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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.
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.
- Meriden, CT, USA
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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 NHTSA 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.
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 NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
STEERING WHEEL TWITCHES WHEN THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM ACTUALLY WORKS, BUT IN MOST CASES THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WILL ALSO GO OUT AND QUIT WORKING AS I AM DRIVING MY VEHICLE CAUSING A SUDDEN JERK IN THE STEERING OF MY VEHICLE. Consumer stated sensor has been replaced twice now and power steering currently is not working again. This is a safety concern because power steering would randomly quit working while driving. Consumer found a similar recall for this issue on other year Chevy Malibu but for some reason consumer's model is not included in the recall, but is still having the same issue.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel moved from side to side on its own. The contact stated that the failure occurred everyday last week. The contact also mentioned that the failure began five years ago, but went away. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shook and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to spradley Chevrolet Hyundai (2146 us-50, pueblo, co 81008, 719-544-8162) where it was diagnosed that the steering failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle as the steering continued to seize. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,732.
Power steering failed while making a turn onto the freeway. Steering wheel locked up and jerked the car to the left and almost made us go off the ramp if we had not gained control. Chime started going off but no light in dash indicating something is malfunctioning. Steering wheel shakes left and right while car is idle and while driving. Chime is frequent while driving because of steering wheel shaking.we have a video of this happening when car was on idle.
Lost of power steering while driving and stationary the steering wheel moves by it self this happened on city streets and on the highway I have to pull over shut the vehicle off and restart it.this does not always work at first imy have to do this several times and it keeps doing all the way home.I my have to pull over 4 or 5 times to make it home. This should be covered under recall id#15V064 but it is not
Their tight steering and stiff suspensions are causing arthritic hands N backs. See pictures below. The tight steering and stiff suspension is silently, without pain, causing arthritic backs and hands/fingers and autism. Compare your hands and back to the pictures in the following links identifying arthritic hand and back deformities. Do not buy a vehicle unless the steering is easy one finger and rides like a boat in calm waters. Tight/stiff steering injuries: Every time a steering course adjustment is made our bodies must generate the forces to overcome what appears to be a minor resistance in turning the steering wheel. Our body's process of generating and delivering the mechanical/physical forces within 2/10 th's of a second result in a major shock load impacting all the joints from the heels of the foot through the ankles, knees, back, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrist, and twisting, curving fingers and enlarging knuckles from the drive train vibrations and impact forces numbing the hands which prevent the pain during the processes. Typically, there are 140 steering adjustments per minute with corresponding impact forces. These links from our website miketomich.com have pictures of the injuries; module 2: adults arthritic hands, backs, etc. (copy and paste these links to your browser) line item #1 hands; miketomich.com/new-pictures-adults-driving-injuries-new-1-6-2018.html line item #2 arthritic backs; miketomich.com/driving-injuries-back-and-spine.html ps: Module 3 covers the real cause of autism due to the pulsating vibrations traveling 300+ times a minute through baby's delicate developing nerve cluster at the spinal cord and brain connection. Pss: Free report downloads in module 6 at miketomich.com
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While the contact's wife was driving 72 mph in the snow, the steering wheel was difficult to steer and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist failed and referred the contact to the local dealer. The contact called sheboygan Chevrolet Buick GMC (3400 S business dr, sheboygan, wi, (920) 624-4110) and was informed that the repairs would be at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty would not cover the repairs. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 40 mph, the power steering seized. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the power steering returned to normal. Don franklin campbellsville Chevrolet Buick (200 N bypass rd, campbellsville, ky 42718, (877) 708-4597) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall for this specific failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 119,000.
I started paying on my 2007 Chevy Malibu last year and now the power steering is going off randomly. There was a recall in 2015 but not all of the Malibu's were part of it acording to GM. I will be going down the road and it will just stop working and the steering wheel will jerk to the right. It goes off when your sitting stationery or even turning also. This is a safety hazard to anyone who has a Malibu not just some Malibu's with a specific VIN number.
A week ago, my power steering has started malfunctioning. The sensor goes off and states error with power steering. In the beginning, steering wheel would shake when idle but now locks up while driving. Upon researching this issue, the GM recall site came up with the same year, make, model and exact condition but after contacting the dealership and GM they stated my vehicle was not part of this recall. This is a very dangerous driving situation as I could not turn the steering wheel when trying to make left or right turns. I have children and could now not even safely drive my own and only form of transportation. Chevy has not helped with my situation whatsoever. My father is a mechanic so vehicle has always been properly maintained and fluids kept at proper levels. Recall number is 14772 and the condition is stated to be caused by a defect where vehicles experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. Please assist as I cannot drive my vehicle in this condition and will be affecting all aspects of my responsibilities.
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- Florence, KY, USA