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
Power steering will lock and car is hard to turn. *tr
ODI 10202254
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 10 mph and making a left turn, he heard a loud clicking noise under the accelerator and brake pedal. The dealer repaired the steering shaft; however, the failure resurfaced and the technicians installed a modified part. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 20,000. The current mileage was 31,800.
ODI 10286676
Steering
2005 chevy malibu lt i have had numerous problems with the steering. There has been a thumping noise from the front end when turning left or right. Noise can be plainly heard at low speeds. The steering rack has been replaced 3 times and the steering shaft once. *jb
ODI 10199734
Steering
2 months after i purchased my car i noticed a popping noise in the front end. I took the vehicle back to the dealership, trenor motors, inc. To be fixed. They told me that the steering rack was bad and according to their work order/invoice they replaced the steering rack. On august , 2009 i had the car back into trenor motors for the same problem and again according to their work order/invoice they replaced the…
ODI 10512211
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds and turning the steering wheel to the left and right the vehicle made a very loud thumping noise. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer on numerous occasions. The mechanic replaced the steering rack and pinion and corrected the failure for 2 years; however, it recurred. The second time the steering column was replaced and failed…
ODI 10280609
Steering
I have a 2005 malibu with 50000 miles on it and the power steering randomly shuts off. The car is equipped with electronic power steering and sometimes the steering is real tight and sometimes its really loose. It becomes very dangerous when this happens and the chevy dealership i brought it to doesn't know what is wrong. I know what is wrong - my steering doesn't work 100% of the time. I have a safe driving record…
ODI 10195224
Steering
In 2006 i bought an 2005 chevy malibu. Before 49600 the power steering went out. I took it to the shop 8 times before they could tell that it was the steering column. It goes out without warning. We have almost wrecked several times. It has gone out going down the interstate. I started to replace it, but before i did that i researched the matter. It appears that a lot of people are having the same problem that i am…
ODI 10258148
Steering
2005 malibu had steering clunks, rack&pinion replaced twice, steering shaft replaced,tie rods replaced,still clunks and bangs . General wander in steering even after all this. Service manager informed gm after a complaint that they could not find anything wrong this was after warranty expired. *tr
ODI 10330968
Equipment · Steering
2005 malibu,have had both tie rod ends replaced,struts etc. Makes a loud clunking when driving at low speeds and turning. Sounds like wheels coming loose. Sound,sounds like it is coming from steering column,check engine light comes on when i fill gas tank and stays on until approx 1/2 tank. *tr
ODI 10245627
Caliper · Macpherson Strut · Steering · Turn Signal
Pulls to the left, broken struts, broken brake calipers, rear turn signal broke! Anytime i mess with tires or brakes the car pulls more and more to the left, haven't had steering checked but its driving me nuts. I thought it was from the front right strut being cracked and broken but the dealership says it shouldn't effect the pull to the left. Got new tires last week and new brakes, still pulls. Tail light quit…
ODI 10186774
Steering
The vehicle has a district clunking noise when steering to the left or right and is pronouned when going over bumps. I am very concerned about the safety of the vehicle and have researched the problem on the internet and it appears to common to the 2005 chevrolet malibu. *nm
ODI 10182322
Macpherson Strut · Steering
Back in january 2007, i was having a popping sound that was made whenever i made a left or right turn. I took it to the dealer. They changed the steering column and right strut. I am now having the same problem on the left side and will be going in again sometime this week. I've only had the car for 4 months with 24,000 miles at the time this first happened. I now have 27,000 miles on my vehicle. *tr
ODI 10188544
Steering
Sudden loss over power steering while turning. Feels like someone is pulling the wheel in opposite direction. Does not happen all the time happens at random times. *jb
ODI 10177609
Steering
Steering had a clunking noise and was hard to pull away from curb. While driving steering would tighten up car was unsafe to drive on freeway took to dealership replaced steering column.. July of 07 started having same issues took to dealership replaced shaft kit.april 2010 was driving on freeway in heavy traffic when steering tightened was lucky to get to off ramp safely. Took to dealership replaced shaft kit.…
ODI 10544339
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the power steering gear assembly failed. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $1,000. Three years later, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the steering column. The vehicle was…
ODI 10276185
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Exterior Lighting · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Email (in) requesting an investigation of general motors re their dangerous & defective products. *ts *nm updated 2/15/2007 - the consumer smelled antifreeze coming through the air vents. The driver's side headlight had to be replaced. Problem with brakes. A steering gear associated with the rack and pinion was replaced. The transmission hesitated. The consumer heard a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel.…
ODI 10171196
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. On several occasions, the power steering failed. While driving 25 mph, the contact lost control of the steering and it became very stiff. He was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the steering column failed. The vehicle was repaired for free. Four months later, while driving 20 mph, the…
ODI 10260238
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The brakes lights on my vehicle come on without pressure applied to the brakes resulting in the cruise control to kick off. The brake lights will go off once the brakes are pressed. This presents an unsafe situation as it is never known when it will happen. This resulted in my vehicle being rear ended while at a stop sign coming off the off ramp from the highway. I have had to have this issue fixed several times and…
ODI 10593312
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While turning the steering wheel at 5 mph, the contact heard a thumping noise coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the steering gear failed and made the replacement. Three months later, the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. Three months later, the dealer inspected the vehicle again and stated that they tightened it up,…
ODI 10207268
Steering
The steering has a clunking in it when u tern. They fixed it 3 times and it keeps coming back every time. They said its in the gears and other components of the steering. Im just sad that gm has not found a way to solve this problem. My warranty is up and cant replace it anymore. It gets tired of hearing the clunk. *tr
ODI 10315945
Steering
While driving along, steering tightens up, can barely steer or keep in road. No warning! Also, steering wheel will start to gyrate by itself, moving on its own. *tr
ODI 10629377
Steering
Steering locked up at speed and while accelerating. Been to the dealer once, dealer could not find problem. Ready to bring to the dealer again because this is potentially dangerous for us. *nm
ODI 10158971
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated the steering rack pinion clunks when turning to the left or right regardless of speed. The vehicle was never in an accident. The service dealer determined the problem was the rack and pinion within the steering. The dealership installed a new steering gear. Updated 10/04/06. *jb
ODI 10165667
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering column makes random knocking noises. He discovered tsb number 1973984, which is identical to the failure he is experiencing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions and the recommended solutions in the tsb were heeded; however, the failure persists. The contact is concerned that his steering column will eventually fail…
ODI 10236364
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when first starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would seize and there was a severe resistance in the steering wheel. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. A few months later the contact received notification of a manufacturers…
ODI 10435034