Power steering assist failed on the highway. Was able to pull off and turn the car off and back on and it came back momentarily. Sporadically went on and off for several days, however have had no power steering since friday october 12th, today is october 16th.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as indicated in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer stated that the failure was included in an unknown recall that was closed. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
While the car is in motion and even in idle the steering wheel sometimes will lock. It has happened while making turns, going around roundabouts, on the highway, and on a regular 15 min. Work commute. The car will beep as if the trunk is open. The beeping is right before the stiffness of the steering wheel. I have to turn off the ignition and turn the ignition back on in order to proceed in driving. If you're in motion it's best to pull over due to the engine sometimes lag when trying to start the car back up. Once it is starting, it drives just fine. I've seen tons of people with this exact problem in regards to this particular vehicle. It could cause accidents if our steering wheel locks and we're unable to just pull over to safety. Since our car is mostly electrical it's not as if we could just check the steering fluid. This happens at least once a day.
Alert system dings three times, power steering issue indicator comes on, power steering is completely out while driving. Contacted chevrolet and was told there was no recall on my specific vehicle, although there were two recalls for the same exact issue. Was told there was nothing they could do to repair this common problem with this style.
Power steering goes out while driving with no warning. Different times.
Just purchased this vehicle and it has power steering problems off and on saw it was recalled prior and not sure if it was properly fixed what am I supposed do?
Started the car, power steering worked and then suddenly, while driving on a city street, I hear "ding ding ding" and the power steering suddenly goes out making the vehicle extremely difficult to control and leaving me with no response time.
I was driving and a warning signal sound came on and the "power steering" message appears on the screen then the power steering went out. I was on on on the highway so that was the scary part. I started to go home because I knew it was not safe. The car would shake and make noises while I was stopped at a stoplight and the steering wheel would jerk and move and continue to rattle. I was able to pull over and turned the car off. I started it back up and it was okay. I started to drive and again the signal sound and the power steering message came on and it went out while I was turning which was a scary moment because an accident would've happened had another car been in the way. It was very difficult to drive and I was worried about an accident happening. I was told to take it to the shop and did so. Was told it was probably a sensor. I looked up recalls and that was a recall on my car. I called the gm/chevy consumer line and they recommended it take it to my local chevy dealer and stated the recall had been fixed. Local chevy dealer calls to tell me that there is a "bulletin" and the steering column needs to be replaced at a cost of $1,100. The steering column is listed on the previous recall but they only replaced a sensor. I was told I had to pay to have it fixed. I find it very disturbing that millions of cars have this issue and nothing is being put out to fix the problem. It is dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the manufacturer indicated that an unknown eps recall remedy was performed by an unknown dealer before the contact owned the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and was extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer, but was inspected by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer provided no solution other than stating that a recall had been performed. The failure mileage was not available.
My steering wheel is hard to turn at startup, like it is manual or metal on metal feel like there is no lubrication. It is surely not safe to even back out of the driveway let alone drive it. I looked to see if there was no steering fluid but learned there is no such thing on this make/model but that it uses electrical steering assist instead. I have seen many complaints on the web regarding steering assist on this model and I know my local dealer told me there was a recall and had worked on the steering and replaced something there at some point because of the recall yet my VIN search show nothing on this site. It doesn't even show past recall work!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and pulled to the left. Bill crispin chevrolet in saline, michigan was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
When accelerating to for example mars onto the interstate, the steering locks up and post left while it all warning lights flash in the system chimes three times. After letting off the gas and the steering comes back in the vehicle is once again control. But until then it will pull you directly into oncoming traffic
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the service engine indicator illuminated and the steering locked for few seconds. The vehicle was driven home. The contact also stated that the failure occurred one other time. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and produced failure code: 8-2902753243 (power steering sensor). The remedy repairs were unknown. The local dealer stated that the warranty expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 196,696.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering wheel. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel vibrated and caused the vehicle to jerk. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 06/23/17*lj the contact had been informed by an independent mechanic that the strut miunts wewre rusted and were part the reasonfor vibration in the steering column.
Takata recall : I was driving to school and as I exit the freeway, my car steering wheel became stiff and my car was still running forward. I almost a vehicle with children in it, but lucky they were able to swerve off the road and miss me. I finally was able to make a complete stop in the middle of the road while having multiple cars at a complete stop, blowing their horns at me. I was very scared, even more when this angry mother, who I almost ran into, started yelling at me. I then realize I could have killed those people, myself and in any other situation on a daily basis, my sons life as well. After that happened moments later, my car became manageable to drive to school and the problem has persist more than I would like and now I have found there was a recall with the exact problem back in 2011. I went to my dealership and they fix other recalls but not that one. They stated that there was a recall for that problem back in 2011 and that I was too late to get that recall fix. At this point I don't know what to do since I have yet to find a mechanic that would want to touch that problem since there was a recall done on it and to fix it, it would cost a lot and they can't guarantee me that the problem will be fix. They have advice me to go to the chevy company since the dealer ship couldn't help me and it's a company malfunction.
