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 |
| 30–60k mi | 65 |
| 150–400k mi | 65 |
| 1–30k mi | 33 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to felix chevrolet (3330 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007) for the recall repair. Afterwards, the vehicle exhibited multiple failures. The vehicle was taken to back and forth to the dealer at least five times for multiple failures, including the door…
ODI 11154825
Steering
Multiple instances of the steering wheel becoming momentarily frozen in place resulting in loss of steering control,unable to turn the steering wheel. When this occurs a audible chime is heard coming from the dash. This occurs at both low speeds while turning and at high speed while on hiways making lane changes. Often this is accociated while under acceleration while making a turn at low speeds, lane changes at…
ODI 11144850
Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts · Steering
I was on my way to work driving on the 405 freeway in california going around a ramp in my steering wheel locked up on me i hit the brake it released the next morning on my way back home from work i was on my way on the freeway so i accelerate on the gas and my steering wheel locked up as soon as i took my foot off the ignition gas it released. And just recently about 3 days ago today is november 7th so november 2nd…
ODI 11149980
Steering
Display has been displaying power steering and gets hard to steer. Both times i had just turned into my destination but was still moving at low speed
ODI 11140668
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Steering shaft inadequate support of u-joint. The steering wheel shakes going down the road. You can feel a clicking in it when you turn. It's like the steering wheel could break or something. Also every now and then there is a sudden loss of power steering. Power steering goes out and steering wheel locks up. It's done this numerous times over the years. And when we take it in they say the recall won't cover it.…
ODI 11218126
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost steering ability. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 11114515
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
I've had my car for almost three years. I've had multiple issues with it and the local dealership whiteheads chevrolet where i had my recalls fixed is by far the worst dealership anyone could take their car too. I took them my car and they were going to fix the recalls the steering shaft inadequate support of u joint transmission shift cable steering loss of electric power steering they had my car for a couple days…
ODI 11114353
Steering
Electronic power steering will become extremely hard to operate hard to turn the wheel during normal operation or turning shaking in the steering wheel while turning and other abnormal steering related concerns
ODI 11090829
Steering
Backing up in parking lot, turning, car had hard time turning, turned other way and it felt like it jerked, ( skipped a few teeth) now steering out of alignment and won't steer very good. Had to have it towed to sons house.
ODI 11083752
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
I was driving down the road went to stop and airbag light come on. And the steering started getting jam felt like it was gonna break and brakes started pumping on their own and brakes didn't work right .or steering. This is unsafe when steering and brakes are messing up at the same time. And steering wheel fill like it gonna break .
ODI 11081886
Steering
Power assist steering goes out intermittently jerks steering wheel stationary jerking power assist goes out when moving
ODI 11073006
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed, while driving 30 mph. The electric steering warning indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle could be restarted after a few moments. The contact called eagle chevrolet ([redacted], riverhead, ny 11901, [redacted]), but no failure was found with the vehicle. The previous owner had the vehicle repaired per…
ODI 11073786
Steering
In 2014 chevy issued a recall on their motor torque sensors in regard to the electric power steering. We proceeded to take the car in to the local chevy service center and had the replacement put in. In the past month the sensor has gone out and the power steering no longer works as the chevy dealership looked it over and stated that the motor torque sensor needed replaced which was fixed back in 2014 under the…
ODI 11071917
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an electric steering motor failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the electric steering motor needed replacement, but the vehicle was not…
ODI 11072877
Steering
POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING
ODI 11175776
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel locked up and the instrument panel illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned it off, and restarted it, and the vehicle performed normally. While driving home, the steering wheel locked up again. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealer (uftring weston chevrolet,…
ODI 11072969
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel jerked and became loose. The power steering warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) as a possible solution. The…
ODI 11066712
Steering
Vehicle looses steering at low speeds. Previously had a extended service campaign that they never had parts for. Expired now but a recall on other same make and model of the same year. This is a serious safety issue and needs reexamined. Called gm and they are not concerned about loss of steering. Was driving and had to make a turn at 5 mph lost power steering and signal chimed. Was unable to complete turn almost…
ODI 11055760
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable. Also, the air bag and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
ODI 11054290
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the steering wheel moved independently to the left and right. Lucky's chevrolet in mcgee, arkansas was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
ODI 11062232
Steering
The car was under recall for a couple issues which they fixed except for the electronic power steering torqe sensor, they installed the part but said they could not program the part due to another problem. So i couldnt afford for them to diagnose it plus pay to fix it so i checked it out and discovered that just a fuse had blown. I replaced it and headed back to the dealership, dropped car off and then was contacted…
ODI 11054202
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I'm stationary position my steering wheel automatically turns 90 degrees to the right and vibrates back and forth. If i turn it to the left and let go, it automatically turns right. When i'm driving, it does the same thing but not as bad. If i let go of the steering wheel while driving down the highway it will turn right then turn straight almost like a zigzag pattern. Eventually power steering will go out and i…
ODI 11042793
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I was driving to work on the freeway and i accelerated to merge into traffic i slightly turned the wheel to the left and it went to the right and the faster i tried to go it was going all over the road from left to right.i didnt have much control so i decided to get off the freeway and go back home.
ODI 11045274
Steering
2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to problem with steering column. Consumer states that their is a "clunking noise" coming from steering column. *ld *js the consumer stated the manufacturer declined to assist with the repairs due to the vehicle not being included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. *js *js
ODI 11244662
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the power steering message illuminated and the steering became harder. The vehicle was turned off and then back on. The vehicle started normally. The contact also stated that the same failure occurred twice before but every time the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the vehicle resumed to normal. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11020612