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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.
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 contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced intermittent power steering failure without warning. The contact discovered NHTSA 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.
- Tacoma, WA, USA
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. '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 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.
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
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 NHTSA 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.
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.
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- Nashville, MI, USA