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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering seized and the warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician determined that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering); however, the contact had experienced the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 14,357.
I got in my car and when I started it the steering wheel started vibrating and jumping. It then became very loose while driving and the all of a sudden while turning the corner the steering wheel locked up. It was very hard to turn the wheel which caused my car to hit the curb and side swipe a parked car. This problem is going to get someone hurt really bad if not fixed.
It is extremely hard to turn my steering wheel. I was told by a Chevy dealer mechanic that my electric assist steering is not working. For some reason, my 2007 Malibu is not covered by the recall even though it is having the same issues as the other 2007 Malibu included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the park assist module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
- Otisco, IN, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and there was a complete loss of power. The contact stated that the failure occurred at slow speeds. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 300,000.
The electric power steering completely failed as I was driving up interstate 95 at approximately 65 miles per hour. Luckily I was able to pull safely to the side of the road. I shut the vehicle off and restarted it, which reset the power steering. I drove approximately another mile when the power steering failed again. I again attempted to pull to the side of the highway and restart the car to reset it. This time the power steering did not reset. There is a recall for this exact problem on most other vehicles this year, except for a few months which my vehicle falls into. There are still issues with the vehicles beyond what vehicles are included in recall 14772.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at 25 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to shake. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact had to apply force to the wheel in order to turn the vehicle. Additionally, the power steering was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering wheel torque input sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn after the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was powered off and on several times until the power steering warning indicator went off and the steering wheel began to operate normally. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 103,700.
Loss power steering on the highway and show power steering on the radio...makes if very hard to handle the car and could cause accident should be a recall on this. Did a check and not included in current recall.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle and a chime sounded. In addition, the power steering warning message displayed on the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 76,923.
While driving the car, the power steering in the car stopped working suddenly we had no control over the car. Luckily we avoided crashing the car. Appears that the electronic power steering torque sensor has failed.
Driving down hwy going about 70mil pre hour and my power steering went out and I lost total control of my car. Was able to pull over without hurting myself or anyone else. Check recall and found out my car wasn't a recall but all other Malibu was this is a big problem and really need to be address on 2007 Malibu before someone get killed and I pray its not me. Thanks
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and jerked to the left lane without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft and the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The failure mileage was 110,000.
I have a 2007 Malibu which I drive back and forth to work everyday on the highway. On wed. 2/26/14 I felt a pulsing vibration while driving on the highway. A short while later I lost the power steering completely which needless to say was very dangerous trying to get to the side of the highway in heavy traffic with no power steering. I had to have my car towed to my local mechanic who told me that the problem was in the electronic power steering system. The parts were ordered at a cost of $856.54 and the total cost with labor was $1272.07. I have since been on-line and read page after page of problems with the electronic power steering for this year Malibu. I see that they have now added the 2007 Malibu to the recall list but my VIN does not show up. Please advise.
Sudden loss of power steering. A recall has been issued but apparently does not include all models of the recall period with the same electric steering.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque assembly and power steering assist needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Power steering quit while driving - same symptoms as current recall for power steering - however our VIN number is not included in this recall this has happened twice in the last 30 days - 1st occurrence March 4, 2015, 2nd occurrence March 28, 2015 contacted Chevrolet but no action on their part.
Have had many instances in the last couple of weeks where when the car was turned on a message appeared about the power steering. When you shut the car off, the message would go away. Finally the message wouldn't go off with a restart and the power steering went out. We drove it slowly to a shop where the steering sensor was replaced.
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- Hickory Grove, SC, USA