Dt*: the contact stated there was a clunking noise while turning at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the rack and pinion was replaced. Two months later, the problem returned and the dealership replaced the rack and pinion a second time.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Email (in) requesting an investigation of general motors re their dangerous & defective products. *ts *nm updated 2/15/2007 - the consumer smelled antifreeze coming through the air vents. The driver's side headlight had to be replaced. Problem with brakes. A steering gear associated with the rack and pinion was replaced. The transmission hesitated. The consumer heard a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. Passenger side front turn signal failed. The dash light and tail light failed.
Dt*: the contact stated the steering rack pinion clunks when turning to the left or right regardless of speed. The vehicle was never in an accident. The service dealer determined the problem was the rack and pinion within the steering. The dealership installed a new steering gear. Updated 10/04/06.
Dt*: the contact stated on june 5, 2006 while driving at 30 MPH the steering wheel and vehicle began jerking to the right. An attempt was made to pull the vehicle to the left, but the steering wheel continued to pull to the right, and the vehicle end up in the ditch. Injuries were incurred; bruised ribs and a strained back. A police report was filed at the scene of the accident. There were no pictures taken. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Steering locked up at speed and while accelerating. Been to the dealer once, dealer could not find problem. Ready to bring to the dealer again because this is potentially dangerous for us.
At approx. 7:30 am 04/06/2006 I was heading westbound on I-290 on a clear, dry road, 40 degrees temp(about) when the power steering failed in my 2005 chevy malibu, causing me to lose control of the vehicle. My vehicle impacted with (1) one other vehicle, both of our respective vehicles spinning out of control.I was transported to a hospital, and have been in touch with my insurance company, which informed me that they(my ins. Co. ) would not subrogate , in fact to get my car looked at by gmc , the insurance co. Finally decided to hold the car in salvage, instead of sending it to auction, which they were in the process of doing, due to the fact that no recall on the power steering(eps), or steering column exists. This is a courtesy(it, the car was a total loss)to me, as I have started the process of calling gmc and am trying, unsuccesfully to complete my report to their claim dept( cannot get through).my auto will be held, as I stated for 60 days for gmc to come and inspect it. However, I have been told that when the motor vehicle is restarted(as it was after the accident I was involved in) the power steering can reset itself. My insurance co. Has assured me that, had there been a recall that they would do "everything within their power" to file and pursue a claim against gmc for all costs involved, and this is why they are willing to hold the vehicle for inspection. All I know is that I found this site after having relayed what happened to me to a gentelman in a local grocery store, if not for this complaint page, my car would have been auctioned off by now. I am in considerable pain, and not only out the loss of my vehicle, but I will be surcharged for3 years 4 mo. In, (for a problem that gmc is aware of, and on your /this complaint page all gmc does is ""replace the steering column".) (2007) when my policy renews.this is unfair, and I have searched the internet, and found similar complaints on msn.com/autos/chevrolet/malibu/2004/2005 personal reviews.
Knock, clunk or rattle noise at low speeds with suspension input - intermittent shaft steer steering,...
Dt*: the contact stated there is a knock in the steering when turning the steering wheel. This started two weeks after purchase. The dealership determined a new intermittent steering shaft was malfunctioning. Updated 3/9/2006 - the check engine illuminated and the technician found a leak at the sender hose to the canister and purge valve leaking.
I purchased a car september 1, 2005. Within the first 20 days of owning the car, the steering wheel locked up. It has been duplicated by bob brown in ankeny multiple times. The steering column has been replaced multiple times, and this has been documented and I have the copies. My concern is the vehicle still has issues with the steering wheel locking up. Gm is not willing to do anything further with my car. I have some serious safety concerns. I am afraid this car will kill me and my son.
There has been a continuous grinding noise when turning the wheel of my car even if turning only slightly. My girlfriend has the same car and has had to bring her vehicle to the manufacture three times in the past 5 months to be fixed. The problem is that it is wearing down the brakes. My car is only 6 months old and the brakes are already squeeking. Also the rear door latch gets stuck and will not allow the door to close until a screwdriver is taken to it. This is for a 2005 chevy malibu.
Dt: the contact stated this was the second time that the steering column has to be replaced. The steering column was replaced the first time in september 2005. When the steering wheel was turned there was a popping noise. The contact stated the steering wheel was binding. The vehicle was taken to dealer seven times this weekend for the popping. The dealer said there was nothing wrong with the steering column. The manufacturer was contacted, and they offered no free remedy.
Install jumper harness per pip3098a neck, fuel tank filler replace tie rod end and/or adjuster sleeve right replace panel, seat back of back passenger r&r or replace receiver, radio remove, repair and replace radio.
Vehicle intermittently wants to steer on its own. This happens for only a short time when it occurs. Primarily it wants to go left. Once I tried to go into the left lane of a freeway quite gradually...it wanted to go left alright...although it wanted to go quickly into the lane! Car has been to the dealer 5 times for this problem. The dealer has never been able to duplicate the problem. They have replaced the steering column twice. The last time was this past friday (7/30/05). Hasn't happened since then (tuesday, 8/2/05)...but...again this is a very intermittent problem. My mileage has dropped from 33 miles per gallon to 29 miles per gallon. Dealer says that nothing they have done should have caused this problem. They say that the 29 miles per gallon is within specifications...this drop is very significant. Have requested a buy back direct from chevrolet. The vehicle well exceeds the requirements for a buy back according the ohio lemon law. Chevrolet says that they will not buy back the car...even though it exceeds the requirements for the ohio lemon law! My biggest concern is that the steering will go totally out and the car will go wherever it decides to...I don't want to be injured and don't want to injur any one else.
(1) none (2) loss of steering at 65 MPH: car catapulted rightwards into 2 vehicles, van and semi, and ultimately off freeway personal injuries sustained. (3) recovered fractured part of vehicle at site of collision 2 days later.part identified by chevrolet dealer as engine mounting bracket belonging to my make and year of car.
The consumer complained about a power steering problem. Which malfunctioned intermittently. The owner took the vehicle to the dealer, where it is currently being serviced. *ak the steering column was replaced. *sc
Picked up new fleet vehicle at dealership 10 11 04 and drove home approximately 35 miles. Began appraisal route 10 12 04. It became immediately apparent that the steering wheel was loose on the steering shaft and was becoming increasingly loose with each movement of the steering wheel. In less than 40 miles of total driving since picking up the new car, the steering wheel had so much play (rocked 3/4 of an inch front to back at either side and could be pushed in and gently pulled back at least 1/2" on splined shaft) the car was not safe to drive. Since I did not have nearby access to dealer, I had a body shop owner at my first stop look at the problem. To get right to the point, after removing the plastic steering column covers and adjacent cover on column side of steering wheel, the retaining nut for the steering wheel could be turned with a finger and was nearly off the end of the steering shaft. The shop owner was able to access the nut with an open end wrench and made at least 4 full turns on the nut before it began to offer resistance. The nut was tightened 1/8 turn at a time due to limited access, but corrected the problem. However, my concern is the speed at which the nut backed off initially while driving. I noticed no such free play on my trip home from the dealer on 10 11 04. Most of the loosening of the nut seems to have occurred within the next 5 miles of driving, which was mostly stop and go residential with lots of turns. Clearly,if the average consumer were presented with this situation, he/she may have elected to try to return to the dealership with the car, which could have been catastrophic. I mean, the wheel became so loose the car was undriveable in less than 40 miles from new.
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