Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 060232007 | 03/01/2008 | 060232007C | 10020816 | Clunk, 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 bracket | 01/23/2007 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 06147 | 10/01/2006 | 10020665 | Product enhancement for inventory vehicles only - power steering hose contact. *kb | 12/08/2006 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 4127 | 4127D | 10020217 | Loss of power steering assist at high engine rpm. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated on 10/03/07. *nj | 08/18/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 03/01/2013 | 95000 | ||
| Please help. i was leaving the bank when the steering wheel locked itself (it read on the monitor power steering) and i could not move my car luckily i was able to move forward and found a parking space in the street. i was there for about 1.5 hrs when i decided to drive it home i did not move my car for 2 days and started using it just to go to work then in happened to me again twice. i am no longer using the car. | |||
| 02/13/2013 | 115000 | 1 | |
| Driving down the highway and the steering went out. completely unable to turn the steering wheel in any direction so my daughter had to coast until the car slowly drifted to the shoulder of the road. she had absolutely no control of the car. having it repaired and it is the power steering motor. it is an electric asst motor. it is a $800 repair. i am lucky that of my three daughters that drive she is the one with better judgment and thinking. *tr | |||
| 02/13/2013 | 115000 | ||
| Driving down the highway and the steering went out. completely unable to turn the steering wheel in any direction so my daughter had to coast until the car slowly drifted to the shoulder of the road. she had absolutly no control of the car. having it repaired and it is the power steering motor. it is an electric asst motor. it is a $800 repair. i am lucky that of my three daughters that drive she is the one with better judgment and thinking. | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 103000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she started the ignition and the steering wheel began to move independently for several seconds. the sporadic failure also occurred when the contact was driving at various speeds, accompanied by the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the failure was contributed to the power steering motor. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 135000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly failed. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the engine was turned off and restarted. upon resuming, the steering malfunction continued. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering module was replaced. the failure recurred after the repair was performed. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was currently being diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
| 01/28/2013 | 107000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph and experienced a complete loss of power steering with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who advised the contact that the power steering motor would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000. kmj | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 103000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact started the ignition and the steering wheel began to move independently for a few seconds. the sporadic failure also occurred when driving with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the failure was contributed to the power steering motor. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. js | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 135000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly failed. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the engine was turned off and restarted. upon resuming, the steering malfunction continued. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering module was replaced. the failure recurred after the repair was performed. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was currently being diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
| 01/28/2013 | 107000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph and experienced a complete loss of power steering with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who advised the contact that the power steering motor would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 135000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly failed. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the engine was turned off and restarted. upon resuming, the steering malfunction continued. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering module was replaced. the failure recurred after the repair was performed. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was currently being diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
| 01/28/2013 | 107000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph and experienced a complete loss of power steering with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who advised the contact that the power steering motor would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 135000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering without any warning. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the engine was turned off and restarted. upon resuming the steering malfunction continued. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering module was replaced. the failure recurred after the repair was performed. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a second time and was currently being diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 01/28/2013 | 107000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 60 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering with an illumination of the warning indicator. the vehicle was towed to the an authorized dealer who stated the power steering motor would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000. js | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering failed while driving 30-35 mph. the failure initiated as an intermittent failure, but over time became a permanent failure. the power steering warning light illuminated before the failure occurred and the steering wheel would become hard to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, which located the failure as the steering wheel position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was experienced numerous times. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the approximate current mileage was 111,000. | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 119946 | 1 | |
| I was driving at 55mph when i lost my power steering. this now happens within 5 minutes of driving. when i shut the car off and back on i have power steering for approx 5-10 minutes. when i do have power steering the steering wheel vibrates really bad and moves on its own. i drive 600 miles a week to work on a highway. this is not safe. i called gm and they said to have a diagnostic test done, i did this on friday 1 25 13. the code was co545. there has already been a recall on 2006 for the same reason, the power steering mechanism should not go out on a car that is 6 years old. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering failed while driving 30-35 mph. the failure initiated as an intermittent failure, but over time became a permanent failure. the power steering warning light illuminated before the failure occurred and the steering wheel would become hard to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, which located the failure as the steering wheel position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was experienced numerous times. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the approximate current mileage was 111,000. | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 119946 | ||
| I was driving at 55mph when i lost my power steering. this now happens within 5 minutes of driving. when i shut the car off and back on i have power steering for approx 5-10 minutes. when i do have power steering the steering wheel vibrates really bad and moves on its own. i drive 600 miles a week to work on a highway. this is not safe. i called gm and they said to have a diagnostic test done, i did this on friday 1 25 13. the code was co545. there has already been a recall on 2006 for the same reason, the power steering mechanism should not go out on a car that is 6 years old. | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering failed while driving 30-35 mph. the failure initiated as an intermittent failure, but over time became a permanent failure. the power steering warning light illuminated before the failure occurred and the steering wheel would become hard to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, which located the failure as the steering wheel position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was experienced numerous times. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the approximate current mileage was 111,000. kmj | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 119946 | ||
| I was driving at 55mph when i lost my power steering. this now happens within 5 minutes of driving. when i shut the car off and back on i have power steering for approx 5-10 minutes. when i do have power steering the steering wheel vibrates really bad and moves on its own. i drive 600 miles a week to work on a highway. this is not safe. i called gm and they said to have a diagnostic test done, i did this on friday 1 25 13. the code was co545. there has already been a recall on 2006 for the same reason, the power steering mechanism should not go out on a car that is 6 years old. | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering failed while driving at 30 to 35mph the failure initiated as an intermittently failure, but became a permanent failure. the power steering light illuminated before the failure occurred. the steering became hard to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a diagnostic was performed which located a failure code at the steering wheel position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was experienced numerous times. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 111,000. li | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 119946 | ||
| I was driving at 55mph when i lost my power steering. this now happens within 5 minutes of driving. when i shut the car off and back on i have power steering for approx 5-10 minutes. when i do have power steering the steering wheel vibrates really bad and moves on its own. i drive 600 miles a week to work on a highway. this is not safe. i called gm and they said to have a diagnostic test done, i did this on friday 1 25 13. the code was co545. there has already been a recall on 2006 for the same reason, the power steering mechanism should not go out on a car that is 6 years old. | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Electric power steering assist fails intermittently to operate. no power assist when vehicle is started. requires waiting from 30 seconds to 3 minutes for system to function. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 52000 | ||
| Electric power steering assist fails intermittently to operate. no power assist when vehicle is started. requires waiting from 30 seconds to 3 minutes for system to function. | |||
| 01/18/2012 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I bought the car used without a warranty im driving it home and the steering is clicking on turns and sometimes pulling to the right of the road i keep bring the car to my local mechanic and he keeps on replacing part after part its been a few months now and the problem is still here and dangerous not only that sometimes steering completely fails making me swerve in and out of traffic pls help. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 88744 | 1 | |
| Re: chevy malibu 2007 power steering motor needs to be recalled immediately! when passing on highway, the steering locked and made a rattling sound in front driver side, i had to force steering around the vehicle i was passing or i would have hit the other vehicle. the steering was not operating safely. this could have been a bad accident. i took to my malibu to an auto repair, they looked for recalls and checked for warranty of the power steering motor, but none was found for this model/make/year. the power steering motor had to be replaced, the day after i almost had the accident. i was afraid to drive it. i looked on-line at home and saw that the cobalt and other make/model/year had been recalled for a defective power steering motor in canada-the united states needs to recall this in the states. there may already have been fatal accidents caused by the defective power steering motor. if my daughter or son had been driving this could have been a deadly accident, since the steering was out of control. get this recall done for the power steering motor on the chevy malibu 2007. there is a defective power steering motor in the chevy malibu 2007 and it should be recalled immediately! i contacted gm, and gm said there was no recall on this model/make/year. i reported that my power steering motor had to be replace for $867.51 to gm and requested a reimbursement from gm on the expense that were incurred, but was denied by a tier one gm customer service person and also his supervisor in the tier one gm department.- i wonder how many tiers you have to go through to get action done. gm customer service said it takes a long time for recalls through the government. i hope it doesn't. i told gm, they should be taking care of this by going to the top at gm to get the recall done, before more accidents or deaths are caused by this defect. get this recall done! *tr | |||
| 01/18/2012 | 55000 | ||
| I bought the car used without a warrenty im driving it home and the steering is clicking on turns and sometimes pulling to the right of the road i keep bring the car to my local machnic and he keeps on replacing part after part ots been a few months now and the problem is still here and dangerous not only that sometimes steering completly fails making me swerve in and out of traffic pls help | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 88744 | 1 | |
| Re: chevy malibu 2007 power steering motor needs to be recalled immediately! when passing on highway, the steering locked and made a rattling sound in front driver side, i had to force steering around the vehicle i was passing or i would have hit the other vehicle. the steering was not operating safely. this could have been a bad accident. i took to my malibu to an auto repair, they looked for recalls and checked for warranty of the power steering motor, but none was found for this model/make/year. the power steering motor had to be replaced, the day after i almost had the accident. i was afraid to drive it. i looked on-line at home and saw that the cobalt and other make/model/year had been recalled for a defective power steering motor in canada-the united states needs to recall this in the states. there may already have been fatal accidents caused by the defective power steering motor. if my daughter or son had been driving this could have been a deadly accident, since the steering was out of control. get this recall done for the power steering motor on the chevy malibu 2007. there is a defective power steering motor in the chevy malibu 2007 and it should be recalled immediately! i contacted gm, and gm said there was no recall on this model/make/year. i reported that my power steering motor had to be replace for $867.51 to gm and requested a reimbursement from gm on the expense that were incurred, but was denied by a tier one gm customer service person and also his supervisor in the tier one gm department.- i wonder how many tiers you have to go through to get action done. gm customer service said it takes a long time for recalls through the government. i hope it doesn't. i told gm, they should be taking care of this by going to the top at gm to get the recall done, before more accidents or deaths are caused by this defect. get this recall done! *tr | |||
| 01/18/2012 | 55000 | ||
| I bought the car used without a warrenty im driving it home and the steering is clicking on turns and sometimes pulling to the right of the road i keep bring the car to my local machnic and he keeps on replacing part after part ots been a few months now and the problem is still here and dangerous not only that sometimes steering completly fails making me swerve in and out of traffic pls help | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 88744 | ||
