Streering went out while driving didn't have control of the vehicle there was a recall but didn't own the car at the time bought the car from private owner and recall was already closed. This is a very serious safety issue and some have been injured or killed. Contacted thigm and they will not cover this issue and didn't show any concern. Very disappointed with gm and they should have covered this a issue it's a matter of life or death.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, there was a clunking noise coming from the steering column. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the driveshaft u-joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 8-4442499282. The failure mileage was 127,000.
The service airbag light comes on and goes off quite often. This could cause accident or kill a person if goes off. The power steering starts getting hard to use then makes noise then fine. Airbag light doesn't have to be in motion. Power steering is in motion. On highway and turning. There is no recalls that I know of for airbags but heard there was. This has been an issue since I bought car 1/27/18 to today
Loss of power steering . Steering wheel vibrates
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. After the repair, the steering wheel inadvertently moved on its own. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2007 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to steering column safety recall. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs made to vehicle related to an expired safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer notified, but did not offer any assistance.
The intermediate steering column - right under the steering wheel -makes a loud poppoing and banging noise when the brakes are applied and when the steering wheel is turned. Very noticeable when turning up a driveway and hittting the driveway bump.
While driving in normal conditions, electric steering assist goes out making it difficult to control the vehicle. If it happens while in a corner it could result in a collision.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel had become tight while the vehicle was in operation and while turning in either direction. The manufacturer and the dealer (jim hoffpauir chevrolet buick cadillac, 802 n key ave, lampasas, tx 76550, (512) 556-6285) indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The dealer diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Gm "special warranty" coverage (but not a recall), 15356. Received documentation attesting to the identified problem. Document advises not to take to dealer unless symptoms manifest themselves as outlined in document. Now, symptoms are clearly evident; electronic power steering has failed. Gm refuses to cover repair because the "special coverage" time limit has elapsed. Unsatisfactory. A recognized manufacturing defect deserves to be repaired at the expense of the manufacturer, not shuffled off to alternative descriptive language (special coverage) which allows them to abrogate their responsibilities under an artificial time limit. Car is unsafe to drive, therefore a liability. Gm is deliberately shirking their maintenance and fiduciary responsibilities and allowing for acknowledged defective cars to continue to be operated on roads in north america. As the opening line of my "recall" letter professes: your satisfaction is very important to us. My reply: my satisfaction is conditional on operating a vehicle that is safe to use; acknowledged safety defects that go unrepaired seriously erode this owner satisfaction as such.
My 2007 chevy malibu was on the highway yesterday, and all of a sudden the chime starting going off and the power steering locked up, as well as the brakes. This was a very scary experience for me, especially because I was going around a corner when this happened and I was at risk of losing my life due to the power steering cutting out randomly. I think they should look into this more as the malibu has always had an issue with random electrical and power steering issues that could cause fatal accidents and injuries. Note* the video was taken about 5 minutes after the incident, the steering wheel was still moving by itself and was cutting in and out.*
Electric power steering assist stopped working. It rebooted when we turned the engine off and restarted. But it went out again and restarted when turning it back on. I called the dealer and they informed me that the recall ended in 2016. I never received a recall notice to have it fixed. I feel that gm should take responsibility for this hazard. My wife was terrified when it stopped working at 45 miles per hour with no warning.
Car steering locks and I can't control the car. It's hard to turn and I have to pull over. I turn the car off then turn it on and it will work, but then it will do the same thing. I have almost crashed as I drive a long distance from home to school to work. I called and went to a dealership and they say my VIN isn't covered by the steering control sensor recall that is posted for cars 2006-2007, yet my car is having this same issue and it is very dangerous.
Power steering goes out constantly while driving and sometimes even when I turn the vehicle on. Contacted gm about the issue because after doing some research, I came across articles where there were recalls on the specific make, model, and year because of the power steering going out. Gm personnel said because my VIN number didn't match the factories where the defective parts or what not came from that there wasn't much they could do unless I pay out of pocket to have diagnostics run on it to see if that is the actual problem even though the power steering issue I'm having now is the same exact reason there was a recall in the first place.
