The power steering will occasionally not work when you start the car but if you turn it off and start it up again it will work. I'll occasionally get a burning smell through my vents and my steering wheel will periodically shake as well.. I recently bout new tires over the summer and it stopped happening so I thought nothing of it but after washing my car the other day it started doing it again
2007 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Car losses power steering while driving and the sterring wheel shacks side to side while at idle. The vehicle will chime and display power sterring. Vehicle does it most while driving make it difficult to steer when the power steering goes out. According to gm dealership my VIN # is not on the recall list.
Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's daughter was driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver was able to park on the side of the road for twenty minutes, restart the vehicle, and then drive home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The power steering is locked and stiff while driving making it hard to turn and it jerks when I power the car on.
The steering wheel is shaking rapidly while sitting idle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced intermittent power steering failure without warning. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The contact spoke with titus-will chevrolet (11011 pacific ave s, tacoma, wa 98444, (253) 539-1000) and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 168,000.
Driving and the steering got kind of jerky, car wanted to wander and made it hard to drive straight, then above the radio it displayed "power steering" does this on and off wherever you're driving.
Popping feeling and sound in steering wheel while driving and turning.
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx vehicles manufactured april 1, 2006, to june 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 pontiac g6 vehicles manufactured april 18, 2006, to june 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving. Consequence 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, "power steering assist' momentarily displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Bob pulte chevrolet (909 columbus ave, lebanon, oh) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 140,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was at a stop, the steering wheel jerked and there was a strong vibration. Also, the eps indicator flashed. The vehicle was taken to bommarito chevrolet south (6127 s lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63123, (314) 487-9800) performed an unknown recall repair, but the failure continued within less than sixty days. The dealer indicated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed and repaired again. The vehicle was repaired for now. The manufacturer was notified and provided a $100 voucher. The failure mileage was not available. *bf consumer stated the use of this particular electric steering column was a design flaw and that they should address the issue. Electric motors should never be used on steering columns. Hydraulic pumps have always been the safe design. If a hydraulic pump fails it still works till you get fluid.*jb 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
My sway bar broke and caused me to spin out of control.
My car will shake back and forth intermittently while driving. When I stop and park, it may also continue to do this. This happens regardless of the road that I am driving on and regardless if I am on highways or city roads. Certain times, the steering wheel will jerk on its own one way or the other and I have to overcorrect the jerking to ensure that I stay on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30-35 MPH, the power steering failed without warning and the steering wheel would not turn. The contact pulled the vehicle over onto the side of the road, turned the engine off, and waited a while. The contact restarted the engine and was able to drive safely home. On another occasion, the steering wheel shook uncontrollably when the engine was started and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a power steering sensor needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and verified that a power steering sensor was needed. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Have a 2007 chevy malibu the power steering has gone out on me 3 time in the last 2 months. When it happens if I turn car off and turn back on it works again chevrolet said my car is not on the recall list to fix but is having the same problems of others on recall
When I was turning the steering locked up. There was a recall on this but it says that my vehicle is not one of them.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the contact heard three chimes and the electric power steering (eps) warning indicator flashed. Afterwards, the eps failed to function. Koehne chevrolet buick gmc (w 1760, us-41 business, marinette, wi 54143, (715) 735-7483) diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. Additional testing was provided to determine if any other parts needed to be replaced concerning the steering. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), although the failures were the same. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the eps recall campaign. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
My dash cracked from the airbag inflating you could've heard it from a mile away I need help I just b9ught my car in december
Power steering failure while driving--very dangerous. It is at the shop now for possible repair depending on costs. I've read that this is very costly and that the issue may be an already recall fix.
Steering wheel vibrates, until suddenly the power steering goes out, radio displays a message stating "power steering." this can happen while driving, while idling, or the power steering simply does not come on when the car is started. It began in 2015 and continues today, growing progressively worse.
Power steering sign comes on when first turning car on, locking the wheel up. When I turn car off and restart it issue goes away. Now starting to happen while I am driving the vehicle.
Power steering fails while driving. Wife almost crashed while driving. Very hard to turn under slow driving conditions.
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.
While driving on mcbride ave in west paterson suddenly the power assist on the steering went out as I was turning it was very very difficult to turn the wheel very close to crashing. I checked my VIN for recall I am not on the list. The car is very dangerous to drive and now I cannot use it and the repair would cost me well over $1,000 that I do not have. This should be an open recall for anybody who has this problem before more people die.
This car had many recalls they did fix the one of the steering column and it was never right made clicking aound I purchased from second party who had it done I fixed the tire rod on that side it never fixed the problem now the power steering made sound started shaking the steerinv wheel after the fact I know there is recall regarding this issue of power steering. So please double check I have disability and need my car to be safe I'm unable to drive anything that requires such strength.
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.
The car's steering wheel vibrates left to right when the car is turned on. When driving, "power steering" is displayed on the panel making turning very difficult.
On or around feb 19, 2019 my power steering gave out while driving to work. I pulled over and restarted my car since it was almost impossible for me to turn the wheel. After restarting my car seemed to be fine. Until it happened again. The power steering light appeared on my dash and then again I could barely make any turns which is completely unsafe especially if I had to turn to get to a safe area to restart my car. After my own research, I called chevrolet and I was told that there was a recall on a similar part that would cause the same things as I was having and if I took it into a chevy dealership and had it officially diagnosed as the same issue as the recall which was a torque sensor with the power steering shaft I would be able to get reimbursed for the $110 diagnosis fee and the cost of repairing the vehicle. On feb 26 2019 is when I had my apt at camp chevrolet in spokane, wa ph:5094440968. They informed me that in fact it was the same part as the previous recall but because my car had already been fixed by that recalled part, before I owed it, that they wouldn't cover that cost. I would not of taken it to the dealership if I wasn't informed that with proper diagnose I would be able for reimbursement. This is a very dangerous issue and it was not caused by erratic driving but a known issue that was identified enough to cause the recall in the first place.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power steering sensor or the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
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