2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: engine failure

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Steering · 100,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering ability seized and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road as the power steering warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then to mccurley chevrolet (1325 n autoplex way, pasco, wa 99301) where it was determined that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · 157,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. While turning the steering wheel in either direction, a popping noise was present and the steering ability seized. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the steering shaft pulled out of the rack. The air bag warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. Elm chevrolet (301 e. Church st, elmira, ny) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 157,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Steering · 140,000 miles · UT · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and there was an abnormal noise. On another occasion, while driving 5 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel required excessive force and another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available for the recall repairs for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Steering · 135,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH and going around a curve, the steering wheel seized. As an result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled down an incline and crashed into a fence line. The contact was air lifted to the hospital and sustained broken ribs, shoulder injuries, a concussion, memory loss, and cuts and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), but the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Steering · 128,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated while making a u-turn the steering wheel seized. The problem recurred while pulling out of a parking lot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque input sensor was defective. The steering column was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. An

Filed Jun 14, 2012 · Steering · 160,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the driver was driving 40 MPH when the steering wheel seized. The power steering light and check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The driver stopped and shut off the vehicle. The steering wheel functioned as normal upon restart. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2012 · Steering · 89,050 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 malibu maxx. The contact stated that while turning at 3 MPH, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was stopped and shut off. The steering wheel functioned as normal upon restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 89,050.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Steering · 59,843 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the steering seized while making a turn. The power steering warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 59,843.

Filed Nov 23, 2010 · Steering · 98,000 miles · OH

Loss of power steering. Was leaving a parking lot and pulling out onto street when power steering stopped working. Steering wheel then abruptly felt seized for a moment causing me to go straight into opposite lane. Then was able to regain control however steering with great difficulty to nearest dealer. When at dealer asked about recall or bulletin. Dealer said there was none, however they offered a fifty /fifty split to repair. Strange if they didn't think it was a defect. Refused service and contacted manufacture, they said my vehicle didn't qualify for "special recall" . My car was an 04 "special recall" is for 05, I asked for an exception stating that it is the same part, they refused. One month later my car is totaled and it no longer has power steering.