2007 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to steering wheel problems. *smd the consumer stated the steering wheel started to shake while driving and when parked. After doing some research, the consumer discovered a recall was issued for this model for defective steering. However, her model year was not included, in the recall.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the power steering failed and the warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and deactivated the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that a part associated with the power steering needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was also defective. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 09/02/14*lj the consumer stated while attempting to avoid a pothole the steering became difficult to maneuver. The tire hit the pothole and broke the hub cap. The consumer pulled a muscle in the right arm. The consumer did seek care with a physician. The vehicle's ignition began to fail making it difficult to start up. The vehicle may or may not have been included in a recall. Updated 09/16/2014
Intermittent / occasional "steering lock" ,"torque steer". While turning, under acceleration a warning bell rings, the steering "locks" for a "second". Foot off the accelerator and normal steering returns. It took me a little while to understand the "bell" as I was concentrating on the steering and don't notice any warning lights. While only happening "rarely" it happened three times in one day last week. Curious why other years of this model (with electric power steering assist) are under recall and not this model.
Power steering continues to light up on radio from time to time and makes car difficult to turn. It usually happens when I first start my car starts then goes a way a few minutes after starting. Was only happening like once every 2 weeks but it has been becoming a common occurrence lately.
2007 chevy malibu started having power steering issues. While driving out of a parking lot my power steering went out and began flashing on my display screen. I pulled over and turned the car off, when restarted the power steering worked again. It was fine for awhile and then out of no where the power steering would just go out. It has happened on multiple occasions and at various speeds. Then the power steering began flashing and beeping on my display screen but the power steering was working just fine. Now it is beginning to go out while driving again. This is a serious problem and I am not sure why every other model with this problem is being recalled and this one is not.
I was driving my car and the power steering went out and I hit an embankment. The dash dinged to let me know that it had went out. It comes and goes when it goes out. It will stay on and then it will go out. When it does go out the dashboard indicator will ding and let me know.
While driving my car in town going around 25-35 MPH, the steering wheel became hard to control. The on board display showed "power steering". After a while the power steering turned back on. After a few weeks of this happening the power steering only works for the first few seconds when the car is started then you can hear a "click" sound in the steering column and the power steering turns off. Took to dealer #1, advised the entire steering column needs replaced. Took to dealer ship #2, advised the power steering module needs replaced. Tried switching out the fuses for the power steering, still no good. Advised that this is an electric power steering and there is no power steering fluid or pump. Advised by gm to take to dealer ship and have it looked at. Est. Cost to fix power steering is roughly $700 out of pocket. I currently don?t have $700 to throw at my car and still drive with no power steering. Gm as recalled chevy malibu for power steering all except the year 2007. This needs looked into as it seems that there 2007 year is having problems as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel would turn independently when the vehicle was in motion or in park. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the steering column and the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v153000 (steering), however the 2007 model year was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning message displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the power steering assist failed. The contact would have to shut off and restart the vehicle for the steering assist to return to normal function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.
Steering is sticking and making odd noise.
As driving down the road the steering locked up and could not steer. Drove home and parked the car it was leaking on the manifold pipe. They wanted $1,000.00 to fix it and would not work with us as we are on a fixed income they eventually came and reposessed the vehicle in the none working condition and hauled it off.
The power steering had gone out repeatedly at different times, both while driving and not. It would come back on at times and now for the last 5 months has been out completely and is a danger to drive. It is my only vehicle and I drive 3 children around regularly. It is nearly impossible for someone of my strength and size to drive. I fear it is a matter of time before we have an accident. I was absolutely amazed to see there was not a recall on my make and year but every other year malibu. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 10/21/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the power steering torque sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 7/16/14 ma updated 8/23/2017
Noticed after I first purchased the vehicle that when ever pulling into traffic or just accelerating quickly at all the power steering will go out causing the wheel to be "straightened" back up which yanks the car really hard causing for quick correction which can lead to over correction and then a wreck. Very dangerous in the rain or snowy/icy conditions since it yanks the wheel back straight and causes the car to slide. When this happens you can hear audible clicking noise coming from the column and sometimes even the warning dinging that the traction control failed. Seriously needs to be fixed because eventually it will cause wrecks and quite frankly deaths! Very frightening when this happens! And apparently its not just my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was defective and would show that the fuel tank was empty when it was full. Also, the contact mentioned that the power steering would fail and would cause it to become very difficult to maneuver the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that power steering assist failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Power steering went out. Has happened on numerous occasions. Should be part of the recall, but is not. Illuminates power steering on digital notification system.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the power steering assist failed. The contact would have to shut off and restart the vehicle for the steering assist to return to normal function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage 154,000. Updated 07/15/14 ma the consumer also stated, while sitting in the vehicle, the steering wheel would shimmy to the left and right on its own, while making a strange noise. Updated 07.17.14
With all the complaints on power steering problems on the 2007 chevrolet malibu, that are the same as other year malibus, are you waiting for an accident before recalling this vehicle?
Letter from constituents regarding their 2007 malibu electronic power steering (eps) problems and failure; requesting that the appropriate state of ohio and federal agencies investigate this eps failure in the 2007 malibu model. *smd the consumer stated last week, the steering wheel began exhibiting a pulsating/jerking movement, while stopped at a red light. Then on april 5, 2014 the power steering failed. The dealer informed the consumer, it would cost anywhere from $00-700 to fix the steering issue. *jb updated 05/06/14
The electric power steering of my 2007 chevy malibu needs to be completely replaced. All of the other years for this make are being recalled. The power steering was originally locking up when I started my car, but now it is locking up while I am driving. This year needs to be recalled as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering would intermittently fail while driving at various speeds. The power steering warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 147,000.
Was traveling down the highway and alarm sounded check power steering and there was nothing there.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel seized intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the steering column motor and sensor several times, however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 190,000.
I own a 2007chevy malibu that apparently is not recalled. I have had on several occasions while turning the steering wheel locks up and the power steering message shows up. Luckily I have been in non-busy areas when this happens as I have to turn the car off and re start the car. Sometimes I have to do this several times. Sometimes the steering wheel will pull twitch the left by itself and is very loose. I have taken my car in several times to be looked at. I feel unsafe to drive my car in fact I will not drive it. I have two children that I would not put in that car. So I would like to know how I am supposed to get to work and take my children to school, sports, etc. When I do not have a safe car to drive, while gm tries to decide which cars they will fix. This is unacceptable. I feel compensation is needed for the inconveniences they have created.
The powersteering would inadvertently get stiff and the powersteering indicator light would come on to indicate an issue. Inquired of any recalls and gm and the dealership said there were none at the time scheduled the vehicle for repair on april 3, 2014 and since then gm has recalled many models for the powersteering issue except for the 2007 mailbu which I feel should be taken care of by gm since they know this is a defect in the powersteering. As of todays date my vehicle is not among the recall and it should be I should not have to pay for this repair gm should make this right.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving, at no particular speed, while making a right turn the vehicle lost power steering. When the failure occurred warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering wheel was hard to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering column and the module. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 77,279.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the steering assist failure light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle onto the side of the road in order to restart it and it functioned as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection who stated the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 3/13/15*cn the problem was resolved. Updated 03/17/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering light illuminated as the vehicle became hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. No repairs were done to the vehicle.the manufacture was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage 143,000.
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