Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 50 MPH during inclement weather, the vehicle veered to the right independently. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to correct the veer. Then the vehicle veered to the left independently. As a result, the contact crashed into a guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was advised that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 140,000.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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My power steering keeps locking up on me and will not allow me to turn. It locks up while im driving on the highway and it locks up some time when I start the car up. Also my fuel pump failed. It does not read telling me how much fuel I have in my tank.
I had the recall of the sensor on the electric power steering accomplished in october. I have had the loss of ps three times since upon acceleration and the problem is worse now than before the recall. The dealer indicates the problem now is the voltage spikes per tsb 08-02-32-005. This tsb indicates a defective coil causes voltage spikes in the electrical system thereby damaging the electric ps motor/module. The codes c0900, b1325, and c0176 were set. I spoke with gm with no avail. There is a tsb 10183 which extends the warranty to 10 years and 100,000 miles. This is with a loss of signal from the steering column. My VIN is not covered by this tsb. My contention is a loss of ps by any cause is a safety issue and gm should recall and fix it. The tsb admits the coil is defective as the tsb requires a replacement with a new enhanced coil and a ground strap added to the coil. This is a manufacture defect and should be corrected by gm. Any vehicle with this defective coil can have the electric ps damaged at any moment without knowing that the failure has occurred. Again, I believe this is a safety issue. What is the point of gm replacing the sensor because of a safety issue and will not correct other issues that cause the same safety issue. Why would one fault be more of an issue than another causing the same safety issue? I have ordered the new coil and related parts to correct the voltage spikes which could damage other parts. That still leaves the motor/module which the dealer indicates needs to be replaced.
2005 chevrolet malibu. Steering wheel froze while driving. *ta the consumer stated when the steering froze, she panicked and hit the side of a curb, with the undercarriage and the she hit a pole. The steering malfunction occurred several times throughout the year. The dealer was unable to diagnose the problem
I have had my engine stall due to lack of fuel multiple times which seems dangerous, I travel on the expressway every day. What if it happens at an fast speed. I also have had multiple issues while steering my car. There is an loud popping, coming from a steering shaft, which has just gotten worse I am afraid the steering shaft is going to break! Both of these issues have been an recall for 2005 malibu. As I am clearly having these issues my car is not part of the recall? Why not? If something happens and I end up in an accident I see a lawsuit. Not to mention I have a 4 month child!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. After starting the vehicle, the steering shaft and column detached from the rack and pinion steering gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
On 11/21, I took my 2005 malibu to the gm dealership for a recall on the "steering" to replace the torque sensor assembly. The federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000. When I left the dealership and driving for awhile, I noticed my car would partially stall at traffic lights or stop signs. I called the dealership when I got home and they told me to bring it back the next day, but I had to work. Today, 11/26 I took my car to the gm dealership because the car continues to partially stall at traffic lights or stop signs. I informed one of the reps what was happening and that I had no signs of this issue before the recall replacement. I was told they never went under the hood of my car during the recall replacement. It was all done at the steering column; that this issue is something that just happens without any warning at all. He informed me that other folks have come in with the same issue...not sure if this was after they also had the recall done. I tried telling the service dept., I had no other issues before bringing my car to them for the recall, but instead was told this was not their fault and I would have to pay for whatever is wrong with the car. I didn't let them touch it again. I will take it to my mechanic, who I never had an issue with after working on my car. I noticed there was a recall in 2011 for component(s): fuel system, gasoline; the federal safety agency campaign number: 11e009000 and never received this recall. I bought this car from car max in 2011. Just speculating if this may be my problem. I also never received the recall for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 component(s): power train. More work to do to find the answers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). However, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle experienced several failures after the repair. The steering wheel locked, the windows did not open or close, and the vehicle jerked while driving and when changing gears into drive or reverse. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,600.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle under the recalls. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied, there was an abnormal noise as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.
My daughter-in-law was driving the vehicle to work, lost control of the car, went off the road and hit a tree. Her brakes would not engage and she lost power in the steering forcing her to go off the road and hit a tree. There have been several recalls on the vehicle but it is not drivable, I still have the vehicle at my house.
Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re 2005 malibu recalls (attn: shane clem). *smd the consumer stated each time he called the dealer, to inquire about getting the recall issues rectified, he was informed the parts were not available. Also, the emission control valve had to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the chime alarm activated and the power steering warning lamp illuminated as the power steering suddenly malfunctioned. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road and down an embankment. During the incident, the driver suffered a bruised left shoulder and left ribs and the front passenger suffered a dislocated right shoulder and neck injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Updated 12/17/14*lj updated 06/2/2015
My car is a part of the chevy recall that effects the power steering on the car. My car will completely pull to the left while you are driving and there is vibration in the tires when you hit 45 miles and up. When you stop and let go of the wheel it completely turns the wheels to the left and the steering wheel does a 360? Circle twice. I have a 2 year old and a 4 month old that I drive around in this car. I have been speaking with a local dealership galles chevrolet and they keep telling me there wasn't a fix for a few months.. Then I was told there was a fix but no parts. Now I have been told that I am on a list and to call back in 10 days to see if the parts are in. I called yesterday 10/14/14 and they said they still don't have the parts. This is the only vehicle my family has to drive. This car is a huge safety issue for me and my children and the car is unsafe to drive. Gm is dragging their feet on this and it is extremely unacceptable. God forbid that we were involved in an accident and something happens to my children or myself or others. How can a company get away this? It has been months since they issued the recall and have not done anything about it. I have been working with a lawyer on this issue and will pursue full legal action if necessary. I also have had to replace tires on my car because of the wear on them from pulling left.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle veered to right without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 150,151.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer stated that the battery cable needed to be tightened. The manufacturer was notified. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.
Steering was clunking and making other noises that made me question my safety. Took to dealer and had the repair done under extended 10 year/150,000 mile warranty with $49.50 as my deductible. Car is now making same noises 18 months later. Awaiting my chevy dealer to get steering pump in stock so as to get repairs done and apply for reimbursement for initial repair due to recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle and the steering wheel seized. The contact crashed into a tree and sustained minor injuries that require medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I was speeding trying to get on palmetto expressway when I suddenly noticed that I could not move the steering wheel, since that date my dad is using my car with great effort, and had tried to fix it, but there are no parts nowhere to solve the problem. What must I do? My car is also involved in recall 13036.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an intermittent failure with the connection of the fuse box and the connecting screws. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the screws and the fuse box. The contact also experienced a failure with the power steering. The steering wheel was tight and the contact experienced extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel left or right. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the steering column. The remedy corrected the failure. The contact had been waiting for months to have the vehicle repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact also indicated that the vehicle idled high and it was difficult to change gears. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 11/14/14*cn updated 8/11/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact also stated that the entire door locks independently locked and unlocked. The contact received multiple notifications for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted on numerous occasions, it was informed that the parts was not available, and there was no estimated time for when the parts would become available. The failure mileage was 108,182.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control), the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact did not experience a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 malibu maxx. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle also started to make a jerking motion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
My name is [xxx]. I am submitting this complaint on behalf of a close family member,[xxx] is 90 years with no access to a computer. He resides at [xxx], and owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. [xxx] received three safety recall notices that are summarized below: june 2014 - first recall notice stated: your vehicle, equipped with eps may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash. July 2014 - second recall notice stated: traction control, electronic stability control (ecs), and panic braking assist features, if equipped, may be disabled. Service ESC and/or traction control tell-tales lights may illuminate with this condition. These conditions may increase the risk of a crash. July 2014 - third recall notice stated: your vehicle has a condition in which the transmission shift cable may fracture at any time. If the driver cannot place the vehicle in park, and exists the vehicle without applying the park brake, the vehicle could roll away and a crash could occur with prior warning. [xxx] contacted the local chevrolet dealership in june 2014. The local chevrolet dealership is: keller chevrolet ([xxx]),. Resolution: [xxx] feels that while he is waiting for gm to receive replacement parts for his 2005 malibu, the local dealership should provide him with a safe loaner vehicle as his existing 2005 malibu. [xxx] can be reached at: [xxx] thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving along, steering tightens up, can barely steer or keep in road. No warning! Also, steering wheel will start to gyrate by itself, moving on its own.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v15300 (steering); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Was driving on a very busy highway when the electronic steering went out. There is a recall on it for over a month and there is still no parts available to have this problem fixed. The car is not drivable in this condition, it is a danger if taken on the road. This vehicle is my main form of transportation and need it to go to work everyday in a 30 mile commute. This is unacceptable how there can be such a major malfunction and a recall yet no parts or time frame on when I can expect my car to be back in driving conditions. I will never drive a gm car ever again.
Power steering has been going out, since we bought the vehicle.
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