that after turning the vehicle off and restarting, the power steering was operating as normal. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.
02/10/2009
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph, unexpectedly there was a loss of power steering. the engine was turned off and restarted. the vehicle was able to resume normally. the manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the power steering; however the vehicle was ineligible due to the vehicle's mileage exceeding 100,000. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. js
09/22/201060000
 Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the power steering failed without warning. the contact mentioned that after turning the vehicle off and restarting, the power steering was operating as normal. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.
09/22/201060000
 Tl - the contact owns 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the power steering failed without warning. the contact mentioned that after turning the vehicle off and restarting, the power steering was operating as normal. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. kmj
09/22/201060000
 Tl - the contact owns 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting to park the power of steering failed without any warnings. the contact mentioned that after turning the vehicle off and restarting it the power steering was operating normal. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. pm
04/07/200620000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when first starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would seize and there was a severe resistance in the steering wheel. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. a few months later the contact received notification of a manufacturer
05/13/200971000
 The power steering goes out a few times each week on this 2005 malibu with the electric power steering. it started happening only occasionally, but now much more frequently. i reset it by turning off engine and restarting when i am able to stop. it usually happens fairly soon after starting when cold. sometimes it takes 2 or 3 restarts to keep it working. in addition, the problems that many others are experiencing are also present... like the drift at highway speeds, and the clunking sounds in the front end. so far, the dealer has not been helpful. they just want to replace parts and charge around $800 to repair. this is definitely a safety issue on the malibu as well as other models (like the cobalt) which already have recalls issued for these parts.
04/07/200620000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that after first starting the vehicle the steering wheel would not steer properly and there was a thumping feeling in it and would make it difficult. the failure would occur on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. a few months after taking the vehicle in he received a voluntary recall for 100,000 miles and he had reached that mark. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. tb
05/13/200971000
 The power steering goes out a few times each week on this 2005 malibu with the electric power steering. it started happening only occasionally, but now much more frequently. i reset it by turning off engine and restarting when i am able to stop. it usually happens fairly soon after starting when cold. sometimes it takes 2 or 3 restarts to keep it working. in addition, the problems that many others are experiencing are also present... like the drift at highway speeds, and the clunking sounds in the front end. so far, the dealer has not been helpful. they just want to replace parts and charge around $800 to repair. this is definitely a safety issue on the malibu as well as other models (like the cobalt) which already have recalls issued for these parts.
10/03/201176127
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would exhibit an abnormal clicking when the contact was turning left. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the i-shaft needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 76,127 and the current mileage was 72,500.
10/03/201176127
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would exhibit an abnormal clicking when the contact was turning left. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the i-shaft needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 76,127 and the current mileage was 72,500. kmj
10/03/201176127
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the steering wheel makes a clicking sound when the vehicle is turning to the left. the contact to the vehicle to the dealer and was told the i shaft needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 76,127 and the current mileage was 72,500.rl
09/13/2011120000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. a power steering service light also illuminated on the instrument panel and a warning bell sounded. the vehicle was maneuvered to a gas station and shut off. the vehicle operated as normal upon restart. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable.
09/11/2011100000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact stated that while attempting a turn, the power steering failed without warning. the contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate sporadically prior to the failure. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 100,000.
09/13/2011120000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. a power steering service light also illuminated on the instrument panel and a warning bell sounded. the vehicle was maneuvered to a gas station and shut off. the vehicle operated as normal upon restart. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
09/11/2011100000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact stated that while attempting a turn, the power steering failed without warning. the contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate sporadically prior to the failure. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 100,000.
09/13/2011120000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. a power steering service light also illuminated on the instrument panel and a warning bell sounded. the vehicle was maneuvered to a gas station and shut off. the vehicle operated as normal upon restart. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
09/11/2011100000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact stated that while attempting a turn, the power steering failed without warning. the contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate sporadically prior to the failure. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 100,000.
09/13/2011120000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning at approximately 5 mph the steering wheel seized. a power steering service light also illuminated on the instrument panel and a warning bell sounded. the vehicle was maneuvered to a gas station and shut off. the vehicle operated as normal upon restart. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable. sm.
09/11/2011100000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact stated that while attempting a turn, the power steering failed without warning. the contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate sporadically prior to the failure. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 100,000. kmj
09/11/2011100000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact stated that while making a turn the power steering failed on the vehicle. the contact stated the power steering light came on in the past, but never failed. this time the steering failed with no warning. the vehicle had not been inspected. the failure mileage and current mileages were 100,000.rl
08/28/201192500
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 15 mph when the power steering system malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to seize. the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle without difficulty. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 92,500. the vin was not available. kmj
08/15/2011152000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated and he was unable to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 153,300. kmj
08/28/201192500
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 15 mph the power steering system will malfunction and lock the steering wheel. the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. the contact stated vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 92,500. jo
08/15/2011152000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated and he was unable to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 153,300. kmj
08/15/2011152000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph the power steering warning lamp illuminated and he was unable to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 153,300. pm
05/08/201124000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when making a right or left turn, the vehicle would make a loud clunking noise. the dealer replaced the steering shaft, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 26,000. the vin was unavailable. sm.
07/31/2011
 The steering wheel in a 2005 chevrolet malibu pops and after time the pops increase and causes the steering of the vehicle to fail. this is a huge safety issue and could cause drivers to crash. if enough people die, maybe gm will recall this design flaw. this is caused from having electronic steering, which means no power steering fluid is suppose to be needed.
02/15/201190000
 I have a 2005 chevy malibu, and the stering power goes on and off, one time i was driving it, then the power stering went off in the freeway, i was so scary, i took the first exit right alway, it was almost imposible to turn the stering wheel
01/05/200989000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 35 mph the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the power steering suddenly stopped functioning. the failure occurred intermittently and had progressed with time. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised the contact to disconnect the battery when the power steering goes out to regain function. there were no repairs performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 89.000. ds
06/24/2011137000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering failed on the vehicle. the contact heard a beep and the power steering light came on right before the steering failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the vehicle needed a new steering rack and column. the failure mileage was and current mileages were 137,000.rl
01/05/200989000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 35 mph the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the power steering suddenly stopped functioning. the failure occurred intermittently and had progressed with time. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised the contact to disconnect the battery when the power steering goes out to regain function. there were no repairs performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 89.000. ds
06/24/2011137000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering failed on the vehicle. the contact heard a beep and the power steering light came on right before the steering failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the vehicle needed a new steering rack and column. the failure mileage was and current mileages were 137,000.rl
06/18/20110
 I would like to amend my previous complaint number: 10407288 the fatality that i mentioned was not proven to be of a direct result of a steering failure. however, according to complaint number: 10364224 the chevrolet malibu had steering shaft replaced prior to accident. this was performed at gm dealer due to popping noise while steering, diagnosed at dealer. repair paid for by owner. chevy malibu had 65,000 miles at time of accident. *tr
06/17/201145858
 Okay, now i am really upset. this is my third complaint about the steering on my 2005 malibu. i am a senior citizen on a fixed income and i cannot afford to pay to have the car repaired. the car has approximately 45000 plus miles on it and i am afraid to drive it, and i sure can
06/18/20110
 I would like to amend my previous complaint number: 10407288 the fatality that i mentioned was not proven to be of a direct result of a steering failure. however, according to complaint number: 10364224 the chevrolet malibu had steering shaft replaced prior to accident. this was performed at gm dealer due to popping noise while steering, diagnosed at dealer. repair paid for by owner. chevy malibu had 65,000 miles at time of accident. *tr
06/17/201145858
 Okay, now i am really upset. this is my third complaint about the steering on my 2005 malibu. i am a senior citizen on a fixed income and i cannot afford to pay to have the car repaired. the car has approximately 45000 plus miles on it and i am afraid to drive it, and i sure can
06/01/2011124000
 I have a 2005 chev malibu. the power streering is beginning to make a noise. i was told by a repair place, that my power steering electric motor is beginning to go out and i will need to replace the power steering motor. they indicate that they have had several complaints regading the power steering motor in this peculiar car.
06/18/20110
 I would like to amend my previous complaint number: 10407288 the fatality that i mentioned was not proven to be of a direct result of a steering failure. however, according to complaint number: 10364224 the chevrolet malibu had steering shaft replaced prior to accident. this was performed at gm dealer due to popping noise while steering, diagnosed at dealer. repair paid for by owner. chevy malibu had 65,000 miles at time of accident. *tr
06/17/201145858
 Okay, now i am really upset. this is my third complaint about the steering on my 2005 malibu. i am a senior citizen on a fixed income and i cannot afford to pay to have the car repaired. the car has approximately 45000 plus miles on it and i am afraid to drive it, and i sure can
06/01/2011124000
 I have a 2005 chev malibu. the power streering is beginning to make a noise. i was told by a repair place, that my power steering electric motor is beginning to go out and i will need to replace the power steering motor. they indicate that they have had several complaints regading the power steering motor in this peculiar car.
06/18/20110
 I would like to amend my previous complaint number: 10407288 the fatality that i mentioned was not proven to be of a direct result of a steering failure. however, according to complaint number: 10364224 the chevrolet malibu had steering shaft replaced prior to accident. this was performed at gm dealer due to popping noise while steering, diagnosed at dealer. repair paid for by owner. chevy malibu had 65,000 miles at time of accident. *tr
06/17/201145858
 Okay, now i am really upset. this is my third complaint about the steering on my 2005 malibu. i am a senior citizen on a fixed income and i cannot afford to pay to have the car repaired. the car has approximately 45000 plus miles on it and i am afraid to drive it, and i sure can
06/01/2011124000
 I have a 2005 chev malibu. the power streering is beginning to make a noise. i was told by a repair place, that my power steering electric motor is beginning to go out and i will need to replace the power steering motor. they indicate that they have had several complaints regading the power steering motor in this peculiar car.
04/21/2011119850
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer within a couple of days. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,850.
05/07/201150000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact stated the steering wheel pulled to the left. the power steering also stopped functioning; however, within a few minutes it began to function normally. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact will not drive the vehicle or take it to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
05/09/2011
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering would lock abnormally when the vehicle was both in motion and stopped, making it difficult to turn the wheel at any given moment. the dealer was contacted but was unable to assist. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 121,000.
04/21/2011119850
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer within a couple of days. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,850.
05/07/201150000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact stated the steering wheel pulled to the left. the power steering also stopped functioning; however, within a few minutes it began to function normally. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact will not drive the vehicle or take it to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
05/09/2011121000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering locks when the vehicle is both moving and stopped, making it difficult to turn the wheel at any given moment. the dealer was contacted but was unable to assist. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was unavailable, the current mileage was 121,000. nw
04/21/2011119850
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer within a couple of days. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 119,850...mw
05/07/201150000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact stated the steering wheel pulled to the left. the power steering also stopped functioning; however, within a few minutes it began to function normally. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact will not drive the vehicle or take it to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
05/09/2011121000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering locks when the vehicle is both moving and stopped, making it difficult to turn the wheel at any given moment. the dealer was contacted but was unable to assist. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was unavailable, the current mileage was 121,000. nw
05/12/2011
 This is my second complaint for my 05 malibu ls, i purchased in 2006, approximately 20,000 miles, noticed shortly after the poping noise in the steering area. i was told at that time gm was aware and working on it. kept taking it back for repairs/service. in 08 had the steering gear box replaced, now i'm told it needs to be replaced again along with the i shaft. current mile 109,000, it has only been 50,000 miles since the last gear box was replaced. i asked if this would fix the problem or would i have replace it again and they could not say and offered me $2,000 on trade in. lol i don't think so. and i wouldn't want to make this someone elses problem. when will gm, with all the complaints do a recall?!! what will it take to get a recall on this safety issue will someone have to die? gm must see that this is a big problem...
04/07/201146000
 Ii have a 2005 chevrolet malibu lt that i bought used in september 2010. it had 43,000 miles when i purchased it, and now has just over 46,000 miles. soon after we bought it i heard a loud
03/30/2011
 2005 chevy malibu steering is failing. loud clunking noise coming from steering column and the steering wheel turns wile the tires do not. this is very dangerous and a complete safety hazard! i am being told this will not be covered by gm. a safety recall is needed
12/11/2010
 Lights will start blinking and door locks go up and down then on the radio it will say power steering and the steering will go out its really hard to steer.it also comes up on the radio engie power decreased and the car will just die and you half to wait a couple of mintues before it will start. it has happened about 40 times
02/04/2011125000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated followed by a loss of power steering assist. the wheels also locked abnormally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,000.
12/11/2010
 Lights will start blinking and door locks go up and down then on the radio it will say power steering and the steering will go out its really hard to steer.it also comes up on the radio engie power decreased and the car will just die and you half to wait a couple of mintues before it will start. it has happened about 40 times
02/04/2011125000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated followed by a loss of power steering assist. the wheels also locked abnormally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,000.
02/24/2011107250
 I own a 2005 malibu. the electric power steering light comes on and power steering randomly quits working. its happened three times at 107,000 miles. there is an extended warranty special coverage # 1-0183, may 2015 or 100,000 miles. i had the dealership diagnois the problem ,cost me $100.00. to fix it is $700.00 to $800.00. the dealer will give me 10% off of parts. gm will not assist with cost because it is not within coverage perimeters. this was a company car where i work. i bought it one year ago for my teenage daughter. i feel the steering just now became a problem at 107,000 miles because it was driven highway miles only. i am a single mother and cannot pay the expense to fix the steering problem. due to safety i cannot put my daughter back into this car. gm has been rude and will not even discuss assisting with the cost of their power steering issue even though they admit it is a 2005 malibu defect. can you give me any advice.? this is a well documented common problem with this model and make of vehicle. definitely a safety issue and gm responsibility.
02/04/2011125000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated followed by a loss of power steering assist. the wheels also locked abnormally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,000.
