2005 Chevrolet Malibu: loss of power steering

Filed Jul 24, 2025 · Steering · MN

Power steering went out and water pump

Filed Apr 13, 2024 · Steering · OH

The car was allegedly previously repaired under Product Safety Recall Bulletin No.: 14116 back in 2014. The vehicle was 10 years old at that time. Now in 2024, 10 years later, the power steering issue is back. As the vehicle is operated, a sound rings from the computer system and a message warning about Power Steering appears on the center console screen. The electronic power steering then stops working entirely and steering becomes incredibly difficult. In July 2010, GM issued Service Bulletin No.: 10183. The Subject of the Bulletin was "Special Coverage Adjustment - Power Steering Assist." The Condition described in the bulletin is the same as the problem described above. GM extended coverage of this issue to 10 years and 100,000 miles. In May of 2012, GM issued Service Bulletin No.: 10183A, which extended coverage to 150,000 miles. In September 2014, the federal safety agency stepped in and forced GM to issue Recall Bulletin No.: 14116 with the subject "Power Steering Assist." GM knows that some vehicles on the road have had this repair performed 3 times, based on their decision to extend their own service bulletins. Clearly they have decided to use the same faulty part repeatedly. the federal safety agency needs to step in and tell them to continue repairing the defective part until all of these vehicles are off the road.

Filed Dec 4, 2023 · Steering · VA

Issue started at ~80K while driving 60-65 mph, the steering wheel would unexpectedly shake violently. After hitting brakes, the steering system would return to normal. Had car evaluated by mechanic specializing in steering/suspension and could not recreate the issue. This issue has been returning intermittently for the past year (99,800 mileage now). Now the engine light is on indicating “POWER STEERING “ on dashboard and loss of power steering. I’m issuing this report because my vin number shows no outstanding recalls but there’s a known issue (14V15300) against this vehicle.

Filed Oct 10, 2023 · Steering · 140,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that he received recall notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall was completed however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that he had to turn off and restart the vehicle. The power steering assist warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly or the EPS motor controller unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2021 · Steering · 183,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel inadvertently lost power steering assist functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle with the extra effort needed to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that as she arrived at her destination, turned off the vehicle, and restarted it, the steering wheel regained power steering functionality. The contact notified an independent mechanic who advised her that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving and the steering wheel was increasingly more difficult to maneuver. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering) had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · SD

1st when got car from local dealer cruise control worked next day still hasn't, interior lights not working with new bulb, brake light on, leaking oil from pan, front end drifting, than at station no power steering, didn't know wtf, wheels didn't turn, shut off he later was there ignition switch will keep turning. Rins battery dead. I'm scared power steering will go out while driving. It's a scary thought, think I will sell .It's the worse recall I've heard of can they be fixed. Consumer has all 7 recalls.

Filed Aug 13, 2021 · Steering · CA

loss of steering. couldn't steer the car. no power steering message came up on display screen only warning alarm sounded. This has happened when trying to park in a parking spot as well as two separate times on the freeway.

Filed Jul 12, 2021 · Steering · SC

loss of steering. couldn't steer the car. no power steering message came up on display screen

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Steering · 147,000 miles · WA

Loss of power steering while turning and steering wheel jerked hard as if to straighten itself. This occurred during driving. We took the vehicle to dealer and was told the gm service bulletin 14116 only covers steering position sensors, but not motors. But on other comparable models, it's the motor, not sensors. Now these are of the same system and components. Why?!

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Fuel system, Steering · 140,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss power steering assist. An audible chime was heard during the failure. The vehicle was stopped, and the power steering assist returned independently. Additionally, the check fuel cap warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) however, the repair failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Steering · SC

Steering electric power assist system fails intermittently while driving, resulting in loss of steering ability possibly causing a serious accident or death. Recall was dated 03/31/2014 but the problem still exists. Data base says no recalls are pending but obviously the problem does still exists. Vehicle is stationary, in motion, and on any street when the problem arises. Warning beep sounds and notice pops up in the warning section on the console.

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Steering · 158,000 miles · PA

Power steering fails. Loss of power steering while driving. When I turn off the car and restart it power steering returns. Lost power steering six times in one week.