This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the power steering seized and excessive force was used to maneuver the vehicle as the power steering light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering failed and as a result required excessive force to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the power steering seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The engine and power steering warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 57,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that after shutting the vehicle off and restarting it, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 5/12/15 updated 03/17/15
- Lancaster , OH, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light remained illuminated and the steering would independently veer to the left or right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,342.
My daughter was driving and the power steering completely failed. She had to muscle the car to turn it around to drive back home. Mechanic is saying the recall skips 2007 series. Taking it in for a second opinion. Had to rent a car because dealers can't even get it in to check it out.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was in operation, the air bag sensor illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the power steering position sensor kit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 02/18/15 updated 10/2/2015
Power steering failed while driving. Steering the car became difficult. Problem happened while on a freeway off ramp. This condition required both hands on the wheel to control vehicle. This condition could easily have caused a crash. Took vehicle to Chevrolet dealer for service. Steering column needed to be replaced. Dealer was surprised this vehicle was not included under a previous General Motors power steering recall. It appears this is the only year not included in a previous 2004-2009 recall for steering problems. It is the opinion of the dealer and myself, the this year should also be included in the recall.
My steering wheel began to move slightly left and right on its own. It also had a loose and wobbly feeling to it. Took it to my mechanic and he fixed the problem. My second incident occurred on 1/2/2015. My steering completely went out while I was driving.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Battery light came on 1 day prior. Steering wheel locked, then jerked to center and vehicle veered to the left. Steering was manual and difficult to control while moving. Almost hit a house while turning right. When turning left to approach driveway almost hit a parked car. I was going less than 10 mph as I was making turns.
My wife was making a left hand turn in our 2007 Chevy Malibu when the power steering assist went out making the car very hard to steer (nearly crashed). The radio display on the center dash displays "power steering". the power steering just randomly goes out. When the car is turned off and then turned back on the power steering works again. A few turns later the power steering goes out again. This is extremely dangerous and could cause a major accident. This description is identical to the issue that GM had with the '05, '06, '08 & '09 Chevy Malibu (which now have recalls). The '07 Malibu have been left out of the recall but obviously have the same issue.
I was driving my car and the power steering lock up it was hard for me to turn and a display appear on my radio power steering so I took the car to the dealer and they diagnosed it stating that the power steering motor had went out and something about the steering column the shaft was bad this was in 2010. Again I was driving my car this is in 2014 the same thing happen I take the car to the same dealer and they diagnose it this time as a torque sensors but I new something was wrong they did not want the codes to be the same as before so they used another code which is the torque sensors. So I take the car to another Chevy dealer and they diagnose the car and said the power steering motor is bad and the steering column is bad just like in 2010 and I no that this dealer is right because the car done the same thing as it did in 2014 as it did in 2010 the first dealer was trying to cover up that it was the same thing so they used different codes. I talk to GM and they agree with the first dealer and said there is nothing they can do I also wrote a letter to [xxx] but I don't think she got it only the sec. I think its sad that they no that there's problem with these cars the 2007 Malibu and wont do anything about it. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred several years after the repair. The failure mileage was 52,754. Updated 2/9/15 updated 9/11/2017
Temporarily lost control of vehicle veering off to the left across yellow line, luckily another vehicle was not in lane. This issue/problem is intermittent and almost on a weekly basis.
My vehicle's steering wheel locked up, making it very hard to steer the vehicle left or right, and a message went across my screen reading "power steering". when my steering wheel is not locked up, it continuously jumps in my hands. I am pretty sure this is all due to the electric power steering giving out, just like in the recalls given for the other Chevrolet Malibu, unfortunately, my 2007 was one of the models left out of this recall, when I am positive it has the same defect as the others recalled. The description of what happens in these situations matches mine to the tee. The risks are the same as well, I am in just as much danger as those others driving that did get recalls. The difficulty steering makes it hard to swerve out of the way when in an emergency, as every turn requires a lot of muscle. I am asking anyone in charge to please, review this and include the 2007 in the power steering recall.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering). The failure mileage was 109,528...updated 01/22/15
We had tried several times to get our car fixed from the safety recall notice, but the dealership either said we don't have the parts available, or didn't think there was a recall in effect for our car (despite having the letter). On three occasions the steering locked, making it difficult to turn tight corners, one time resulting in a scrape on the bumper. Frustrating as we have tried to rectify this, but have been unable to do so because of the unhelpful dealership.
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- Williamsburgh, VA, USA