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Upon driving the steering wheel turn forcing you to steer in other direction. The power steering light displays on dash and steering in lost and hard to steer
My vehicle is experiencing an issue with its power steering system that causes the wheel to shake uncontrollably and lock up sometimes when I am driving it. When I first got it inspected at a mechanic, they said that there was a recall for this exact issue for cars with my same make and model, so I should go to the dealer to get it fixed for free. The dealer told me that I was not eligible for free service, so I had to pay out of pocket to get the issue fixed with my mechanic. However, the issue has come back and the dealer is estimating about $2000 to fix this issue. I've already put out over $1000 to fix this issue, and being that the problem with my car is the exact reason why cars of the same year, make, and model were recalled, my car was clearly one of the affected vehicles. Therefore, the dealer needs to pay for the repair of the car so that it can be back on the road safely.
I can hear the U joint clicking like it wants to fail and suddenly randomly there is a loss of powersteering. This issue caused my father who is on oxygen to go to the hospital.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that once the temperature fell below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the power steering assist would fail to operate as needed with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering). The contact called the manufacturer on several occasions but received no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.
Power steering failed. Available for inspection. Safety of myself and others were put at risk because my steering wheel became stiff and was extremely difficult to move while driving. Car is at an independent service center and the problem can be confirmed. The vehicle/component has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others. A power steering light appeared as soon as the problem occurred.
- Laurel Fork, VA, USA
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Intermittent power steering failure. For the second time in 3 years now the power steering is gone. I paid once, but I understand that there is a recall on certain models. It-€™s a documented issue, but they won-€™t help.
power steering stopped working while driving. steering would work again after stopping and tuning engine off. after a few days of this power steering was completly gone. dangerous to drive in traffic.
While driving in traffic in a round about, the power steering failed. I narrowly avoided colliding with a semi tuck that was along side me. I spoke with the dealer here locally and they said the power steering is electric and has failed. This situation is extremely dangerous. I could have easily been in a horrific crash. I drive on the freeway daily. If I had been driving 75 mph and the steering had gone out, there might have been fatalities.
The contact-€™s granddaughter owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While her granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the power steering assist motor however, shortly after retrieving the vehicle the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a second mechanic who replaced the steering torque sensor. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
I was driving my vehicle home from work when it suddenly lost power steering. At that point I was unaware it had a power system module instead of a power assist pump. I pulled over to the side of the road to check and see what was going on. That was when I realized I had a power system module. The odd part for me was after looking at it on the side of the road for a while I cranked the vehicle and my power assist was working again. If it had gone out in a curve instead of straight road the outcome probably would have been different. I noticed for my year Malibu there is a recall but mine is not listed. From the description of the issue it's exactly what happened to mine but, again, it's not listed. I guess I need to know what steps I need to take to get it at least checked.
I was driving in the country and my vehicle power steering and electronic setting started messing up while I was driving 50 miles an hour while it was locking up I was confused and then pulled over and thought it was just a glitch in the computer system I then turned off my car and then turned it back on and everything seemed fine while I was driving after a minute the steering wheel locked again and there was a deer in front of me my insurance went up because of this incident and I lost my car for a month once I got my car again from the body shop it stopped locking up on the steering wheel then last Friday I brought it to the mechanic and he told me the steering is electronic so there is nothing he can do and that I will have to take it to a dealer the computer system in these cars are messed up and they are dangerous to drive there are thousands of complaints just like this and recalls for GM but for some reason the 2007 Chevy Malibu didn't make the cut.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable. The power steering message was displayed and there was an abnormal beeping sound detected. The contact called the local dealer but, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.
My power steering will just stop randomly and it will be very hard to turn. This is very dangerous and it was recalled on some models of the malibu but not all of them and mine is doing it alsmot everyday now and im in college so money is a little tight i think that the whole problem should be recalled and fixed.
My power steering goes out when driving randomly. This has been happening for the last three or four weeks a few times a day. It happens when I'm driving on the highway it happens at all speeds the steering wheel consistently shakes. I have called many dealerships and they want to charge a fee for checking on my recalls. Nothing has been inspected by anyone but I do get warning messages about power steering failure and needing to check my air bag.
The power steering emergency light in the radio activated and the wheel started to shake. took it to my mechanic and he said that there is a recall on it. i have been calling the local NJ dealer and he is telling me he can't find it.
The Malibu steering wheel shakes while running while stopped and sometimes while driving locks up and stops allowing me to turn, this has happened while driving on city streets as well as on the highway and it is impossible to steer when the steering wheel doesn't turn. I have seen reports that the electronic steering assistance is recalled on newer models of this Malibu but I am having the same issue on this one and I am upset that Chevrolet didn't recall all of the vehicles with this same system and issues.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after his wife started the vehicle, the power steering assist warning light illuminated causing the vehicle to become difficult to steer. After restarting the vehicle several times the vehicle started to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer harvest Chevrolet (1600 E yakima ave, yakima, wa 98901) where the power steering was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering functionality causing the steering wheel to lock up. The contact stated that the traction control and check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to pinegar Chevrolet Buick GMC of branson (163 adair rd, branson, mo 65616) where it was diagnosed with needing the power steering to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to their local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Loss of power streering. Driving on the freeway and the power steering stopped working. Got off the freeway and used back roads to get home safely. Looking up recalls, I wondered why my vehicle is not on it. Even though it was the same year for the recall issued for chev Malibu with the same thing happening with the power steering going out.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that at start-up or while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed to operate as designed. The power steering assist message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact called duteau Chevrolet (7300 S 27th St, Lincoln, ne 68512, (866) 735-2310) and was informed that the vehicle did not qualify for the special service bulletin to repair the power steering since the mileage of the vehicle being over 150,000 miles. Upon further investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.
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- Cordova, SC, USA