2005 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 413
- 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.
Among these 413 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- power steering · 91 records
- steering wheel · 74 records
- failure mileage · 24 records
- steering warning · 17 records
- diagnosed repaired · 16 records
- steering shaft · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 96 |
| 60–100k mi | 91 |
| 150–400k mi | 65 |
| 30–60k mi | 65 |
| 1–30k mi | 33 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
My steering went out while on my way home from work on a busy highway luckily there was no accident but i did do research and this is a common thing for not just 2005 chevy malibus and alot of people have been complaining about this with nothing to be done about it but most malibu i think if something not done it will cause a serious accident one day.. My car only has 42852 miles on it i haven't even owned it 2yrs…
ODI 10282859
Steering
2005 chevrolet malibu car veered to left and crossed median. Driver of malibu killed and also struck another car where passengers were injured. Witness stated malibu braked and there were tire marks, no vehicle in front of malibu at time of braking. Witness stated car veered to left and driver appeared to lose control crossing median and struck another automobile. Witness states driver was not on a cell phone. This…
Crash reported · 3 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10364224
Exterior Lighting · Steering
Bought the 2005 malibu used in august 2007. I have replaced the both front directional bulbs at least 10 times since buying the car. The lights work intermittently or not at all. The right bulb was out for about 3 months then the left bulb went out. I went to replace the bulbs again yesterday. I jimmied the socket they go into and now they both appear to be working. However, i noticed the amber plastic covering on…
ODI 10282047
Steering
On 8/29/09 i asked my mechanic to listen to the clunking sound made when the steering wheel was turned left and right. He checked and said it was the rack and pinion. I have had this problem before and had 2 steering columns replaced and the steering shaft. Now it's the rack and pinion. The above incidents were covered under warranty but not now. I checked for recalls but there are none. I have seen many complaints…
ODI 10284095
Steering
I need your help. I bought a 2005 malibu from a local car dealer. The car had low miles and i thought it would be a safe and reliable car. So safe, that i allowed my teenage son to drive my car. While he was making a left hand turn from a 4-way stop, he heard a pop and then had no steering without any way to control the car he ended up in a field. I thank god he was not going fast, that there was no other cars or…
ODI 10278536
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering locks whenever he starts his vehicle and begins driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he cannot afford to replace the steering column at this time. The failure mileage was 44,000.
ODI 10277520
Steering
Cars steering momentarily locked up while on a slight curve in the road, i was able to pull over and checked under the hood for a broken belt or something obvious. After starting the car up again the problem was not present. About 3 weeks later the car was taken in for service and a "lube kit"was installed. The problem has reoccured on several occasions since and each time after stopping the car then restarting it…
ODI 10442817
Steering
Clicking/popping noise in the steering column when turning the wheel. Just started happening one day and never stopped. Happens constantly. Does not seem to affect steering yet. When took it in for repairs was told that the column need lubrication. Spent $100 to have it lubed only to have the problem start again approximately a month later. *tr
ODI 10287106
Steering · Suspension
The power steering goes out a few times each week on this 2005 malibu with the electric power steering. It started happening only occasionally, but now much more frequently. I reset it by turning off engine and restarting when i am able to stop. It usually happens fairly soon after starting when cold. Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 restarts to keep it working. In addition, the problems that many others are experiencing…
ODI 10434358
Steering
I was driving on a side street at about 30 mph when the chimes sounded, the power steering light came on, and steering became very difficult. I had to stop, turn the car off and then restart it before i could steer again. I understand that this is an ongoing issue with my model car (2005 chevy malibu) and that chevrolet has a technical service bulletin (#07126) on this issue, but my car is outside the maximum…
ODI 10305508
Steering
I purchased a 2005 chevy malibu in march of 09 it's now may 09 and i will be replacing my intermediate steering shaft the car check that was performed after i bought the vehicle showed that is was replaced 30k miles ago. The car pops and cracks whenever i slow down or turn afraid it will break before it is fixed. *tr
ODI 10267383
Steering
POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10266752
Steering
The power steering on my 2005 chevrolet malibu goes out intermittently driving on the free way, making a right turn,or when starting the car. On a right turn the car wants to keep going right instead of straightening out. Sitting at a red light,the steering wheel chatters and moves back and forth on its own,there is a loud clunking sound when making turns.this car is dangerous to drive. Dealer says there iis no…
ODI 10283734
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that intermittently the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel and a loud noise is present when turning the steering wheel. If the power steering failed while driving, a vehicle crash could occur. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 58000. The current mileage was…
ODI 10283425
Steering
2005 chevy malibu, there is a popping noise when you turn the steering wheel. This occurs all the time you drive the car. The car is not under warranty and gm will not recall the problem. *tr
ODI 10288819
Steering
My wife almost had an accident when the power steering failed. She pulled out into an intersection and the power steering failed and then the car stalled in the intersection the car to a certified repair shop. He said there was a bulletin out by general motors dated november 8, 2007 that 2004-2005 malibu's and 2005 pontiac g 6's are having problems with the power steering. General motors knew that you might have a…
ODI 10262407
Steering
I purchased my chevrolet malibu 2005 new model in feb. Of 2009 and shortly after, i started having problems with my power steering unit in my car. I have a very young child and that is not safe. My husband was looking on the internet and found a recall on the power steering unit for my vehicle. I called chevy, and they told me that my car wasn't one of the ones that had the recall...then why am i having problems…
ODI 10324311
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering. The engine was turned off and restarted, and the vehicle was able to resume normally. The manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the power steering failure however, the vehicle was ineligible due to the mileage exceeding 100,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem.…
ODI 10436543
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer stated that the battery cable needed to be tightened. The manufacturer was notified. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes,…
ODI 10637535
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the power steering suddenly stopped functioning. The failure occurred intermittently and progressed over time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised the contact to disconnect the battery when the power steering failed in order for it to function…
ODI 10410520
Steering
Power steering failures... Has happened twice in 2 weeks now. Once while sitting still, the other while on the interstate! After searching online, i've found this is a common problem in malibu's. I think there should be a recall. I thought i was buying a reliable car and instead got a big burden. Being a single mom, these high repair costs will cause me to fall behind in either my car payment or my house payment...…
ODI 10252772
Steering
Knocking or banging sound in the front end led to the power steering rack being replaced on 11/17/06 at 27m miles on my 2005 chevrolet malibu. The same happened again on 12/05/08 at 50m miles. Both repairs done by the dealer. I reported to chevrolet that the rack fails approximately every 25m miles. *tr
ODI 10255582
Exterior Lighting · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact previously experienced failure with the driver's side headlight bulb constantly burning out. Six months later, the plastic headlight covers burned. The steering shaft has been replaced three times. The dealer stated that the plastic cover failure was a factory defect; therefore, they were unable to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000 and…
ODI 10256380
Steering
My 2005 malibu loses powersteering while driving or turning. *tr
ODI 10326166
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact turned the steering wheel and heard a knocking sound. The failure occurred whenever the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was no grease lubricating the steering box. The vehicle was repaired. The failure occurred again a few months later and was…
ODI 10365094