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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Rack And Pinion Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • rack pinion · 8 records
  • pinion replaced · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi4
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 2, 2018 · 95,000 miles

    Rack And Pinion

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting a turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road to a complete stop. Approximately three minutes later, the steering returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the "u" joint for the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The contact…

    ODI 11115524

  • January 6, 2008 · 15,000 miles

    Rack And Pinion · Tie Rod Assembly

    Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a cracking noise while turning the vehicle. The contact pulled over and noticed that the entire front steering rack and pinion system failed at 15,000 miles. The tie rods failed later at 18,000 miles and caused front end damage and front tire damage. He has had the rack and pinion replaced under warranty and the tie…

    ODI 10214917

  • July 26, 2007

    Power Train · Rack And Pinion · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires

    2005 chevrolet malibu recall customer states that the rack and pinion was replaced and it should have been covered under the bumper to bumper warranty**cc the consumer stated the second gear was slow to engage, there was a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the brakes made a noise when they were applied. The dealer cleaned the front brakes and applied treatment to them. The consumer was informed the tires…

    ODI 10199183

  • December 2, 2006 · 28,000 miles

    Rack And Pinion

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving 55 mph when the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering became extremely stiff. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence at less than 40 mph. The dealer advised her that the failure was related to the electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred within six months. The vehicle was taken…

    ODI 10351736

  • October 25, 2006 · 46,900 miles

    Rack And Pinion

    Dt*: the contact stated there was a clunking noise while turning at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the rack and pinion was replaced. Two months later, the problem returned and the dealership replaced the rack and pinion a second time.

    ODI 10172486

  • October 14, 2006 · 33,653 miles

    Rack And Pinion

    Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevy malibu. While driving 25 mph she heard a clunking noise coming from the left wheel when she made a left turn. The mechanic stated that the power steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Approximately six months after the repair, the failure occurred again. As of august 10, 2007, the mechanic has not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 45,484 and the failure mileage…

    ODI 10199076

  • September 17, 2006 · 36,969 miles

    Rack And Pinion

    Car, makes loud knocking noise when turning left, loss of tightness in the steering wheel, rack and pinion replaced. *tr

    ODI 10207667

  • January 20, 2006 · 40,000 miles

    Rack And Pinion

    2005 chevy malibu 3.5 l v6 steering locks up on left turns every once in a while. Could be very dangerous. *jb

    ODI 10197700