2007 Chevrolet Malibu: engine failure

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 63,500 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate and the steering wheel seized briefly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 63,500.

Filed Mar 15, 2019 · Steering · 74,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to rodenroth motors inc (3055 s mackinac trail, sault ste, marie, mi 49783, (906) 662-4756), but the contact refused to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Steering · 107,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. Braeger chevrolet (4100 s 27th st, milwaukee, wi 53221) stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2019 · Steering · 133,732 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle shook and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to spradley chevrolet hyundai (2146 us-50, pueblo, co 81008, 719‑544‑8162) where it was diagnosed that the steering failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle as the steering continued to seize. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,732.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Steering · 119,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 MPH, the power steering seized. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the power steering returned to normal. Don franklin campbellsville chevrolet buick (200 n bypass rd, campbellsville, ky 42718, (877) 708-4597) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall for this specific failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2018 · Steering · 140,435 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home with difficulty. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,435. *tt

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Steering · 150,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While pulling out of the driveway, the steering column seized and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was not covered by the warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Steering · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 65 MPH. The contact had to manually turn the steering wheel to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the steering returned to normal. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was salvaged and nothing could be done. The failure mileage was unknown. *bf consumer started having problem the day she bought the car, started to make poping noise. Consumer took it to mechanic and quality chevrolet motors.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Steering · 250,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 70 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel shook and seized sporadically. In addition, a beeping noise was heard. The contact called parks chevrolet charlotte at 704‑598‑4000 (located at 8530 ikea blvd, charlotte, nc 28262) and was informed that there was no recall on the vehicle. The technician recommended a diagnostic test. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 91,867 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and required more effort to safely operate the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering pump malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not assist because the VIN was not associated with any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 91,867.

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Steering · 86,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. In addition, while driving out of a parking lot at 10 MPH, the steering wheel was not able to turn. The contact managed to drive the vehicle home. The failure recurred twice. The contact called winter chevrolet at (925) 323-0290 (3750 century ct, pittsburg, ca 94565) and was informed that a diagnostic and a repair fee would be charged. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Steering · 150,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized and required more effort to safely navigate. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.