02/24/2011107250
 I own a 2005 malibu. the electric power steering light comes on and power steering randomly quits working. its happened three times at 107,000 miles. there is an extended warranty special coverage # 1-0183, may 2015 or 100,000 miles. i had the dealership diagnois the problem ,cost me $100.00. to fix it is $700.00 to $800.00. the dealer will give me 10% off of parts. gm will not assist with cost because it is not within coverage perimeters. this was a company car where i work. i bought it one year ago for my teenage daughter. i feel the steering just now became a problem at 107,000 miles because it was driven highway miles only. i am a single mother and cannot pay the expense to fix the steering problem. due to safety i cannot put my daughter back into this car. gm has been rude and will not even discuss assisting with the cost of their power steering issue even though they admit it is a 2005 malibu defect. can you give me any advice.? this is a well documented common problem with this model and make of vehicle. definitely a safety issue and gm responsibility.
02/04/2011125000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the vehicle lost the power of steering and the wheel locked. also the power of steering light illuminated. the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,000. pm
02/24/2011107250
 I own a 2005 malibu. the electric power steering light comes on and power steering randomly quits working. its happened three times at 107,000 miles. there is an extended warranty special coverage # 1-0183, may 2015 or 100,000 miles. i had the dealership diagnois the problem ,cost me $100.00. to fix it is $700.00 to $800.00. the dealer will give me 10% off of parts. gm will not assist with cost because it is not within coverage perimeters. this was a company car where i work. i bought it one year ago for my teenage daughter. i feel the steering just now became a problem at 107,000 miles because it was driven highway miles only. i am a single mother and cannot pay the expense to fix the steering problem. due to safety i cannot put my daughter back into this car. gm has been rude and will not even discuss assisting with the cost of their power steering issue even though they admit it is a 2005 malibu defect. can you give me any advice.? this is a well documented common problem with this model and make of vehicle. definitely a safety issue and gm responsibility.
02/20/201161000
 2005 chevy malibu vehicle did not drive due to power steering issues as i was pulling out of the street. i managed to reverse the car and out it back in the parking spot nearly hitting another parked vehicle because i could not move the steering wheel. i came back a few hours later to attempt to straighten out the car and the power steering worked fine. this vehicle does not inspire confidence in me and chevy must recall this vehicle and fix this problem now before it is too late.
06/01/201042000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while making turns at any speed the contact could hear a clunking noise coming from the front end. during the failures a power steering service light would illuminate on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the power steering mechanisms were greased. a few months later the failure began to recur. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. sm.
02/02/201165500
 The power steering quit while i was driving my 6-cylinder 2005 chevrolet malibu. i was able to pull to the side of the road. i shut off the engine and restarted it. the power steering was working again. that was yesterday and i've been driving since then with no problems. no repairs have yet been done.
01/25/201195000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph the power steering would suddenly fail becoming very difficult to maneuver. the power steering warning light flashed across his radio. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor has it been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that there are no current recalls for this failure on this vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000. tb
01/21/2011107000
 I had just picked up my 14 year old daughter, and her friends. i was driving home in my 2005 malibu with 107k miles on it. when i was making a left turn at 35 miles an hour. my radio dash flashed power steering, and my wheel completely locked up on me. i was barely able to avoid a telephone pole. i was given now warning prior to making the turn. this was the first time this has ever happened. from what i've read online. this seems to be a very common issue with this type of car. the power steering is electrical, and seems to be prone to this kind of thing. this really needs looked at.
12/28/201082563
 Started hearing clunking in the front end about a year ago and power steering going out now and again. clunking progressively got worse and powers steering began to go out everytime i drove my car, especially when making turns. took the car to a local autoshop. i had the rack and pinion replaced. cost me over $500. clunking is gone but power steering is still going out on me while i am driving.
01/21/2011107000
 I had just picked up my 14 year old daughter, and her friends. i was driving home in my 2005 malibu with 107k miles on it. when i was making a left turn at 35 miles an hour. my radio dash flashed power steering, and my wheel completely locked up on me. i was barely able to avoid a telephone pole. i was given now warning prior to making the turn. this was the first time this has ever happened. from what i've read online. this seems to be a very common issue with this type of car. the power steering is electrical, and seems to be prone to this kind of thing. this really needs looked at.
12/28/201082563
 Started hearing clunking in the front end about a year ago and power steering going out now and again. clunking progressively got worse and powers steering began to go out everytime i drove my car, especially when making turns. took the car to a local autoshop. i had the rack and pinion replaced. cost me over $500. clunking is gone but power steering is still going out on me while i am driving.
01/21/2011107000
 I had just picked up my 14 year old daughter, and her friends. i was driving home in my 2005 malibu with 107k miles on it. when i was making a left turn at 35 miles an hour. my radio dash flashed power steering, and my wheel completely locked up on me. i was barely able to avoid a telephone pole. i was given now warning prior to making the turn. this was the first time this has ever happened. from what i've read online. this seems to be a very common issue with this type of car. the power steering is electrical, and seems to be prone to this kind of thing. this really needs looked at.
12/28/201082563
 Started hearing clunking in the front end about a year ago and power steering going out now and again. clunking progressively got worse and powers steering began to go out everytime i drove my car, especially when making turns. took the car to a local autoshop. i had the rack and pinion replaced. cost me over $500. clunking is gone but power steering is still going out on me while i am driving.
01/21/2011107000
 I had just picked up my 14 year old daughter, and her friends. i was driving home in my 2005 malibu with 107k miles on it. when i was making a left turn at 35 miles an hour. my radio dash flashed power steering, and my wheel completely locked up on me. i was barely able to avoid a telephone pole. i was given now warning prior to making the turn. this was the first time this has ever happened. from what i've read online. this seems to be a very common issue with this type of car. the power steering is electrical, and seems to be prone to this kind of thing. this really needs looked at.
12/28/201082563
 Started hearing clunking in the front end about a year ago and power steering going out now and again. clunking progressively got worse and powers steering began to go out everytime i drove my car, especially when making turns. took the car to a local autoshop. i had the rack and pinion replaced. cost me over $500. clunking is gone but power steering is still going out on me while i am driving.
01/21/2011107000
 I had just picked up my 14 year old daughter, and her friends. i was driving home in my 2005 malibu with 107k miles on it. when i was making a left turn at 35 miles an hour. my radio dash flashed power steering, and my wheel completely locked up on me. i was barely able to avoid a telephone pole. i was given now warning prior to making the turn. this was the first time this has ever happened. from what i've read online. this seems to be a very common issue with this type of car. the power steering is electrical, and seems to be prone to this kind of thing. this really needs looked at.
12/28/201082563
 Started hearing clunking in the front end about a year ago and power steering going out now and again. clunking progressively got worse and powers steering began to go out everytime i drove my car, especially when making turns. took the car to a local autoshop. i had the rack and pinion replaced. cost me over $500. clunking is gone but power steering is still going out on me while i am driving.
01/09/2011119000
 2005 malibu-power steering system failure
12/30/2010150000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph the power steering locked and was hard to control. after turning the vehicle off and then on the steering resets itself. the vehicle was driven home. the dealer or manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 150,000.-mw
09/21/201049000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the steering locked numerous times while the accelerator pedal was depressed; she was able to avoid crashing several times while driving on the highway. the dealer replaced the steering column september 21, 2010 the repair did not correct the failure, and the steering continued to lock while the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 79,000. li
12/07/201083000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph the steering wheel became very stiff and he was no longer able to turn the wheel. during the failure a wrench began illuminating on the dashboard. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart he was still unable to turn the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken home where it was parked. the failure has since recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 80,300. the vin was unavailable. sm.
08/30/201098103
 Vehicles inermediate drive shaft was going out. every turn you made it would make a clunking sounds. occured on the vehicle right after it was bought. talked to dealer and they said it just needed to be lubed. lubed vehicle ourselves and did nothing. after time the clunking would get louder and louder. took it to different repair shop and it was the inermediate drive shaft. i had heard from a source that the 2006 malibu's had a recall on the steering columb but they did not recall the 2005. the vehicles structure behind them are exactialy the same just different body styles. this is not safe if it were to have gone out if we had to have been making some sort of a turn or driving down a highway or interstate. i have seen numerous accounts of this happening to the same year and make as mine on www.autobeef.com. car did have the part replaced
11/10/2010123500
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering goes out on the vehicle. the vehicle makes a warning sound and then the steering goes out. the failure has become a regular occurrence over the past week. the dealer stated the electronic power assist has failed and it is not under warranty or recall. the failure mileage and current mileages was 123500.rl
08/30/201098103
 Vehicles inermediate drive shaft was going out. every turn you made it would make a clunking sounds. occured on the vehicle right after it was bought. talked to dealer and they said it just needed to be lubed. lubed vehicle ourselves and did nothing. after time the clunking would get louder and louder. took it to different repair shop and it was the inermediate drive shaft. i had heard from a source that the 2006 malibu's had a recall on the steering columb but they did not recall the 2005. the vehicles structure behind them are exactialy the same just different body styles. this is not safe if it were to have gone out if we had to have been making some sort of a turn or driving down a highway or interstate. i have seen numerous accounts of this happening to the same year and make as mine on www.autobeef.com. car did have the part replaced
11/10/2010123500
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering goes out on the vehicle. the vehicle makes a warning sound and then the steering goes out. the failure has become a regular occurrence over the past week. the dealer stated the electronic power assist has failed and it is not under warranty or recall. the failure mileage and current mileages was 123500.rl
11/09/200850000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph he turned the steering wheel and heard a knocking sound. the failure recurred whenever the steering wheel was turned. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed there was no grease lubricating the steering box. the vehicle was repaired. after a few months the failure began to recur so the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where it was again repaired. approximately 1 year later the failure began to recur. he would also experience a loss of power steering. the steering wheel would intermittently become very stiff. an authorized dealer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in an unknown recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. sm.
09/01/200965000
 2005 chevrolet malibu car veered to left and crossed median. driver of malibu killed and also struck another car where passengers were injured. witness stated malibu braked and there were tire marks, no vehicle in front of malibu at time of braking. witness stated car veered to left and driver appeared to lose control crossing median and struck another automobile. witness states driver was not on a cell phone. this information is in the police report. the chevrolet malibu had streering shaft replaced prior to accident. this was performed at gm dealer due to popping noise while stearing, diagnosed at dealer. repair paid for by owner. chevy malibu had 65000 miles at time of accident.
11/09/200850000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph he turned the steering wheel and heard a knocking sound. the failure recurred whenever the steering wheel was turned. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed there was no grease lubricating the steering box. the vehicle was repaired. after a few months the failure began to recur so the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where it was again repaired. approximately 1 year later the failure began to recur. he would also experience a loss of power steering. the steering wheel would intermittently become very stiff. an authorized dealer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in an unknown recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. sm.
09/01/200965000
 2005 chevrolet malibu car veered to left and crossed median. driver of malibu killed and also struck another car where passengers were injured. witness stated malibu braked and there were tire marks, no vehicle in front of malibu at time of braking. witness stated car veered to left and driver appeared to lose control crossing median and struck another automobile. witness states driver was not on a cell phone. this information is in the police report. the chevrolet malibu had streering shaft replaced prior to accident. this was performed at gm dealer due to popping noise while stearing, diagnosed at dealer. repair paid for by owner. chevy malibu had 65000 miles at time of accident.
10/21/2010158000
 2005 malibu power steering suddenly stops working -- when we first first the recall notice in december of 2007, it wasn't an issue (but was within the mileage limit). know that we have the problem, it's out of the mileage range.
10/19/2010
 Tail lights have filled up with water and condensation every time it rains. steering pops and makes noises when i make a turn .
10/21/2010158000
 2005 malibu power steering suddenly stops working -- when we first first the recall notice in december of 2007, it wasn't an issue (but was within the mileage limit). know that we have the problem, it's out of the mileage range.
10/19/2010
 Tail lights have filled up with water and condensation every time it rains. steering pops and makes noises when i make a turn .
10/21/2010158000
 2005 malibu power steering suddenly stops working -- when we first first the recall notice in december of 2007, it wasn't an issue (but was within the mileage limit). know that we have the problem, it's out of the mileage range.
10/19/2010
 Tail lights have filled up with water and condensation every time it rains. steering pops and makes noises when i make a turn .
10/08/2010100009
 Tl -the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while the contact was driving approximately between 10-15 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle and the power steering warning indicator illuminated; followed by the steering wheel locking. the vehicle was driven into a parking space safely. the engine was turned off and restarted. the steering wheel began to operate properly for thirty seconds. then the failure reoccurred repeatedly. the manufacturer was notified and they stated there was not a recall related to the defect. the manufacturer issued a hundred thousand mile extended warranty pertaining to the steering column, however, the vehicle exceeded the required mileage. the contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer for the steering column replacement. the failure mileage was approximately 100,009. js
10/05/2010
 I have a 2005 malibu that i bought new. it has always had a popping noise in the front end when you make a turn. at first it was intermittent, seemed like it did it worse when you made sharp turns. i asked the dealer to check it out a few times - always told they could never find anything wrong with it. it has gotten worse over the years, it seems to pop all of the time now and the steering wheel seems to vibrate a little - especially on rough roads. still, the dealer says they can't find anything wrong--actually got tired of asking them & quit asking when i took my car in for service. now i get a letter about something being wrong with the power steering and they will replace it for 10 years, 100,000 miles. called the dealer-they argued that it was only 70,000 miles. had to fax them a copy of my letter proving it said 100,000 miles. i asked if this was the same problem that i'd been having with the popping noise-they told me that this part wasn't going to fix that popping noise. had to keep asking for the part to be replaced. i am hoping this part will fix whatever the popping noise is. my son drives this car every day and i'm worried about the safety of the car.
