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
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred when at a stop sign. In addition, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel when turning it left or right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intermediate…
ODI 10839429
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a dinging noise coming from the vehicle. In addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10825586
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the diagnosis was not provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that previously while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The…
ODI 10819662
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10818791
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, an unknown warning light illuminated and a notification for steering failure was shown on the radio display. The vehicle was restarted and the operated normally. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a loose steering column. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10816773
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 mph on an incline in inclement weather, the vehicle began to spin and the contact crashed into a guardrail multiple times. The steering wheel completely fractured from the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor neck and left arm injuries that required medical attention. The front passenger sustained thigh injuries and the…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10811736
Steering
Takata recall: steering. My car had the steering column replaced over a year. On 11/18/2015 i was driving on the fwy when my steering wheel got hard on the curve, was a very scary situacion. I took the car to the dealer and they said there's anything they can do about it, because the warranty was over, i cal gm and they said the part was replaced already replaced. On my opinion if they put a new part and last less…
ODI 10794982
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering column made a loud thumping noise in the park position and when turning the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 175,000.
ODI 10808904
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed while driving 55 mph. The contact restarted the vehicle and it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist failed. The dealer advised that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the recall repair only…
ODI 10781743
Steering
As i was pulling into a parking place at school the steering became very hard to turn. I after shutting off the said car was able to get steering back for a time. It has done this three times,in the past week. I have talked to a dealer about this their has been known issuses with this car models in power steering assist.. Dealer said that there is a 150000 mile warrant. Gm sais from there website lifetime warrant.…
ODI 10759969
Steering
When accelerating, the power steering stops working momentarily causing great difficulty in steering the vehicle. For some reason this vehicle is not covered by the nhtsa recall number 14v-153 even though it is in the affected model year and has the same issue.
ODI 10794867
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Takata recall. Steering locked up while driving going around a corner and took a few minutes to get it to unlock. Happened to my wife with our son in the car. This happened before we got the recall. Got the recall fixed and now the power steering warning light is coming on. Headlight are constantly blowing bulbs. The headlight will go out so i will go to replace the build and then it comes back on. Front right turn…
ODI 10820716
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturers recall on the power steering. However, after the dealer installed the torque sensor and test drove the vehicle, the power steering failed. The dealer would not release the vehicle to the contact. The dealer later released the vehicle and the failure reoccurred. The steering wheel was…
ODI 10819073
Steering
Total power steering failure. Last failed when car pulled into garage, failed days earlier when attempting to leave a parking lot, first failure was while driving down highway, approximately 50 mph (mileage on car at that time is approximated). Problem precisely matches that of nhtsa campaign #14v153000, that is, warning bell chimed, display on radio flashed "power steering," and the steering was no longer…
ODI 10693966
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel became tight and was extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact had to apply force on the steering wheel in order to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10701991
Steering
Nothing has happened yet, there is a knock when car is turning and u joint looks rusted. Knock is not related to cv joints or boots, it was seen by a licensed mechanic that said it was the u joint in steering shaft. Firestone of fayetteville ar are the mechanics that diagnosed the issue. *tr
ODI 10705238
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I was driving as normal with no incident, parked went into home and came out 10 minutes later, car would not crank, as if battery was dead.. Went back in to get a multi-meter and checked battery, showed 12.3 volts. Went back into car and it cranked right up , no hesitation. Next day went to get my grand-daughter (2 years old) and parked at her home. Loaded the baby-seat, and went to start car, dead battery symptom…
ODI 10749201
Steering
There was no accident, but this is a complaint against gm for failing to replace all necessary components for a recall. On 3/31/14, gm issued a recall notice, #14v153000 for 1.3 million cars under 4 separate bulletins & this included my 05 malibu for steering: electric power assist - there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering assist that could occur at any time (bulletin 14116). Under bulletin 14116, gm…
ODI 10672587
Steering
I was leaving a above ground parking structure going about 5 mph when i attempted to make a left turn steering assist failed again was just repaired about 2 mos. Ago twice in one repair visit now again i hit a late model chevy truck dented the rear bumper and movement from impact pushed into a concrete pillar damaging fender i never looked at the front of truck i was told by security on the phone. I knew it was all…
Crash reported
ODI 10676544
Steering
Tl-the contact own a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to crash into a wall. In addition, the engine warning light illuminated. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10679553
Steering
I have had problems with the power steering in my car. I tried to deal with gm as there is a recall for my model year for power steering problems. My vin is not included in the recall. I had to have a mechanic replace the torque sensor which is the exact part recalled by gm. My vin should probably be included in the recall. *tr
ODI 10682643
Steering
2005 chevrolet malibu. Steering wheel froze while driving. *ta the consumer stated when the steering froze, she panicked and hit the side of a curb, with the undercarriage and the she hit a pole. The steering malfunction occurred several times throughout the year. The dealer was unable to diagnose the problem *jb
ODI 10659575
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Steering
On 11/21, i took my 2005 malibu to the gm dealership for a recall on the "steering" to replace the torque sensor assembly. Nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000. When i left the dealership and driving for awhile, i noticed my car would partially stall at traffic lights or stop signs. I called the dealership when i got home and they told me to bring it back the next day, but i had to work. Today, 11/26 i took my car to…
ODI 10661092
Steering
I had the recall of the sensor on the electric power steering accomplished in october. I have had the loss of ps three times since upon acceleration and the problem is worse now than before the recall. The dealer indicates the problem now is the voltage spikes per tsb 08-02-32-005. This tsb indicates a defective coil causes voltage spikes in the electrical system thereby damaging the electric ps motor/module. The…
ODI 10666989
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle…
ODI 10652991