Steering shaft causing knocking noise when you turn steering wheel about 1 inch to the left or right when the car is stationary or in motion. Found this to be a common problem with other owners with over 150 complaints. So far no recall has been issued for to replace the the steering shaft.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu: clunking or noise when steering
52 of the 975 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 52
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical repair cost reported
- $900
- typical mileage
- 61,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
Steering shaft causing knocking noise when you turn steering wheel about 1 inch to the left or right when the car is stationary or in motion. Found this to be a common problem with other owners with over 150 complaints. So far no recall has been issued for to replace the the steering shaft.
Steering wheel column makes clunking noise when turning. It has been repaired at least 3 times. The last 2 were 5/31/2013, which we paid for, & 10/1/2014, which was on a recall. Now it has been doing it again for several months.
Turning left off the highway onto a road the steering froze. I had to stop and back up to release the steering. This has happened 2 or 3 times both right or left turn. The steering column is making a noise and I believe it is the intermediate shaft. Mayploe chev replaced the steering column.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced intermittent power steering failures. The contact heard a clunking noise in the steering wheel, and a chiming noise was heard followed by a "power steering assist" message display. The vehicle was taken to don franklin bardstown chevrolet buick (120 w john rowan blvd, bardstown, ky 40004, 502‑233‑4457) for diagnostic testing, but the results were undetermined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the power steering made a clicking noise and pulled to the left. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. While idling at a stop sign, the steering wheel bounced and made a clicking noise. Once the contact resumed driving, the steering wheel pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
Steering wheel moves on own, knocking noise and now power steering gone.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While pulling out of a parking spot and turning the vehicle, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v224000 (power train), and 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering column made a loud thumping noise in the park position and when turning the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact's vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). Shortly after the repair, the vehicle stalled without warning, the power steering failed, a clunking noise was heard in the front end, and the vehicle independently veered to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the recall repair could not be performed again. In addition, the dealer stated that the steering column and suspension would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In previous years, the contact had to replace the gear box and rack and pinion nut on two separate occasions at a dealer. The contact informed the manufacturer of all the failures. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Nothing has happened yet, there is a knock when car is turning and u joint looks rusted. Knock is not related to cv joints or boots, it was seen by a licensed mechanic that said it was the u joint in steering shaft. Firestone of fayetteville ar are the mechanics that diagnosed the issue.
Slack in the intermediate steering shaft, felt the knocking noise in the steering gear and the intermediate shaft. Noise was noticeable in the steering shaft, replaced immediate steering shaft.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with...
- Steering
- Special coverage. some vehicles may have been built without a steering gear umbrella seal. without the...
- General motors : TSB contains an owner notification letter
- This TSB comntains an owner notification letter
- Electric Power Steering Assist
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a...
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
- Risk
- If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, and Pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
Recall number 14V153000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
52 of 975 owner complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (5%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
How much does it cost to fix clunking or noise when steering on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $900 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?
There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
Power steering loss 118Headlights 60Loss of power 48Stalling 45Steering lock-up 45Check engine light 42Harsh shifting 38Fuel gauge 28Won't start 26Engine failure 25Jerking 23Knocking 22Fuel pump 19Adaptive cruise 15Overheating 12Pulling 11Ball joint 10Grinding brakes 9Fire or smoke 9No deployment 8Door locks 8Airbag light 7Tire blowout 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Battery drain 5Won't shift 5Transmission failure 5
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