10/23/200976000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal to increase speed, the steering wheel would lock and yank the vehicle to the right or left. the contact noticed the failure everyday he drove the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the ignition coil needed to be disconnected and steering column needed to be repaired to remedy the problem. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that he would be responsible for all repair costs. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was approximately 91,000. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000-bk
10/05/2010
 I have a 2005 malibu that i bought new. it has always had a popping noise in the front end when you make a turn. at first it was intermittent, seemed like it did it worse when you made sharp turns. i asked the dealer to check it out a few times - always told they could never find anything wrong with it. it has gotten worse over the years, it seems to pop all of the time now and the steering wheel seems to vibrate a little - especially on rough roads. still, the dealer says they can't find anything wrong--actually got tired of asking them & quit asking when i took my car in for service. now i get a letter about something being wrong with the power steering and they will replace it for 10 years, 100,000 miles. called the dealer-they argued that it was only 70,000 miles. had to fax them a copy of my letter proving it said 100,000 miles. i asked if this was the same problem that i'd been having with the popping noise-they told me that this part wasn't going to fix that popping noise. had to keep asking for the part to be replaced. i am hoping this part will fix whatever the popping noise is. my son drives this car every day and i'm worried about the safety of the car.
10/23/200976000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal to increase speed, the steering wheel would lock and yank the vehicle to the right or left. the contact noticed the failure everyday he drove the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the ignition coil needed to be disconnected and steering column needed to be repaired to remedy the problem. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that he would be responsible for all repair costs. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was approximately 91,000. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000-bk
10/05/2010
 I have a 2005 malibu that i bought new. it has always had a popping noise in the front end when you make a turn. at first it was intermittent, seemed like it did it worse when you made sharp turns. i asked the dealer to check it out a few times - always told they could never find anything wrong with it. it has gotten worse over the years, it seems to pop all of the time now and the steering wheel seems to vibrate a little - especially on rough roads. still, the dealer says they can't find anything wrong--actually got tired of asking them & quit asking when i took my car in for service. now i get a letter about something being wrong with the power steering and they will replace it for 10 years, 100,000 miles. called the dealer-they argued that it was only 70,000 miles. had to fax them a copy of my letter proving it said 100,000 miles. i asked if this was the same problem that i'd been having with the popping noise-they told me that this part wasn't going to fix that popping noise. had to keep asking for the part to be replaced. i am hoping this part will fix whatever the popping noise is. my son drives this car every day and i'm worried about the safety of the car.
10/23/200976000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal to increase speed, the steering wheel would lock and yank the vehicle to the right or left. the contact noticed the failure everyday he drove the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the ignition coil needed to be disconnected and steering column needed to be repaired to remedy the problem. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that he would be responsible for all repair costs. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was approximately 91,000. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000-bk
10/05/2010
 I have a 2005 malibu that i bought new. it has always had a popping noise in the front end when you make a turn. at first it was intermittent, seemed like it did it worse when you made sharp turns. i asked the dealer to check it out a few times - always told they could never find anything wrong with it. it has gotten worse over the years, it seems to pop all of the time now and the steering wheel seems to vibrate a little - especially on rough roads. still, the dealer says they can't find anything wrong--actually got tired of asking them & quit asking when i took my car in for service. now i get a letter about something being wrong with the power steering and they will replace it for 10 years, 100,000 miles. called the dealer-they argued that it was only 70,000 miles. had to fax them a copy of my letter proving it said 100,000 miles. i asked if this was the same problem that i'd been having with the popping noise-they told me that this part wasn't going to fix that popping noise. had to keep asking for the part to be replaced. i am hoping this part will fix whatever the popping noise is. my son drives this car every day and i'm worried about the safety of the car.
10/23/200976000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal to increase speed, the steering wheel would lock and yank the vehicle to the right or left. the contact noticed the failure everyday he drove the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the ignition coil needed to be disconnected and steering column needed to be repaired to remedy the problem. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that he would be responsible for all repair costs. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was approximately 91,000. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000-bk
09/01/20100
 My 2005 malibu started making a
07/24/201033900
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated she heard a loud noise in the steering for a while and on july 24, 2010 while reversing into a parking space and moved forward to put the vehicle in a straight line the power steering failed. she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a curve. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnose located the failure at the steering shaft and gear box. the steering shaft and gear box was replaced. the manufacturer didn't assist with the repair, because the parts that were replaced wasn't covered by the extended warranty. the failure mileage was 33,849 and the current mileage was 34,300. li
07/12/201020000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was a popping noise in the steering when hitting a rough spot or bump in the road. the mechanic replaced the tie rods but that did not resolve the issue. a new steering unit was installed and this seemed to resolve the failure. the current and failure mileage was 20,000. rd
09/01/20100
 My 2005 malibu started making a
07/24/201033900
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated she heard a loud noise in the steering for a while and on july 24, 2010 while reversing into a parking space and moved forward to put the vehicle in a straight line the power steering failed. she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a curve. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnose located the failure at the steering shaft and gear box. the steering shaft and gear box was replaced. the manufacturer didn't assist with the repair, because the parts that were replaced wasn't covered by the extended warranty. the failure mileage was 33,849 and the current mileage was 34,300. li
07/12/201020000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was a popping noise in the steering when hitting a rough spot or bump in the road. the mechanic replaced the tie rods but that did not resolve the issue. a new steering unit was installed and this seemed to resolve the failure. the current and failure mileage was 20,000. rd
09/19/2010109000
 I was driving at about 40mph and a warning power steering showed up on the drivers information center. the steering weel becamne very hard to steer. i pulled over shut off the car and restarted it and everything worked fine. this has happened 2 other times under simular conditions.
07/24/201033900
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated she heard a loud noise in the steering for a while and on july 24, 2010 while reversing into a parking space and moved forward to put the vehicle in a straight line the power steering failed. she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a curve. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnose located the failure at the steering shaft and gear box. the steering shaft and gear box was replaced. the manufacturer didn't assist with the repair, because the parts that were replaced wasn't covered by the extended warranty. the failure mileage was 33,849 and the current mileage was 34,300. li
07/12/201020000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was a popping noise in the steering when hitting a rough spot or bump in the road. the mechanic replaced the tie rods but that did not resolve the issue. a new steering unit was installed and this seemed to resolve the failure. the current and failure mileage was 20,000. rd
09/19/2010109000
 I was driving at about 40mph and a warning power steering showed up on the drivers information center. the steering weel becamne very hard to steer. i pulled over shut off the car and restarted it and everything worked fine. this has happened 2 other times under simular conditions.
07/24/201033900
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated she heard a loud noise in the steering for a while and on july 24, 2010 while reversing into a parking space and moved forward to put the vehicle in a straight line the power steering failed. she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a curve. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnose located the failure at the steering shaft and gear box. the steering shaft and gear box was replaced. the manufacturer didn't assist with the repair, because the parts that were replaced wasn't covered by the extended warranty. the failure mileage was 33,849 and the current mileage was 34,300. li
07/12/201020000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was a popping noise in the steering when hitting a rough spot or bump in the road. the mechanic replaced the tie rods but that did not resolve the issue. a new steering unit was installed and this seemed to resolve the failure. the current and failure mileage was 20,000. rd
09/19/2010109000
 I was driving at about 40mph and a warning power steering showed up on the drivers information center. the steering weel becamne very hard to steer. i pulled over shut off the car and restarted it and everything worked fine. this has happened 2 other times under simular conditions.
09/02/2010160000
 Steering issues with the car since i bought it, brand new. took it to a garage twice and was told that these particular cars were having electrical problems with the electronic steering. today my power steering system failed as i was driving to work. i see numerous complaints about the same issue on the internet but still not recall.
08/31/2010124000
 I received a letter from chevy about electric power steering loss on chevy malibu. the letter said that not to take to dealer unless you are experiencing problems. i wasn't until yesterday. while taking my children to school, there was loss of steering, it locked down, and power steering was displayed in the information center. i call chevy and now they say it don't apply to me because my car is over 100,000 miles on it. this is a safety concern as after researching this problem online there are many reported cases of loss of steering but chevy will not fix because of being over mileage. i thought with it possibly endangering the lives of people riding in the car that it would be fixed regardless. the steering locks down and the vehicle can not be controlled.
08/09/201075000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the power steering failed intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealership diagnosed located the failure at the power steering column. he received a recall notice from chevrolet august 2010 the notice specified if the vehicle is over 100,000 the steering failure will not be repaired. the contact has explained to general motors the vehicle was diagnosed before the 100,000 miles, but he could not have the repair done therefore the vehicle should repair by general motors. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage 115,000. li
09/02/2010160000
 Steering issues with the car since i bought it, brand new. took it to a garage twice and was told that these particular cars were having electrical problems with the electronic steering. today my power steering system failed as i was driving to work. i see numerous complaints about the same issue on the internet but still not recall.
08/31/2010124000
 I received a letter from chevy about electric power steering loss on chevy malibu. the letter said that not to take to dealer unless you are experiencing problems. i wasn't until yesterday. while taking my children to school, there was loss of steering, it locked down, and power steering was displayed in the information center. i call chevy and now they say it don't apply to me because my car is over 100,000 miles on it. this is a safety concern as after researching this problem online there are many reported cases of loss of steering but chevy will not fix because of being over mileage. i thought with it possibly endangering the lives of people riding in the car that it would be fixed regardless. the steering locks down and the vehicle can not be controlled.
08/09/201075000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the power steering failed intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealership diagnosed located the failure at the power steering column. he received a recall notice from chevrolet august 2010 the notice specified if the vehicle is over 100,000 the steering failure will not be repaired. the contact has explained to general motors the vehicle was diagnosed before the 100,000 miles, but he could not have the repair done therefore the vehicle should repair by general motors. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage 115,000. li
12/02/200628000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 55 mph the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard and the steering became difficult. she stated she turned the vehicle around and slowly drove home. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and she stated the dealer advised her that the failure was an electrical issue. she stated the dealer did not do anything and she drove the vehicle home. after six months the failure happen again the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic twice he advised her that it could be the rack and pinion or electrical. the local mechanic did not do any repairs. the contact stated she received a recall letter in the mail for a lost of power steering due to the electrical sensor. the contact stated she took the vehicle to the dealer to have the recall work performed and was advised due to the mileage they could not do the recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vehicle was purchased used in 2006. the approximate failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 230,000. vwb
08/18/2010130000
 I have a 2005 cherovlet malibu and the electrical power steering went out on my car exactly one week after chevrolet sent me a letter infofming me of this exact problem. they are refusing to cover this repair because my car has 130,000 miles, although they are all highway miles because i work an hour away from my home and my car is only 5 years old. i am a loyal general motors customer, despite the fact that i work for ford motor company, and this is my third brand new general motors car that i have purchased, my husband has as well purchased at least 10-15 brand new cars through general motors. i am a very unhappy customer and i will no longer be purchasing any cars from your company in the future if this is how loyal customers are treated.
01/16/200848000
 Tl. contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 20 mph on a curvy road the power steering light would flashing on the information center and the power steering will malfunction. the steering became very difficult almost causing the vehicle to crash. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have the power steering system diagnose and the dealer informed the contact that the entire electronic power steering unit needs to be replace. the dealer replaced the power steering system. the manufacturer sent the contact a questionnaire regarding the power steering but the contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. the failure mileage 48,000. jo
03/01/201074000
 Loss of power steering. front wheels sound like there're about to fall off. popping noise in steering collum.
08/18/2010147000
 Power steering failure
08/18/2010130000
 I have a 2005 cherovlet malibu and the electrical power steering went out on my car exactly one week after chevrolet sent me a letter infofming me of this exact problem. they are refusing to cover this repair because my car has 130,000 miles, although they are all highway miles because i work an hour away from my home and my car is only 5 years old. i am a loyal general motors customer, despite the fact that i work for ford motor company, and this is my third brand new general motors car that i have purchased, my husband has as well purchased at least 10-15 brand new cars through general motors. i am a very unhappy customer and i will no longer be purchasing any cars from your company in the future if this is how loyal customers are treated.
01/16/200848000
 Tl. contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 20 mph on a curvy road the power steering light would flashing on the information center and the power steering will malfunction. the steering became very difficult almost causing the vehicle to crash. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have the power steering system diagnose and the dealer informed the contact that the entire electronic power steering unit needs to be replace. the dealer replaced the power steering system. the manufacturer sent the contact a questionnaire regarding the power steering but the contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. the failure mileage 48,000. jo
03/01/201074000
 Loss of power steering. front wheels sound like there're about to fall off. popping noise in steering collum.
08/18/2010147000
 Power steering failure
08/18/2010130000
 I have a 2005 cherovlet malibu and the electrical power steering went out on my car exactly one week after chevrolet sent me a letter infofming me of this exact problem. they are refusing to cover this repair because my car has 130,000 miles, although they are all highway miles because i work an hour away from my home and my car is only 5 years old. i am a loyal general motors customer, despite the fact that i work for ford motor company, and this is my third brand new general motors car that i have purchased, my husband has as well purchased at least 10-15 brand new cars through general motors. i am a very unhappy customer and i will no longer be purchasing any cars from your company in the future if this is how loyal customers are treated.
01/16/200848000
 Tl. contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 20 mph on a curvy road the power steering light would flashing on the information center and the power steering will malfunction. the steering became very difficult almost causing the vehicle to crash. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have the power steering system diagnose and the dealer informed the contact that the entire electronic power steering unit needs to be replace. the dealer replaced the power steering system. the manufacturer sent the contact a questionnaire regarding the power steering but the contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. the failure mileage 48,000. jo
03/01/201074000
 Loss of power steering. front wheels sound like there're about to fall off. popping noise in steering collum.
08/18/2010147000
 Power steering failure
01/16/200848000
 Tl. contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 20 mph on a curvy road the power steering light would flashing on the information center and the power steering will malfunction. the steering became very difficult almost causing the vehicle to crash. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have the power steering system diagnose and the dealer informed the contact that the entire electronic power steering unit needs to be replace. the dealer replaced the power steering system. the manufacturer sent the contact a questionnaire regarding the power steering but the contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. the failure mileage 48,000. jo
03/01/201074000
 Loss of power steering. front wheels sound like there're about to fall off. popping noise in steering collum.
