2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx steering problems

Filed Apr 5, 2024 · Steering · 235,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated while driving on several occasions, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated; however, the power steering failure message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who provided the contact with a Technical Service Bulletin regarding the repair for the power steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced TSB: 14116 as a possible solution; however, the repair was not covered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2022 · Steering · WY

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist fault message was displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. Additionally, there was a ticking sound coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 3, 2022 · Steering · 150,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and stop the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed due to the mechanics being unable to replicate the failure. The contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · Steering · 98,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that her husband manually steered the vehicle and veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that her husband turned off and restarted the vehicle and the power steering functionality returned. The contact's husband continued to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering control module, steering control module, and torque sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the repair as an unknown recall had expired in 2014. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2021 · Steering · 45,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a clunking sound was coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact indicated that the steering column was previously replaced however, the failure persisted. The local dealer john elway chevrolet located at 5200 s. Broadway, englewood, co 80113 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2019 · Steering · 170,000 miles · ID

Gm recalled several vehicles for problems with the power steering and electric steering assist in 2014. According to the gm newsbrief, "if power steering assist is lost, a message displays on the driver information center and a chime sound to inform the driver. Steering control can be maintained because the vehicle will revert to manual steering, but greater driver effort would be required at low vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash." chipman & taylor, a certified gm dealer and service repair shop, has indicated that the aforementioned units are failing in my vehicle which was identified as one of the vehicles in the recall. However, they indicated that the 2005 chevy malibu maxx ls was not eligible for the full repair and only replaced a singular part which did not fix the issue that they were attempting to resolve via their recall procedure. It is both irresponsible and reprehensible that they are aware of the issue, made a statement regarding their intent to remedy the situation, and simultaneously failed to follow through with their promises to consumers. This type of negligence puts every person on the road at risk. 'with these safety recalls and lifetime warranties, we are going after every car that might have this problem, and we are going to make it right. We have recalled some of these vehicles before for the same issue and offered extended warranties on others, but we did not do enough.' their failure to follow through with their promise is an atrocity of monumental proportions and should not be taken lightly. 612,203 vehicles were affected by this recall and gm has the audacity to allow citizens to be placed in grave danger due to their negligence.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Steering · MO

My power steering is constantly going out on my car while driving on the highway as well as city streets and I have to pull over and park for a few minutes before it will work again. It is very dangerous and I've barrowly avoided an accident several times most recently it has failed 3 times in 2 hours hole driving normally. This has been going on for the past year but incidents of failure have increased since reaching 156000 miles on my car. It appears that there is a recal for this issue for my year and model and yet I've been told there is a recall but my car isn't covered

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Steering · 79,500 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While the vehicle was stationary at a drive-thru, the steering wheel independently maneuvered left, right, back, and forth. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the dealer (chase chevrolet, located at 6441 holman rd, stockton, ca 95212, 209‑475‑6600) and a supervisor agreed to replace the torque sensor assembly for free. The dealer confirmed that the previous vehicle owner serviced the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) in 2014. When the vehicle was taken back to the dealer it was diagnosed that the power steering motor and the power steering column needed to be replaced. In addition, the mechanic mentioned that there were no diagnostic codes found on the vehicle. The contact and the mechanic test drove the vehicle and the steering wheel vibrated. Additionally, the steering wheel independently maneuvered left, right, back and forth during the test drive. The vehicle was at the dealer for one week, but was not repaired due to the repair costs. The mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and handed the keys back to the contact. While reversing from a parking space and turning to the left, the steering wheel veered independently to the right without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel would independently move back and forth. As a result, the contact crashed into a pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact was concerned that the failure could have caused a fatal injury. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred on various occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 79,500.

Filed Dec 16, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 180,000 miles · WV · crash

Takata recall I was driving on route 19 just before the maple fork exit the light was red and I began to slow down. All of a sudden the brakes and steering would not work and the car hit the rear end of the car in front of me. Causing major damages to the front of my car. The other car was not affected nearly as much. It was like the car just stopped. No airbags was deployed.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Steering · 320,000 miles · AZ

When I was driving on the highway, I heard a chime and a message popped up and stated 'power steering' my steering wheel locked up and made it hard to turn. I was still able to drive to my destination. I was also able to turn my car off and it'll reset and the power steering message would go away and it'll be easier to use my steering wheel