| Re: chevy malibu 2007 power steering motor needs to be recalled immediately! when passing on highway, the steering locked and made a rattling sound in front driver side, i had to force steering around the vehicle i was passing or i would have hit the other vehicle. the steering was not operating safely. this could have been a bad accident. i took to my malibu to an auto repair, they looked for recalls and checked for warranty of the power steering motor, but none was found for this model/make/year. the power steering motor had to be replaced, the day after i almost had the accident. i was afraid to drive it. i looked on-line at home and saw that the cobalt and other make/model/year had been recalled for a defective power steering motor in canada-the united states needs to recall this in the states. there may already have been fatal accidents caused by the defective power steering motor. if my daughter or son had been driving this could have been a deadly accident, since the steering was out of control. get this recall done for the power steering motor on the chevy malibu 2007. there is a defective power steering motor in the chevy malibu 2007 and it should be recalled immediately! i contacted gm, and gm said there was no recall on this model/make/year. i reported that my power steering motor had to be replace for $867.51 to gm and requested a reimbursement from gm on the expense that were incurred, but was denied by a tier one gm customer service person and also his supervisor in the tier one gm department.- i wonder how many tiers you have to go through to get action done. gm customer service said it takes a long time for recalls through the government. i hope it doesn't. i told gm, they should be taking care of this by going to the top at gm to get the recall done, before more accidents or deaths are caused by this defect. get this recall done! | |||
| 01/18/2012 | 55000 | ||
| I bought the car used without a warrenty im driving it home and the steering is clicking on turns and sometimes pulling to the right of the road i keep bring the car to my local machnic and he keeps on replacing part after part ots been a few months now and the problem is still here and dangerous not only that sometimes steering completly fails making me swerve in and out of traffic pls help | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 88744 | ||
| Re: chevy malibu 2007 power steering motor needs to be recalled immediately! when passing on highway, the steering locked and made a rattling sound in front driver side, i had to force steering around the vehicle i was passing or i would have hit the other vehicle. the steering was not operating safely. this could have been a bad accident. i took to my malibu to an auto repair, they looked for recalls and checked for warranty of the power steering motor, but none was found for this model/make/year. the power steering motor had to be replaced, the day after i almost had the accident. i was afraid to drive it. i looked on-line at home and saw that the cobalt and other make/model/year had been recalled for a defective power steering motor in canada-the united states needs to recall this in the states. there may already have been fatal accidents caused by the defective power steering motor. if my daughter or son had been driving this could have been a deadly accident, since the steering was out of control. get this recall done for the power steering motor on the chevy malibu 2007. there is a defective power steering motor in the chevy malibu 2007 and it should be recalled immediately! i contacted gm, and gm said there was no recall on this model/make/year. i reported that my power steering motor had to be replace for $867.51 to gm and requested a reimbursement from gm on the expense that were incurred, but was denied by a tier one gm customer service person and also his supervisor in the tier one gm department.- i wonder how many tiers you have to go through to get action done. gm customer service said it takes a long time for recalls through the government. i hope it doesn't. i told gm, they should be taking care of this by going to the top at gm to get the recall done, before more accidents or deaths are caused by this defect. get this recall done! | |||
| 01/18/2012 | 55000 | ||
| I bought the car used without a warrenty im driving it home and the steering is clicking on turns and sometimes pulling to the right of the road i keep bring the car to my local machnic and he keeps on replacing part after part ots been a few months now and the problem is still here and dangerous not only that sometimes steering completly fails making me swerve in and out of traffic pls help | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 88744 | ||
| Re: chevy malibu 2007 power steering motor needs to be recalled immediately! when passing on highway, the steering locked and made a rattling sound in front driver side, i had to force steering around the vehicle i was passing or i would have hit the other vehicle. the steering was not operating safely. this could have been a bad accident. i took to my malibu to an auto repair, they looked for recalls and checked for warranty of the power steering motor, but none was found for this model/make/year. the power steering motor had to be replaced, the day after i almost had the accident. i was afraid to drive it. i looked on-line at home and saw that the cobalt and other make/model/year had been recalled for a defective power steering motor in canada-the united states needs to recall this in the states. there may already have been fatal accidents caused by the defective power steering motor. if my daughter or son had been driving this could have been a deadly accident, since the steering was out of control. get this recall done for the power steering motor on the chevy malibu 2007. there is a defective power steering motor in the chevy malibu 2007 and it should be recalled immediately! i contacted gm, and gm said there was no recall on this model/make/year. i reported that my power steering motor had to be replace for $867.51 to gm and requested a reimbursement from gm on the expense that were incurred, but was denied by a tier one gm customer service person and also his supervisor in the tier one gm department.- i wonder how many tiers you have to go through to get action done. gm customer service said it takes a long time for recalls through the government. i hope it doesn't. i told gm, they should be taking care of this by going to the top at gm to get the recall done, before more accidents or deaths are caused by this defect. get this recall done! | |||
| 01/04/2013 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning at a traffic light, the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that the power steering warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the steering system was defective. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was unknown. | |||
| 01/04/2013 | |||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning at a traffic light, the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that the power steering warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the steering system was defective. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was unknown. kmj | |||
| 01/04/2013 | |||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning at a traffic light, the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that the power steering warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the steering system was defective. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was unknown. pm | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| There are two issues which are occurring with the steering in this vehicle. first, when the car is or is not moving (any speed) the steering wheel twitches and moves on it's own. second, without warning, the vehicle's steering assist stop's working 100% and there is total lost in the power steering. this is the most concerning because it happens while turning corners and while going down the highway at high speeds. gm recalled a lot of other models for this exact problem but not the chevy malibu. to top it off, the repairs are going to be astronomical. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| There are two issues which are occurring with the steering in this vehicle. first, when the car is or is not moving (any speed) the steering wheel twitches and moves on it's own. second, without warning, the vehicle's steering assist stop's working 100% and there is total lost in the power steering. this is the most concerning because it happens while turning corners and while going down the highway at high speeds. gm recalled a lot of other models for this exact problem but not the chevy malibu. to top it off, the repairs are going to be astronomical. | |||
| 11/06/2012 | 96465 | 1 | |
| My son was driving the 2007 chevy malibu i bought for him for work/school when the electrical power steering system went out. he was driving down a busy three lane road, and as he began to change lanes, the steering became very stiff. he heard a chime and then saw the dash flash power steering. since he wasn't expecting this, he couldn't control the steering right away, and the malibu continued to drift toward the outer lane in which another vehicle was in. he barely avoided hitting the side of this other vehicle by turning the steering wheel of the malibu the other way by using a lot of force. since then, the power steering goes out intermittently. this is very unsafe and needs to be repaired as soon as possible, before someone is injured or killed, and it should be repaired by the manufacturer, since this seems to be a general problem with the 2007 chevy malibu. *tr | |||
| 11/06/2012 | 96465 | ||
| My son was driving the 2007 chevy malibu i bought for him for work/school when the electrical power steering system went out. he was driving down a busy three lane road, and as he began to change lanes, the steering became very stiff. he heard a chime and then saw the dash flash power steering. since he wasn't expecting this, he couldn't control the steering right away, and the malibu continued to drift toward the outer lane in which another vehicle was in. he barely avoided hitting the side of this other vehicle by turning the steering wheel of the malibu the other way by using a lot of force. since then, the power steering goes out intermittently. this is very unsafe and needs to be repaired as soon as possible, before someone is injured or killed, and it should be repaired by the manufacturer, since this seems to be a general problem with the 2007 chevy malibu. | |||
| 12/07/2012 | 125000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering assist failed while driving 65 mph. the steering wheel became hard to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,000. kmj | |||
| 12/07/2012 | 125000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering failed while driving at 65mph. the steering became hard to turn, the power steering light illuminated before the failure occurred. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,000. li | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 52000 | 1 | |
| The first incident occurred in 2010, but has progressively become worse and most constant. the vehicles electrical steering will shake and jerk uncontrollably at times. the car does not always shake and jerk, but this occurs at least once per day. some days it will shake and jerk non stop for long periods of time, others it will be short and quick. the car generally will shake and jerk for a few minutes, then will display on the display power steering and chime. the shaking occurs while driving and also when in park. depending on the severity, the jerking can jolt the car into that direction. this is a safety hazard as it is very possible that this could cause an accident. the jerks are not controllable by two hands. often while driving, the car looks as if it is jerking back and forth in its lane due to the rough jerking of the steering wheel. this is the most nerve racking while driving in weather such as snow or rain, where the road is slick or slippery. having the car jerk around on ice is just an accident waiting to happen. when the problem first occurred, i took my vehicle to a gm dealership and had it inspected. the mechanic told us that the only option was to replace the entire steering column but they could not say if this would fix the issue. after reviewing many complaints and concerns online, i researched for recalls. i found that many models similar to ours have been recalled, but not our specific year. *tr | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 52000 | ||
| The first incident occurred in 2010, but has progressively become worse and most constant. the vehicles electrical steering will shake and jerk uncontrollably at times. the car does not always shake and jerk, but this occurs at least once per day. some days it will shake and jerk non stop for long periods of time, others it will be short and quick. the car generally will shake and jerk for a few minutes, then will display on the display power steering and chime. the shaking occurs while driving and also when in park. depending on the severity, the jerking can jolt the car into that direction. this is a safety hazard as it is very possible that this could cause an accident. the jerks are not controllable by two hands. often while driving, the car looks as if it is jerking back and forth in its lane due to the rough jerking of the steering wheel. this is the most nerve racking while driving in weather such as snow or rain, where the road is slick or slippery. having the car jerk around on ice is just an accident waiting to happen. when the problem first occurred, i took my vehicle to a gm dealership and had it inspected. the mechanic told us that the only option was to replace the entire steering column but they could not say if this would fix the issue. after reviewing many complaints and concerns online, i researched for recalls. i found that many models similar to ours have been recalled, but not our specific year. | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 130000 | 1 | |
| I got in my car to go to work and when i started it the message power steering showed up on the dic. i shut off the car and restarted it to no avail. later in the day when i started my vehicle the power steering was back but the steering would pulse back and forth and eventually the message appeared again and i lost power steering. i believe this should be recalled because the power steering goes in and out randomly and when not expecting it could cause an accident and because it happens at all speed it could ultimately lead to death. i know there is a bulletin out for this type of problem but i don't see how and ignition coil has anything to do with the power steering. *tr | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 78500 | ||
| The power steering went out while making a turn on roadway at about 25 mph. came back then went out again few minutes later. came back has done it a couple of times since. *tr | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 52000 | ||
| The first incident occurred in 2010, but has progressively become worse and most constant. the vehicles electrical steering will shake and jerk uncontrollably at times. the car does not always shake and jerk, but this occurs at least once per day. some days it will shake and jerk non stop for long periods of time, others it will be short and quick. the car generally will shake and jerk for a few minutes, then will display on the display power steering and chime. the shaking occurs while driving and also when in park. depending on the severity, the jerking can jolt the car into that direction. this is a safety hazard as it is very possible that this could cause an accident. the jerks are not controllable by two hands. often while driving, the car looks as if it is jerking back and forth in its lane due to the rough jerking of the steering wheel. this is the most nerve racking while driving in weather such as snow or rain, where the road is slick or slippery. having the car jerk around on ice is just an accident waiting to happen. when the problem first occurred, i took my vehicle to a gm dealership and had it inspected. the mechanic told us that the only option was to replace the entire steering column but they could not say if this would fix the issue. after reviewing many complaints and concerns online, i researched for recalls. i found that many models similar to ours have been recalled, but not our specific year. | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 130000 | ||
| I got in my car to go to work and when i started it the message power steering showed up on the dic. i shut off the car and restarted it to no avail. later in the day when i started my vehicle the power steering was back but the steering would pulse back and forth and eventually the message appeared again and i lost power steering. i believe this should be recalled because the power steering goes in and out randomly and when not expecting it could cause an accident and because it happens at all speed it could ultimately lead to death. i know there is a bulletin out for this type of problem but i dont see how and ignition coil has anything to do with the power steering. | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 78500 | ||
| The power steering went out while making a turn on roadway at about 25 mph. came back then went out again few minutes later. came back has done it a couple of times since. *tr | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 52000 | ||
| The first incident occurred in 2010, but has progressively become worse and most constant. the vehicles electrical steering will shake and jerk uncontrollably at times. the car does not always shake and jerk, but this occurs at least once per day. some days it will shake and jerk non stop for long periods of time, others it will be short and quick. the car generally will shake and jerk for a few minutes, then will display on the display power steering and chime. the shaking occurs while driving and also when in park. depending on the severity, the jerking can jolt the car into that direction. this is a safety hazard as it is very possible that this could cause an accident. the jerks are not controllable by two hands. often while driving, the car looks as if it is jerking back and forth in its lane due to the rough jerking of the steering wheel. this is the most nerve racking while driving in weather such as snow or rain, where the road is slick or slippery. having the car jerk around on ice is just an accident waiting to happen. when the problem first occurred, i took my vehicle to a gm dealership and had it inspected. the mechanic told us that the only option was to replace the entire steering column but they could not say if this would fix the issue. after reviewing many complaints and concerns online, i researched for recalls. i found that many models similar to ours have been recalled, but not our specific year. | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 130000 | ||