08/18/2010147000
 Power steering failure
07/13/200630000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 2 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to make a loud clunking noise. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was repaired for the related defect under the manufacturer voluntary recall. the specific repair performed was unknown. on a separate occasion there was a loss of the electric power steering with a chime tone, followed by the power steering warning light illumination. the failure occurrence was intermittent. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three different times for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to detect a problem. recently, the contact received a notification from the manufacturer offering an additional protection for the electric power steering. the manufacturer required that the mileage not to exceed 100,000 to repair the vehicle of a free remedy. the contact stated her vehicle exceeded the mileage requirement. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000. the vin was unavailable. js
06/28/201087000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 30 mph the steering wheel got very stiff and a power steering service light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was pulled over and upon restart the vehicle operated as normal for approximately 1/2 mile before the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home and has not been examined for the cause of failure. the contact also stated that she has been experiencing a recurring failure in which her front blinkers will stop working and she has to replace the bulbs about once a month. sm. the failure and current mileages were 87,000. sm.
06/23/2010
 My 2005 chevy malibu is having this very loud noise coming from the steering column. there is no where to put or check the power steering fluid. this is a piece of **** car...i am scared that something is going to happen and it is not going to be pretty if the steering issues in malibues are not resolved. i have seen a lot of complaints online about the steering in chevy malibues. with all the complaints on line, that should be enough to gm to call a recall..... this is dangerous and lives can be lost.
06/24/201085000
 2005 chevy malibu ls steering began to lock up on slow turns. there was no warning, just a sudden locking of the steering column. (it would not turn. literally lock the steering wheel until additional speed could be maintained. the problem started intermittantly 2 weeks ago & steadily worsened. happening 10-12 times a day this week. hit 2 curbs, nearly jumped one curb & nearly hit a car. we had to put the car in reverse to straighten the steering prior to completeing the turn. car has 85000 miles on it. mechanic shop replaced rack/pinion steering & both front end rear tie rod rings. this defect is apparent on malibu's according to the numerous complaints seen on the internet.
06/17/201084886
 My son was driving my 2005 chevy malibu to work & the power steering light came on & was having troubles getting the car to turn corners. he called me; i told him to get fluid. upon getting fluid & reading the manual, he discovered that it was an electric power steering & get to your gm dealer immediately. we did so & was told the power steering column was shorting out & needed replaced. there had been no recall on this for the malibu but had for the pontiac g6, colbalt & others. the dealership we went to replaced & i had to pay out of my pocket $644.86. i feel this should have been a recall & that the safety of my son driving at the time put his life in danger. i would like reimbursed by gm for this expense & a recall done so that other malibu owners do have incur any injuries and/or expense for replacement. i am sending a letter to gm as well as a copy of the letter to nhtsa even though i am submitting an email complaint. thank you for your attention in this matter.
04/04/201083000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 25 miles per hour the power steering failed. the contact spoke with the manufacturer who advised the warranty had expired. the contact was advised by the dealer to pay out of pocket for the repair. the current miles were 85000. the failure miles were 83000. aa
03/18/2008100000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevy malibu. the contact stated that upon acceleration there is a hard pull to the left. the steering wheel also pulls to the left and the driver has to struggle to keep the steering wheel in alignment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and took it for a test drive and informed the owner there was no failure found. chevrolet has not been contacted. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage is approximately 100,000. the current mileage is approximately 150,000. rd
06/01/2010113000
 My 2005 chevy malibu has intermittant power steering fault on the center display, and yesterday the power steering actually shut off while going down the highway at 70mph. very difficult to steer just to get off of the road. pulled over and shut off car and restarted and it worked for 5 minutes and then shut down again, wrestled the car home, and today it works fine. chevy cobalt already has a recall for this, why not the malibu. i have filed a complaint with chevrolet and was instructed to get the car fixed as it was clearly a dangerous situation, but it would have to be at my expense. does someone have to die to admit this is a dangerous situation and should be recalled? i do see hundreds of complaints for the same issue on this web site, and even more on other sites.
01/05/201042681
 I have a 2005 chev. malibu v6 that has had a problem with it's power steering. i was going down the highway when suddenly the power steering went out and it was very hard to steer and get out of fast moving traffic. when i got it to the dealer, i was told that they had to replace the entire steering column. i have done research on this and have found a number of people with the same experience with chev. malibu's. this is a very dangerous defect that the company should recall and repair! some people have had to replace the steering column more than once because the new column put in is still being made with the defect. this power steering failure occurs without any warning and in my case it happened on the highway at 65mph. luckily i was able to keep it under control but it was amazing that i was able to considering that i was changing lanes at the time! after doing research on this i have learned that others have had similar experiences. i certainly hope something can be done about this.
05/25/201079000
 The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at 60mph the power steering warning light illuminated three different times as the steering lock the vehicle veered off to the right and crashed into a tree. the ambulance took him to the hospital with a broken right hip. the police came and a report was file. the vehicle was total and was towed by the insurance company to their facility. the manufacturer was not caled and inform of this incident. the failure mileage was 79,000....mw
04/18/201060000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while traveling 30 mph the contact noticed a chime noise inside the vehicle, seconds later the contact noticed that the vehicle no longer had power steering. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages was 60000. bml
05/25/2010109000
 Regarding my 2005 chevrolet malibu: vehicle is used as personal transportation to and from work in town errands and vacations out of state, over the last 4 weeks my wife and other family have driven the vehicle and have experienced intermittent loss of power steering while turning corners at relatively low speed. on the date of this writing my wife reports having to stop 3 times on the way to work because of dead wheel steering. it seems that the system will operate after a short period where power is switched off by the ignition switch. i have reported this problem to chevrolet corporate customer service (ref# 71-833386371 made 25may2010) and told there is no recall order for the power steering system for this vehicle. i have learned from the internet that there are many complaints of this very occurrence on this and other year models of malibu. your agency is, i'm sure, aware of the recall of 2005 - 2010 cobalt for steering problems of a siimilar nature. i have attempted to solve the malfunction believing that the fuse was malfunctioning and replaced it with a fuse of recommended size. the steering went dead serveral times after that. i have contacted the local dealer service rep and am making arrangements to have the problem analyzedthere. however i'm not expecting them to fin d anything they can work on being an intermittent problem. i am fearful for my wife's welfare in that vehicle and pray your agency begin proper inquiries into what looks like gm's knowledge of a serious safety issue and their unwillingness to address it.
05/03/2010
 There is a popping noise when turning left or right at low speeds. also, power steering light comes on and fails. it becomes hard to turn left or right during any speed.
05/20/201067000
 Car is in the shop again for steering shaft. loud slamming clunking noise while turning. grease bearings break down and the shaft slams around. had it all replaced 2 years ago also. talked to gm, they verified with the dealership that it was the same issue as before . i was told that there is no recall because customers do not personally call gm and report the repair. are you kidding me?? if they see a trend with reports being made directly to gm from the customer (not the dealership), they take it into consideration. if you have a repair done to your malibu, call gm every time and report it. this is their way of escaping responsibility for a known problem. they told me it might be an issue in my area only. since when do cars know where they live?? gm needs to fix the problem.
05/19/201038460
 Clunking noise at low speeds when turning steering wheel- either direction. power steering failed today - in reverse. managed to park car in driveway and (per previous complaints i googled) after 20 minutes i went out and started the car & the steering wheel was somewhat normal but i felt a slight catch when i turned wheel either direction. no service has been done on the steering yet by me. i have an extended warranty - covers the power steering pump - but not the shaft.
05/19/201097000
 The power steering light comes on and sometimes the steering wheel won't turn at all. there is a knocking noise in the steering wheel when i turn. it was fixed only to start again a few weeks later. gm won't repair cause they say i'm over the mileage. the gas hand jumps up an down
05/01/201050000
 I own a 2005 chevy malibu and have had consistent issues with the power steering going out. there has been a recall on almost every chevy made from 2005-2010 for the same reason except for the malibu. this is not acceptable especially if you read all of the blogs and posts of the huge amount of chevy owners dealing with the exact same thing, many of them getting it fixed multiple times only for it to go out again. this problem almost caused my wife and son to be involved in an accident.
03/17/200722
 2005 malibu had steering clunks, rack&pinion replaced twice, steering shaft replaced,tie rods replaced,still clunks and bangs . general wander in steering even after all this.service manager informed gm after a complaint that they could not find anything wrong this was after warrranty expired
05/05/201063300
 I have a 2005 chevy malibu, bought brand new, i've had problems from the start with this car. the rack & pinion has been replaced twice. the hub bearings have had to be replaced, the rear stabilizer bar needs replacing. i have a gas cap issue, now to top it all off, i've been having issues where i am driving and i start to accelerate and the steering wheel locks up, i have been on the freeway several times when this happens. this is a very dangerous situation, gm will do nothing about this. they know that the 2005 malibu is a dangerous car but will not recall at all.
05/04/2010580001
 Made a pit stop on way to work my car made a sound alert and power steering came on over my radio message window. 2 weeks ago steering felt loose turning left but a little stiff turning right but after a few days it was fine. this morning it happened again but today was the only day of the alert sound and message. found it could be that the electric power steering column needs to be replaced cost ($600 - $1500). power steering electric motor / control module / steering rack / failing sensor in steering column / voltage problem between the alternator & ignition coil assembly. i have printed out 11 pages of similar complaints and noticed the chevy cobalt & other chevy models had or are having a recall for the same complaints as the chevy malibu but the malibu is not one of them. this problem can cause complete steering failure or just very hard steering (unpredicted) & can cause accidents. i'm still waiting to find out which expensive repair mine will be. i did find that if my vin is between 5f100001 - 5f250216 that i need to call chevy if my mileage is under 70,000 & they cover the cost of repair. i don't have my vin as my car is in the shop now. *tr
03/29/201051645
 Over a period of about 6 weeks, our 2005 chev malibu first start to display a power steering fluid low message on the instrument panel (on digital text readout). this vehicle does not have a fluid resivior, it used electronic assist on the power steering. iniitial, no noticable issues were detected while driving the car. one day this display started to occur about every 30 seconds, with a beeping audit alert. our daughter was driving the vehicle that afternoon, and when turning a corner there was a loss of power steering assistance. this was in town at low speeds, she was able to recover from the incident with no accident or damage. the vehicle was taken to the nearest dealership, keyes chevrolet for repairs. repair order states tested and found failed steering column motor. this vehicle was purchased used at about 39.000 miles, and was about 125 miles out of a gm certified 12 mo / 12,000 mile warranty. gm did not cover the repair, paid bill for total of $660.05 from our oen funds. in an internet review, this problem seems to be a common issue with owners of this year and model, and several people have reported damage after crashing into gaurdrails, etc. when this problem occurs.
04/27/2010107000
 The power steering locked up while i was making a right turn. the power steering notfication went on on the dash and the chime came on. the power steering is really hard to turn, and i mean hard. the car is only 5 years old as well. its a 2005 chevy malibu.
04/27/201035497
 I was driving my 2005 chevrolet malibu ls to pick up grandchildren at school when the dash power steering light came on. i parked the car and walked to get the children. retrieving the vehicle afterwards, twhen started, the power steering light was off. at times the car has been hard to turn to the left. i took the car to the dealer and they told me it needs a new $1200 power steering unit to fix the problem. the internet is full of similar stories. fourteen accidents thus far attributed to this. it's time to have a recall.
04/25/201080000
 Lost power steering while going through round about, was empty at the time thankfully. has happend 3 previous times all at slow speeds. i had to pull over and turn the car off and start it to get power steering back. the signal lights are constantly burning out, have replaced the bulbs 6 times in 3 years.
11/25/2008100000
 My 2005 malibu loses powersteering while driving or turning.
04/01/2010620001
 I have a 2005 chevy malibu with electric power steering. it fails intermittently. a chime sounds, and a light comes on the dtc. i looked online for any recalls, and gm did extend the warranty. when i took the car to my local gm dealer they said it was not covered. i think they still have a problem. [xxx], and the mileage is 62,000. *tr
04/02/201080000
 I received a recall on my 2005 chev cobalt on the electric power steering motor the same day the electric power steering motor went out onmy 2005 malibu i called chevrolet and they said there is nothing wrong with the malibu and it is not covered is this not the same thing?
03/26/20101170001
 I have a 2005 chevy malibu, purchased it in jun 2005 used. jumping forward, nov 25, 2008, i was driving home and my steering wheel snapped and popped and was still going around in a circle, while car was still going straight. i had the vehicle towed, and come to find out, the rack and pinion needed to be fixed. got that done. then, august 2008, engine goes out. mind you, both instances, i have been told that this has been a known issue with that model car. got the engine fixed. now, 3/26/2010, im driving and the power steering locks up! i have contacted chevrolet about these incidents, and they were no help. just told me to take the car to a dealership. well, today, i found out on the web that there had been a special recall on my model car, between a certain vin number, and this was around the time my steering went out before. when asking the rep isabel how can they issue recalls and not mail them to consumers, she told me that they didn't have to , if they were special notifications. how would the consumer know that there was a possible issue if we are not notified? she then proceeds to tell me about a new special notification on this same car on the fuel caps! my life is at stake in this car, and gm is aware of these issues, but no help. i also noticed on the web today that there are many customers complaining about the power steering issues on the same make and model vehicle, most are the same year, and gm is not willing to assist! *tr
02/13/201061000
 My sister was using my 2005 chevrolet malibu and when exiting the nys thruway she heard a chime, a light went on and the vehicle lost the power steering. her husband in the passenger seat had to assit with steering. it was too difficult for my sister to steer by herself. they parked the car and shut it off. after a short time the car was turned on and the steering was fine. this problem only occured once to date although i have had steering problems in this vehicle since 2007. while under warranty the steering was lubed. after the warranty expired i have had over $981.00 in steering repairs at the dealer which included steering suspension shaft, steering ball joint and steering arm. the latest incident of the loss of power steering is a safety concern. please investigate. i have read gm was recalling cobalts for this problem but no mention of the malibu. the malibu has the same problem.
