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Have a 2007 Chevy Malibu the power steering has gone out on me 3 time in the last 2 months. When it happens if I turn car off and turn back on it works again Chevrolet said my car is not on the recall list to fix but is having the same problems of others on recall
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving, the contact heard three chimes and the electric power steering (eps) warning indicator flashed. Afterwards, the eps failed to function. Koehne Chevrolet Buick GMC (w 1760, us-41 business, marinette, wi 54143, (715) 735-7483) diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. Additional testing was provided to determine if any other parts needed to be replaced concerning the steering. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering), although the failures were the same. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the eps recall campaign. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Power steering failure while driving--very dangerous. It is at the shop now for possible repair depending on costs. I've read that this is very costly and that the issue may be an already recall fix.
- Granger, IA, USA
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Steering wheel vibrates, until suddenly the power steering goes out, radio displays a message stating "power steering." This can happen while driving, while idling, or the power steering simply does not come on when the car is started. It began in 2015 and continues today, growing progressively worse.
Power steering sign comes on when first turning car on, locking the wheel up. When I turn car off and restart it issue goes away. Now starting to happen while I am driving the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to rodenroth motors Inc (3055 S mackinac trail, sault ste, marie, mi 49783, (906) 662-4756), but the contact refused to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.
While driving on mcbride ave in West paterson suddenly the power assist on the steering went out as I was turning it was very very difficult to turn the wheel very close to crashing. I checked my VIN for recall I am not on the list. The car is very dangerous to drive and now I cannot use it and the repair would cost me well over $1,000 that I do not have. This should be an open recall for anybody who has this problem before more people die.
This car had many recalls they did fix the one of the steering column and it was never right made clicking aound I purchased from second party who had it done I fixed the tire rod on that side it never fixed the problem now the power steering made sound started shaking the steerinv wheel after the fact I know there is recall regarding this issue of power steering. So please double check I have disability and need my car to be safe I'm unable to drive anything that requires such strength.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. Braeger Chevrolet (4100 S 27th St, milwaukee, wi 53221) stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.
The car's steering wheel vibrates left to right when the car is turned on. When driving, "power steering" is displayed on the panel making turning very difficult.
On or around Feb 19, 2019 my power steering gave out while driving to work. I pulled over and restarted my car since it was almost impossible for me to turn the wheel. After restarting my car seemed to be fine. Until it happened again. The power steering light appeared on my dash and then again I could barely make any turns which is completely unsafe especially if I had to turn to get to a safe area to restart my car. After my own research, I called Chevrolet and I was told that there was a recall on a similar part that would cause the same things as I was having and if I took it into a Chevy dealership and had it officially diagnosed as the same issue as the recall which was a torque sensor with the power steering shaft I would be able to get reimbursed for the $110 diagnosis fee and the cost of repairing the vehicle. On Feb 26 2019 is when I had my apt at camp Chevrolet in spokane, wa ph:5094440968. They informed me that in fact it was the same part as the previous recall but because my car had already been fixed by that recalled part, before I owed it, that they wouldn't cover that cost. I would not of taken it to the dealership if I wasn't informed that with proper diagnose I would be able for reimbursement. This is a very dangerous issue and it was not caused by erratic driving but a known issue that was identified enough to cause the recall in the first place.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power steering sensor or the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
STEERING WHEEL TWITCHES WHEN THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM ACTUALLY WORKS, BUT IN MOST CASES THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WILL ALSO GO OUT AND QUIT WORKING AS I AM DRIVING MY VEHICLE CAUSING A SUDDEN JERK IN THE STEERING OF MY VEHICLE. Consumer stated sensor has been replaced twice now and power steering currently is not working again. This is a safety concern because power steering would randomly quit working while driving. Consumer found a similar recall for this issue on other year Chevy Malibu but for some reason consumer's model is not included in the recall, but is still having the same issue.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel moved from side to side on its own. The contact stated that the failure occurred everyday last week. The contact also mentioned that the failure began five years ago, but went away. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shook and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to spradley Chevrolet Hyundai (2146 us-50, pueblo, co 81008, 719-544-8162) where it was diagnosed that the steering failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle as the steering continued to seize. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,732.
Power steering failed while making a turn onto the freeway. Steering wheel locked up and jerked the car to the left and almost made us go off the ramp if we had not gained control. Chime started going off but no light in dash indicating something is malfunctioning. Steering wheel shakes left and right while car is idle and while driving. Chime is frequent while driving because of steering wheel shaking.we have a video of this happening when car was on idle.
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- Tullahoma, TN, USA