I have a 2005 chevrolet malibu and the dealer in my area said that my car is not covered in the latest gm recall. The steering in my car has lost power and losing its function. I am afraid to drive my car and it is the only form of transportation I have. My car should be covered in this latest recall. Please advise me of what I should do. Thank you!
2005 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel erroneously turned to the left, causing the contact to drive into the wrong lane and nearly crash into oncoming traffic. The contact indicated that during the incident the ABS and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 71,284.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering without any warning. The steering wheel was difficult to turn even though force was applied continuously. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice where the electric power steering motor was replaced each time. In addition, the power steering motor was reprogrammed by the dealer. The failure recurred and the vehicle had not been repaired. There was a recall related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v153000 (steering) however, the contact's VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Power steering locks especially in colder weather. Very dangerous when driving in an urban city.
While driving the power steering shut down. I was unable to steer the vehicle. Lost all control of steering while in the rush hour of the day.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the eps motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 162,000.
The power steering failed and the vehicle became very difficult to steer. The vehicle's computer indicated a power steering problem. After investigating I found out that this is a known problem by general motors.
Was doing 40mph power steering failed spun out hit a wall ended up facing the wrong way on one way highway.. I have had so many issues with the 2005 malibu it should be pulled off the road for sure, I have had to replace struts 2 times now and about to replace my 2nd fuel pump, my car has stalled out on many occasions, has left me stranded many other occasions. For as much money as I have spent to buy the car used in 2009 with 22000 miles on it cost us 10500$ we have easily spent over that in repairing it, the worst investment I have ever made.. The lighting constantly burns out the blinkers and headlights fail constantly, the gas cap threads expand and or shrink and causes the cap to either be impossible to remove or impossible to lock depending on the weather. I also have had anti theft security lock out many times where the car stalls and locks me out of using it. Power steering failed, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed improper readings, and the speedometer was inoperative.my remote keys fail constantly as well, alignment which makes the car shake/vibrate at speeds 60+ my cd player does not work either I had dealership repair it before warranty it would lock the disc in the player after warranty problem started again,, my seat warmers get stuck on it was a constant problem even before warranty was done the dealership would fix it but now not under warranty they wouldn't repair it or the cd player again even though it was an obvious complaint before the end of the warranty well we are car shopping now for 2 new cars and I promise you I will never purchase another gm/chevy ever again worst customer service worst cars and to dangerous to reconsider.
The car in mention above has stalled for no apparent reason, when stalled steering becomes difficult this has happened several times over the past 5 years. When the dealer was called they said there was no recall, and if there was no trouble light on, it would be hard to detect cause unless it stalled while they had it in the shop. When it stalls everything just shut off. Upon pulling the car to the side of road with horns blaring putting it in park it then restarts like nothing ever happened until next time it decides to shut off. What I'm getting at is there a possibility that gm will expand there ignition switch recall to include the 2005 malibu which in my opinion is experiencing the same symptoms of suddenly shutting off or stalling the car now has 100,000 mile runs good other then the stalling.
I was driving and turning a corner when the key turned off and everything locked up. Doors locked, the steering was hard to turn I had to pull it really hard to the left to miss the cliff. Almost took me off the cliff but I was able to stop it on the side of the road. I tried to get out but the doors locked on me. When I tried to turn it back on it locked up the doors again and wouldn't turn on. But I realized that it was still in gear and I was able to start it after I put it in park. But when I drive it, it seems like its running out of gas or about to turn off while I am driving.
Here is what I submitted to gm about my vehicle that can possibly cause me harm or death by driving this vehicle and cannot get assistance due to me being over the 150k mileage mark. See below I have a 2005 chevy malibu and my power steering is going out. I experienced something last week and then again today. My car started dinging and my screen where the radio is showed "power steering" and my steering wheel locked up. I put the car in park and turned it off and then again back on and the steering wheel unlocked. I did my research online and showed this is a problem for this model document id # 10183a and I was told it is only covered up to 150k miles and I am now at 159k and no chevy dealer will help me with this. I believe chevy should stand by there product and fix this for at no charge. This problem didn't occur at 150k miles it occurred now! Nature of concern model: chevy malibu year: 2005 thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving on the interstate; I got off an exit and when I went to turn left, the power steering went out. I almost had an accident. I called the dealer to see if there had been a recall. They told me there was, but it was only good up to 150,000 miles. Updated 02-28-14
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximate 5 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an alignment was performed. The manufacture was not notified. The vehicle has not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 51,320.
2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering malfunction. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, a recall was issued for the power steering. However, it only covered vehicles up to 150,000 miles. The consumer had 166,000 miles on her vehicle.
I started my chevy malibu and began to drive down the road with in minutes my power steering jerked, made a ding, ding noise and went out. I pulled it off the road. Turned it off and waited when I turned it back on it worked fine. The chevy dealership says that it has to do it when they have it before they replace it. So if it doesn't I guess they want me to get killed before they will replace it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering assist failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 02/27/14*lj a recall had been issued for the steering issue. However, the dealer informed the consumer the vehicle had too many miles, to replace under recall. The dealer stated they were only fixing vehicles with under 100,000 miles. Updated 02/27/14
Power steering quit working. Here in 2013, with 175000 miles, gm will not honor their "service policy" , due to miles! It only covered up to 150000 miles! Absurd!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned and would not turn in either direction. The contact stated the vehicle was shut off and restarted, and the problem was remedied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the steering failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.
