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.
Steering
Bulletin #08-02-32-005a fixed on 8/4/2017 $484.34 recall on chevrolet trucks issued 08/05/2017 for same thing
ODI 11013302
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to turn out of a parking spot, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to jim taylor chevrolet ([redacted], rayville, la 71269) where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred…
ODI 11012837
Steering
The steering wheel shakes by itself even when parked and idling. When starting the car up the alarm comes on (ding,ding,ding) and the power steering is no longer. I have to turn the car off and restart it. This has gotten worse and am having a mechanic look at it but in my eyes this is a manufacturer issue based off of the research i've gathered online. Most mechanics i brought it to never have seen this problem…
ODI 10971983
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the "power steering" warning message displayed. The vehicle made a "dinging" noise and the steering wheel became stiff. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
ODI 10970480
Steering
My 2005 malibu is experiencing intermittent failure of the power steering assist, and a related "jerking" in the steering wheel which stops when the power steering goes out. Sometimes the power steering is out when the car is started, but other times it has happened while driving. If this were to happen during a turn or on a curve, it could possibly cause an accident. I didn't own the car at the time, but it was…
ODI 10968757
Steering
Power steering started failing. Usually it would come back if i restarted the car. Today it has failed and not returned. Usually seemed to fail when i first started the car, but later it seemed like it failed as i drove the car.
ODI 10956314
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the power steering made a clicking noise and pulled to the left. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. While idling at a stop sign, the steering wheel bounced and made a clicking noise. Once the contact resumed driving, the steering wheel pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10953664
Steering
Steering wheel moves on own, knocking noise and now power steering gone.
ODI 10949966
Steering
Steering began shaking and within a week it has gone out, several recalls on the same year car and dealership wont do anything. Power steering even moves the wheel while driving and sometimes will almost be impossible to turn. *tr
ODI 10948522
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000(steering). The vin was not included. The failure mileage was 172,000.
ODI 10949011
Steering
Power steering column and motor went out after having this recall corrected. It is now out again, just 2 weeks over a year after having it corrected and gm will not pay to fix it. This creates a huge safety issue in my opinion. Also, the brake lamps continue to malfunction which were also corrected by a recall issue but continue to go bad. *tr
ODI 10948441
Steering
At first my power steering warning come on and the wheel wouldn't turn i could take the key out and let it set a bit and the next time i started it no issues, then it started with the steering wheel bouncing horrible when i was at a stop light driving there's a terrible grinding in the steering that has only gotten worse and now it does it all the time and locks up while in park.
ODI 11204140
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently veered to the left or right and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle also lost all power steering ability. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that vin was not included in a power steering recall. The failure mileage was 191,000.
ODI 10954502
Steering
While driving vehicle steering warning light will come on and you only have manual steering which is very difficult to turn the vehicle and ultimately requiring you to stop.
ODI 10955334
Electrical System · Steering
While i was driving on the interstate my power steering went out very difficult to drive car or even make turns and paralllel park also electrical system comes and goes when it pleases i
ODI 11055170
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. When the vehicle was being refueled, the fuel spewed out the fuel filler pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vin was included in nhtsa…
ODI 10930127
Steering
The vehicle has a recall that is open on it. Chevrolet and the local dealership have told us that it will cost $300 to complete the recall due to the steering knuckle needing to be removed and it is seized. They said if it wasn't seized it wouldn't cost us anything. However the dealership stated to do the recall it is required that the steering knuckle has to be taken apart.
ODI 10936093
Steering
While driving down the road in a straight stretch on saturday, steering completely broke. Steering wheel can spin around and around and seems to not be attached to anything. No warning at all and no way to steer car. Thank goodness we were in a straight stretch and only going approx. 25 mph. Could have been much worse if i was traveling speed limit and came upon a curve. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealership…
ODI 10904312
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The part needed to perform the recall repair required another part to be replaced, which was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10936584
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While pulling out of a parking spot and turning the vehicle, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v224000 (power train), and 14v153000…
ODI 10897240
Electrical System · Steering
While driving on highway at 60+mph or upon merging from on-ramp, upon quick acceleration to change lanes, power steering is lost and 3 alarm bells go off in car but no lights appear on dash nor any message on radio. This has happened to me multiple times. I am able to regain steering control once i remove my foot from the accelerator. I am afraid of accelerating too quickly as i may loose complete control & crash…
ODI 10896502
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Power steering locks up during acceleration and service air bag light never goes off, and after new brake rotors/pads the brake light stays on. Brake fluid light on with full fluid.
ODI 10881889
Steering
No power steering. Its like there is no steering at all. Hard to turn.
ODI 10970040
Steering
Power steering went out and the steering wheel turns 360 degrees but the tires don't turn. Fortunately the car was being parked so no one was injured. Dealership thinks the whole power steering bracket needs replacing and quotes approx. $1,000 to replace.
ODI 10862211
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
On 28 feb 2016 around 11:50 am, me, my two daughters and my mom was headed north on i-185. While riding we were talking about what we was going to put in the house we had just gotten approved for that friday and in mid conversation as i'm going around the curve my car goes over the fog line and i couldn't get the car back into my lane and before i knew it i hit the median (wall) on the left side, my hood flew up and…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10888612