2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: pulls to one side

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Lights, Steering · CA

2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. Consumer seeking reimbursement for previous repairs, prior to recall. *cn the consumer stated the steering wheel was noisy, the wheel was loose, the vehicle pulled to the right. An alignment was performed twice, she experienced steering problems during the entire year of 2013. There was a recall on the steering issue, but she continued to experience problems. The intermediate shaft and rack and pinion were replaced. Also, the turn signals and shifter cable were replaced.

Filed Feb 12, 2014 · Steering · 166,000 miles · WI

A slight pull to the right on the steering wheel causes the power steering to pull back to the left in a random pattern. It clearly happens at a stop if you pull slightly to the right on the wheel. You can feel the steering fight you randomly (multiple pulls within a few seconds) when driving at speed on a road that has a crown to the left.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Steering · 120,000 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the steering wheel froze and would not respond. The contact was unable to control the vehicle as it abnormally pulled to the left across several lanes and crashed into a ditch. The contact sustained bruising on the shoulder and neck from the seat belt. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to a local auto body repair facility where the steering column was ruled as the cause of the crash. The steering column was replaced. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. Updated 12/09/10 *bf according to the police report, the consumer stated the power steering failed. Updated 12/13/10*jb updated 4/29/14*cn updated 05/15/14

Filed Nov 3, 2009 · Steering · 55,579 miles · MD

I was driving my 2004 malibu maxx to work yesterday and my steering locked up on me while driving down a busy road during rush hour. The steering wheel pulled to left before locking up. I hope someone will force gm to recall this and fix this problem. There may have not yet been a death, but there will be in time. How many complaints need to be reported before this is taken seriously. My dealer had to completely replace the entire steering column and power steering motor. My car only has 55k miles on. This situation is extremely unsafe! Do something about it!!!

Filed Mar 6, 2008 · Steering · CO

2004 chevy malibu maxx has major front end problem. Hard to steer, always pulling hard to the right, seems like power steering is not working at times, clunking noise when stationary and turning wheels and when moving going over bumps. At 33k miles have been told the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Repairs haven't been done yet waiting on other estimates.

Filed Nov 13, 2007 · Electrical, Steering · 37,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact is co-owner of a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact's daughter was driving approximately 55 MPH when the instrument panel lights began to flicker and there was a loss of steering power. The vehicle veered to the right and then pulled hard to the left, entering into traffic and striking two vehicles. The passenger and driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries. The two other drivers also sustained injuries, but the contact does not know to what extent. A police report was filed. The vehicle sustained approximately $2,600 worth of damage to the front end. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and towed to a dealer. Investigation number ea04018 was issued, but there has been no recall as of yet. The current and failure mileages were 37,000. Updated 12-12-07.

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

I went to the dealership and traded my saturn vue for the 2004 malibu maxx. When I test drove the car, after the acceleration reached 4rpms, there was a high pitched whine from the engine closest to the tire. They looked at it and said that it was a loose belt. So I bought the car and they said to bring it the chevy dealership to get it fixed. I took it in and they said they couldn't duplicate the problem so I had to ride with them. Also, my seat heaters were turning on automatically, car constintly pulls to the right, I have to turn the key over for a long time to get the car to fully start up. They couldn't duplicate any of the problems so I am still dealing with all of them. For the whining noise, they said it is a drive belt that needs to be replaced, but it is out of stock. How convienient.

Filed Jan 22, 2005 · Steering · 25 miles · OH

Car had left pulling problem at delivery. Seller suggested car have 1000+ miles before attempting alignment. Car "repaired" at another in-town dealer under warranty. Within 6-8 mos., problem set in again, especially noticeable simply cruising for hours at highway speed. (no "torque steer" or "country crown roads.") after 3 hour drive, complained to selling dealer who replaced sensor (which required new column and reprogramming several microprocessors according to most recent bulletins.) car seemed fine for 1-2 months. Again, steering seems not to center accurately, and generally pulls left. Tires been rotated, balanced, w/good pressure, etc. Since I drive typically left lane with left had (right hand on cell phone or materials) I now suffer "tennis elbow" and have had to favor my left--been wearing splints/elbow braces for 3 weeks. Used gm satisfaction procedure to talk to zone rep. Dealer ops mgr calls me and because I alluded to discomfort and mentioned keeping a paper trail for my attorney, the zone rep refuses to speak or act upon the matter "until we have initiated our legal action!" I just asked them to fix or replace the car, which I use daily for business. Now I've been challenged to a legal tussle, and the car isn't right.