| I got in my car to go to work and when i started it the message power steering showed up on the dic. i shut off the car and restarted it to no avail. later in the day when i started my vehicle the power steering was back but the steering would pulse back and forth and eventually the message appeared again and i lost power steering. i believe this should be recalled because the power steering goes in and out randomly and when not expecting it could cause an accident and because it happens at all speed it could ultimately lead to death. i know there is a bulletin out for this type of problem but i dont see how and ignition coil has anything to do with the power steering. | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 78500 | ||
| The power steering went out while making a turn on roadway at about 25 mph. came back then went out again few minutes later. came back has done it a couple of times since. | |||
| 11/24/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the steering wheel locked causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and crash against a guard rail. a police report was filed. the contact mentioned that both the driver and passenger sustained minor bruising and contusions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 11/24/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the steering wheel locked causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and crash against a guard rail. a police report was filed. the contact mentioned that both the driver and passenger sustained minor bruising and contusions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. pmb | |||
| 11/24/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the steering wheel locked causing the driver lost control of the vehicle and crash against a guard rail. a police report was filed. the contact mentioned that both the driver and passenger sustained minor bruising and contusions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. pm | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 56000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50-60 mph, the steering wheel would seize without warning. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis when the contact would suddenly accelerate. the contact stated that when he released the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel would reset independently. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall for the power steering assist. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000. the current mileage was approximately 60,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 56000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 to 60 mph the steering wheel would lock without any warning. the failure occurs on an intermittent basis when he accelerates suddenly. the contact stated that when he releases his foot from the accelerator then the wheel would unlock itself. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in the manufacturer's recall for the steering. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000. the current mileage was approximately 60,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 88560 | 1 | |
| Bought this car from a nissan dealer as a used car in june 2012, it is the lt ve model. the problem is: while turning left with acceleration the steering wheel jerks right, at times it can be jerked out of the hands (depends on acceleration speed), also a clunking noise from left front wheel at times (with or without engine running). sometimes while driving at 55 mph or better, taking a left handed curve, steering will become stiff and hard to turn. this has not caused any accidents yet but it could in the future resulting in serious injuries or death. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 88560 | ||
| Bought this car from a nissan dealer as a used car in june 2012, it is the lt ve model. the problem is: while turning left with exceleration the steering wheel jerks right, at times it can be jerked out of the hands (depends on exceleration speed), also a clunking noise from left front wheel at times (with or without engine running). sometimes while driving at 55 mph or better, taking a left handed curve, steering will become stiff and hard to turn. this has not caused any accidents yet but it could in the future resulting in serious injuries or death. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel became abnormally loose. the failure caused turns to be completely abnormally wide. in addition, the steering wheel seized without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the power steering pump. the dealer replaced the power steering pump however, the failure was not corrected. the failure recurred later as the contact was driving 55 mph. the contact was unable to turn the wheel in either direction. the vehicle was turned off momentarily and once restarted, the power steering function had returned to normal. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage were 130,000. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel became abnormally loose. the failure caused turns to be completely abnormally wide. in addition, the steering wheel seized without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the power steering pump. the dealer replaced the power steering pump however, the failure was not corrected. the failure recurred later as the contact was driving 55 mph. the contact was unable to turn the wheel in either direction. the vehicle was turned off momentarily and once restarted, the power steering function had returned to normal. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage were 130,000. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving the steering was very loose caused wide turns and the power steering lock without warning. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the power steering pump. the dealer replaced the power steering pump, however the failure was not corrected while, the contact drove at 55mph the steering became hard and would not steer to the right or left, the contact was able to avoid a near crash by staying in the right and drove straight into parking area turned the vehicle off for a moment and was able to have the steering return to normal function. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage was 130,000. li | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle became hard to turn and shortly showed power steering code on radio. gm was contacted offered no help because it ran out if warranty a couple of months ago. all other year malibus with same electric power steering have been recalled except 2007 models, which has same mechanical components as other models and same complaints. two days ago power steering completely went out can no longer move vehicle. was driving at approximately 30 mph slowing down when it decided to quit. gm still offers no help. someone is going to get. hurt if they do not include this vehicle, 2007 chevy malibu, in the recall. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 67000 | ||
| Vehicle became hard to turn and shortly showed power steering code on radio. gm was contacted offered no help because it ran out if warranty a couple of months ago. all other year malibus with same electric power steering have been recalled except 2007 models, which has same mechanical components as other models and same complaints. two days ago power steering completely went out can no longer move vehicle. was driving at approximately 30 mph slowing down when it decided to quit. gm still offers no help. someone is going to get .hurt if they do not include this vehicle, 2007 chevy malibu, in the recall | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Power steering not working. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Power steering not working | |||
| 06/23/2012 | |||
| While driving on a stright part of the road going about 45 i felt the steering wheel jerk to the left turning the car into on comming traffic, i had to pull very hard to the right to keep from hitting another car head on. then a few days later the same thing happend only this time it jerked to the right causing me to run into a ditch. i am scared to drive this car but have to it is the only one i have to get to work and back. gm needs to recall this car a fix the steering problem before some gets killed. | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 155399 | ||
| This happens whenever i first start driving. the driver info center says power steering and sometimes it gets hard to turn but then comes back after a few seconds and is fine until i park and return to vehicle to go home or work. | |||
| 05/07/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle emitted a popping sound when turning. the contact also stated that the steering column shook when the vehicle was traveling between 50 and 60 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but was not given a reason for the shaking. the ball joints, bearings, and control arms were replaced, but the failure continued. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 132,042. | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 155399 | ||
| This happens whenever i first start driving. the driver info center says power steering and sometimes it gets hard to turn but then comes back after a few seconds and is fine until i park and return to vehicle to go home or work. | |||
| 05/07/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle emitted a popping sound when turning. the contact also stated that the steering column shook when the vehicle was traveling between 50 and 60 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but was not given a reason for the shaking. the ball joints, bearings, and control arms were replaced, but the failure continued. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 132,042. sm. | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 155399 | ||
| This happens whenever i first start driving. the driver info center says power steering and sometimes it gets hard to turn but then comes back after a few seconds and is fine until i park and return to vehicle to go home or work. | |||
| 05/07/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle emitted a popping sound when turning. the contact also stated that the steering column shook when the vehicle was traveling between 50 and 60 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but was not given a reason for the shaking. the ball joints, bearings, and control arms were replaced, but the failure continued. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 132,042. sm. | |||
| 05/22/2012 | 113000 | ||
| Power steering completley went out while i was driving! i ran up on the curb almost hitting another car coming out of a driveway! | |||
| 04/04/2012 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while parked, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. the mechanic stated that the steering shaft would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000. sm. | |||
| 04/04/2012 | 35000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while parked the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the steering. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic stated the steering shaft would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000. ds | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Steering at low speeds the wheel locks up and cant be turned | |||
| 02/10/2012 | 29500 | ||
| I was driving my malibu when suddenly the steering became uncontrolable. i managed to pulled the car to the side of the road. i shut the engine down. i pulled out my manual for the 2007 car and i was directed to the kind of power steering that was supposed to be installed in my car. the manual indicates that the 2007 manual for my chevrolet malibu ltz with a v6 engines should have a hydraulic power steering system in place. it also shows by illustration the position of the power steering resevoir. i took the car to a chevrolet dealer in arlington, ma. and the mechanic said this car has no power steering resevoir. i showed him the manual and he said theres something wrong here. call gm customer care and maybe they can resolve the problem because they wrote the manual. | |||
| 10/03/2011 | |||
| Steering shaft failure - power steering motor failure steering box replaced gas gauge sensor replaced struts replaced passenger door won't seal i have hated this car almost from the moment i bought it. so many things wrong with it. 2007 car shouldn't have all these problems. 1989 blazer still going and has none of this crap. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit abnormal noises when steering and driving over bumps at approximately 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front stabilizer bar was faulty and the front calipers were not properly releasing. the contact was also informed that the front calipers were burned and creating a fire hazard. in addition, the contact was informed that the master cylinder may be defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. kmj | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she would hear noises while steering and driving over bumps at approximately 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the front stabilizer bar was faulty and the front calipers were not properly releasing. the contact was also informed that the front calipers were burned and creating a fire hazard. in addition, the contact was informed that the master cylinder may be defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. sm. | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 32892 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that he intermittently heard a noise coming from the steering column. in may 2008, the dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure and replaced the steering shaft. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 32,892 and the current mileage was 68,860. | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 32892 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that he intermittently heard a noise coming from the steering column. in may 2008, the dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure and replaced the steering shaft. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 32,892 and the current mileage was 68,860. sm. | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 32892 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact heard a noise coming from the steering system intermittently. in may 2008 the dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure by replacing the steering shaft however, the failure occurred again. the manufacturer was aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the current mileage was 68,860 and the failure mileage was 32,892. bmw | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed and caused the contact to have a head on crash at 45 mph. a police report was filed. the contact's insurance company planned to inspect the vehicle to try and determine the cause of the power steering failure. the failure and the current mileages were 59,000. | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed and caused the contact to have a head on crash at 45 mph. a police report was filed. the contact's insurance company planned to inspect the vehicle to try and determine the cause of the power steering failure. the failure and the current mileages were 59,000. kmj | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering went out on the vehicle and caused the contact to have a head on collision at 45 mph. the police took a report on the accident. the contacts insurance company planned to inspect the vehicle to try to determine the cause of the power steering failure. the failure mileage and current mileages were 59,000.rl | |||
| 11/18/2011 | 96000 | ||
| While my wife was operation on the interstate, with no warning at all the steering locked up, she had to muscle it to the side, once tow truck came he cranked the car and no issue, once she made it home while turning into driveway, it locked up again, according to internet research several, i mean several complaints are against the steering on same make modle cars, chevy will not fix, nore can i afford the 500+ to fix nore can i loose my loved ones and have them held responsible for someone elses death, , i have a 25k dollor flower pot for sale...... | |||
| 10/04/2011 | 89542 | ||
| Upon starting the car the power steering indicator came on and there was no power steering. i had to shut the car off and turn it back on. this has happened over 10 times since the first time. the steering wheel has vibration when turning to the left like the motor is skipping. gm needs to do a recall on these before someone gets killed. i am considering getting a petition together to see about a class action lawsuit to force them to repair these defects. | |||
| 11/18/2011 | 96000 | ||