Power steering went out after having it recalled in oct 2104. Obviously the recall didn't fix the original problem. Luckily it happened while it was in park and we were not driving when it happened. The recall happened when my mileage was roughly 147,000 and now we have roughly 183,00, which was less than 40,000 miles.
Power steering light continuously chimes on. There has never been loss of steering but light has been chiming on more and more frequently, almost daily. When taking it in, light didn't come on so they said there was nothing wrong. Becoming more frequent every day, doesn't matter what speed I am going, comes on on highway or driving through town.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously remedied per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,259.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator randomly flashed and the steering wheel loosely swayed left and right each time the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the manufacturer recall for the power steering. The failure mileage was not available.
Going down the road the power steering stopped working suddenly.pulled over , restarted car, worked fine. Found out it had a recall, took it in around 11-16-2016 .drove car that next weekend. Steering stopped again.restarted car, worked fine afterwards. Recontacted dealer , told them problem still exists, they wont fix it without charging me. Said there is nothing they can do, unless I pay them.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. When the steering wheel was turned to the left and when starting the vehicle, an abnormal noise emerged from the steering wheel. The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that it was due to a safety feature. In addition, the brake lights remained illuminated when the brakes had not been applied. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. Consumer writes in regards to the electric power steering recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he received an invoice stating the recall was completed. However, after leaving the dealer, he experienced a power steering failure. Upon returning to the dealer for an explanation of the power steering failure, the consumer was informed it was a separate problem not related to the repair that was just performed. According to the service ticket, the technician found and checked code c0900 and then checked the alternator. It then stated he found a related tsb that said when finding a code c0900 and b1325 as well as other contributing factors it may need to have a coil replaced and ground strap added. The technician did not state he found both codes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle veered to the right and the steering wheel jerked violently to the right. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Issue one is the drivers seal welds brake on the rear and front from the floor mount base to the elevated control thus in the case of a crash the seat is compromised to separate completely from the floor mount due to these welds being broke. Second issue fuel pumps begin to leak at the seal of the pump at the fuel tank leaking heavy amounts of fuel from the tank and onto the exhaust. Third issue which I have seen multiple reports of recalls but the dealership denies there is an issue with the maxx that only the base model is effected but while driving the power steering will fail and the car has no control and will violently jerk in one direction throwing the vehicle in to oncoming lanes or even into the ditch. Happens periodically the power steering message appears on main control message screen and car will sound an alarm, other times the entire dash board warning lights from check engine, oil, air bag, seat belt, so on so all come on and the power steering goes out. I have found that this issue usually occurs while accelerating whether slowly or even while trying to speed up more aggressively to merge unto expressway traffic. I have nearly wrecked into numerous cars due to steering going out and wheel will violently jerk one direction or to the other. Not sure why this site shows a recall for power steering but dealership denies there is a active recall for the maxx but they have one for the 2005 base malibu
I took my car in on 9/3/15 for a recall on power steering torque sensor assembly, a brake component, and gear shift cable. My car had the issue of loosing power steering prior to me bringing it in on one occasion. After getting my car serviced at chuck hutton chevy in memphis, tn for the recalls only one week later my car began making whining, grinding noises every time I turned the wheel. I first thought the car needed power steering fluid, however I was advised that since my car had an eps I couldn't put power steering fluid in the vehicle. I decided to take the car back to chuck hutton because I was not told when they did the repairs that anything else was wrong with my car. I assumed perhaps a mistake was made and a bolt was not put on properly. When I took the car back I was told that the car needed a power steering rack, new tires, and wheel alignment. My tires on my car are barely 6 months old and you can now see the thread and prior to taking my car to get the recalls done on it I had my car fully serviced in august. I feel that my car was tampered with. The servicing agent told me my car was leaking power steering fluid and the ps rack was badly worn down. But my car has an electric pump and their is no fluid to leak as the supervisor told me when I came to him to resolve my concerns. Yes, I tried to resolve the issue with the supervisor but was brushed off and told my car was old. As baldly as my car sounds I feel that if it was really wear and tear they would have seen it when they looked at my car the first time and notified me. I wasn't notified leaving me to believe my car was tampered with so that I would have to bring it back for expensive repairs. If not then what needs to be fixed could have caused an accident and killed me or my children because they didn't notify me there was a problem when I took it to them. Either they are negligent or crooked.
Upon acceleration power steering stops working and power steering warning message shows. Gm dealer service center advised that it is the ignition coil. Replaced with a newer version of the ignition coil and added a ground strap based on the detected error codes and a service bulletin from gm. Updated 10/9/15 *ln updated 11/13/2017
Reported earlier that power steering went out after parts were replaced under a recall. New: power steering warning/chimes came on during acceleration (entering highway from ramp). Appointment with dealer (lou lariche chevrolet, plymouth, mi) on 7/10/15 (8 am est) to have recall parts checked. ...updated 09/22/15 *bf updated 11/07/2017
Turning left from a parking lot onto street. Power steering stopped working for less than one second while making left turn. Power steering assembly has been replaced earlier under a gm recall. Had no issues with old parts before recall. Recall number: 14v153000 recall date: 03/31/2014 component: steering:electric power assist system
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