2001 Chevrolet Malibu steering problems

Filed Apr 6, 2018 · Steering · WA

When I had my right inner and outer tie rods replaced I left the shop and I heard a cluncking when I would make a turn I took it back to the shop and they said a screw had worked its way half way out and there is no way to get it in or out because it's wedged up against the rack and pinion without replacing the rack.and was told (off the record) would have no problem still driving it. I asked if it was safe and was told that when the screw breaks I will feel a jerk but will be able to control the car.so I was on the highway and lost my steering almost completely .managed to get it off the road and towed home. I had another shop replace my power steering pump and my rack and pinion.I was told that the decrepit a hole in the rack and was just sitting there and my rack and pinion bracket had broken and the rack was also just sitting there.and I was lucky I wasn't killed.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 81,000 miles · NY · crash

I backed up my car, put it in drive and the anti theft system disabled the motor. I started rolling backwards and lost my perspective. I rolled backwards into a telephone pole causing a huge dent on my rear drivers side quarter panel. Thank god the pole was there or I might not have realized what was happening. Behind me was a rout iron fence and beyond that was a 20 ft drop (driveway has a retainer wall that it is built on top of. I had filed another complaint. The car had disabled itself on a bridge that has no slow lane to stop in. I can take pictures of the damage in the daylight if needed

Filed May 23, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 81,000 miles · NY

The anti theft system disabled the car on the tappan zee bridge, with no place to stop and 18 wheelers going by me at 60+MPH. I had to shut the ignition off, turn it back on and wait 10 minutes for the anti-theft to disable, so I could turn the ignition off and reset the anti-theft and start the car. Talking about scared to death. Happy I am still alive to report this. It was in motion 55mph and stopped running, anti theft started to blink

Filed Oct 9, 2015 · Steering · 90,000 miles · IN

Was told the subframe rusted out and broke off from rack and pions. The wheel wont trun and lost all functions

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Steering · 100,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 MPH into a parking space, the vehicle became very difficult to steer. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion had completely rusted off and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available. Ma 10/25/15

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Steering · 178,000 miles · VA

Vehicle became difficult to turn to the right. After having it looked at by a mechanic the entire steering cradle is rusted and has become detached from the frame. Upon turning the steering wheel to the right the power steering box shifts approximately two inches. Currently the car has not been repaired. The sub-frame is also rusted and cost for repair is currently unknown. After reading multiple complaints online and on this site this problem seems to be very common and gm should be held responsible.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 154,392 miles · OH

While driving on a highway after going over a pot hole the car turned off. After shifting into neutral and pulling to the side of the road I put it in park and started it back up. It started up fine but when I started driving it was very hard to make turns. After taking it to a mechanic they said the power steering went out and it needs a new rack and pinion and new power steering pump. They said it could be related to an ignition switch recall so I called gm. They said the ignition switch was covered by a recall but not anything related to the power steering.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 180,744 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired, but the results of the diagnostic testing were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,744.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Steering, Wheels · 119,241 miles · WY

After experiencing numerous steering lock up and key not turning in ignition (locked up) my malibu would not budge out of the lock position when inserting key. I had to call a tow truck and since the key would not turn in ignition the malibu had to be dragged onto tow truck with wheels locked. Car was towed to dealership at the cost of $70.00. At the dealership the malibu had the ignition lock cylinder and case replaced and reprogrammed theft system at (labor) $247.50. The cylinder kit was (parts) $225.90 and subl code new cylinder was (other) $20.00 for a total of $493.40. With misc. Charges of $5.00 and sales tax at $29.90 the total was $528.30. Add the additional $70.00 towing expense and total is $598.30. I believe I am entitled to reimbursement for my expenses as this has been a recalled vehicle. I experienced on numerous occasions a locked ignition and steering which caused me to have to sit and try and try to get my key to turn the ignition. Many times I was late for work/school as I could not get the key to turn. I had to call friends and family for rides.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 87,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle crashed into ditch. The contact sustained an injury to the forehead and it was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. After the failure, the contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign 14v400 (electrical system). The approximate failure was 87,000.