| While my wife was operation on the interstate, with no warning at all the steering locked up, she had to muscle it to the side, once tow truck came he cranked the car and no issue, once she made it home while turning into driveway, it locked up again, according to internet research several, i mean several complaints are against the steering on same make modle cars, chevy will not fix, nore can i afford the 500+ to fix nore can i loose my loved ones and have them held responsible for someone elses death, , i have a 25k dollor flower pot for sale...... | |||
| 10/04/2011 | 89542 | ||
| Upon starting the car the power steering indicator came on and there was no power steering. i had to shut the car off and turn it back on. this has happened over 10 times since the first time. the steering wheel has vibration when turning to the left like the motor is skipping. gm needs to do a recall on these before someone gets killed. i am considering getting a petition together to see about a class action lawsuit to force them to repair these defects. | |||
| 10/13/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel became hard to turn. the power steering warning light illuminated while the failure occurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 10/13/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel became hard to turn. the power steering warning light illuminated while the failure occurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 65,000. kmj | |||
| 10/13/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering failed. the steering was hard to turn the steering did not shake. the power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 65,000. li | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 34000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving at 25 mph when the vehicle exhibited a popping noise at the front end and the wheels wobbled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the intermediate steering shaft. the dealer replaced the steering shaft and the tires were replaced several times, but the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for further inspection. the dealer performed a second diagnostic that located the failure as the front lower ball joint, tie rods and the steering column having to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 76,600. | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 34000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving at 25 mph when the vehicle exhibited a popping noise at the front end and the wheels wobbled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the intermediate steering shaft. the dealer replaced the steering shaft and the tires were replaced several times, but the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for further inspection. the dealer performed a second diagnostic that located the failure as the front lower ball joint, tie rods and the steering column having to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 76,600. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 34000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving at 25mph the vehicle made a popping noise at the front end and the wheels wobble. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the steering intermediate shaft. the dealer replaced the steering intermediate shaft, and the tires were replaced several times, but the failure was not corrected. the vehicle continues to wobble. the manufacturer took a report 71970547478 and advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. the dealer performed a second diagnose that located the failure at the front lower ball joint, control tie rod, and the steering column had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 76,600. li | |||
| 07/25/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would seize while driving various speeds. the contact also stated that the steering wheel would occasionally fail to turn immediately after the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 07/25/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would seize while driving various speeds. the contact also stated that the steering wheel would occasionally fail to turn immediately after the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. rvk | |||
| 07/25/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would seize while driving at various speeds. the contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing a steering failure in which the steering wheel would occasionally not turn upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. sm. | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 107000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed making it difficult to turn the steering while driving out of the garage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 107,000. | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 45341 | ||
| Mid-june, 2011:vehicle was making a roaring noise: the result was that the front wheel bearings were broken end of august 2011: difficulty turning the steering wheel accompanied by a loud grinding sound,the result was that the steering shaft and outer tie rod were broken and had to be replaced. september 2011: extreme difficulty applying brakes, on occasion would appear normal. had 3 brake inspections done within a week and a half period. when brakes no longer would operate , tit was determined that the master cylinder needed to be replaced.4 | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 107000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed making it difficult to turn the steering while driving out of the garage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 107,000. | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 45341 | ||
| Mid-june, 2011:vehicle was making a roaring noise: the result was that the front wheel bearings were broken end of august 2011: difficulty turning the steering wheel accompanied by a loud grinding sound,the result was that the steering shaft and outer tie rod were broken and had to be replaced. september 2011: extreme difficulty applying brakes, on occasion would appear normal. had 3 brake inspections done within a week and a half period. when brakes no longer would operate , tit was determined that the master cylinder needed to be replaced.4 | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 107000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed making it difficult to turn the steering while driving out of the garage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 107,000. rvk | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 45341 | ||
| Mid-june, 2011:vehicle was making a roaring noise: the result was that the front wheel bearings were broken end of august 2011: difficulty turning the steering wheel accompanied by a loud grinding sound,the result was that the steering shaft and outer tie rod were broken and had to be replaced. september 2011: extreme difficulty applying brakes, on occasion would appear normal. had 3 brake inspections done within a week and a half period. when brakes no longer would operate , tit was determined that the master cylinder needed to be replaced.4 | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 107000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving the power steering stop working. the contact stated that she could not maneuver the vehicle to get it out of the garage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 107,000. pm | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 45341 | ||
| Mid-june, 2011:vehicle was making a roaring noise: the result was that the front wheel bearings were broken end of august 2011: difficulty turning the steering wheel accompanied by a loud grinding sound,the result was that the steering shaft and outer tie rod were broken and had to be replaced. september 2011: extreme difficulty applying brakes, on occasion would appear normal. had 3 brake inspections done within a week and a half period. when brakes no longer would operate , tit was determined that the master cylinder needed to be replaced.4 | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the electric power steering failed and the steering was very difficult to maneuver while driving home. the contact also stated that the warning light for the steering was illuminated many times prior to the failure. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 85,000. sm. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 68800 | ||
| I am having problems with the electric power steering. the steering wheel will randomly lock up when im driving and a message saying power steering comes up on the screen. i dont like driving my car anymore because i dont know when and how long the wheel will lock up for. i have looked online and have notice that this is a big issue. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu lt. while driving 35 mph the electric power steering fail. the steering was very difficult to maneuver as the vehicle was driven home. the warning light was illuminating many times before this failure occurred. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 85,000. mw | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 68800 | ||
| I am having problems with the electric power steering. the steering wheel will randomly lock up when im driving and a message saying power steering comes up on the screen. i dont like driving my car anymore because i dont know when and how long the wheel will lock up for. i have looked online and have notice that this is a big issue. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 75000 | ||
| When accelerating and providing input to the steering wheel the steering seems to go out of the vehicle. this only happens if the engine rpms approach 3000. this tends to happen as i'm accelerating onto the expressway. this has been happening off and on for approximately a year. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 68800 | ||
| I am having problems with the electric power steering. the steering wheel will randomly lock up when im driving and a message saying power steering comes up on the screen. i dont like driving my car anymore because i dont know when and how long the wheel will lock up for. i have looked online and have notice that this is a big issue. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 75000 | ||
| When accelerating and providing input to the steering wheel the steering seems to go out of the vehicle. this only happens if the engine rpms approach 3000. this tends to happen as i'm accelerating onto the expressway. this has been happening off and on for approximately a year. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 68800 | ||
| I am having problems with the electric power steering. the steering wheel will randomly lock up when im driving and a message saying power steering comes up on the screen. i dont like driving my car anymore because i dont know when and how long the wheel will lock up for. i have looked online and have notice that this is a big issue. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 75000 | ||
| When accelerating and providing input to the steering wheel the steering seems to go out of the vehicle. this only happens if the engine rpms approach 3000. this tends to happen as i'm accelerating onto the expressway. this has been happening off and on for approximately a year. | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 103600 | ||
| Power steering issues on my 2007 chev malibu. while making a right hand turn the power steering fails and pulls steering wheel to the left without warning, almost ran into oncoming traffic. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 75000 | ||
| When accelerating and providing input to the steering wheel the steering seems to go out of the vehicle. this only happens if the engine rpms approach 3000. this tends to happen as i'm accelerating onto the expressway. this has been happening off and on for approximately a year. | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 103600 | ||
| Power steering issues on my 2007 chev malibu. while making a right hand turn the power steering fails and pulls steering wheel to the left without warning, almost ran into oncoming traffic. | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 81000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering failed on the vehicle. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle it was very hard to turn, but when the vehicle was stopped the steering operated normally. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the vehicle had not been inspected. the current mileage and failure mileages were 81,000. vf | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 103600 | ||
| Power steering issues on my 2007 chev malibu. while making a right hand turn the power steering fails and pulls steering wheel to the left without warning, almost ran into oncoming traffic. | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 81000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering failed on the vehicle. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle it was very hard to turn, but when the vehicle was stopped the steering operated normally. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the vehicle had not been inspected. the current mileage and failure mileages were 81,000. vf | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 81000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering went out on the vehicle. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, it was very hard to turn, but when the vehicle was stopped the steering worked fine. there was no warning prior to the failure. the vehicle had not been inspected. the current mileage and failure mileages were 81,000.rl | |||
| 08/11/2011 | 97244 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering failed while attempting a left turn with the illumination of the power steering warning light. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that was unable to locate a failure code. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 97,244. kmj | |||
| 08/11/2011 | 97244 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while turning left the steering failed the power steering light illuminated after the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnosed that was unable to locate a failure code. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 97,244. li | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. the light now stays on, on a consistent basis and would not recognize when someone was in the seat. the dealer inspected the vehicle and they advised her that the front passenger air bag module needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. also, when making turns and driving at low speeds she noticed that there was a loud clunking noise. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the intermediate steering shaft. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. tb | |||
| 07/22/2011 | 86000 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu ls 3.4 electric power steering problem, the steering wheel will start pulsating either left or right at starting the engine, while driving it will move by itself like if it is trying to correct the position of the tires. for less than 2 seconds makes you feel like there is no control on the steering unless you correct the direction of the tires by gradually compensating on the opposite direction. it will display a warning sign for the power steering on the radio, on mi case i had it for two days, then it erased by itself, i tried to look for the power steering reservoir, without knowing that this car has none, since it is handle by an electric motor. i will take the car to my mechanic to see if he knows about these problem, since is no recalls so far in this 2007 malibu for the electric power steering. | |||
| 03/19/2009 | 30034 | ||
| 2007 malibu-started hearing popping when turning in 2009, a year after i bought the car. loer i-shaft replaced. car continues to pop and i have lost the ability to steer my car. now told it is the steering column and gear. apparently not covered by warrenty. i have found several complaints of this issue and believe it is a true defect that gm needs to recall and take care of for the safety of me and my daughter. could potentially cause a wreck if steering goes out while in twon or on the highway. | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 54555 | ||
| On 6/20/2011 i was driving down a major road with my grandson in the back seat in a child safety seat. without warning my steering wheel started jumping and pulling hard to the left. the steering was stiff and hard to pull back to the proper direction. then it pulled so hard that it was at a point i almost put my car into head on traffic or a ditch. i was fortunate enough to find a parking lot to pull into. i turned off my engine and composed myself. i was able to get my car back home. i had no warning of power steering system on my warning system until this problem happened. this is a major problem that needs to be on a recall notice. i have researched this on the internet and i am not the only one that has had this issue. there are many. this could have been a major accident since this was a major road (hwy146). we took my car to ron craft chevrlet for the repairs within a couple of days. we do not have the part taken off, but i am sure they have this on record. i have the invoice and cancelled check. they replaced the electric steering motor. i would like to have this on a recall as soon as possible. | |||
| 03/19/2009 | 30034 | ||
