The 'tight steering' has caused my fingers to develop curvatures and twisted and enlarged arthritic knuckles. It is causing my shoulders to become painful requiring physical therapy. Carpal tunnel from the mini-trauma pushing and jerking the steering wheel to overcome its resistance to turn. (nexteer calls this 'torque overlay' and this torque overlay is effecting many other people like myself. My friends that drive a malibu, chrysler, cadillac, and other vehicles with steering that can't be turned with one finger (too tight) are having numerous back/neck fusion operation as I have. The stiff suspension results in 300+ shaking forces traveling through my body. Not a smooth soft-riding vehicles. These 300+ shaking forces cause my back, hips, neck to develop pain. My stomach become upset from the bouncing. The suspension is hard (like race car). The seating is hard molded foam which does not prevent these shaking/bouncing/jerking force from reaching my body and organs. Here is a link to my web site which has pictures of adults injuries from the tight 'torque overlay' steering. Http://miketomich.com/pictures-adults-driving-injuries-1.html this is a link to the back injuries caused by the tight 'torque overlay' steering and the stiff suspensions. Http://miketomich.com/driving-injuries-back-and-spine.html additional information is on miketomich.com module 2 and all six (6) line items. Please contact me with a contact confirmation complaint number. I have additional information/pictures that I will put into a report and send this to dr. [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 7/23/15*cn updated 11/9/2015
2007 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Owner of a 2007 chevy malibu. Had to replace fuel pump out of own pocket yet recall has not been extended to my VIN#. Also, while driving at a high rate of speed my power steering cuts out and the steering wheel is physically turns itself and locks the wheel throwing me into adjacent lanes and erratically moving my car on the road. This has been a safety recall on other 2007 chevy malibus with the identical part number that is also on my car but after contacting gm I have been told that this is normal wear and tear on a vehicle and that to their knowledge it is safe for me to operate my vehicle, even though I have already had to repair 2 other recalls out of my pocket, had 2 taken care of by gm, yet now have an additional 3 or more parts on my car that are under recall but not extended to my VIN# but already showing identical symptoms for failure for parts that have been recalled. I feel like my life is in danger driving a vehicle gm is telling me that is safe. Not to mention the depreciation of the vehicle due to these mechanical issues. I have had numerous other issues with this vehicle and gm does not care about my safety or my money. I feel robbed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Complaint is that the steering column shakes and power steering light goes on and stays on. Very difficult to drive. I took it dealership immediately on beltway 8 and 225 in houston, tx but was told even back then that cost was greater than car was worth. I've been driving it ever since with faulty steering because I cannot afford to fix and still pay car note. I know they have recalled some but they keep saying my VIN doesn't have a recall. And I don't know how to get my VIN number in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 7/10/15
Getting ready to make a turn and power steering completely went out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering seized and the warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician determined that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the contact had experienced the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 14,357.
I got in my car and when I started it the steering wheel started vibrating and jumping. It then became very loose while driving and the all of a sudden while turning the corner the steering wheel locked up. It was very hard to turn the wheel which caused my car to hit the curb and side swipe a parked car. This problem is going to get someone hurt really bad if not fixed.
It is extremely hard to turn my steering wheel. I was told by a chevy dealer mechanic that my electric assist steering is not working. For some reason, my 2007 malibu is not covered by the recall even though it is having the same issues as the other 2007 malibus included in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the park assist module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and there was a complete loss of power. The contact stated that the failure occurred at slow speeds. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 300,000.
The electric power steering completely failed as I was driving up interstate 95 at approximately 65 miles per hour. Luckily I was able to pull safely to the side of the road. I shut the vehicle off and restarted it, which reset the power steering. I drove approximately another mile when the power steering failed again. I again attempted to pull to the side of the highway and restart the car to reset it. This time the power steering did not reset. There is a recall for this exact problem on most other vehicles this year, except for a few months which my vehicle falls into. There are still issues with the vehicles beyond what vehicles are included in recall 14772.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to shake. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact had to apply force to the wheel in order to turn the vehicle. Additionally, the power steering was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering wheel torque input sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn after the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was powered off and on several times until the power steering warning indicator went off and the steering wheel began to operate normally. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 103,700.
Loss power steering on the highway and show power steering on the radio ...makes if very hard to handle the car and could cause accident should be a recall on this. Did a check and not included in current recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle and a chime sounded. In addition, the power steering warning message displayed on the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 76,923.