02/05/201080000
 We lose power steering with no warning on our 2005 chevy malibu- once/week. we brought it into our local dealer and they told us it was not covered and would cost $1200 to repair. the dealer however showed us a service bulletin that showed that this is a recurring problem on malibus.
03/16/201091000
 I have had several occasions where i have had a loss of power steering. a message will pop up on my dic saying power steering quite often but only occasionally i will have no steering at all.
01/13/201078000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 45 mph when the check engine light began to flash on the instrument panel indicating that the power steering malfunctioned making the vehicle difficult to drive. the contact has received a recall letter from the manufacturer but due to the mileage of the vehicle the recall was void. the contact stated that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this was a known issue for his year, make, and model vehicle. the failure mileage was 78,000.
03/07/2010490001
 Steering loss 2005 malibu. *tr
03/04/2010650001
 Since 2006 power steering goes out at different times. chevrolet replaced power steering twice in 2007 and it worked for a short time. we have reported it again 2010 because it went out at an intersection, no accident occurred, shut off engine and restarted, power steering reset. it still goes out maybe once a week. chevrolet in mt. home, ar is researching. *tr
02/25/20101141752
 The power steering on my chevy malibu 2005 has on two separate occasions stopped working. on both occasions, the service power steering light came on. on the first occasion, i went under the hood and read my service manual and ultimately went online to find out that malibu's don
03/03/20101
 My 2005 chevy malibu sometimes loses power steering. when i was driving, the power steering message suddenly appears with a sound and i have no power steering in my car. it was very hard for me to make turns because the wheel was stiff. i turned off my car, waited a moment, and then turned it back on. it was just a temporary fix. if i was driving on the high way and cannot control my car, it could be deadly. i searched online, and a lot of owners also have this problem. *tr
03/01/20101
 The car makes noises every time when turning at low speed. it is due to a defect design of intermediate steering shaft. most 2005 malibu have this problem. a lot of complains can be seen at http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2005/steering/popping_from_steering_when_turning.shtml. there should be a recall. *tr
03/04/2010750004
 The 2005 chevy malibu has a weakness in its steering components similar to the other gm vehicles that are under gm's voluntary recall. the top complaint on the malibu if one reviews various websites is the steering by a very wide margin. i bought my malibu new in may of 2005. one year later they replaced a gear because of the noise it bade turning and looseness of the steering. 9 months later the steering had a problem again and again in 2007. that time the dealer replaced the whole steering assembly. my car is again starting to make the popping noise which is an indication that the issue is returning again. even thought gm keeps replacing parts the problem keeps returning. steering should not need repairing 4 times in less then 5 years. the danger is as reported on various websites is that it can fail completely and cause an accident. mine has not caused an accident but we should not wait until it does. *tr
09/10/200515002
 05 chevy malibu 43,000 miles have had rack & pinnion replaced 2 times because of clunking noise when turning ,also intermediate steering shaft has been replaced 3 times. right front hub over heated at 1500 miles because it had no grease in it . this caused problems with the brakes & cv joints a retired timkin bearing worker told me that there was several problems with the computer line of putting grease the hubs because of the wt. of the hub varying there has been many, many, many complaints of the same things on 05's on car complaints why hasn't there been a recall on this problem ? *tr
10/10/2007195001
 1. in 2007, our 2005 malibu started having popping in the steering when turning at low speeds. the rack assembly was replaced 11/02/07; the car had 20,139 miles on the odometer. 2. the popping recurred by august 2009. september 01, 2009 the rack assembly was replaced along with set toe; 42,809 on the odometer. 3. the popping recurred within less than 3 months. december 18, 2009, the steering gear (excessive slack) was replaced and set toe. 4. the popping has come back within less than 2 months. it is scheduled to have a rod replaced (not sure of any other parts) march 5, 2010. we have notified gm of this and a representative has been assigned to the problem. *tr
07/21/2006160001
 The steering has a clunking in it when u tern. they fixed it 3 times and it keeps coming back every time. they said its in the gears and other components of the steering. im just sad that gm has not found a way to solve this problem. my warranty is up and cant replace it anymore. it gets tired of hearing the clunk. *tr
02/23/2010750001
 Power steering outage. experienced problem off and on this year. i drive a 2005 chevy malibu lt v6. gm has not issued a recall for this make and model. however, parts were covered for the repair! i believe its unfair for the consumer to have to pay for labor for an issue they didn't cause. i am pursuing gm for a refund of what was paid for parts to correct there error. *tr
10/25/20091280001
 The electronic power steering failed while driving on surface streets (in the act of turning). although i temporarily lost control of the vehicle, i managed to complete my turn safely. this vehicle is a chevrolet malibu 2005. i had to have the entire power steering column replaced. i am still not satisfied that this has fixed the problem. the warning signs of a defective replacement part are still present (popping noise at the steering linkages). *tr
02/14/2010725001
 Approximately the week of feb 14, 2010, my 2005 chevy malibu chimed, the power steering felt funny, smelled some burning and a warning sign about my power steering. i pulled over, turned the car off and was not able to see the issue. i started the car backup and the warning was gone. it happened 2 or 3 more times that week. i notified chevy and there is special coverage service bulletin #07126. i called chevy and said if you are over 70,000 miles, it will not be covered. i never received this notice from chevy or the dealership of purchase (they no longer are a chevy dealer). i was at 72,500. i have not been riding it much and now chevy is recalling other cars with the same issue, but not the malibu. *tr
02/18/2010800001
 Power steering failure at low speeds and highway speeds, left and right turns. steering becomes stiff. first happened on dec 24, 2009; reset itself when turned the engine over. happened again 2x in january. happened on 2/18 two times; system reset itself and reappeared after about 15 seconds. happened a third time on 2/18 on the highway. pulled over and turned over the engine but would not reset itself. *tr
01/15/2010877711
 My son was driving my 2005 malibu when the power steering went out. a warning light indicated the problem to him. he was able to pull to the side of the road where he restarted the car. the car reset itself but the same problem occurred again. it was at that point i told him to take to a dealer to have the car inspected. upon inspection it was discovered that the power steering column needed to be replace. in december of 2007 general motors sent me a letter detailing possible problems with the power steering system. what happened to my car was what was outlined in the letter. the letter said not to take the car in to be inspected if i didn't have any problems at that time. it also said that they would reimburse me if i had any problems with the car but with a deadline date. i had to take the car in by december of 2008 and the car had to have 70,000 or less miles on it. since i did not have any problems with the car up to that point i did not take the vehicle in to be inspected. the problem with the car occurred in january of 2010. i had the car repaired because it wasn't safe to drive in the condition it was in. i contacted gm with my concerned and asked for reimbursement. i was turned down because the problem came after the deadline outlined in the letter. *tr
11/11/2007320001
 Steering column pops when making a left or right turn. causes the car to shake a little when braking. occurred before 35,000 miles, but was never fixed by chevy, even after complaining. mechanic has diagnosed the problem, but believes chevy should fix. worried that if problem is fixed it will reoccur, and also worried it will effect power steering. have contact chevy multiple times about problem, but have received no help, other then a runaround. *tr
02/20/2010812321
 2005 malibu ls v6. power steering failed making the steering very stiff. it was cold, 31 degrees. the power steering warning come on the stereo. i restarted the car and the problem went away. prior to this, the steering has pulled to the left, even after a realignment. there have long been knocking noises when i turn the wheel. *tr
06/08/200845000106/13/2005
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering locked and made it difficult to turn the steering wheel. when the vehicle was turned off and back on the power steering failure reset itself. the failure continued to reoccur at slow speeds and when the contact was trying to make a left or right turn. the contact also noticed that when the failure occurred, the rpms were approximately 1500. the failure mileage was 45,000. the vin was not available. the current mileage was 75,000. updated 3/16/10 *cn updated 05/06/10.*jb
05/01/2009791501
 I was driving on a side street at about 30 mph when the chimes sounded, the power steering light came on, and steering became very difficult. i had to stop, turn the car off and then restart it before i could steer again. i understand that this is an ongoing issue with my model car (2005 chevy malibu) and that chevrolet has a technical service bulletin (#07126) on this issue, but my car is outside the maximum mileage to be covered under this tsb. i also understand that there were some nhtsa defect investigations into this issue (primarily the 2004 model), but they have since been closed because the number of reported failures was within an acceptable range. i guess my response to that is, how many accidents do there have to be and how many people need to die before this issue is taken seriously? while my personal experience was not life-threatening, if this had occurred in heavy traffic at high speeds it very well could have resulted in a fatal accident. i saw today that federal regulators have opened an investigation into complaints that power steering systems in the chevrolet cobalt can fail, making it more difficult to control the car. i'm sure this is the same issue that is still occurring on the malibu. i implore you to reopen the investigation on the malibu (a simple google of malibu power steering problems will show that it is still a major issue) and do whatever is necessary to have this problem corrected. *tr
09/27/20071
 I have a 2005 chevy malibu. on several occasions the power steering has failed, usually when making a sharp turn. i first noticed this around two years ago and complained to gm, in which they stated that other cars like mines had, the same issues, but my car did not qualify for a fix since i had already had too many miles on it. *tr
02/01/201092504
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated as she is driving the power steering goes out. the contact stated she has to steer the vehicle off the road, turn it on and off and it will reset itself. this happens continuously. the contact call the manufacturer and she was told to take the vehicle to the dealer for them to see what repairs can be done. the manufacturer also stated that the contact may be charged for the repairs. the contact will be taking the vehicle in to the dealer to be repaired. the failure mileage was 92,504.
12/11/2009695001
 2005 chevrolet malibu steering issue. there is a thumping noise in the steering column when turning. our daughter's 2006 malibu was doing the same thing which she took in under the original warranty. they said the column just needed to be lubed which they covered for her. ours was under the extended warranty which was getting ready to expire with a $200 deductible. the amount they would charge for lubing the column was $90. we have not had it done yet, but after reading the other complaints, i am not sure the lube will ultimately solve the problem, even on our daughter's 2006. *tr
12/11/2009800001
 12/2006 i purchased a 2005 chevrolet malibu. on three occasions in 2007 i experienced a loud knocking noise in the steering column of my vehicle and the first two times, it was not completely fixed and finally after the 3rd time they said it was fixed. until 12/11/2009 when while i was driving, my power steering warning flashed across my clock screen and my steering wheel suddenly locked up and i was unable to turn my vehicle. then on 12/21/2009, i was pulling out of a parking lot and again, the same thing happened 3 times within an hour. i found out from aaa that chevrolet(gm) had printed a service bulletin regarding this particular problem with the 2005 chevrolet malibus and i immediately took my car to steve moore chevrolet at 9325 south boulevard, charlotte, nc -- at which time they informed me after inspecting the car, that my whole steering column had gone bad. on 1/13/2010, i had to pay $792.00 to have this repaired and i feel that since this was a problem that gm was aware of, i should be reimbursed for the expense that i've incurred as well as the inconvenience i was caused due to gm not being willing to extend coverage for this repair. *tr
01/11/201077000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 35 mph the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering shut off. the contact turned the vehicle off and after restarting the vehicle the power steering began working normally. the dealer informed the contact that the entire power steering system needed to be replaced. the contact is aware of the safety risk and the possibility that a crash could occur and cause serious injuries. the failure mileage was 77,000.
01/01/2010551
 2005 chevy malibu. have told the dealership many times about the bumping/thumbing while the car is turning. and found out that there is no place for powering steering fluid...thank god for purchasing extended warranties!!!!!!!!!!! *tr
12/12/20091100001
 The steering wheel pops and jerks in an erratic motion to the left and right. over the past week it has progressively worsened to the point that it will actually cause the wheels to turn and steer with the wheel. and without no particular reason the power steering will cut out and stop working. while i have yet to take it into a mechanic i have an appointment in a week. *tr
12/11/20091210001
 Steering column shakes and moves on its own then power steering pulled to the left and power steering went out almost crashing into highway barrier. if it happened to my wife she would not have been able to recover and would have hit the barrier at highway speeds, probably killing her and the kids. power steering comes and goes at any time i never know when it will go out. dealership will have to replace the entire steering column for about $2,000. this is an obvious issue since there are several complaints on this year of malibu and there has been 2 tsbs on this particular issue and they will not extend the mileage more than 70k. this is a safety issue due to the fact that you never know when the power steering is going to go out and what the steering column is going to do. this causes an unsafe condition and the probability if having an accident is great since it is directly related to the steering and steering column. *tr
12/10/2009799861
 Loss of power steering in 2005 chevy malibu as described in service bulletin #07126 caused a near miss accident on or about12/10/2009. with the unexpected loss of the electrical assist system vehicle becomes extremely difficult to control. service bulletin covers vehicles to 70,000 miles of which this vehicle is at 79986 outside of the service bulletin coverage. steering loss is now an intermittent problem, of which we will schedule to have parts replaced as per bulletin at our cost. i have had conversations with gm on coverage due to the extreme safety hazard this issue causes and the ownership of this issue that gm has conceded by the issuance of said bulletin. facts of my conversations with gm have been documented in case file #71-783921469. it is my opinion that this steering failure condition should be reviewed for full recall due to the extreme hazard this causes no matter the mileage or age of vehicles covered in the original service bulletin. *tr
12/07/200989500
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 20 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. and there was lose of power steering. she restarted the vehicle to resume normal vehicle operation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technician stated that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 89,500.