| 2007 malibu-started hearing popping when turning in 2009, a year after i bought the car. loer i-shaft replaced. car continues to pop and i have lost the ability to steer my car. now told it is the steering column and gear. apparently not covered by warrenty. i have found several complaints of this issue and believe it is a true defect that gm needs to recall and take care of for the safety of me and my daughter. could potentially cause a wreck if steering goes out while in twon or on the highway. | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 54555 | ||
| On 6/20/2011 i was driving down a major road with my grandson in the back seat in a child safety seat. without warning my steering wheel started jumping and pulling hard to the left. the steering was stiff and hard to pull back to the proper direction. then it pulled so hard that it was at a point i almost put my car into head on traffic or a ditch. i was fortunate enough to find a parking lot to pull into. i turned off my engine and composed myself. i was able to get my car back home. i had no warning of power steering system on my warning system until this problem happened. this is a major problem that needs to be on a recall notice. i have researched this on the internet and i am not the only one that has had this issue. there are many. this could have been a major accident since this was a major road (hwy146). we took my car to ron craft chevrlet for the repairs within a couple of days. we do not have the part taken off, but i am sure they have this on record. i have the invoice and cancelled check. they replaced the electric steering motor. i would like to have this on a recall as soon as possible. | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 24000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would fail intermittently while exhibiting an abnormal clicking when turned. the steering gear was replaced but the failure recurred several months after repairs. the dealer then added lubrication to the steering column which lasted for 40,000 miles before the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 54555 | ||
| On 6/20/2011 i was driving down a major road with my grandson in the back seat in a child safety seat. without warning my steering wheel started jumping and pulling hard to the left. the steering was stiff and hard to pull back to the proper direction. then it pulled so hard that it was at a point i almost put my car into head on traffic or a ditch. i was fortunate enough to find a parking lot to pull into. i turned off my engine and composed myself. i was able to get my car back home. i had no warning of power steering system on my warning system until this problem happened. this is a major problem that needs to be on a recall notice. i have researched this on the internet and i am not the only one that has had this issue. there are many. this could have been a major accident since this was a major road (hwy146). we took my car to ron craft chevrlet for the repairs within a couple of days. we do not have the part taken off, but i am sure they have this on record. i have the invoice and cancelled check. they replaced the electric steering motor. i would like to have this on a recall as soon as possible. | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 24000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would fail intermittently while exhibiting an abnormal clicking when turned. the steering gear was replaced but the failure recurred several months after repairs. the dealer then added lubrication to the steering column which lasted for 40,000 miles before the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 24000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the steering goes in and out and makes a clicking sound when turning left or right. the contact had the gear in the steering column replaced, but the failure re-occurred several months later. the dealer then added lubrication to the steering column and that lasted for 40,000 miles before the failure came back. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.rl | |||
| 04/16/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would shake violently at any time. the dealer diagnosed that the steering wheel column would need replacing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but was unable to assist the contact. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. nw | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 78000 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu - power steering flashing on radio system, bell dinging, rough turning. taking it to the dealership monday. | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Omg i cannot believe nothing has been done about the power steering on the 2007 malibu going out while you are driving. how many complaints are required for something to be done? i thought buy american was going to be the best. gm fooled me. i have had several issues with vibrations, brakes, drums, rotors, steering column gears but this mornings near miss accident just takes the cake. i am driving to work 5:30am on interstate 58 in suffolk, va doing 60 when all of a sudden the wheel jerks me into the next lane of traffic almost driving under an 18 wheeler. i grasp the steering wheel as tight as i can trying to pull back into my lane with the wheel fighting me back and forth. what a horrific experience. i pull off (shaking my --- off) make a phone call, sit for 1/2 hour (still afraid to drive). while the car is idleing the wheel is bouncing back and forth in park. i put it in drive with my foot held tightly on the brake and it is still jumping. put it back in park. build up a little nerve. put it back in drive and start to drive. everything is fine. get to work 5 minutes from there only to find that my car has an electronic power steering? some moron must have dreamt this up and gm needs to correct this horrible power assist crap before someone gets killed if they haven't already. i am not very happy with my chevy malibu and i think a class action lawsuit needs to be filed for all chevy malibu owners to make gm make corrections on this life threatening situation. action needs to be taken now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 96524 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 70 mph when the power steering failed without warning. the vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the engine was turned off for thirty minutes before the power steering was restored. the dealer was contacted who informed her to bring the vehicle in for inspection and advised that they may have to replace the power steering sensor. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her that there could possibly be a warranty for the repairs but they would give her a return call at a later date. the failure mileage was 96,524. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 78000 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu - power steering flashing on radio system, bell dinging, rough turning. taking it to the dealership monday. | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Omg i cannot believe nothing has been done about the power steering on the 2007 malibu going out while you are driving. how many complaints are required for something to be done? i thought buy american was going to be the best. gm fooled me. i have had several issues with vibrations, brakes, drums, rotors, steering column gears but this mornings near miss accident just takes the cake. i am driving to work 5:30am on interstate 58 in suffolk, va doing 60 when all of a sudden the wheel jerks me into the next lane of traffic almost driving under an 18 wheeler. i grasp the steering wheel as tight as i can trying to pull back into my lane with the wheel fighting me back and forth. what a horrific experience. i pull off (shaking my --- off) make a phone call, sit for 1/2 hour (still afraid to drive). while the car is idleing the wheel is bouncing back and forth in park. i put it in drive with my foot held tightly on the brake and it is still jumping. put it back in park. build up a little nerve. put it back in drive and start to drive. everything is fine. get to work 5 minutes from there only to find that my car has an electronic power steering? some moron must have dreamt this up and gm needs to correct this horrible power assist crap before someone gets killed if they haven't already. i am not very happy with my chevy malibu and i think a class action lawsuit needs to be filed for all chevy malibu owners to make gm make corrections on this life threatening situation. action needs to be taken now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 96524 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 70 mph when the power steering failed without warning. the vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the engine was turned off for thirty minutes before the power steering was restored. the dealer was contacted who informed her to bring the vehicle in for inspection and advised that they may have to replace the power steering sensor. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her that there could possibly be a warranty for the repairs but they would give her a return call at a later date. the failure mileage was 96,524. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 78000 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu - power steering flashing on radio system, bell dinging, rough turning. taking it to the dealership monday. | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Omg i cannot believe nothing has been done about the power steering on the 2007 malibu going out while you are driving. how many complaints are required for something to be done? i thought buy american was going to be the best. gm fooled me. i have had several issues with vibrations, brakes, drums, rotors, steering column gears but this mornings near miss accident just takes the cake. i am driving to work 5:30am on interstate 58 in suffolk, va doing 60 when all of a sudden the wheel jerks me into the next lane of traffic almost driving under an 18 wheeler. i grasp the steering wheel as tight as i can trying to pull back into my lane with the wheel fighting me back and forth. what a horrific experience. i pull off (shaking my --- off) make a phone call, sit for 1/2 hour (still afraid to drive). while the car is idleing the wheel is bouncing back and forth in park. i put it in drive with my foot held tightly on the brake and it is still jumping. put it back in park. build up a little nerve. put it back in drive and start to drive. everything is fine. get to work 5 minutes from there only to find that my car has an electronic power steering? some moron must have dreamt this up and gm needs to correct this horrible power assist crap before someone gets killed if they haven't already. i am not very happy with my chevy malibu and i think a class action lawsuit needs to be filed for all chevy malibu owners to make gm make corrections on this life threatening situation. action needs to be taken now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 70 mph the power steering fail. the vehicle was pulling to the side of the road turn the engine on and off for about thirty minutes before the power steering was restored. the dealer was contacted who informed her to bring the vehicle in for inspection they may have to replace the power steering sensor. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her there maybe a warranty for the repairs but they will give her a return call. the failure mileage was 96,524...mw | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Omg i cannot believe nothing has been done about the power steering on the 2007 malibu going out while you are driving. how many complaints are required for something to be done? i thought buy american was going to be the best. gm fooled me. i have had several issues with vibrations, brakes, drums, rotors, steering column gears but this mornings near miss accident just takes the cake. i am driving to work 5:30am on interstate 58 in suffolk, va doing 60 when all of a sudden the wheel jerks me into the next lane of traffic almost driving under an 18 wheeler. i grasp the steering wheel as tight as i can trying to pull back into my lane with the wheel fighting me back and forth. what a horrific experience. i pull off (shaking my --- off) make a phone call, sit for 1/2 hour (still afraid to drive). while the car is idleing the wheel is bouncing back and forth in park. i put it in drive with my foot held tightly on the brake and it is still jumping. put it back in park. build up a little nerve. put it back in drive and start to drive. everything is fine. get to work 5 minutes from there only to find that my car has an electronic power steering? some moron must have dreamt this up and gm needs to correct this horrible power assist crap before someone gets killed if they haven't already. i am not very happy with my chevy malibu and i think a class action lawsuit needs to be filed for all chevy malibu owners to make gm make corrections on this life threatening situation. action needs to be taken now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 70 mph the power steering fail. the vehicle was pulling to the side of the road turn the engine on and off for about thirty minutes before the power steering was restored. the dealer was contacted who informed her to bring the vehicle in for inspection they may have to replace the power steering sensor. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her there maybe a warranty for the repairs but they will give her a return call. the failure mileage was 96,524...mw | |||
| 09/19/2009 | 47000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that noise was inside the steering column and front suspension. she also mentioned that when she started the vehicle it responded as if the steering wheel malfunctioned and when accelerating the steering wheel locked up. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the diagnostic test revealed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 47, 000. | |||
| 09/19/2009 | 47000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle had noise coming from the steering column and front suspension. she also mentioned that when she first starts the vehicle it feels like the steering was gone but when pulling off the steering locks up. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that steering gear needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 47, 000. pm | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 65262 | ||
| Was driving and went to turn left and the power steering went out. it has an electronic power steering system. i turned the car off and then turned it back on and it reset the steering and the message was removed from the display. it has occured 15 times now. would like to know if there is a recall. | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 80000 | ||
| I own a 2007 chevy malibu i have been having steering failure. research shows recall on later models for same issue but not 2007. the steering will completely fail without notice. i feel this is a very big safety concern and gm says no complaints of my problem. they will investigate but from all research i have done gm will not do anything for this obvious manufacturing defect. i guess when a death occurs they may do something then. who knows i think they should be made to correct the problem. the steering has made a poping noise for a couple of years and now this. after steering fails there is a bell that dings 3 times and then it flashes on radio screen power steering. | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 65262 | ||
| Was driving and went to turn left and the power steering went out. it has an electronic power steering system. i turned the car off and then turned it back on and it reset the steering and the message was removed from the display. it has occured 15 times now. would like to know if there is a recall. | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 80000 | ||
| I own a 2007 chevy malibu i have been having steering failure. research shows recall on later models for same issue but not 2007. the steering will completely fail without notice. i feel this is a very big safety concern and gm says no complaints of my problem. they will investigate but from all research i have done gm will not do anything for this obvious manufacturing defect. i guess when a death occurs they may do something then. who knows i think they should be made to correct the problem. the steering has made a poping noise for a couple of years and now this. after steering fails there is a bell that dings 3 times and then it flashes on radio screen power steering. | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 65262 | ||
| Was driving and went to turn left and the power steering went out. it has an electronic power steering system. i turned the car off and then turned it back on and it reset the steering and the message was removed from the display. it has occured 15 times now. would like to know if there is a recall. | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 80000 | ||
| I own a 2007 chevy malibu i have been having steering failure. research shows recall on later models for same issue but not 2007. the steering will completely fail without notice. i feel this is a very big safety concern and gm says no complaints of my problem. they will investigate but from all research i have done gm will not do anything for this obvious manufacturing defect. i guess when a death occurs they may do something then. who knows i think they should be made to correct the problem. the steering has made a poping noise for a couple of years and now this. after steering fails there is a bell that dings 3 times and then it flashes on radio screen power steering. | |||
