This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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While driving in traffic in a round about, the power steering failed. I narrowly avoided colliding with a semi tuck that was along side me. I spoke with the dealer here locally and they said the power steering is electric and has failed. This situation is extremely dangerous. I could have easily been in a horrific crash. I drive on the freeway daily. If I had been driving 75 mph and the steering had gone out, there might have been fatalities.
The contact-??s granddaughter owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While her granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the power steering assist motor however, shortly after retrieving the vehicle the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a second mechanic who replaced the steering torque sensor. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
I was driving my vehicle home from work when it suddenly lost power steering. At that point I was unaware it had a power system module instead of a power assist pump. I pulled over to the side of the road to check and see what was going on. That was when I realized I had a power system module. The odd part for me was after looking at it on the side of the road for a while I cranked the vehicle and my power assist was working again. If it had gone out in a curve instead of straight road the outcome probably would have been different. I noticed for my year Malibu there is a recall but mine is not listed. From the description of the issue it's exactly what happened to mine but, again, it's not listed. I guess I need to know what steps I need to take to get it at least checked.
I was driving in the country and my vehicle power steering and electronic setting started messing up while I was driving 50 miles an hour while it was locking up I was confused and then pulled over and thought it was just a glitch in the computer system I then turned off my car and then turned it back on and everything seemed fine while I was driving after a minute the steering wheel locked again and there was a deer in front of me my insurance went up because of this incident and I lost my car for a month once I got my car again from the body shop it stopped locking up on the steering wheel then last Friday I brought it to the mechanic and he told me the steering is electronic so there is nothing he can do and that I will have to take it to a dealer the computer system in these cars are messed up and they are dangerous to drive there are thousands of complaints just like this and recalls for GM but for some reason the 2007 Chevy Malibu didn't make the cut.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable. The power steering message was displayed and there was an abnormal beeping sound detected. The contact called the local dealer but, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.
- Tulsa, OK, USA
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My power steering will just stop randomly and it will be very hard to turn. This is very dangerous and it was recalled on some models of the malibu but not all of them and mine is doing it alsmot everyday now and im in college so money is a little tight i think that the whole problem should be recalled and fixed.
My power steering goes out when driving randomly. This has been happening for the last three or four weeks a few times a day. It happens when I'm driving on the highway it happens at all speeds the steering wheel consistently shakes. I have called many dealerships and they want to charge a fee for checking on my recalls. Nothing has been inspected by anyone but I do get warning messages about power steering failure and needing to check my air bag.
The power steering emergency light in the radio activated and the wheel started to shake. took it to my mechanic and he said that there is a recall on it. i have been calling the local NJ dealer and he is telling me he can't find it.
The Malibu steering wheel shakes while running while stopped and sometimes while driving locks up and stops allowing me to turn, this has happened while driving on city streets as well as on the highway and it is impossible to steer when the steering wheel doesn't turn. I have seen reports that the electronic steering assistance is recalled on newer models of this Malibu but I am having the same issue on this one and I am upset that Chevrolet didn't recall all of the vehicles with this same system and issues.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after his wife started the vehicle, the power steering assist warning light illuminated causing the vehicle to become difficult to steer. After restarting the vehicle several times the vehicle started to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer harvest Chevrolet (1600 E yakima ave, yakima, wa 98901) where the power steering was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering functionality causing the steering wheel to lock up. The contact stated that the traction control and check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to pinegar Chevrolet Buick GMC of branson (163 adair rd, branson, mo 65616) where it was diagnosed with needing the power steering to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to their local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Loss of power streering. Driving on the freeway and the power steering stopped working. Got off the freeway and used back roads to get home safely. Looking up recalls, I wondered why my vehicle is not on it. Even though it was the same year for the recall issued for chev Malibu with the same thing happening with the power steering going out.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that at start-up or while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed to operate as designed. The power steering assist message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact called duteau Chevrolet (7300 S 27th St, Lincoln, ne 68512, (866) 735-2310) and was informed that the vehicle did not qualify for the special service bulletin to repair the power steering since the mileage of the vehicle being over 150,000 miles. Upon further investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.
Steering wheel locks without warning. I've replaced power steering 2 years ago and vehicle continues to lock while driving making it difficult to control vehicle.
Power steering warning light comes on same as recalls that were issued for 2008 Malibu models and car often shakes noise ticking under hood rpms go above normal at higher speeds
The contact's significant other owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while his significant other was driving 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The driver parked at a nearby parking lot and was stationary for 45 minutes before continuing to drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to herb chambers Chevrolet of danvers located at 90 andover street, MA-114, danvers, MA 01923, (978) 774-2000, and the repairs were still pending. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
Our 2007 Chevy Malibu ls has 83,000 miles on it. We bought it new at red wing Chevrolet in 2007. 82,000 miles were put on it the first three years we owned it. The rest were when we only drove it in the summer time to special occasions. Lately we have been noticing that the steering jerks once in a while. Today the warning "power steering" came on the display. I called GM and they said that there was a recall that was only VIN specific, and our car wasn't one of them!! hello, we have a 2007 Malibu and it does have that problem!! there should be a legal obligation for them to cover the cost of this repair.
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- Santa Clara, UT, USA