Chevrolet Malibu Maxx pulling problems

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 Jun 6, 2017 · Steering · 382,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. While attempting to accelerate at various speeds, three chimes sounded, the vehicle seized, pulled to the right, and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that if the failure occurred while in cruise control, it would cancel the cruise control. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The dealer was contacted at 304‑422‑6501 and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall and that the shaft torque sensor kit needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to provide a case number or email after informing the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 382,000.

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 Jan 17, 2015 · Steering · 50,625 miles · IN

The steering all of a sudden became hard to steer and happens intermittently still and the car pulls to the left.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 101,000 miles · CO

Merging onto interstate at 55 merge speed and as entering onto first thru lane the power steering died out and acceleration dropped on its own. Nearly hit by an 18 wheeler that had been safely back from my entry point before the steering and engine both failed. I pulled as hard as I could to the right and a bell rang but there was no check engine light or any other indicator light for the steering. When I braked, the steering came back and I was able to pull to the right out of harms way. There was no other car on the entry ramp or I am sure we would have been rear ended at high speed this happens often in ordinary traffic at speeds between 35 and 45 once the car is warmed up when I attempt to change lanes and sometimes a bell rings and other times it does not. I received a recall notice #13036 and it describes symptoms included here and additional potential problems. The part is not yet available as gm has been telling me since march of this year. I have discontinued driving this car unless it is absolutely necessary and if the distance is less than 5 miles because it has not yet warmed up to cause the problem. This is a dangerous defect and we were lucky to have not been killed by the 18 wheeler.

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 Nov 21, 2011 · Steering · ID

2005 malibu maxx began pulling to the right, then a couple months later the power steering notification starting beeping on the dash display, the steering is tight, sometimes hard to turn. Found out the power steering is electronic and there is no fluid to add. The car has less than 75,000 miles on it. I am fearful for my safety and others with this issue appearing to get worse, and without warning, its fine for 10 miles then starts beeping at you, etc.

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 Jun 29, 2010 · Steering · 25,000 miles · VA

2006 malibu maxx lt. Power steering failure while hard acceleration. Had the problem since the first day it was purchased. Dealership cant duplicated the problem. We almost had 2 accidents because of this issue. Power steering message appears on the car system information.. The car always pulls hard to the right if the acceleration has to be done fast. The vehicle has currently 75,000 miles.

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!!!