12/10/20091030001
 I have had several problems with my power steering. it just went out all of a sudden this morning. i almost had an accident. there was an error message on the dash stating power steering and the steering column got really tight and was very hard to turn. i investigated and noticed that there have been several complaints for the 2005 chevy malibu power steering issues. i called the gm dealership and also had a diagnostic done and the problem was the power steering module. i'm really upset because this is the second time this has happened. i'm very afraid to even drive the car because this could occur at any time which can cause and huge accident. the dealership informed me that they would not be able to assist me because i have more than 100, 000 miles on my car. this is totally not fair. i asked the representation (peter) what if i have an accident. he stated that there is really nothing he could do. out of all of the reports on the power steering issues it's about time something gets done. *tr
12/05/200974000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while exiting a parking space, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the power steering failed. the vehicle was able to be restarted and resumed normal operation. a technician from the dealer stated that the coil and the roller in the steering column needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 74,000.
11/17/2009530011
 At approximately 30,000 miles our 2005 chevy malibu developed a clunk in the steering at low speeds, whether or not turning was involved. the dealer replaced the steering gear at no charge. after about 20,000 additional miles the clunk returned. another dealer replaced both the steering gear and the intermediate shaft at no charge. i have obtained, thru nhtsa, the service bulletins which describe this defect, which shows me that chevrolet is well aware of this problem, and has not made a recall. i am concerned that the defect may return even with the new parts, and i might have to pay for repairing a defect after the warranty period, for a problem which should be permanently resolved. *tr
10/04/2007370001
 The power steering on my 2005 chevrolet malibu goes out frequently. the other day i was driving down the highway and the warning beeps (like when the door is ajar) went off, and the power steering went out. i put the car in neutral and turned it off, and back on. this has happened with my car since 10/07. i have taken it to the dealer only to be told that it will cost about $1200 to have it fixed. i think that this should be a recall! it is very dangerous. i have a 16 year old daughter that i will not allow to drive my car because of it's issues. unfortunately, in this economy i cannot afford to put out $1200 at this time. *tr
10/12/2009500001
 I have a 2005 malibu,and have had a clunking noise in the steering since approx. 40,000miles. i have taken it to the garage several times and they have told me that chevrolet did not make a place to lubricate the joints inside the column so that they dry out quickly,and are banging together and it is nothing to worry abouti do not agree,anything constantly clanging against another object is eventually going to wear out. i also just had my fuel tank,fuel sensor replaced,at the cost of 600. it started giving false readings and then got increasingly worse until it did not work anymore. my exterior lighting is also messed up. i have to replace bulbs frequently and it looks like the base of the bulb is melted when they take them out. i had contacted my local dealer on these issues and they stated no recalls . *tr
10/11/2009600001
 I have an issue with the steering column popping in my 2005 chevy malibu (62,000 miles). after researching this issue online i am unsure of what action to take to repair it. almost every post indicates that after repaired, the popping started again. have also read posts of drivers losing control of vehicle because of this issue. i am hoping that gm will respond with a recall since there seems to be many issues with this. i am concerned about the safety of any passengers in my vehicle, especially my 5 year old daughter. *tr
10/22/2009251451
 On october 22, 2009, while driving on the highway, steering column in car began making popping noise when turning in either direction. (vehicle mileage at time of this incident just over 52,000) some loss of steering control experienced. no warning light or notification from vehicle. vehicle was immediately taken to a mechanic. steering column replaced for a cost over $650. this is the second steering column replacement on this vehicle, which is a 2005 chevrolet malibu.the first replacement was done at 25,145 miles on february 13, 2008 was done within the warranty period by dealership. *tr
03/01/2009803761
 2005 chevy malibu, there is a popping noise when you turn the steering wheel. this occurs all the time you drive the car. the car is not under warranty and gm will not recall the problem. *tr
05/20/2009550001
 Clicking/popping noise in the steering column when turning the wheel. just started happening one day and never stopped. happens constantly. does not seem to affect steering yet. when took it in for repairs was told that the column need lubrication. spent $100 to have it lubed only to have the problem start again approximately a month later. *tr
08/14/200720000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 10 mph and making a left turn, he heard a loud clicking noise under the accelerator and brake pedal. the dealer repaired the steering shaft; however, the failure resurfaced and the technicians installed a modified part. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure mileage was 20,000. the current mileage was 31,800.
08/15/2009498001
 On 8/29/09 i asked my mechanic to listen to the clunking sound made when the steering wheel was turned left and right. he checked and said it was the rack and pinion. i have had this problem before and had 2 steering columns replaced and the steering shaft. now it's the rack and pinion. the above incidents were covered under warranty but not now. i checked for recalls but there are none. i have seen many complaints about the same thing on car stats. can't something be done by chevy before someone gets killed. *tr
03/24/2009680001
 The power steering on my 2005 chevrolet malibu goes out intermittently driving on the free way, making a right turn,or when starting the car. on a right turn the car wants to keep going right instead of straightening out. sitting at a red light,the steering wheel chatters and moves back and forth on its own,there is a loud clunking sound when making turns.this car is dangerous to drive. dealer says there iis no recall. this is an obvious design defect and gm should be made to recall the vehicles and fix the problem. this problem started about 8 months ago. cannot give an exact date. *tr
03/11/200977000110/09/2007
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that intermittently the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel and a loud noise is present when turning the steering wheel. if the power steering failed while driving, a vehicle crash could occur. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 58000. the current mileage was 77000. updated 10/20/09 *cn the consumer stated the power steering went out intermittently. the power steering would go out about half way into a turn. the steering would make noises and turn back and forth by itself. the steering column was replaced. updated 10/23/09*jb
09/05/20091
 I have experienced some pulling from my steering wheel while driving on the highway, more than once. i have spoken with gm mechanics ( or representatives) who have told me nothing was wrong. who else should i speak with to get to the bottom of the problem? my car only has 46,700 miles on it, which makes this a little scary. *tr
09/03/2009428521
 My steering went out while on my way home from work on a busy highway luckily there was no accident but i did do research and this is a common thing for not just 2005 chevy malibus and alot of people have been complaining about this with nothing to be done about it but most malibu i think if something not done it will cause a serious accident one day.. my car only has 42852 miles on it i haven't even owned it 2yrs yet and bought it with about 32000 miles or so on it there is no reason this should have happened and think something should be done about the chevy malibus now. *tr
08/27/20091084001
 Bought the 2005 malibu used in august 2007. i have replaced the both front directional bulbs at least 10 times since buying the car. the lights work intermittently or not at all. the right bulb was out for about 3 months then the left bulb went out. i went to replace the bulbs again yesterday. i jimmied the socket they go into and now they both appear to be working. however, i noticed the amber plastic covering on the left bulb was burned, there was a large burn hole in it, and the melted plastic was dripping into the bottom of the covering. i am also noticing, and have been noticing, a loud thumping sound when i hit the gas as if something has to roll into place. lately it also seems as though the anti-lock brakes very, very slightly kick in when i am braking and go over a bump. after reading the other comments i am going to my mechanic to have him look at the issues as safety is a large concern. *tr
07/01/200712000112/01/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at various speeds and turning the steering wheel to the left and right the vehicle made a very loud thumping noise. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer on numerous occasions. the mechanic replaced the steering rack and pinion and corrected the failure for 2 years; however, it recurred. the second time the steering column was replaced and failed after 8 months. the steering shaft was also replaced on two occasions. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved due to frequent failures. the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 27,927. updated 09/11/09 *bf updated 09/15/09.*jb
07/17/2009860001
 I need your help. i bought a 2005 malibu from a local car dealer. the car had low miles and i thought it would be a safe and reliable car. so safe, that i allowed my teenage son to drive my car. while he was making a left hand turn from a 4-way stop, he heard a pop and then had no steering without any way to control the car he ended up in a field. i thank god he was not going fast, that there was no other cars or people involved, and he was not hurt. i had the car towed to my mechanic who is a certified master technician, who worked for gm as a line tech for 25 yrs. he informs me that this should have never happened in a car that is only 4 yrs old, and felt it was defective. he said the failure occurred inside the steering rack causing the pinion to disengage resulting in loss of control. i then had the car towed to a gm dealer who?s mechanic said the same thing but because i did not buy the car from them, they would not help me?.my next step was to contact gm?.they took a week to investigate?and decided that because i bought the car from a private car dealer, it had 86k miles on it and it was past the factory warranty they felt no need to do any thing about this. not only was the steering rack and pinion damaged, the power steering unit under the dash and the air bag coils were damaged as well. the cost to repair this is over $2000.00. it?s not just the cost to repair the car that upsets me; it?s the fact that gm has no concern for safety. i have found long list for consumer complaints about gm?s steering failures. ?unbelievable? and this is not the only site that has complaints. i know there was a recall to address the steering defect in the malibu. but they obviously decided it was of no big concern to fix the problem. *tr
07/01/200944000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering locks whenever he starts his vehicle and begins driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. the contact stated that he cannot afford to replace the steering column at this time. the failure mileage was 44,000.
11/14/200635748
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the power steering gear assembly failed. the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $1,000. three years later, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the mechanic determined that the rack and pinion was failing. the repair would cost $500. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that a complaint was filed and that he would receive a follow up call on the next business day. the failure mileage was 35,748 and current mileage was 103,000.
04/30/2009579451
 I purchased a 2005 chevy malibu in march of 09 it's now may 09 and i will be replacing my intermediate steering shaft the car check that was performed after i bought the vehicle showed that is was replaced 30k miles ago. the car pops and cracks whenever i slow down or turn afraid it will break before it is fixed. *tr
04/27/2008800001
 Power steering goes out while driving at low and highway speeds. steering wheel becomes stiff and hard to turn. manufacturer replaced electric steering columns on vehicles but mine was ineligible because of mileage accumulated. *tr
04/23/2009770001
 Power steering failure. *tr
02/27/20091188271
 My wife almost had an accident when the power steering failed. she pulled out into an intersection and the power steering failed and then the car stalled in the intersection the car to a certified repair shop. he said there was a bulletin out by general motors dated november 8, 2007 that 2004-2005 malibu's and 2005 pontiac g 6's are having problems with the power steering. general motors knew that you might have a lack of power steering, vibration, or a rattle or clunk noise from the left lower instrument panel. gm should have recalled these cars to fix their problem. i was told that this problem was a safety issue and that general motors should be responsible. i took the car to a gm dealer and he agreed that gm should fix the car. i filed a complaint with gm and finally after calling for 2 weeks, they said they would do nothing. i am very upset with gm and just wonder how many people have wrecked malibu's because of the failure of power steering. if you have one of these cars, i suggest you sell it or take it to the dealer for repair before you lose your power steering when pulling out into an intersection and the car dies in front of another vehicle. i will never buy another gm product and advise the same for anyone else. *tr
09/12/200614838502/19/2005
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. on several occasions, the power steering failed. while driving 25 mph, the contact lost control of the steering and it became very stiff. he was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to his destination. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the steering column failed. the vehicle was repaired for free. four months later, while driving 20 mph, the steering failed again. the dealer made the repairs for free once again. the steering column continued to fail over the next three years on five occasions. the vehicle was recently repaired in january of 2009 for the steering shaft. the steering shaft was repaired at the cost of $100. the contact had to pay a deductible for this repair because the steering column was not included in the warranty. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they were going to offer him a seven years or 70,000 mile warranty for the steering column. the failure mileage was 14,838 and current mileage was 31,000. updated 3/16/09 *cn updated 03/20/09.*jb
08/15/199510001
 As of this date, feb. 17, 2009, the part in question has not failed, causing any crashes or injuries. shortly after i purchased the vehicle, i noticed a thumping whenever the steering wheel was turned sharply to the right or to the left. while under manufacturer's warranty, i had it checked out at least 3 times, and each time the dealership service department assured me there was no recall on the part, the boot of joint somehow connected to the steering. since that time, i have had my personal mechanic check out the problem and he has diligently checked for a recall or a corrective measure from chevrolet, but there has been none. the mechanic has greased this joint several times, and it helps the thumping, but eventually it returns over time. i have read where others have experienced their steering totally going out because of this issue. i am afraid for my family's safety due to this problem that chevrolet has constantly refused to address. component #2: i was constantly having to replace the front turn signals as the bulbs were constantly burning out. component #3 the fan which controls the inside air flow has constantly rattled unless the fan is turned on the highest setting. the dealership even replaced that fan, telling me a broken part had fallen down into it. i returned the car to the dealership at least 3 times, but they finally said they could not find anything else. it still rattles horribly. *tr
05/09/2007460001
 In 2006 i bought an 2005 chevy malibu. before 49600 the power steering went out. i took it to the shop 8 times before they could tell that it was the steering column. it goes out without warning. we have almost wrecked several times. it has gone out going down the interstate. i started to replace it, but before i did that i researched the matter. it appears that a lot of people are having the same problem that i am having, from the 2005s to the 2008s, from the malibu to the malibu maxx. i have not replaced it because many people have had them changed three or four times and they keep breaking. i don't have that kind of money to just throw away. i can't afford to sell it either or trade it in. i am the one who drives it most of the time because i am afraid it will go out when my wife is in a curve, and she could wreck and die because she is not strong enough to control it when it goes out. *tr
11/30/2008690003
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact previously experienced failure with the driver's side headlight bulb constantly burning out. six months later, the plastic headlight covers burned. the steering shaft has been replaced three times. the dealer stated that the plastic cover failure was a factory defect; therefore, they were unable to correct the failure. the failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 78,400. updated 02-23-09 *bf updated 02/24/09. *jb
12/05/2008274771
 Knocking or banging sound in the front end led to the power steering rack being replaced on 11/17/06 at 27m miles on my 2005 chevrolet malibu. the same happened again on 12/05/08 at 50m miles. both repairs done by the dealer. i reported to chevrolet that the rack fails approximately every 25m miles. *tr
12/25/2008800001
 Power steering failures... has happened twice in 2 weeks now. once while sitting still, the other while on the interstate! after searching online, i've found this is a common problem in malibu's. i think there should be a recall. i thought i was buying a reliable car and instead got a big burden. being a single mom, these high repair costs will cause me to fall behind in either my car payment or my house payment... and believe me i'd rather live in my house then my car. *tr
11/05/2008280001
 Power steering went out, i could barely turn the wheel. sterring column will cost me almost six hundred dollars to fix. *tr
03/01/2007850001
 2005 malibu,have had both tie rod ends replaced,struts etc. makes a loud clunking when driving at low speeds and turning. sounds like wheels coming loose. sound,sounds like it is coming from steering column,check engine light comes on when i fill gas tank and stays on until approx 1/2 tank. *tr
08/08/20052500001
 On 8/25/2008 my steering locked up on my 2005 malibu classic. o lost control if my car and crashed into 2 telephone boxes. after researching this incident on the internet i find that there are many complaints about this electronic steering problem. *tr
09/08/2005100109/01/2005
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. since purchasing the vehicle, the anti theft device has failed repeatedly, the engine makes a ticking sound, the steering wheel is slipping or loose, and oil leaks from the engine. while driving 45 mph, the dashboard . vibrates. the contact hears a noise in the radio when the vehicle is turned on, the engine service light is illuminated on the instrument panel, the interior lights failed, the remote start would not start the vehicle, and the engine shakes roughly. the current mileage was 12,030 and failure mileage was 100. updated 09/24/08. *lj the consumer stated there was a problem with the entire suspension. the shocks and bearings made a noisy. the hazard lights failed. updated 09/30/08.*jb
07/28/2005280001
 Have had numerous warranty work done. purchased car 4 months ago with 24,000 miles now has 28,000. 6 warranty replacements. around 25,000 started car and steering wheel was turning violently. shut car off and it was fine. later noticed steering was looser and thumping noise. chevy replaced steering gear. now at current mileage did the same thing has happened and replacing another component in steering. this is very dangerous. when driving around turns it felt like i had no control over car. now that my warranty is out my when i put my car into d half the time it will jump into gear and sometimes it gets stuck or wants to stop at r. a car with 28,000 miles should not be having this kind of trouble. i can only imagine what it will be like with 75,000 miles on it. *tr
04/26/200618000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering column makes random knocking noises. he discovered tsb number 1973984, which is identical to the failure he is experiencing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions and the recommended solutions in the tsb were heeded; however, the failure persists. the contact is concerned that his steering column will eventually fail completely. the failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 48,000.
