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My 2005 Malibu is experiencing intermittent failure of the power steering assist, and a related "jerking" in the steering wheel which stops when the power steering goes out. Sometimes the power steering is out when the car is started, but other times it has happened while driving. If this were to happen during a turn or on a curve, it could possibly cause an accident. I didn't own the car at the time, but it was serviced under the March 2014 recall for this exact problem in November 2017. Because of this, and because the warranty period is over, GM is unwilling to give further assistance for this dangerous fault.
Power steering started failing. Usually it would come back if I restarted the car. Today it has failed and not returned. Usually seemed to fail when I first started the car, but later it seemed like it failed as I drove the car.
While driving vehicle steering warning light will come on and you only have manual steering which is very difficult to turn the vehicle and ultimately requiring you to stop.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently veered to the left or right and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle also lost all power steering ability. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that VIN was not included in a power steering recall. The failure mileage was 191,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving, the power steering made a clicking noise and pulled to the left. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. While idling at a stop sign, the steering wheel bounced and made a clicking noise. Once the contact resumed driving, the steering wheel pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
- Sioux, SD, USA
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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000(steering). The VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 172,000.
Steering began shaking and within a week it has gone out, several recalls on the same year car and dealership wont do anything. Power steering even moves the wheel while driving and sometimes will almost be impossible to turn.
Power steering column and motor went out after having this recall corrected. It is now out again, just 2 weeks over a year after having it corrected and GM will not pay to fix it. This creates a huge safety issue in my opinion. Also, the brake lamps continue to malfunction which were also corrected by a recall issue but continue to go bad.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The part needed to perform the recall repair required another part to be replaced, which was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The vehicle has a recall that is open on it. Chevrolet and the local dealership have told us that it will cost $300 to complete the recall due to the steering knuckle needing to be removed and it is seized. They said if it wasn't seized it wouldn't cost us anything. However the dealership stated to do the recall it is required that the steering knuckle has to be taken apart.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. When the vehicle was being refueled, the fuel spewed out the fuel filler pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 295,000.
While driving down the road in a straight stretch on Saturday, steering completely broke. Steering wheel can spin around and around and seems to not be attached to anything. No warning at all and no way to steer car. Thank goodness we were in a straight stretch and only going approx. 25 mph. Could have been much worse if I was traveling speed limit and came upon a curve. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealership says my intermediate steering shaft is broke. How does that happen??
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While pulling out of a parking spot and turning the vehicle, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14V224000 (power train), and 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving on highway at 60+mph or upon merging from on-ramp, upon quick acceleration to change lanes, power steering is lost and 3 alarm bells go off in car but no lights appear on dash nor any message on radio. This has happened to me multiple times. I am able to regain steering control once I remove my foot from the accelerator. I am afraid of accelerating too quickly as I may loose complete control & crash into other vehicles or medians/guard rails. I use highways daily to commute to work, and being afraid to accelerate is just as dangerous because cannot enter highway at appropriate speed, which could cause a crash a well. I've had all recall work done on my vehicle but this sounds similar to the 2014 sudden loss of power steering recall - NHTSA #14V153000. Taking car to the shop this weekend to have it inspected because I don't feel safe.
On 28 Feb 2016 around 11:50 am, me, my two daughters and my mom was headed North on I-185. While riding we were talking about what we was going to put in the house we had just gotten approved for that Friday and in mid conversation as I'm going around the curve my car goes over the fog line and I couldn't get the car back into my lane and before I knew it I hit the median (wall) on the left side, my hood flew up and the car bounced off the wall and all I really remember from that point is smashing on break but apparently the car kept going, hit the right side of the wall and came to a stop there. Next thing I know a man was waking me up asking am I okay and said help was on the way. I heard my daughter crying for her sister because she wouldn't move so I get out the car and began to get them out to assure they're okay and everything else is really a blur. I remember a man helping my mom out the car as me and my kids sat on the ground waiting for help and I remember going to the hospital with my kids.
Power steering locks up during acceleration and service air bag light never goes off, and after new brake rotors/pads the brake light stays on. Brake fluid light on with full fluid.
Power steering went out and the steering wheel turns 360 degrees but the tires don't turn. Fortunately the car was being parked so no one was injured. Dealership thinks the whole power steering bracket needs replacing and quotes approx. $1,000 to replace.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred when at a stop sign. In addition, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel when turning it left or right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000. Updated 06/08/17
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a dinging noise coming from the vehicle. In addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
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- Bessemer, MI, USA