| 02/23/2011 | 73000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle power of steering would go to the left but not to the right. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage 73,000. pm | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 106100 | ||
| The power steering failed, i was advised by dealership that the repairs are $864.00 i was adivse the power steering is an electrial system and needs to be repaired | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 49000 | ||
| 2007 chevrolet malibu, when turning left i am experiencing a loup pop sound and after reading several other complaints of this same sort of issue, possible loss off power steering and loss of control of car, intermediate steering linkage issue. this is not good. has gm sent out a recall on the trouble? if not they should | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 106100 | ||
| The power steering failed, i was advised by dealership that the repairs are $864.00 i was adivse the power steering is an electrial system and needs to be repaired | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 49000 | ||
| 2007 chevrolet malibu, when turning left i am experiencing a loup pop sound and after reading several other complaints of this same sort of issue, possible loss off power steering and loss of control of car, intermediate steering linkage issue. this is not good. has gm sent out a recall on the trouble? if not they should | |||
| 02/08/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Power steering my car kept goin in and out.feb 8 it went out completley and almost caused me to wreck.online research lead me to believe chevrolet is aware of problems with the electronic power steering problems with the malibu.have been many complaints online and called chevys customer service number and local dealership,the car can not be drove due to feeling very unsafe in turns and if it locked up all together.also fromwhat i have read the problem has gotten fixed with consumers out of pocket money and the problem rearise shortley thereafter. | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 34500 | ||
| Just bought my chevrolet 2007 malibu and it has been making a popping noise in the steering when making turns and driving. i have read online about numerous people having the same problem with these vehicles, and in some instances even causing them to crash. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 64450 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu is having problems with the power steering going out when taking right turns. i really did not have this problem until the winter season, not saying that's the cause of the malfunction. in the mornings when i crank up before going to work, the steering wheel will move side to side motion for about 15 minutes. the power steering usually goes out when taking right turns. never had the power steering go out when i turn left. this has been going on every since the early part of december 2010. on the day that it first happened, i pulled to the side of the road an contacted gm about the problem and wanted to know if their were a recall to the specific model. the customer service rep acted as if he never heard of the problem. i did a little research and found that their are other gm cars that have problems with the power steering as well. chevy is fully aware of the problem. i guess that it will have to be national coverage on the news for any action to be taken. this car is in fairly new condition and should not be having these problems. i'm just happy that my girlfriend was not driving at the time. she is very tiny, and not as strong as i. this problem needs to be rectified asap. here is the youtube link of actual footage of this problem happening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly0lrqqx9rq | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 34500 | ||
| Just bought my chevrolet 2007 malibu and it has been making a popping noise in the steering when making turns and driving. i have read online about numerous people having the same problem with these vehicles, and in some instances even causing them to crash. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 64450 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu is having problems with the power steering going out when taking right turns. i really did not have this problem until the winter season, not saying that's the cause of the malfunction. in the mornings when i crank up before going to work, the steering wheel will move side to side motion for about 15 minutes. the power steering usually goes out when taking right turns. never had the power steering go out when i turn left. this has been going on every since the early part of december 2010. on the day that it first happened, i pulled to the side of the road an contacted gm about the problem and wanted to know if their were a recall to the specific model. the customer service rep acted as if he never heard of the problem. i did a little research and found that their are other gm cars that have problems with the power steering as well. chevy is fully aware of the problem. i guess that it will have to be national coverage on the news for any action to be taken. this car is in fairly new condition and should not be having these problems. i'm just happy that my girlfriend was not driving at the time. she is very tiny, and not as strong as i. this problem needs to be rectified asap. here is the youtube link of actual footage of this problem happening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly0lrqqx9rq | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 34500 | ||
| Just bought my chevrolet 2007 malibu and it has been making a popping noise in the steering when making turns and driving. i have read online about numerous people having the same problem with these vehicles, and in some instances even causing them to crash. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 64450 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu is having problems with the power steering going out when taking right turns. i really did not have this problem until the winter season, not saying that's the cause of the malfunction. in the mornings when i crank up before going to work, the steering wheel will move side to side motion for about 15 minutes. the power steering usually goes out when taking right turns. never had the power steering go out when i turn left. this has been going on every since the early part of december 2010. on the day that it first happened, i pulled to the side of the road an contacted gm about the problem and wanted to know if their were a recall to the specific model. the customer service rep acted as if he never heard of the problem. i did a little research and found that their are other gm cars that have problems with the power steering as well. chevy is fully aware of the problem. i guess that it will have to be national coverage on the news for any action to be taken. this car is in fairly new condition and should not be having these problems. i'm just happy that my girlfriend was not driving at the time. she is very tiny, and not as strong as i. this problem needs to be rectified asap. here is the youtube link of actual footage of this problem happening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly0lrqqx9rq | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 34500 | ||
| Just bought my chevrolet 2007 malibu and it has been making a popping noise in the steering when making turns and driving. i have read online about numerous people having the same problem with these vehicles, and in some instances even causing them to crash. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 64450 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu is having problems with the power steering going out when taking right turns. i really did not have this problem until the winter season, not saying that's the cause of the malfunction. in the mornings when i crank up before going to work, the steering wheel will move side to side motion for about 15 minutes. the power steering usually goes out when taking right turns. never had the power steering go out when i turn left. this has been going on every since the early part of december 2010. on the day that it first happened, i pulled to the side of the road an contacted gm about the problem and wanted to know if their were a recall to the specific model. the customer service rep acted as if he never heard of the problem. i did a little research and found that their are other gm cars that have problems with the power steering as well. chevy is fully aware of the problem. i guess that it will have to be national coverage on the news for any action to be taken. this car is in fairly new condition and should not be having these problems. i'm just happy that my girlfriend was not driving at the time. she is very tiny, and not as strong as i. this problem needs to be rectified asap. here is the youtube link of actual footage of this problem happening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly0lrqqx9rq | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 34500 | ||
| Just bought my chevrolet 2007 malibu and it has been making a popping noise in the steering when making turns and driving. i have read online about numerous people having the same problem with these vehicles, and in some instances even causing them to crash. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 64450 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu is having problems with the power steering going out when taking right turns. i really did not have this problem until the winter season, not saying that's the cause of the malfunction. in the mornings when i crank up before going to work, the steering wheel will move side to side motion for about 15 minutes. the power steering usually goes out when taking right turns. never had the power steering go out when i turn left. this has been going on every since the early part of december 2010. on the day that it first happened, i pulled to the side of the road an contacted gm about the problem and wanted to know if their were a recall to the specific model. the customer service rep acted as if he never heard of the problem. i did a little research and found that their are other gm cars that have problems with the power steering as well. chevy is fully aware of the problem. i guess that it will have to be national coverage on the news for any action to be taken. this car is in fairly new condition and should not be having these problems. i'm just happy that my girlfriend was not driving at the time. she is very tiny, and not as strong as i. this problem needs to be rectified asap. here is the youtube link of actual footage of this problem happening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly0lrqqx9rq | |||
| 01/19/2011 | 66511 | ||
| The steering on my 2007 chevy malibu locked up on me as i was driving down the road, it did it again as i was truning in the parking lot. it has done this several times in the past. it also makes a loud clunking noise when i turn the steering wheel sometimes. | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while driving 35 mph the power steering locks and the vehicle continued to drive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the steering at least three times. they constantly repairing the steering motor. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 50,000.-mw | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 140000 | ||
| I was in a crowded parking lot and suddenly lost power steering. i nearly hit a pedestrian because i was in the middle of a turn. the power steering continues to fail without warning. when doing some research online about this i found hundreds of entries of the same problem. there are recalls on other models and other years, just not the 2007 malibu that i have. this electric power steering can fail at any time and is a very dangerous issue. the repair is expensive ($1300.00) and will not prevent additional failures. | |||
| 12/20/2010 | |||
| I have broblem with power steerin for chevy malibu 2007 sometimes its luck up when im driving or when im turn left or right and making noise | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 140000 | ||
| I was in a crowded parking lot and suddenly lost power steering. i nearly hit a pedestrian because i was in the middle of a turn. the power steering continues to fail without warning. when doing some research online about this i found hundreds of entries of the same problem. there are recalls on other models and other years, just not the 2007 malibu that i have. this electric power steering can fail at any time and is a very dangerous issue. the repair is expensive ($1300.00) and will not prevent additional failures. | |||
| 12/20/2010 | |||
| I have broblem with power steerin for chevy malibu 2007 sometimes its luck up when im driving or when im turn left or right and making noise | |||
| 11/24/2007 | |||
| I have a 2007 chevy malabu ltz.the stearing colom has locked up several times. the worse time happened about a week ago. i was having the brakes checked and the repair man drove the car and when he mashed the excellarator the cars stearing locked up and he had to fight it to keep from hitting a block and concrete wall. he said the car was very unsafe to drive. i took it to the car dealer where i bought the car and they said it was the ignition switch.i was wondering if you have heard if gm is aware of this problem and if there has been a recall on this thank you | |||
| 11/24/2008 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while driving at an unknown low speed she could hear rattling noises coming from the front end of the vehicle and the steering column. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. shortly after the vehicle was repaired it was being serviced for routine maintenance by an independent mechanic when she was informed the front passenger side tie rod and steering knuckle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. upon receiving the vehicle she began to again hear rattling noises coming from the front end and the steering wheel would intermittently become very stiff. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was informed the steering module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure continues. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 10/27/2010 | 49683 | ||
| Power steering fails constantly . the only wat to get it to work again is to shut engine off and restart, however this is only works for a very short time(less than 1 mile of driving ) in my research on this problem i have seen gm has recalled several other models(2005-10 cobalt and some pontiacs) for exact same problem. no crash or injuries have occcured yet. we do not drive the vehicle any more than necessary. very difficult to turn corners and manuever parking lots. will be impossible to control on ice & snow. this is an accident waiting to happen. this came on suddenly and without warning. | |||
| 11/04/2010 | 68804 | ||
| Steering has been loose while turning left and tighter when turning right since i first got this vehicle. on nov,4 2010 i was pulling out of store and accelerated the steering seems to have locked up and rendered me unable to steer pulled on side of the road to calm down then began driving again when accelerating the steering lock up again. brought vehicle to gm repair shop they said the steering motor and steering shaft were not working properly and need to be replaced. | |||
| 10/27/2010 | 49683 | ||
| Power steering fails constantly . the only wat to get it to work again is to shut engine off and restart, however this is only works for a very short time(less than 1 mile of driving ) in my research on this problem i have seen gm has recalled several other models(2005-10 cobalt and some pontiacs) for exact same problem. no crash or injuries have occcured yet. we do not drive the vehicle any more than necessary. very difficult to turn corners and manuever parking lots. will be impossible to control on ice & snow. this is an accident waiting to happen. this came on suddenly and without warning. | |||
| 11/04/2010 | 68804 | ||
| Steering has been loose while turning left and tighter when turning right since i first got this vehicle. on nov,4 2010 i was pulling out of store and accelerated the steering seems to have locked up and rendered me unable to steer pulled on side of the road to calm down then began driving again when accelerating the steering lock up again. brought vehicle to gm repair shop they said the steering motor and steering shaft were not working properly and need to be replaced. | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 60000 | ||
| On several occassion the power steering indicator light comes on. when the driver resort to the manual to find the power steering resoiver, it clearly states its location. the chevy 2007 malibu that the driver owns does not have a power steering resoiver. the dearler was consulted there is a problem because the manual states it has a power steering resoiver but the dealer could not find it. gm was consulted about the matter and said there is a recall and problem but not on the 2007 model. the car has become considerly harder to steer but gm will not as of yet resolve this issue. | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while the contact started the ignition, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle with an illumination of the power steering warning indicator. there was a complete loss of the power steering. the failure occurred on three different times with loss of the power steering when driving at various speeds. the power steering would reset when the engine was turned off. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000. js | |||