07/24/2008390001
 We have a 2005 chevy malibu with 39,000 miles. my wife drives the car normally but i drove the car for a few weeks and noticed a clunking in the steering at low speeds when turning. taking the car into our mechanic it was diagnosed as a issue with the intermediate steering shaft which had to be replaced. i don't think this part should ever go out let alone at 39,000 miles. it is a safety issue with the car. the mechanic told us that chevy has had this issue with may cars and trucks and has known about the issue. *tr
07/23/2008610001
 According to the dealer this vehicle has a defective rack and pinion that is based upon engineering and could cause a loss of control steering while driving the vehicle. a loud popping noise is heard while turning left or right and a snapping is heard when slowing down and breaking. a loose rattle also occurs in front end while driving on primary or secondary roads. car jumps and steering jerks when hitting a bump on paved roadways. car has been taken in for repairs three times. *tr
07/18/200850000108/01/2005
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. when turning the steering wheel, the contact heard a popping sound. the failure began six months ago and now it is causing the power steering to fail. the failure was very subtle at first, but now the power steering fails for days at a time. the air conditioning would activate on and off, but now it does not work at all. the dealer stated that the power steering module and air conditioning resistor needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that the control panel is warm to the touch after driving for some time. the vehicle is currently with the dealer and the repair will cost over $900. the current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. updated 09/10/08. *lj the consumer stated the shocks went bad, the tie rod ends had to be replaced, the cd became stuck in the cd player. the rear calipers had to be replaced and the starter worked intermittently. updated 09/12/08. *jb
07/01/2008760001
 A friend of mine has a 05 chevy malibu . i see an investigation was done on the 04's #peo4031 electric power assist system . i have personally had it go out on me twice . and i could barely steer the car and almost got into a wreck...... i weigh 190 lbs. my girl friend weighs 130 lbs.... people are going to get in wrecks and die because of the eps system. and you are aware of it....... does the s in nhtsa stand for safety ??? thank you for your time . *tr
02/11/200893000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. on approximately 100 occasions, the power steering light would illuminate on the instrument panel while driving various speeds. the steering wheel would become difficult to turn as if it were locked. the contact would have to shut off and restart the vehicle to correct the issue. the current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 93,000.
05/22/2008800001
 My steering has been going out, it has been noted that it starts when the weather get warmer. the first time it went out it as 97f, the next time it was 94f, when the temp cools off (90f) i have noted that i can turn the car off and the power steering will come back. i was searching the internet for answers and came across the website www.carcomplaints.com. everyone on there described the same problems with their vehicles. as of yesterday 05/28/08 i have not injured my shoulder due to manually steering the vehicle. i have to drive approx. 50 miles to get home from my office. *tr
05/22/2008500001
 It has been noted that when the temp warms up 92f+ that the power steering goes out and will not reset itself. it has been noted that one the temp goes down to 90f and i turn the car off that i have power steering. this issue started last year but do not remember dates. *tr
04/14/2008512001
 My steering gear went out at 35,000 miles the car was still under warranty so gm replaced it. the same part is going out again at 56,000 called the dealer, this part only has a 12,000/12 month warranty. my mechanic says he has seen this alot on the 2005 chevy mailbu model. *tr
03/18/2008550001111/18/2007
 Power steering fails with only a beep as warning(as it happens...not before) extremely dangerous. *tr
12/26/2007204/15/2007
 When starting and/or driving the car for a short time at speeds between 5-45 power steering fails. this has not happened with highway driving yet but i am concerned it will. i am taking car in the nearest chevy dealer for service. i did receive a notice in the mail in december 2007 regarding problems but was not experiencing the problem at the time and did not keep the notice; soon thereafter i did experience referenced steering problem. *tr
12/27/200738200203/25/2005
 Grinding, popping noises come from front end and squeaking noise from rear. you can feel the entire car shift when turning or traveling over bumps in the road. sounds like the whole body of the car is going to slide off of the chassie. january 2007, dealer replaced steering rack and set toe, hooked chassie ears to the front suspension, and replaced rear sway bar bushings. vehicle had 26,080 miles on it. 11 months later,now 38,800 miles, same issue. having to take vehicle back to dealership again and it is no longer under warranty, to have steering and suspension assessed again. gm needs to assess this problem before someone gets killed in these malibus. another local dealer states they see this same problem in other malibus, yet no recall. what is gm waiting for? they need to own up to a design flaw. *tr
08/01/200628000406/24/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while turning the steering wheel at 5 mph, the contact heard a thumping noise coming from the steering column. the dealer stated that the steering gear failed and made the replacement. three months later, the failure recurred. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. three months later, the dealer inspected the vehicle again and stated that they tightened it up, but did not state what they tightened. the contact stated that the thumping sound continued to occur and was louder than before. as of october 29, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 42,000. there was a noise when the vehicle was going into 2nd gear. u[dated 11/21/07. *jb
09/19/2007408872
 Intermediate shaft had to be replaced at 40,000 miles. i had already had it into the dealership before and they lubed it of course the replacement was out of the warranty period. now the clunking sound is back and i hate to go back to the dealership and pay again. sounds like chevy has a real problem they don't want to deal with. *jb
09/21/200755000112/01/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 40 mph in the rain, the power steering failed. the instrument panel displayed power steering, but the service engine light never illuminated. she was driving on the left side of a three lane road when the failure occurred. the vehicle continued to veer to the right as she depressed the brake pedal. as a result, she struck the right guardrail, which caused axle failure, body work, and damage to the passenger side tire. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it currently remains. the current and failure mileages were 55,000.
08/30/2007490001005/03/2007
 Power steering will lock and car is hard to turn. *tr
08/10/2007405/09/2005
 2005 chevy malibu lt i have had numerous problems with the steering. there has been a thumping noise from the front end when turning left or right. noise can be plainly heard at low speeds. the steering rack has been replaced 3 times and the steering shaft once. *jb
07/01/200750000
 I have a 2005 malibu with 50000 miles on it and the power steering randomly shuts off. the car is equipped with electronic power steering and sometimes the steering is real tight and sometimes its really loose. it becomes very dangerous when this happens and the chevy dealership i brought it to doesn't know what is wrong. i know what is wrong - my steering doesn't work 100% of the time. i have a safe driving record and drive resposibly and do not beat on my cars. i know it is not my driving stlye, rather it is a flaw in design and construction of the power steering.
01/18/2007208/14/2006
 Back in january 2007, i was having a popping sound that was made whenever i made a left or right turn. i took it to the dealer. they changed the steering column and right strut. i am now having the same problem on the left side and will be going in again sometime this week. i've only had the car for 4 months with 24,000 miles at the time this first happened. i now have 27,000 miles on my vehicle. *tr
03/01/200725000210/15/2005
 Pulls to the left, broken struts, broken brake calipers, rear turn signal broke! anytime i mess with tires or brakes the car pulls more and more to the left, haven't had steering checked but its driving me nuts. i thought it was from the front right strut being cracked and broken but the dealership says it shouldn't effect the pull to the left. got new tires last week and new brakes, still pulls. tail light quit working, changed bulbs then quit again. car is driving me nuts, worried about driving it across country this summer! recall it soon - please!!! *jb
02/11/200734000103/15/2006
 The vehicle has a district clunking noise when steering to the left or right and is pronouned when going over bumps. i am very concerned about the safety of the vehicle and have researched the problem on the internet and it appears to common to the 2005 chevrolet malibu. *nm
01/02/2007477701
 Sudden loss over power steering while turning. feels like someone is pulling the wheel in opposite direction. does not happen all the time happens at random times. *jb
06/18/200535105/30/2005
 Have had the same popping sound in the steering since i bought the car that everyone else seems to have. dealer told me that it would cost over three hundred dollars to fix. i feel that it is apparently a manufacturers defect and i am not paying to fix it. car now has 99.000 miles on it. getting rid of it in december of 06, can't keep a turn signal bulb in the car either. last chevy i will buy. *jb
10/01/2006103/07/2005
 Email (in) requesting an investigation of general motors re their dangerous & defective products. *ts *nm updated 2/15/2007 - the consumer smelled antifreeze coming through the air vents. the driver's side headlight had to be replaced. problem with brakes. a steering gear associated with the rack and pinion was replaced. the transmission hesitated. the consumer heard a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. passenger side front turn signal failed. the dash light and tail light failed. *nm
06/01/200639000108/01/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated the steering rack pinion clunks when turning to the left or right regardless of speed. the vehicle was never in an accident. the service dealer determined the problem was the rack and pinion within the steering. the dealership installed a new steering gear. updated 10/04/06. *jb
06/02/200617890308/01/2005
 Steering locked up at speed and while accelerating. been to the dealer once, dealer could not find problem. ready to bring to the dealer again because this is potentially dangerous for us. *nm
02/23/20067000112/14/2004
 Knock, clunk or rattle noise at low speeds with suspension input - intermittent shaft steer steering,...*nm
02/16/200614967112/01/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated there is a knock in the steering when turning the steering wheel. this started two weeks after purchase. the dealership determined a new intermittent steering shaft was malfunctioning. updated 3/9/2006 - the check engine illuminated and the technician found a leak at the sender hose to the canister and purge valve leaking. *nm
09/20/2005290002009/01/2005
 I purchased a car september 1, 2005. within the first 20 days of owning the car, the steering wheel locked up. it has been duplicated by bob brown in ankeny multiple times. the steering column has been replaced multiple times, and this has been documented and i have the copies. my concern is the vehicle still has issues with the steering wheel locking up. gm is not willing to do anything further with my car. i have some serious safety concerns. i am afraid this car will kill me and my son. *nm
07/26/20051003/31/2005
 Vehicle intermittently wants to steer on its own. this happens for only a short time when it occurs. primarily it wants to go left. once i tried to go into the left lane of a freeway quite gradually...it wanted to go left alright...although it wanted to go quickly into the lane! car has been to the dealer 5 times for this problem. the dealer has never been able to duplicate the problem. they have replaced the steering column twice. the last time was this past friday (7/30/05). hasn't happened since then (tuesday, 8/2/05)...but...again this is a very intermittent problem. my mileage has dropped from 33 miles per gallon to 29 miles per gallon. dealer says that nothing they have done should have caused this problem. they say that the 29 miles per gallon is within specifications...this drop is very significant. have requested a buy back direct from chevrolet. the vehicle well exceeds the requirements for a buy back according the ohio lemon law. chevrolet says that they will not buy back the car...even though it exceeds the requirements for the ohio lemon law! my biggest concern is that the steering will go totally out and the car will go wherever it decides to...i don't want to be injured and don't want to injur any one else. *jb
06/06/20051
 (1) none (2) loss of steering at 65 mph: car catapulted rightwards into 2 vehicles, van and semi, and ultimately off freeway personal injuries sustained. (3) recovered fractured part of vehicle at site of collision 2 days later.part identified by chevrolet dealer as engine mounting bracket belonging to my make and year of car.
STEERING - COLUMN
12/09/200957900
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 5-30 mph the power steering indicator would illuminate on the instrument control panel, and then the radio and the power steering would fail. the failure occurred several times. the dealer replaced the power steering column . the manufacturer offered an extended warranty regarding the power steering , but excluded his vehicle identification number. the failure mileage was 51,700.
12/10/2009108000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph the steering column locked without prior warnings. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the steering column needed to be replaced. she called and sent a letter to the manufacturer, but no assistance was provided. the current and failure mileages were approximately 108,000. updated 03/04/10 *bf
11/07/2009103000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while attempting to make a right turn out of the drive way the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the steering failed. the vehicle was restarted to reset the error code. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician will replace the electronic steering column at an expense of $562.00. the failure and current mileages were 103,000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable.