We recently were driving the car when we lost power steering control. This sounds very familiar to nhsta # 15v06400. Chevrolet said our car is not covered but our mechanic said that the issue in the recall was exactly what the problem was
After having a steering shaft and a steering angle sensor replaced under a technical service bulletin in august 28,2015, I now have to replace the same two parts that were previously fixed out of pocket. My car is over 150,000 miles and it has been past the ten year pro-visionary. The two parts that I had replaced in 2015 have a manufacturer warranty of 12 months. My complaint is that I do not want to pay the 1,400 dollars to replace these parts when it is a known fact that this a common issue and has been recalled in the past. There is zero chance the same two parts need replaced just do to wear and tear in just two years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle at various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The "power steering" message displayed while the failure occurred. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (premier chevrolet of gwena park, ca) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 151,000.
Electronic power steering failure upon start of the vehicle or while driving. You must turn the vehicle off and restart it to reactivate the power steering. Steering wheel will also move back and forth on its own while the vehicle is stationary such as at a stop sign.
Steering wheel turns by it self, also sitting still ,steering wheel shakes back and forth by its self.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated and became difficult to maneuver. The contact heard a ding sound and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact called john l sullivan chevrolet at (916) 782-1243 (located at 350 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661) and was informed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The contact was provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
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.
When I was driving on a city street getting read to pick up my sibiling from schooli received a notification on the radio display that said power steering off then it was very difficult to turn my wheel and almost got in an accident. This happened nearby an elementary school. The power steering went off right when I was about to make a turn. Also, the air bag for the drivers side has consistently been going off for the past couple of months and I receive alerts through the radio display.
I first encountered this problem when my vehicle was stationary. My vehicle was sitting in my driveway and the message 'power steering' came on the dashboard and I had no power steering assist. I immediately looked up the issue and found that there was a recall for my vehicle so I was hopeful about the situation. I called my dealership and was told that there was a supposed 'warranty' for my vehicle and I was out of the mileage & time period for my vehicle. And additionally the recall was never given to my vehicle. It doesn't make any sense to me that there is a specific recall for this model of chevy malibu's and I own one and my car just so happens to not have the recall. I've called chevy customer service and they insist they are not liable for this and it will be an out of pocket expense. My power steering has cut out on me on the highway and poses a very dangerous driving experience. I would like to settle this before an accident occurs. The photo that I've listed below is an invoice from the dealership when they diagnoased my car and said it would be out of pocket.
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.
While driving home from work one evening, my car made an alarming chiming noise to signal me that something was wrong. I then saw the words "power steering" appear on my display. At that very moment my steering wheel froze up to where I basically could not move it any more. I could not turn left or right, which forced me to keep straight. I was in the middle of traffic and had to keep going until I was able to make a stop, turn my car off and back on, then it allowed me to drive home. From that point on, my steering wheel itself has began to twist and turn back and forth while vibrating, with no assistance from me, and it does this all while I'm driving. I'm forced to basically hold the steering wheel with a tight grip to keep it straight. Since that day, my power steering has went out in the middle of driving about 4 or 5 times, and more than that if you count when I first start it up in the morning. I called the dealership to express my concern in which they informed me that they serviced my vehicle for this problem on 11/26/16... Which was a little over a year ago, so I am no longer under warranty. When I took my car in, due to a postcard I received about a few recalls, I was not having any problems with the power steering what so ever. I am about 3 months short of a year and I do not understand if this problem was fixed properly, how it would become a problem for me so quick! I have 2 children I am responsible for and I rely heavily on my vehicle. From reading online, this is a serious, common, and very well documented problem. As stated before, at the time they say that they serviced it, it was not an issue for me. So is it common for this type of work to go bad within a year? I really need my car and can not afford to pay the high cost for this repair, but most important I can not risk driving my children around in a vehicle that is extremely unsafe. I need help
Steering wheels shakes then power steering goes completely out while driving.
While I was driving I lost power steering and was unable to steer safely
One day as I was driving, my steering wheel got tight. I turned the car off and turned it back on and it stopped for a few days. Now my steering wheel is completely locked up. There were several recalls on these type of cars, but there isn't one on mine. My car isn't safe to drive. If there were recalls on other cars because of the same problem, then there should be one on my car. I also shouldn't have to pay to get it fixed because this is a reoccurrence. Getting an electric power steering fixed isn't easy!
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.
2007 chevy malibu, power steering goes out all the time while driving. Steering wheels moves to the left all on its own, then there will be a ding and power steering will display across the radio screen, power steering goes out completely. There is a recall for 2007 malibu's for this exact same problem, yet my VIN number does not fall under the recall..
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