| 02/11/2008 | 2300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. when driving at any speed the contact noticed that the steering wheel will suddenly turn in either direction without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership on several different occasions where the steering shaft, and steering column was replaced. however the contact is still experiencing the same failure. the current mileage is 44000 and the failure mileage is 2300. bml | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 110000 | ||
| I have a 2007 chevy malibu with steering problems. for a long time is has made a popping noise when turning the steering wheel at any speed. i took it to gm several months ago and they made some type of adjustment and it stopped. it has recently started again. a couple weeks ago when driving on the interstate the steering wheel began to move left to right by itself. i could feel the car move also. it will also do this when the car is running idle. it has done this several times now. when this occurred i could definately feel a loss of control with the vehicle. it is my understanding many people are experiencing many steering problems with this vehicle and gm will not do anything about it. they told me the cost to replace the steering column is around $1000 at the owners expense. this is a very serious safety issue and should be recalled and repaired by gm. | |||
| 02/11/2008 | 2300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. when driving at any speed the contact noticed that the steering wheel will suddenly turn in either direction without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership on several different occasions where the steering shaft, and steering column was replaced. however the contact is still experiencing the same failure. the current mileage is 44000 and the failure mileage is 2300. bml | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 110000 | ||
| I have a 2007 chevy malibu with steering problems. for a long time is has made a popping noise when turning the steering wheel at any speed. i took it to gm several months ago and they made some type of adjustment and it stopped. it has recently started again. a couple weeks ago when driving on the interstate the steering wheel began to move left to right by itself. i could feel the car move also. it will also do this when the car is running idle. it has done this several times now. when this occurred i could definately feel a loss of control with the vehicle. it is my understanding many people are experiencing many steering problems with this vehicle and gm will not do anything about it. they told me the cost to replace the steering column is around $1000 at the owners expense. this is a very serious safety issue and should be recalled and repaired by gm. | |||
| 02/11/2008 | 2300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. when driving at any speed the contact noticed that the steering wheel will suddenly turn in either direction without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership on several different occasions where the steering shaft, and steering column was replaced. however the contact is still experiencing the same failure. the current mileage is 44000 and the failure mileage is 2300. bml | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 110000 | ||
| I have a 2007 chevy malibu with steering problems. for a long time is has made a popping noise when turning the steering wheel at any speed. i took it to gm several months ago and they made some type of adjustment and it stopped. it has recently started again. a couple weeks ago when driving on the interstate the steering wheel began to move left to right by itself. i could feel the car move also. it will also do this when the car is running idle. it has done this several times now. when this occurred i could definately feel a loss of control with the vehicle. it is my understanding many people are experiencing many steering problems with this vehicle and gm will not do anything about it. they told me the cost to replace the steering column is around $1000 at the owners expense. this is a very serious safety issue and should be recalled and repaired by gm. | |||
| 02/11/2008 | 2300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. when driving at any speed the contact noticed that the steering wheel will suddenly turn in either direction without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership on several different occasions where the steering shaft, and steering column was replaced. however the contact is still experiencing the same failure. the current mileage is 44000 and the failure mileage is 2300. bml | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 110000 | ||
| I have a 2007 chevy malibu with steering problems. for a long time is has made a popping noise when turning the steering wheel at any speed. i took it to gm several months ago and they made some type of adjustment and it stopped. it has recently started again. a couple weeks ago when driving on the interstate the steering wheel began to move left to right by itself. i could feel the car move also. it will also do this when the car is running idle. it has done this several times now. when this occurred i could definately feel a loss of control with the vehicle. it is my understanding many people are experiencing many steering problems with this vehicle and gm will not do anything about it. they told me the cost to replace the steering column is around $1000 at the owners expense. this is a very serious safety issue and should be recalled and repaired by gm. | |||
| 08/21/2010 | 7350 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while driving the vehicle 5mph or varies speed the steering wheel jerks back and forth and it will also pull to the left or right and then locked. the engine would have to be turned on and off to reset itself. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no recalls for her year vehicle only 2005 and 2006. the repairs would be a cost to her. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 7,350.....mw | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while turning right at an unknown low speed the steering wheel became very stiff and a power steering light began to illuminate on the dashboard. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. it was then towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed the motor in the steering column failed. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 78,000. sm. | |||
| 08/21/2010 | 7350 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while driving the vehicle 5mph or varies speed the steering wheel jerks back and forth and it will also pull to the left or right and then locked. the engine would have to be turned on and off to reset itself. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no recalls for her year vehicle only 2005 and 2006. the repairs would be a cost to her. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 7,350.....mw | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while turning right at an unknown low speed the steering wheel became very stiff and a power steering light began to illuminate on the dashboard. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. it was then towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed the motor in the steering column failed. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 78,000. sm. | |||
| 08/21/2010 | 7350 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while driving the vehicle 5mph or varies speed the steering wheel jerks back and forth and it will also pull to the left or right and then locked. the engine would have to be turned on and off to reset itself. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no recalls for her year vehicle only 2005 and 2006. the repairs would be a cost to her. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 7,350.....mw | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while turning right at an unknown low speed the steering wheel became very stiff and a power steering light began to illuminate on the dashboard. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. it was then towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed the motor in the steering column failed. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 78,000. sm. | |||
| 08/21/2010 | 7350 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while driving the vehicle 5mph or varies speed the steering wheel jerks back and forth and it will also pull to the left or right and then locked. the engine would have to be turned on and off to reset itself. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no recalls for her year vehicle only 2005 and 2006. the repairs would be a cost to her. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 7,350.....mw | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while turning right at an unknown low speed the steering wheel became very stiff and a power steering light began to illuminate on the dashboard. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. it was then towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed the motor in the steering column failed. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 78,000. sm. | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 37850 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu power sterring failed when leaving gas station.had to restart engine several times before it started working again.happened only occasionally at first but then started happening almost every trip.replaced power steering motor with used one but problem still there.dangerous-happens with no warning in curves and on straight | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 45000 | ||
| 2007 chevy malibu lt i4, about 45,000 mile. from 2010 summer, steering wheel keeps shaking left and right, may lose power steering assistance and cause crash. called chevy and being told not under powertrain warranty. | |||
| 09/03/2010 | 80000 | ||
| 1. 2007 chevrolet malibu lt 2.2l 4 cylinder engine, problems with electric power steering. upon start up of car it is very difficult to steer then problem goes away. this happens each time i start the car. taking it to dealer to get diagnosis next week. this is a safety issue. | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 68000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while traveling 5 mph attempting to make a right handed turn the contact noticed that the steering wheel had suddenly locked and then released on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the electronic power steering needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been serviced and there were no prior warnings. the failure mileage was 68000 and the current mileage was 69000. bml | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 44000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while he attempted to turn the steering failed it was very hard to control he was able to avoid crashing into a pole. the vehicle was taken to the dealer replaced the steering column. he contacted the manufacturer requesting reimbursement they advised his vin was not in included in recall 10v073000 steering: electric power assist system therefore he couldn | |||
| 06/22/2010 | 45550 | ||
| Since my 2007 malibu lease began, i have complained the front end doesn't feel right and took it in for this even. but in june 2010, driving on highway - it was raining, my car began to fishtail, i was not worried, i pulled out no problem, again- it did this, no problem but suddenly the steering wheel very quickly started jerking back and forth and i couldn't hold onto it, it moved so fast !!. the steering wheel started spinning then and of course so did my car. i'm a seasoned driver with no accidents before. i really feel that if the steering wheel had not done that, i would not have crashed. the airbags did not go off either my car and i were the only ones injured. my insurance told me no need to call police. | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 44000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while he attempted to turn the steering failed it was very hard to control he was able to avoid crashing into a pole. the vehicle was taken to the dealer replaced the steering column. he contacted the manufacturer requesting reimbursement they advised his vin was not in included in recall 10v073000 steering: electric power assist system therefore he couldn | |||
| 06/22/2010 | 45550 | ||
| Since my 2007 malibu lease began, i have complained the front end doesn't feel right and took it in for this even. but in june 2010, driving on highway - it was raining, my car began to fishtail, i was not worried, i pulled out no problem, again- it did this, no problem but suddenly the steering wheel very quickly started jerking back and forth and i couldn't hold onto it, it moved so fast !!. the steering wheel started spinning then and of course so did my car. i'm a seasoned driver with no accidents before. i really feel that if the steering wheel had not done that, i would not have crashed. the airbags did not go off either my car and i were the only ones injured. my insurance told me no need to call police. | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 44000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while he attempted to turn the steering failed it was very hard to control he was able to avoid crashing into a pole. the vehicle was taken to the dealer replaced the steering column. he contacted the manufacturer requesting reimbursement they advised his vin was not in included in recall 10v073000 steering: electric power assist system therefore he couldn | |||
| 06/22/2010 | 45550 | ||
| Since my 2007 malibu lease began, i have complained the front end doesn't feel right and took it in for this even. but in june 2010, driving on highway - it was raining, my car began to fishtail, i was not worried, i pulled out no problem, again- it did this, no problem but suddenly the steering wheel very quickly started jerking back and forth and i couldn't hold onto it, it moved so fast !!. the steering wheel started spinning then and of course so did my car. i'm a seasoned driver with no accidents before. i really feel that if the steering wheel had not done that, i would not have crashed. the airbags did not go off either my car and i were the only ones injured. my insurance told me no need to call police. | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 44000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while he attempted to turn the steering failed it was very hard to control he was able to avoid crashing into a pole. the vehicle was taken to the dealer replaced the steering column. he contacted the manufacturer requesting reimbursement they advised his vin was not in included in recall 10v073000 steering: electric power assist system therefore he couldn | |||
| 06/22/2010 | 45550 | ||
| Since my 2007 malibu lease began, i have complained the front end doesn't feel right and took it in for this even. but in june 2010, driving on highway - it was raining, my car began to fishtail, i was not worried, i pulled out no problem, again- it did this, no problem but suddenly the steering wheel very quickly started jerking back and forth and i couldn't hold onto it, it moved so fast !!. the steering wheel started spinning then and of course so did my car. i'm a seasoned driver with no accidents before. i really feel that if the steering wheel had not done that, i would not have crashed. the airbags did not go off either my car and i were the only ones injured. my insurance told me no need to call police. | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 72000 | ||
| I was driving my 2007 chevy malibu on a highway traveling at approx. 40 mph when suddenly the steering went out. i was able to regain control of the vehicle after a few seconds. it was as if my power steering failed. | |||
| 06/02/2010 | 77800 | ||
| 2005-2007 chevy malibu steering issue. nhtsa recall #10v073000 pertains to cobalt, this is also a malibu issue and should also be included in the recall as this is the same problem we all are experiencing. | |||
| 06/02/2010 | 80800 | ||
| I purchased a 2007 chevy malibu in march 2008 and the steering wheel was shaking to the left from the first day i purchased it and when it was checked by the dealer, i was told that it was normal and that it was due to the electronic power steering used in this model as apposed to the hydraulic steering in the previous years. aside from the steering wheel pulling to the left, there was no problem until a month ago when the power steering was locking up and rendering the vehicle steering completely inoperable all of a sudden. i researched the problem on the internet and found that this is a common problem with all 2005 and later chevrolet malibus and that gm refused to remedy the problems that many owners are experiencing. on june 2nd 2010, the power steering on my malibu locked up and seized and it rendered me unable to steer my vehicle and caused me to steer into a road sign and crash. it caused considerable damage to the front of the car as well as the radiator and under carriage of the car. gm has known of the defect, but is unwilling to recall and repair or replace the problem. i was instructed to write this letter and file a clain with the nhtsa to have an investigation lodged in an attempt to have this problem repaired by gm by force. the failure happens now almost every other day and is starting to happen more frequently. the steering locks up all of a sudden with no prior warnings. although if you stop the car, turn it off, and restart the car, the problem goes away, only to happen again at a later time with no warning.the dealer claims that gm has not recalled the problem and that the problem can be fixed for around 1000.00 to replace the steering column and sensor. according to previous owners, they have paid the 1000.00 to have the repair, only to have the same thing happen again in a few months. | |||