07/02/2009740001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated whenever traveling at any given speed the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure was contributed to the steering column assembly. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the manufacturer had a special coverage adjustment regarding repairs for the failure. the vehicle was excluded from free remedy repair. the failure mileage was 74,000. the current mileage was 75,026. updated 09/25/09 *bf the consumer stated the steering went completely out while driving. the consumer was unable to turn the steering wheel. she had to cut the vehicle off and wait a few minutes. once that was done the power steering resumed as normal. updated 09/29/09.*jb
09/01/200730000307/23/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer due to an unfamiliar noise coming from the steering. the failure was noticed while driving 20 mph. the previous dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the steering column was determined to be the cause of the failure. the manufacturer advised her to file a complaint with nhtsa. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 70,000. updated 6/8/09 *cn the steering column was replaced 3 times. updated 06/11/09.*jb
09/07/2007366185
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. everytime the contact made a right turn, she heard a knocking noise which sounded as if the wheel would come off. the contact took vehicle to dealer on 03/25/08 who repaired the steering column and the problem reoccurred. the contact then took vehicle to dealer at least 4 more times and the issue still reoccurred each time. she stated that the problem would be resolved for about 2 weeks and the issue would resurface. the contact was concerned because she needed to make an out-of-town trip and was afraid to do so under the vehicle's hazardous conditions. the current mileage was 44,120. the failure mileage was 36,618.
10/01/200786000310/17/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving between 25-60 mph, the power steering warning indicator light illuminated. five seconds later, there was a loss of power steering ability. the contact pulled over and the power steering returned after 15 minutes. the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 86,000 and current mileage was 88,238.
08/17/200747000107/07/2005
 I have a 2005 chevrolet malibu and have had numerous issues with it. the latest has been that at 47,000 miles i developed a clunking noise followed by serious difficulty when making left turns. after taking it to an ac delco repair shop it was determined that the internal shaft in the steering column had gone out. fortunately i was able to recgonize a problem and have it repaired before any serious incident occurred. unfortunately it cost me $600 of course not covered by gm. *tr
02/01/200632000301/06/2006
 Bought the car used in january 2006 with 30,000 miles. within a month, it started making clunking noises when i made tight turns. the dealership first said they could find nothing wrong. my husband took it back, and the dealership admitted having steering problems with this year of malibu, and replaced the steering knuckle. the problem was fixed for about 6 weeks, then the noise returned. this time the dealer replaced the steering rack. this time, the problem was fixed for about 6-8 weeks, and the noise returned. dealership replaced the steering column, and, so far the problem has not returned.*jb
06/05/200615000106/28/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated on june 5, 2006 while driving at 30 mph the steering wheel and vehicle began jerking to the right. an attempt was made to pull the vehicle to the left, but the steering wheel continued to pull to the right, and the vehicle end up in the ditch. injuries were incurred; bruised ribs and a strained back. a police report was filed at the scene of the accident. there were no pictures taken. the vehicle was towed from the scene.
03/01/2005102/01/2005
 There has been a continuous grinding noise when turning the wheel of my car even if turning only slightly. my girlfriend has the same car and has had to bring her vehicle to the manufacture three times in the past 5 months to be fixed. the problem is that it is wearing down the brakes. my car is only 6 months old and the brakes are already squeeking. also the rear door latch gets stuck and will not allow the door to close until a screwdriver is taken to it. this is for a 2005 chevy malibu. *nm
07/04/2005300206/28/2005
 Dt: the contact stated this was the second time that the steering column has to be replaced. the steering column was replaced the first time in september 2005. when the steering wheel was turned there was a popping noise. the contact stated the steering wheel was binding. the vehicle was taken to dealer seven times this weekend for the popping. the dealer said there was nothing wrong with the steering column. the manufacturer was contacted, and they offered no free remedy. *ak
04/26/2005215002
 The consumer complained about a power steering problem. which malfunctioned intermittently. the owner took the vehicle to the dealer, where it is currently being serviced. *ak the steering column was replaced. *sc *jb
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
06/27/20121
 2005 chevrolet malibu. consumer states problem with electric power steering *tgw the dealer test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failed power steering condition. gm stated they would not authorized a repair that the dealer could not replicate after a test drive. *jb
09/01/200860000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the steering fails intermittently while driving. she will see the power steering light illuminated before the failures occurs. the steering shakes and is hard to turn. she turns the vehicle off and the steering resets back to normal. she had a independent mechanic diagnose the failure and they stated the steering console will need to be replace. the dealer estimated cost for repair was $800.00. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of complaint. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.
09/09/200623000109/09/2006
 Rattle in steering while driving down road sounds like something loose in steering & makes you think its coming apart dealer has installed new rack & pinion but i think its something in the electric steering box under dash and its still makes noise. *tr
05/05/2007107/09/2006
 Chevrolet malibu 2005. driving on a local street, i made a right onto another street and the steering became stiff, hard to make a sharp turn and i had to pull the steering wheel hard and use an extreme amount of effort to completer a turn, a bell went off. i was unable to steer to the left or the right. the car was still running. i turned the car off and then restarted the car and then i was able to turn the wheel freely for about 15 seconds then the wheel became stiff again. if i had reached the highway to get to my destination driving 50 mph and i had to suddenly quickly steer to the left or right to avoid an potential problem, i may have gotten into a potentially serious accident injuring myself & others. i purchased the car used & only had it 10 months. i am financing the car. i am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle now because it's only a 2005, only 2 years old with a possible major safety problem. i want to know if there are other 2005 chevy malibu's with the same problem who have serviced the vehicle and if they continue to have the problem and if there are more owners with this complaint. i am taking this car to the dealer where i bought it, have them inspect it a get more information about this problem. *jb
04/06/20065850105/14/2005
 At approx. 7:30 am 04/06/2006 i was heading westbound on i-290 on a clear, dry road, 40 degrees temp(about) when the power steering failed in my 2005 chevy malibu, causing me to lose control of the vehicle. my vehicle impacted with (1) one other vehicle, both of our respective vehicles spinning out of control.i was transported to a hospital, and have been in touch with my insurance company, which informed me that they(my ins. co. ) would not subrogate , in fact to get my car looked at by gmc , the insurance co. finally decided to hold the car in salvage, instead of sending it to auction, which they were in the process of doing, due to the fact that no recall on the power steering(eps), or steering column exists. this is a courtesy(it, the car was a total loss)to me, as i have started the process of calling gmc and am trying, unsuccesfully to complete my report to their claim dept( cannot get through).my auto will be held, as i stated for 60 days for gmc to come and inspect it. however, i have been told that when the motor vehicle is restarted(as it was after the accident i was involved in) the power steering can reset itself. my insurance co. has assured me that, had there been a recall that they would do everything within their power to file and pursue a claim against gmc for all costs involved, and this is why they are willing to hold the vehicle for inspection. all i know is that i found this site after having relayed what happened to me to a gentelman in a local grocery store, if not for this complaint page, my car would have been auctioned off by now. i am in considerable pain, and not only out the loss of my vehicle, but i will be surcharged for3 years 4 mo. in, (for a problem that gmc is aware of, and on your /this complaint page all gmc does is replace the steering column.) (2007) when my policy renews.this is unfair, and i have searched the internet, and found similar complaints on msn.com/autos/chevrolet/malibu/2004/2005 personal reviews.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
03/07/200746354103/03/2006
 Thumping sound in front wheels when turning steering wheel all the way in both directions. problem repaired under extended warranty plan, repair technician stated that this problem was common for both 2004 and 2005 chevrolet malibu. steering gear replaced and toe was reset. e9740 gear assembly, power steering replaced 124cexwv, 1 15858368 gear. extended warranty plan required $200 deductable, i would like to get this back if manufacturer was responslible.*ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
10/31/2007312/28/2004
 My steering gear chasis keeps failing. got component coverage from gm which proves they know its issue!!! *tr
07/22/2007208/09/2005
 Power steering failure. *tr
STEERING - LINKAGES
06/06/20067000107/05/2005
 For several months, i have both heard and felt a creaking in the front end of my vehicle as though metal parts are loose when the car is put in motion both backing and forward, turns in either direction. i did bring this condition to the attention the local chevrolet dealership where i bought this car and where i have had it serviced since then. they indicated to me, they could not find a problem, could not hear or feel any condition, and further stated there was no fix from gm. however, this condition appears to be getting worse and not recognized by the service people at the dealership. my concern is, at some point, could or will the front end fail when the car is in motion which is a clear safety issue. the dealership did point out that the tires have some wear on them and it is my feeling the tire wear may be caused from this condition. *nm
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
07/18/200850000108/01/2005
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. when turning the steering wheel, the contact heard a popping sound. the failure began six months ago and now it is causing the power steering to fail. the failure was very subtle at first, but now the power steering fails for days at a time. the air conditioning would activate on and off, but now it does not work at all. the dealer stated that the power steering module and air conditioning resistor needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that the control panel is warm to the touch after driving for some time. the vehicle is currently with the dealer and the repair will cost over $900. the current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. updated 09/10/08. *lj the consumer stated the shocks went bad, the tie rod ends had to be replaced, the cd became stuck in the cd player. the rear calipers had to be replaced and the starter worked intermittently. updated 09/12/08. *jb
01/06/200815000209/16/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a cracking noise while turning the vehicle. the contact pulled over and noticed that the entire front steering rack and pinion system failed at 15,000 miles. the tie rods failed later at 18,000 miles and caused front end damage and front tire damage. he has had the rack and pinion replaced under warranty and the tie rods will have to be replaced at an estimated cost of $240. the manufacturer has been notified. the current mileage was 18,520 and failure mileage was 15,000. updated 02-19-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 *tr
04/14/200519500403/14/2005
 Install jumper harness per pip3098a neck, fuel tank filler replace tie rod end and/or adjuster sleeve right replace panel, seat back of back passenger r&r or replace receiver, radio remove, repair and replace radio. *nm
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
01/06/200815000209/16/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a cracking noise while turning the vehicle. the contact pulled over and noticed that the entire front steering rack and pinion system failed at 15,000 miles. the tie rods failed later at 18,000 miles and caused front end damage and front tire damage. he has had the rack and pinion replaced under warranty and the tie rods will have to be replaced at an estimated cost of $240. the manufacturer has been notified. the current mileage was 18,520 and failure mileage was 15,000. updated 02-19-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 *tr
09/17/200636969503/20/2006
 Car, makes loud knocking noise when turning left, loss of tightness in the steering wheel, rack and pinion replaced. *tr
10/14/200633653203/15/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevy malibu. while driving 25 mph she heard a clunking noise coming from the left wheel when she made a left turn. the mechanic stated that the power steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. approximately six months after the repair, the failure occurred again. as of august 10, 2007, the mechanic has not repaired the vehicle. the current mileage was 45,484 and the failure mileage was 33,653.
07/26/20071
 2005 chevrolet malibu recall customer states that the rack and pinion was replaced and it should have been covered under the bumper to bumper warranty**cc the consumer stated the second gear was slow to engage, there was a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the brakes made a noise when they were applied. the dealer cleaned the front brakes and applied treatment to them. the consumer was informed the tires were cupped. *jb
01/20/2006400001001/03/2006
 2005 chevy malibu 3.5 l v6 steering locks up on left turns every once in a while. could be very dangerous. *jb
10/25/200646900111/29/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated there was a clunking noise while turning at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the rack and pinion was replaced. two months later, the problem returned and the dealership replaced the rack and pinion a second time.
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT
09/13/200613765307/05/2005
 Three steering component events: power steering rack and pinion assembly replaced @ 13,765 miles power steering rack and pinion assembly replaced @ 15,515 miles steering shaft replaced @ 23,011 miles. *tr
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK
10/02/200642500310/02/2006
 Purchased vehicle in oct, 2006 at which time we found the steering rack needed replacement, the replacement lasted until june of 2007. at which time it was replaced again. now it is october 2007 and the rack is bad again and needs to be replaced . i want to know what chevrolet is going to do about this problem? *jb
10/01/200631500304/06/2006
 I bought a 2005 chevrolet malibu april 6, 2006 with 17,000 miles. in october of 2006 with 31,500 miles the steering was making terrible popping noises. the dealer replaced the steering rack and the problem went away for a few months. at 41,000 miles i again had to have the steering rack replaced, this time gm covered it as a goodwill gesture. now, at 54,000 miles, the steering is making the same noise again. it can't be safe to drive. three steering racks in 20,000 miles is pretty excessive. *jb
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
10/12/200437110/11/2004
 Picked up new fleet vehicle at dealership 10 11 04 and drove home approximately 35 miles. began appraisal route 10 12 04. it became immediately apparent that the steering wheel was loose on the steering shaft and was becoming increasingly loose with each movement of the steering wheel. in less than 40 miles of total driving since picking up the new car, the steering wheel had so much play (rocked 3/4 of an inch front to back at either side and could be pushed in and gently pulled back at least 1/2 on splined shaft) the car was not safe to drive. since i did not have nearby access to dealer, i had a body shop owner at my first stop look at the problem. to get right to the point, after removing the plastic steering column covers and adjacent cover on column side of steering wheel, the retaining nut for the steering wheel could be turned with a finger and was nearly off the end of the steering shaft. the shop owner was able to access the nut with an open end wrench and made at least 4 full turns on the nut before it began to offer resistance. the nut was tightened 1/8 turn at a time due to limited access, but corrected the problem. however, my concern is the speed at which the nut backed off initially while driving. i noticed no such free play on my trip home from the dealer on 10 11 04. most of the loosening of the nut seems to have occurred within the next 5 miles of driving, which was mostly stop and go residential with lots of turns. clearly,if the average consumer were presented with this situation, he/she may have elected to try to return to the dealership with the car, which could have been catastrophic. i mean, the wheel became so loose the car was undriveable in less than 40 miles from new. *nm

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