9.7
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$570.00
Average Mileage:
72,286 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- replace steering column because sensor went bad (2 reports)
steering problem
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2009Feb 26
Malibu LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 118,827 miles
My wife almost had an accident when the power steering failed. I took the car to a certified repair shop. He said there was a bulletin out by General Motors dated November 8, 2007 that 2004-2005 Malibu's and 2005 Pontiac G 6's are having problems with the power steering. General Motors knew that you might have a lack of power steering, vibration, or a rattle or clunk noise from the left lower instrument panel. GM should have recalled these cars to fix their problem. I was told that this problem was a SAFETY ISSUE and that General Motors should be responsible. I took the car to a GM dealer and he agreed that GM should fix the car. I filed a complaint with GM and finally after calling for 2 weeks, they said they would do nothing.
I am very upset with GM and just wonder how many people have wrecked Malibu's because of the failure of power steering. If you have one of these cars, I suggest you sell it or take it to the dealer for repair before you lose your power steering when pulling out into an intersection and the car dies in front of another vehicle. I will never buy another GM product and advise the same for anyone else.
2009Feb 01
Malibu LT 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 49,500 miles
WHAT THE HELL HERE WE GO AGAIN FROM REPLACING THE STEERING KNUCKLE TWICE TO A NEW NOISE AND WARNING LIGHT ON RADIO SAYING POWER STEERING BACK TO THE SHOP AGAIN WARR. RAN OUT SCREWED IN NJ
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2009Jan 11
Malibu Maxx V6
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
GM can go to hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are thieves and rip off artists. So far on my Chevy Malibu, the brakes and rotors replaced, front hubs replaced, exhausted work done, power steering went out, heater fan clanks real loud, cd player works part time, and engine sounds like terrible. GM ceos should go to prison for ripping off the consumers. Listen up all you CEOs of big companies, quit filling your greedy pockets with money and start giving the consumer a worthy product. Not only have you affected the consumer but also your employees and tainted an american icon. I hope your proud of yourselves. Your the number one reason our country is turmoil. So if anyone has any advice or knows about any recalls, I would appreciate the advice.
2009Jan 09
Malibu LS 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,089 miles
This just made me never want to buy another (NEW) Chevrolet product. I have an 87 Suburban I love. Of course getting this diagnosed led to a host of other significant problems with the vehicle. I'm very disappointed in the vehicle.
2008Nov 05
Malibu
- Automatic transmission
- 28,300 miles
My dash light said "power steering". I looked it up in auto manual and it said to consult the dealership. Two days later, I had no power steering. I had it towed, and the guy said it seemed to work. I was able to drive it to the dealership later and the light was no longer on and power steering worked. But they said that it is the steering column, just what the first mechanic said. It is almost 600 dollars to fix. I had leased it for three years, and just bought it a month or so ago. I had not purchased any extended warranty (of course), and they will not stand behind their product. I am disappointed and angry. I drive it less than 10,000 miles a year. My friend said the fact that they already have such an expensive part in stock tells me that it is a common problem. I will save paperwork, hope for a recall. I will never buy American again. I have driven Toyotas and Hondas that have stood the test of time. And we wonder why American car makers are going down the tubes. What's even worse is I asked the mechanic if there is something to prevent this again. Basically, there is nothing I can do. How upsetting!
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2009Oct 15
Malibu 2.2L Ecotec 4 cyl
On 10/15/2009 while driviiing to work 6 am in the morning the power steering light came on and the steering locked up. I could not turn the steering wheel of the car. I almost ran in to the curb of a side walk . I was near a gas station, i cut the car off and asked a man to look under my hood to see where the power steering goes. I was told there is no power steering resevior. I started the car to move it off the road and the cars steering was fine. Several days later I had the same problem, and was told by a mechanic I need to replace the rack and pinion steering. Currently with out dependable transportation because i donot have the money to have the car fixed
carnegie
Baltimore, MD, USA
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