2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: steering wheel locks up

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

Filed May 25, 2018 · Steering · 115,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed May 21, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · GA

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.

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 140,000 miles · MI

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

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Steering · 200,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed May 24, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 139,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed May 4, 2017 · Steering · 196,696 miles · MI

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.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Steering · 151,259 miles · SD

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.

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Steering · 144,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Oct 11, 2014 · Steering · 134,000 miles · MO

At the stop light the steering locked up with engine running at stop light. After police stopped to help and another passer by stopped to help the engine was turned off and then restarted to reset cpu computer and then the steering was returned on again to work free.. This car also has the starter run on when trying to start the engine , solution is to push on gas pedal when turning the key to start and let engine then to start and run. Recall parts still on order and I keep asking to get this fixed but no parts yet. What's next with this car ,,, gm should buy it back. And scrap it.

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 90,000 miles · MS · fire

I was driving on the interstate on my way home and my back breaks locked up and the tires and hubcaps started to burn. I had no immediate exit so I had to continue to roll slow. Once I exited the interstate my wheel was on fire. I put it out with an extinguisher. I asked the dealer and they said no recalls. I had to get the tow truck and he said it was not the first for my car make and model. I replaced the breaks, rotors and tires and 2 weeks later the same thing happened again. Only this time I was in a parking lot of a grocery store. Since then I have had a total break job and replace tires and hubcaps. My power steering locked up and it was very hard but was able to use manually. The manual said to shut off car and restart to reset the power steering. This was not safe and very scary.

Filed Apr 18, 2012 · Steering · 83,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the contact was unaware of the type of repairs that were necessary. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 83,000.