While driving the car, the power steering in the car stopped working suddenly we had no control over the car. Luckily we avoided crashing the car. Appears that the electronic power steering torque sensor has failed.
Driving down hwy going about 70mil pre hour and my power steering went out and I lost total control of my car. Was able to pull over without hurting myself or anyone else. Check recall and found out my car wasn't a recall but all other malibu was this is a big problem and really need to be address on 2007 malibu before someone get killed and I pray its not me. Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and jerked to the left lane without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft and the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The failure mileage was 110,000.
I have a 2007 malibu which I drive back and forth to work everyday on the highway. On wed. 2/26/14 I felt a pulsing vibration while driving on the highway. A short while later I lost the power steering completely which needless to say was very dangerous trying to get to the side of the highway in heavy traffic with no power steering. I had to have my car towed to my local mechanic who told me that the problem was in the electronic power steering system. The parts were ordered at a cost of $856.54 and the total cost with labor was $1272.07. I have since been on-line and read page after page of problems with the electronic power steering for this year malibu. I see that they have now added the 2007 malibu to the recall list but my VIN does not show up. Please advise.
Sudden loss of power steering. A recall has been issued but apparently does not include all models of the recall period with the same electric steering.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque assembly and power steering assist needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Power steering quit while driving - same symptoms as current recall for power steering - however our VIN number is not included in this recall this has happened twice in the last 30 days - 1st occurrence march 4, 2015, 2nd occurrence march 28, 2015 contacted chevrolet but no action on their part.
Have had many instances in the last couple of weeks where when the car was turned on a message appeared about the power steering. When you shut the car off, the message would go away. Finally the message wouldn't go off with a restart and the power steering went out. We drove it slowly to a shop where the steering sensor was replaced.
Was driving down the interstate at 70 MPH and lost complete power steering in the vehicle, making steering really tough, almost causing an accident. No warning just went out, "power steering" appeared on the information screen with one ding from the vehicle. I researched it and my vehicle is not involved in any of the power steering recalls, but had similar experience to the ones that have been recalled. Maybe they need to expand this recall before someone gets hurt or even killed.
In december, 2014, we purchased a 2007 chevy malibu for our teenage daughter. End of february 2015, when in park with the motor running, the power steering light came on and the steering wheel would not turn ( like it is locked up). Shut the vehicle off and restart and then power steering would work. Called gm due to finding numerous complaints and recalls on the chevy malibu regarding steering. I was told that my car,according to the VIN, was not under recall. Gm agreed to pay for 1 hour of diagnostics.took car to a gm dealer to have two other uncompleted recalls on the malibu taken care of. I noticed a clunking sound when turning into the dealership. A number of codes came up on the diagnostics relating to power steering and low voltage. Dealer said it would be a long shot but replacing the battery might fix the problem. I did not have the dealer replace the battery. Daughter drove the car a few days later and the car did the same thing numerous times (after starting the car the power steering light comes on and cannot turn the wheel). I will not let my daughter drive this car now as I am afraid the steering will lock up when driving. I drove the car the next day and when parked with the motor running the steering wheel would start turning by itself and make a growling sound. Our local mechanic witnessed the car's steering wheel turning back and forth when the car was idling and in park and no one touching the wheel. I have an appointment at the gm dealer this week for more diagnostics that gm says they will not pay for. Gm did advise me to call in from the dealership once the problem is diagnosed and they may or may not reimburse me for part of the cost of repairs. I did replace the battery today and the steering wheel is still turning by itself when idling.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle which resumed normal operation. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The technician stated that the steering sensor or the entire steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they had informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v064000 (steering) or 14e044000(steering). The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Friday while driving I noticed an issue with my steering it was harder to turn than usual and a felt like a vibration. Sunday while I was driving the steering went out it felt as though the steering wheel locked mid turn causing me to lose control of my vehicle nearly wrecking luckily there wasn't any other cars close by when I got home I researched the problem only to find that it's a very common issue and that 2007 malibu is the only year not covered by the recall even though many owners are having this problem. Chevy knows that their power steering is faulty yet they refuse to help 2007 model owners. Had I of been driving on the highway or had I not been lucky enough to be the only car on that road at the time people could have been seriously hurt.
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