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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Steering wheel will sometime wiggle back and forth on its own while stationary out some times while driving and while driving sometimes feels like it is trying to turn on its own, info panel popped up saying"power steering". turned the car off and looked under to see if fluid was leaking, it was not. Turned the car back on and steering was fine for a while then jerky again, seems similar to torque sensor recall for other Malibu but my VIN is not listed as having that recall
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 65 mph. The contact had to manually turn the steering wheel to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the steering returned to normal. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was salvaged and nothing could be done. The failure mileage was unknown. Consumer started having problem the day she bought the car, started to make poping noise. Consumer took it to mechanic and quality Chevrolet motors.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 70 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel shook and seized sporadically. In addition, a beeping noise was heard. The contact called parks Chevrolet charlotte at 704-598-4000 (located at 8530 ikea blvd, charlotte, nc 28262) and was informed that there was no recall on the vehicle. The technician recommended a diagnostic test. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
Whenever driving the vehicle in the straight road I didnt face any problem, but when im taking a turn I need to bit accelerate, when I do that, the steering wheel gets automatically force straightens itself making it to impossible to turn it while accelerating. I checked out with dealer he is saying im out of warranty so I have to bear the price of the repair incurred by the chevvy. Im the second owner of the car I didn't know at the time I got it. Here in NHTSA website, I found that there no recalls for this model and VIN for steering wheel. Please kindly look into the issue before it may turn into fatal accident to myself or others.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the electric power steering failed and the steering wheel shook. In an attempt to avoid oncoming traffic, the contact yanked the steering wheel in order to pull the vehicle over. York Chevrolet Buick (2456 us 40, brazil, Indiana 47834, (812) 420-1015) requested that a diagnostic be performed and offered the option of an extended warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.
- Brazil, IN, USA
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Streering went out while driving didn't have control of the vehicle there was a recall but didn't own the car at the time bought the car from private owner and recall was already closed. This is a very serious safety issue and some have been injured or killed. Contacted thigm and they will not cover this issue and didn't show any concern. Very disappointed with GM and they should have covered this a issue it's a matter of life or death.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, there was a clunking noise coming from the steering column. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the driveshaft U-joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 8-4442499282. The failure mileage was 127,000.
The service airbag light comes on and goes off quite often. This could cause accident or kill a person if goes off. The power steering starts getting hard to use then makes noise then fine. Airbag light doesn't have to be in motion. Power steering is in motion. On highway and turning. There is no recalls that I know of for airbags but heard there was. This has been an issue since I bought car 1/27/18 to today
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. After the repair, the steering wheel inadvertently moved on its own. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to steering column safety recall. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs made to vehicle related to an expired safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer notified, but did not offer any assistance.
The intermediate steering column - right under the steering wheel -makes a loud poppoing and banging noise when the brakes are applied and when the steering wheel is turned. Very noticeable when turning up a driveway and hittting the driveway bump.
While driving in normal conditions, electric steering assist goes out making it difficult to control the vehicle. If it happens while in a corner it could result in a collision.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel had become tight while the vehicle was in operation and while turning in either direction. The manufacturer and the dealer (jim hoffpauir Chevrolet Buick Cadillac, 802 N key ave, lampasas, tx 76550, (512) 556-6285) indicated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The dealer diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
GM "special warranty" coverage (but not a recall), 15356. Received documentation attesting to the identified problem. Document advises not to take to dealer unless symptoms manifest themselves as outlined in document. Now, symptoms are clearly evident; electronic power steering has failed. GM refuses to cover repair because the "special coverage" time limit has elapsed. Unsatisfactory. A recognized manufacturing defect deserves to be repaired at the expense of the manufacturer, not shuffled off to alternative descriptive language (special coverage) which allows them to abrogate their responsibilities under an artificial time limit. Car is unsafe to drive, therefore a liability. GM is deliberately shirking their maintenance and fiduciary responsibilities and allowing for acknowledged defective cars to continue to be operated on roads in North America. As the opening line of my "recall" letter professes: Your satisfaction is very important to us. My reply: My satisfaction is conditional on operating a vehicle that is safe to use; acknowledged safety defects that go unrepaired seriously erode this owner satisfaction as such.
My 2007 Chevy Malibu was on the highway yesterday, and all of a sudden the chime starting going off and the power steering locked up, as well as the brakes. This was a very scary experience for me, especially because I was going around a corner when this happened and I was at risk of losing my life due to the power steering cutting out randomly. I think they should look into this more as the Malibu has always had an issue with random electrical and power steering issues that could cause fatal accidents and injuries. Note* the video was taken about 5 minutes after the incident, the steering wheel was still moving by itself and was cutting in and out.*
Electric power steering assist stopped working. It rebooted when we turned the engine off and restarted. But it went out again and restarted when turning it back on. I called the dealer and they informed me that the recall ended in 2016. I never received a recall notice to have it fixed. I feel that GM should take responsibility for this hazard. My wife was terrified when it stopped working at 45 miles per hour with no warning.
Car steering locks and I can't control the car. It's hard to turn and I have to pull over. I turn the car off then turn it on and it will work, but then it will do the same thing. I have almost crashed as I drive a long distance from home to school to work. I called and went to a dealership and they say my VIN isn't covered by the steering control sensor recall that is posted for cars 2006-2007, yet my car is having this same issue and it is very dangerous.
Power steering goes out constantly while driving and sometimes even when I turn the vehicle on. Contacted GM about the issue because after doing some research, I came across articles where there were recalls on the specific make, model, and year because of the power steering going out. GM personnel said because my VIN number didn't match the factories where the defective parts or what not came from that there wasn't much they could do unless I pay out of pocket to have diagnostics run on it to see if that is the actual problem even though the power steering issue I'm having now is the same exact reason there was a recall in the first place.
We recently were driving the car when we lost power steering control. This sounds very familiar to nhsta # 15V06400. Chevrolet said our car is not covered but our mechanic said that the issue in the recall was exactly what the problem was
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- Chubbuck, ID, USA