2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: loss of power steering

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 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 Oct 16, 2018 · Steering · 194,500 miles · TX

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.

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 176,000 miles · KS

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.

Filed Jan 31, 2018 · Steering · 95,000 miles · MD

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!

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Steering · 183,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Steering · WI

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.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Steering · 174,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Steering · MO

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.