1999 Chevrolet Malibu: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Steering · 67,000 miles · CA

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Djr

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Body, Brakes · NE

I bought this car from a private owner not a dealership. The only problem it had when we bought it was the fuel gauge did not work. Now almost a year later I have multiple problems. The worst is while driving down the road at 65 MPH my car just shuts off, no warning, the steering locks up and this happened with my 2 children in the car it was very scary. Then while sitting at a red light when I got ready to drive it died on me again. Each time I have had to pull over, sit for a few minutes, then try to restart and it usual does until dec. 2. It died and now it will not start. It will crank, the fuel pump is working and I have spark. Other problems: while checking oil one day I leaned against car and it shocked me; brake lights work when they want to; cannot lock doors from drivers side; coolant has to be refilled every week (no leaks have been found); trunk is not wanting to open with button or key; radio/antenna gets 1 station; A/C worked when we got it and apparently the diode or something went bad but you cannot buy just the diode. I am tired of all of these problems and have read many others like these. My main concern is the car dieing while driving down road and locking everything up.

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Steering · NJ

Steering wheel locks up upon vehicle start and while driving, in relation to belts or steering fluid pump. Results in inability to turn car during slow speeds. Usually corrects itself after a minute or so.

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Steering · PA

When the consumer made a left turn, the steering wheel locked up.

Filed Nov 26, 2002 · Steering · 28,000 miles · NY

While making a left turn the steering wheel locked up. The dealer was contacted but the cause of this problem was unknown. *ts

Filed Nov 18, 2002 · Steering · NY

While making a left turn the vehicles steering wheel locked up. Cause is unknown. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Apr 27, 2000 · Airbags, Steering · TX · crash

Consumer was traveling 40-45 MPH and steering wheel locked up. Consumer couldn't straighten out wheel & vehicle spun around & hit concrete wall. Also, airbag didn't deploy until about a minute after vehicle had hit concrete wall.

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · LA

Front end shakes due to defective front rotors. Also, steering wheel locks up due to defective power steering pump.