| 05/30/2010 | |||
| I started the car to cool off during a hot day, and the steering wheel started twitching back and forth, and while driving the steering will lock up, or twitch back and forth. i've taken it to 2 chevy dealers and it's going to cost around $900 to fix. they claim that it's a common occurance, and they are constantly fixing this issue. | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 58000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the power steering failed which caused the contact to lose control of the steering wheel into someones yard. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. there were not related recalls. the technician stated that there would be a service charge for the repairs performed on the vehicle and diagnostic testing. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage were 58,000. | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 86000 | 3 | |
| Loss of power steering. happened 3 times in 3 months so far. called local dealer and sounds like same issue as the cobalt. said no recall because different components. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 50926 | 1 | |
| When making sharp turns or parallel parking steering gets tight and power steering light on dash illuminates. code# c0460 retrieved need to replace power steering module. replaced power steering control module. *tr | |||
| 03/20/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| On my 2007 chevrolet malibu ltz the electronic power steering motor shuts off while driving at anytime, only way to get power back to steering is to shuts off vehicle and restart it, but only works for 5 to 10 minutes again and will do the same thing, almost got into accidents at least 5 times when shuts off while steering, but does go off all the time. took it to 2 chevrolet dealership and both denied to be a safety issue cover by warranty and that i should pay them $980 for repairs. steering rack was replaced twice but the problem was diagnosed later is the steering motor/module. i even contact gm and they acted like they could fix it for me, they even sent me to another dealership in my area for proper diagnosis, i remained them that i knew what the problem was and what was need it to repair but they told me to go ahead and drop my car with them and let them diagnose the problem, 7 days later i got a called form the dealer saying that the repair will cost me around $900 (which i knew that was what they charge). i told them that gm sent me to them and they will contact them, i asked gm again and they said that they receive the work order but they were sorry but they were not going to assist me with my issue because vehicle was over warranty. my car is a 2007 and the first time i complaint was on 2009. when offcourse warranty was still in effect (car has 100,000 miles warranty but only covers engine and transmission). the only reason gm acted like they were concerned was because i filed a complaint with the bbb, because i contact them before i contact the bbb and they refuse even to talk about it. after i filed the complaint with the bbb magically they called me and pretend they were concerned. anyway after they denied to cover the repairs i went to pick my car up and the dealer wanted to charge me $150. i denied to pay because gm sent me i didn't request the diagnosis, i paid it once already. anyway now gm recalls a cobalt with same issue but not malibus. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2010 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Yesterday i note that gm will be recalling 1.3 million vehicles owing to a problem with the power steering electric motor with this recall being driven by nhtsa. will the 2007 gm malibu be included? since august 2009, my 2007 gm malibu sedan has developed a clunking noise coming from the steering column. in september, 2009 we had a 'lube kit' installed which was suppose to eliminate the clunking. however during november the clunking noise returned aggravated by periodic error messages that state there may be a problem with the electric steering motor. during servicing on jan 4, 2010 the dealer recommends that the electric motor, steering shaft and column be replaced. however upon several discussions with gm headquarters in oshawa, onto, i am told that there is an unresolved design problem with the mechanism and any replacement at this time will only be temporary. also because of no known serious accidents contributed to the mechanism, there will be no recalls or coverage under warranty. upon reviewing a multitude of complaints on the internet (eg: www.carcomplaints.com, etc.) i note that this is a very common problem with this vehicle and with similar responses from gm. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Chevy needs to widen recent recall of 1.3 million compact cars to include the malibu. i have a 2007 chevy malibu that is currently experiencing all the issues that is included in the recall of the compact cars. my vehicle steering wheel vibrates hard in park at times. on the road, the power steering assist is lost and makes the vehicle hard to hold on the road. there is no warning, the message center displays power steering. took to dealership, they said the power steering motor and steering column needs replacing @ a cost of $750.00. this is a 2007 vehicle, there is no way that the entire steering column needs to be replaced. i have owned several older chevy models, and none of the have this problem. the dealer states that majority of chevy cars made after 2005 has required some type of repair or replacement in the steering area. why is this issue being ignored by chevy? *tr | |||
| 09/14/2008 | 34000 | 2 | |
| Steering problems happening on a 2007 chevy malibu...starting approx. one and a half years ago...fall of 2008....taken to a certified chevrolet dealer twice it has been fixed on 2-24-10..power steering gone out again while pulling into a parking lot, could not steer vehicle...quite a safety hazard. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 90 | 1 | |
| I have had my malibu for 3 years and i have 119,000 miles on it. after about 90,000 miles there was a popping clunking in the steering when i turn left or rights and when in reverse. repair shop says a bulletin was issued by gm and they have the part to fix it. cost is about 300.00. there are many other reports of this problem on your site. *tr | |||
| 02/22/2007 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 45 mph and various speeds the power steering failed intermittently whenever he accelerated and made a left or right turn. he also noticed a clicking noise behind the dashboard and immediately it became difficult to turn the steering wheel. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. he called the manufacturer and a representative gave him a claim number in reference to the failure. the current mileage was approximately 72,800. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| 2007 chevy malibu loss of power steering around turns under acceleration. dealer can not duplicate. date of incident around jan. 09 and happens 2-3 times per week. very dangerous. *tr | |||
| 01/13/2010 | 73000 | ||
| Power steering failure while driving on the highway. i pulled over and turned the car off. it scared me. i turned the car on after awhile and it worked just fine. that was 2 weeks ago and now it does it 1 to4 times while iam driving. they said it would cost 500.00 at my auto shop.. i cant afford that. and my passenger side window wont work. the steering going out is a safety issue for my family. i have 3 kids and i don't like when they are in this car. i paid 16,000.00 for this car. i think i got ripped off. i believe gm should recall this everyone seams to have the same problem.*cw | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Worn intermediate steering shaft causing uneven front tire wear, the car not tracking straight (car would track to the left requiring constant steering correction to the right), and a rattling noise would be heard driving over rough roads. the car dealership replaced the intermediate steering shaft to fix the problem. the dealership kept the old part. loss of steering could have occurred if this part had failed. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 33425 | 1 | |
| Purchased 2007 malibu lt used with 29,097 miles with remainder of factory warranty and extended warranty after that. soon after purchase a popping clunking noise became apparent in the steering mostly when turning either direction. put off by dealer until factory warranty void then was told that steering gear in rack & pinion defective ( this was at 42,509 miles) they then replaced the whole rack and pinion assy. no noise for 3800 miles then right back to where we started. finally received appointment for dealer repair shop at 47,096 miles. car was inspected and we were told that intermediate shaft is making the noise but it is not a safety concern and we should be fine driving the vehicle i specifically asked the service desk at the dealer if there might be a safety recall or service bulletin and was told that there were none. your web site shows service bulletin #060232007 that directly pertains to this problem, and also complaint # 10257971 that is precisely what our problem is. this noises we contend with are not some little wimpy things that you can only hear with the windows up, but loud enough for persons standing on the sidewalk or driveway to hear plainly my wife and i are both disabled and we are almost afraid to go anywhere in the vehicle for fear of a breakdown, not to mention anybody riding with us. i was told by the dealer that we would have to pay (again) for more repair to the steering, but that it was an ongoing engineering problem that gm has had for years, and they couldn't (or wouldn't?) guarantee that it (the problem ) wouldn't crop up again later. we would just like to spread the word to other gm owners. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2009 | 35200 | 1 | |
| In january of 2009 i purchased a used 2007 malibu from a dealer. i can't remember how many miles were on it then, but, it was under 28,000 miles. at the end of may of 2009 my power steering failed suddenly while pulling into a parking space. i almost hit the car in the next space. after getting back in the car everything was fine for 2 days when it failed again while driving through a turn around, clicking off then on within seconds. i almost hit the car next to me. it is now september 2009. only 4 months after taking it in to a dealership to have it fixed (fixed may 22nd, 2009 / mileage at the time was 31,086), my power steering is failing again. september 18th, pulling into the parking lot at my job the power steering failed and on the 19th, again, on my way to work on a straight away my car started beeping at me and power steering flashed on my display. i have 35,200 miles on my car now and the warranty ends at 36,000. will i have to replace my power steering unit every 4 to 5 months and hope i don't get into an accident? *tr | |||
| 09/03/2009 | 40000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact started the vehicle and noticed that the power steering did not function properly which made it difficult to control the steering wheel. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileages were 40,000. | |||
| 07/17/2009 | 61000 | 1 | 07/19/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. in 2008, the contact heard a clunking noise whenever she turned the vehicle left or right. the vehicle was taken in for service and the strut was replaced. the noise returned and the contact took the vehicle back to the repair shop. she was informed that the failure was not that severe to have to replace the strut again. currently, the noise still persists occasionally. the failure mileage was 61,000. updated 09/01/09. *lj the consumer stated there was a noise coming from the steering when turning from a stop. updated 09/03/09.*jb | |||
| 04/05/2009 | 49000 | 1 | |
| Bought the car in 2007. no known cause of this problem. electronic steering goes out. steering wheel starts to shake, and jerks back and forth. it causes me to weave from side to side. the car sometimes steers fine, then out of the blue, it acts up again. this is a very dangerous problem. i have found that this is a widespread concern. *tr | |||
| 04/22/2009 | 46000 | ||
| Tl*-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the dealer had to replace the rack and check alignment and adjust the toe because the power steering rack assembly was grinding. the contact wanted other malibu owners to know what happen to her vehicle. the failure mileage was 46,000 | |||
| 01/08/2008 | 36000 | 1 | |
| I bought the car in december 2007, within 30 days, i took it in for a clunking noise in the steering, when going over bumps @ low speed. also clunks when turning wheel sharply. over a course of 11 months, i took the car in for the same problem 4 times! they replaced steering shafts, columns, lubed, re-aligned, the works! and every time, within 3000 miles, the noise is back. this all started when it was under warranty and continued through past my warranty. i have the extended warranty, but it's a $100 deductible. everytime i took it after the free warranty was up(3 times) i've had to fight with the dealership on having my deductible covered. the service department manager told me it was a common problem with these cars(the steering)and there isn't much they can do about it. i've been all over the internet, only to find out there are alot of the same exact complaints. is this something i have to deal with? it definitely makes me not want to buy gm products. if they are aware of this problem, why can't it be fixed?? *tr | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Intermediate shaft went out. *tr | |||
| 09/23/2007 | 40500 | 1 | |
| Car was being driven regularly. the failure has progressed everyday for about a month. i took it to the shop yesterday to find out that the problem is the drive shaft and bearings on the tire. the car is being repaired, at 40,000 miles. this is a 2007 vehicle! *tr | |||
| 05/01/2007 | 14000 | 7 | 04/26/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu lt. while driving 20 mph, the steering wheel locked. the failure is intermittent and has occurred on several occasions. the most recent failure occurred in the middle of an intersection. the vehicle was taken to two dealers and both were unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer advised the contact to keep taking the vehicle to the dealer until the failure can be diagnosed. the current mileage was 19,415 and failure mileage was 14,000. updated 11/1/07 *tr | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 75000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. whenever the contact drove the vehicle at any speed he noticed a clanking sound coming from the center console of the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 75000. updated 03/12/10. *lj | |||
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2007 chevrolet malibu. consumer states problems with electric power steering *tgw | |||
| 03/13/2008 | 20144 | 5 | 10/13/2006 |
| While driving and turning, the power steering failed on my 2007 chevy malibu making turning virtually impossible manually. once i was able to stop the vehicle, i put it in park and tried the steering - no change. i shut off the vehicle and turned it back on and the power steering reset. this has occurred 5 times in the past two weeks. if i am setting still, i can turn the steering wheel completely to the left and the power steering will fail. also i have noticed during driving and still (waiting at a light) the steering wheel tends to pulsate back and forth. i reported this to dealership a month ago when vehicle was oil serviced. they said they found nothing at that time. i see from research there were a lot of complaints with the 2004 model, but cannot find any remedy. after reading other complaints, i am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle. i have read where other vehicles have crashed due to this and i prefer to not be involved in an accident thus killing someone in my car or another. *tr | |||
| 10/25/2007 | 23000 | 1 | 10/16/2007 |
| Steering cuts in and out in an unpredictable way. *tr | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 10/21/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. when she attempted to make a u-turn she lost power steering without any prior warnings. she drove the vehicle home by making right turns. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the rack and pinion failed. since the warranty does not cover the repair, the estimated cost was $1,188.56. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 60,000. | |||