Was going through a red light and heard a ding then the steering wheel got real tight and hard to turn,power steering showed up .
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering shaft was worn and the joints were corroded. The contact also mentioned that when making turns at low speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the steering shaft would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 49,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000. Rvk
2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to power steering motor failure. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the power steering motor failed, and he lost the ability to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where the steering motor was replaced at a cost of $ 693.00.
The fuel gauge suddenly started to jump up and down and vehicle engine gets off and on.
Steering had a clunking noise and was hard to pull away from curb. While driving steering would tighten up car was unsafe to drive on freeway took to dealership replaced steering column.. July of 07 started having same issues took to dealership replaced shaft kit.april 2010 was driving on freeway in heavy traffic when steering tightened was lucky to get to off ramp safely. Took to dealership replaced shaft kit. January 2010 lost power steering while driving could of been another dangerous situation. Took to dealership replaced steering column. September 6 2013 started clunking took it to dealership $1000 to supposedly fix it.
Started 2013, traction control remains on for a 10 mins of driving then turns off, and back on again once restart of car. When traction control light is on unable to turn off by pressing the button. Car drives like the rear breaks are engaged. This started in 2010 and still happens to the present day the car has times where it doesn't start up, it turns over but doesn't catch. I have had a fuel ejection service, and regular oil changes at a chevrolet dealership. This started 2013, engine light is on and it won't go off. Car is at 115,000 miles. This started 2012, the changing of gears is very rough, hard changes. This started in 2010, my last change was 2012, my head light turn signal continue to blow out and burst. In 2011 my mirror visor on the driver sides has broken again after getting it replace with the recall.
While attempting to pass another vehicle by accelerating on a slight curve and pulling an incline, the 2005 chevy malibu would not properly steer. When realizing that the steering was not working correctly, decreased acceleration and then was able to regain control of the steering. This has occurred on multiple occasions and nearly caused an accident each time. Gm has been notified about the safety concern and they have set up an appointment with a local gm dealer to diagnosis the problem. They have indicated a possible problem with the electric steering in the 2005 chevy malibu based on the VIN. I may be charged diagnostic fees and repair costs if the steering issue is not in line with their "special letter" regarding possible failure of the electric steering components. I have read that this is a common problem among this year, make and model of vehicle. I have also read that canada has recently issued a recall on this same year, make and model of vehicle for steering related safety concerns. I feel that this recall for the steering components should also apply to cars in the us if they are experiencing similar safety concerns.
While passing on the interstate the power steering failed for several seconds. There was an audible alert then the steering failed. Several other times while turning at low speeds and accelerating the steering fails for only a brief time, but pulls extremely hard in the opposite direction that I am turning.
2 months after I purchased my car I noticed a popping noise in the front end. I took the vehicle back to the dealership, trenor motors, inc. To be fixed. They told me that the steering rack was bad and according to their work order/invoice they replaced the steering rack. On august , 2009 I had the car back into trenor motors for the same problem and again according to their work order/invoice they replaced the steering rack. In october, 2009 the problem resurfaced and again I took the car back to trenor motors where according to their work order/invoice they replace the steering rack again. After we picked the car up I got roughly 1 mile down the road and I noticed the same popping/clunking noise in the front end that occurred all other times. I turned around and took the car back to trenor motors where they lubed the I-shaft. Around august of 2010 the same noise returned and by this time the car was out of warranty and trenor refused to fix the vehicle without charging me. I felt that since this was an ongoing problem with the car from the time I purchased it I should not have to pay for this. I then contacted general motors and spoke with a man by the name of john and explained my situation. He did some research and called me back leaving a voice mail. He and I were unable to connect because of our schedules. I finally wrote a letter to gm asking them to contact me in writing, but didn't hear from them. I then contacedt the bbb who could not help me because of the age of car. I finally contacted the ohio attorney generals office who contacted gm. A lady named frances from gm contacted me at which time I explained the situation after a week or so she contacted me back to tell me she had contacted trenor motors and that they were unwilling to fix my car without charge and that gm was unable to give me any restitution.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the power steering system failed, causing the vehicle to become difficult to maneuver. Also, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 123,000. The VIN was not available.
I bought a use chevy 2005 malibu and the front rail for the frame of the drivers seat broke. After looking around I found it is a very common issue and feel it's a major safety issue! I was told by the old owner that it broke a year after buying the car and the dealer wanted way to much to replace it? If it's a matter of safety should they not fix it for free? Should their not be a recall on it? Again after looking around on the web and asking around to many dealer shops it is a very known issue that chevy has not ever addressed. I just know that not only is it very hard to sit in, it also feels like it's going to come up off the floor every time I hit the brakes. I'm sure if I even got into the smallest fender bender it would eject me. Please do something to make gm repair this issue! Also lets maybe address the issue with the failing power steering that has already caused injury's thanks
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