2005 Chevrolet Malibu: pulls to one side

Filed Feb 9, 2017 · Steering · 155,000 miles · SD

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.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Steering · 40,000 miles · NM

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.

Filed Apr 9, 2012 · Suspension, Transmission · 45,000 miles · KS

At 45000 miles I noticed a popping noise in the front end (passenger side) when I made a left turn. I took it into my mechnic and he said the cv shaft was going out, but it would take awhile before it did. It didnt get worse for awhile, now at 62000, the front end has a horrible shaking, pulls to the right side, pops all the time and the tire on that side makes a weird flapping noise, it almost feels like the tire itself is out of round or something, and it is wearing smooth on the inside of the tire. I have been doing some research and it seems other malibu owners are having the exact same problems, is this a safety issue that needs to be under recall? Is gm aware of this issue?

Filed Aug 11, 2010 · Steering · 58,000 miles · KY

My wife has a 2005 chevy malibu. She was driving it the other day and the power steering went out on it almost causing an accident. She got the car under control and pulled to the shoulder. When she turned the car off and restarted it the problem disappeared. This has happened again since the 1st incident, but now the car pulls to the left all of the time. I have researched this online and there seems to many complaints about the same issue with steering. Something needs to be done about this before someone gets killed.

Filed Jun 8, 2010 · Steering · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle accelerated, the vehicle and the steering wheel pulled to the left. The contact had to use extreme force to maintain control of the steering wheel. The dealer was unable to duplicate or locate a failure. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was approximately 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 18, 2010 · Steering · 22 miles · SD

2005 malibu had steering clunks, rack&pinion replaced twice, steering shaft replaced,tie rods replaced,still clunks and bangs . General wander in steering even after all this. Service manager informed gm after a complaint that they could not find anything wrong this was after warranty expired.

Filed Feb 21, 2010 · Steering · 81,232 miles · SC

2005 malibu ls v6. Power steering failed making the steering very stiff. It was cold, 31 degrees. The power steering warning come on the stereo. I restarted the car and the problem went away. Prior to this, the steering has pulled to the left, even after a realignment. There have long been knocking noises when I turn the wheel.

Filed Dec 22, 2009 · Steering · 121,000 miles · TX

Steering column shakes and moves on its own then power steering pulled to the left and power steering went out almost crashing into highway barrier. If it happened to my wife she would not have been able to recover and would have hit the barrier at highway speeds, probably killing her and the kids. Power steering comes and goes at any time I never know when it will go out. Dealership will have to replace the entire steering column for about $2,000. This is an obvious issue since there are several complaints on this year of malibu and there has been 2 tsbs on this particular issue and they will not extend the mileage more than 70k. This is a safety issue due to the fact that you never know when the power steering is going to go out and what the steering column is going to do. This causes an unsafe condition and the probability if having an accident is great since it is directly related to the steering and steering column.

Filed Apr 2, 2007 · Brakes, Lights · 25,000 miles · CO

Pulls to the left, broken struts, broken brake calipers, rear turn signal broke! Anytime I mess with tires or brakes the car pulls more and more to the left, haven't had steering checked but its driving me nuts. I thought it was from the front right strut being cracked and broken but the dealership says it shouldn't effect the pull to the left. Got new tires last week and new brakes, still pulls. Tail light quit working, changed bulbs then quit again. Car is driving me nuts, worried about driving it across country this summer! Recall it soon - please!!!

Filed Jun 26, 2006 · Steering · 15,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Electrical · MN

My 2005 chevrolet malibu, sometimes when trying to start the vehicle, it fails to start until attempting 2 to 3 times before vehicle engine starts, this is a continual problem. Turn signal today did not work, until after I had to shut engine off and restart it before turn signals would work. Vehicle has a tendency to pull to the left. Starter doesn't engage properly.