2007 Chevrolet Malibu: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Apr 9, 2020 · Steering · 150,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle loss power steering assist and was difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clunking sound when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Steering · 127,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Steering · VA

When making a turn, the front of the car make terrible popping noise, which is a severe safety problem. This is very common. Http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2007/steering/clunking_popping_noise_from_steering.shtml

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 177,000 miles · SC

When driving or turning car there is a clunking, cracking noises coming from under car. When driving on highway the car pulls to the other side or jerks. I brought car used and the cracking clunking noises is getting worse. I need to know if this a recall because it will cost a lot to fix it.

Filed May 13, 2016 · Steering · 62,000 miles · OR

When driving at low speeds and turning, the car makes clunking noises in the front end. Also, the power steering intermediately is lost when first staring the car. Randomly while driving the car will chime and the display will say power steering. I'm afraid I will lose power steering while driving at higher speeds. To correct this, the dealer will be replacing the intermediate steering shaft and the steering module.

Filed May 10, 2016 · Steering · 78,000 miles · NC

Terrible clunking sound in the front end when turning the steering wheel when vehicle is in motion. Even when vehicle is parked and if steering is moved left or right you can hear the clucking noise. My mechanic said its intermediate shaft issue. Why there is no recall? So many people have the same problem.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Steering · 74,000 miles · SD

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.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

There are so many issues with this car and I am not at all happy. Just received 2 recalls on it for the electrical system and for the transmission shift cable. There are issues with the steering having a clunking sound and now I have to replace a tire because of it. Tires were purchased last october. I have read several complaints on this specific vehicle and other recalls. My son has to use this car to go back and forth to work which is only 7 miles one way, and I do not even trust it that far. We get told we will be contacted when the parts for the recalls are available, meanwhile something can happen and if it does you may just have a lawsuit on your hands. I just want to give the car back and get something else without having to add the remaining balance due to a new loan.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 15,000 miles · FL

Clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle while driving or turning over bumps at low speeds. Repair never offered at warranty ran out. The problem still exist and I have been assured by dealer gm this is safe. Do you have any additional info, as to why 2007 were excluded from recall?

Filed Feb 19, 2014 · Steering · 130,000 miles · IN

The problem started as a clunking noise when I would turn my steering wheel. Power steering would intermittently go out and come back upon restarting car. Now it's almost always gone and if it does work it goes out at any given moment, after dinging to let me know. After having my car looked at I found out the entire steering column needs replaced along with the electronic assist module costing me almost 1400.00 in repairs for a faulty electronic power steering system. I am legitimately concerned for the safety of all '05, '06, and '07 malibu drivers. This is so unsafe. I've come close to having an accident 5 times now due to this problem. When I called general motors the woman said that they changed the power steering on all malibu's after '07 this tells me they know it's a problem but just don't care. They also offered to help pay for the fix with their 70,000 mile/5 year warranty, but won't recall the parts or vehicle and most fail around or after 100,000 miles. This is unjust and dangerous not only to the drivers of these cars but also to everyone else on the road.

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Airbags, Suspension · 105,000 miles · RI

I was driving along and heard a loud popping noise and I thought I may have ran over a plastic bottle. I was not driving fast I was on a main street heading towards the ramp to get onto the highway. I later heard clunking noise from the rear of the car. I thought at first maybe it was something in my trunk. Knowing I didn't have much in the trunk I looked and didn't find anything that could be making that noise. All week I heard this noise while driving to work. I brought my car to sears & the mechanic took me into their service area to show me that the spring was snapped and that is where the noise was coming from. It was snapped on the bottom half of the spring - rear passenger side. I asked the mechanic how typical was this problem and he told me only a month ago he fixed another malibu with the same problem - but the other malibu had less mileage approx 80,000. I was given an estimate - and it's free of charge to look vehicle over. I went to chevy dealer they want to charge before they look @ the car and if you decide to go with their price they'll apply that amount to your bill. If they don't do the work - your out of that money. How can they do that? Also the air bag light will occasionally come on and my fob's are not working - I was told the factory fob's might have to be reset? Also an additional charge to look at. Thanks chevy - but no thanks! Charging your customers to look at a vehicle purchased brand new from your company - shame on you!!

Filed Oct 23, 2012 · Steering, Wheels · 88,560 miles · OR

Bought this car from a nissan dealer as a used car in june 2012, it is the lt ve model. The problem is: while turning left with acceleration the steering wheel jerks right, at times it can be jerked out of the hands (depends on acceleration speed), also a clunking noise from left front wheel at times (with or without engine running). Sometimes while driving at 55 MPH or better, taking a left handed curve, steering will become stiff and hard to turn. This has not caused any accidents yet but it could in the future resulting in serious injuries or death.