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
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10764496
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. After starting the vehicle, the steering shaft and column detached from the rack and pinion steering gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10661394
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the chime alarm activated and the power steering warning lamp illuminated as the power steering suddenly malfunctioned. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road and down an embankment. During the incident, the driver suffered a bruised left shoulder and left ribs and the front…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10648726
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied, there was an abnormal noise as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.
ODI 10651014
Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
I have had my engine stall due to lack of fuel multiple times which seems dangerous, i travel on the expressway every day. What if it happens at an fast speed. I also have had multiple issues while steering my car. There is an loud popping, coming from a steering shaft, which has just gotten worse i am afraid the steering shaft is going to break! Both of these issues have been an recall for 2005 malibu. As i am…
ODI 10663352
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that vehicle was exhibiting the same failures mentioned in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the u-joint bearing, rack and pinion, and the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10672772
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
My power steering keeps locking up on me and will not allow me to turn. It locks up while im driving on the highway and it locks up some time when i start the car up. Also my fuel pump failed. It does not read telling me how much fuel i have in my tank. *tr
ODI 10671733
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 50 mph during inclement weather, the vehicle veered to the right independently. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to correct the veer. Then the vehicle veered to…
Crash reported
ODI 10672463
Power Train · Steering · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle experienced several failures after the repair. The steering wheel locked, the windows did not open or close,…
ODI 10653116
Electrical System · Emission Control · Power Train · Steering
Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re 2005 malibu recalls (attn: shane clem). *smd the consumer stated each time he called the dealer, to inquire about getting the recall issues rectified, he was informed the parts were not available. Also, the emission control valve had to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10649140
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10638965
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats · Steering · Suspension
First i have had nothing but steering issues and have had parts replaced previously on this vehicle. Now i have to replace struts, axles and needless to say new tires because of the wear on them due to the steering issues. However, i have a recalled shift cable and have been waiting since last year in august or september. I asked isn't this a safety issue and they stated , they all are. So i am still waiting for the…
ODI 10689997
Steering
I was speeding trying to get on palmetto expressway when i suddenly noticed that i could not move the steering wheel, since that date my dad is using my car with great effort, and had tried to fix it, but there are no parts nowhere to solve the problem. What must i do? My car is also involved in recall 13036. *tr
ODI 10632902
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Was driving on a very busy highway when the electronic steering went out. There is a recall on it for over a month and there is still no parts available to have this problem fixed. The car is not drivable in this condition, it is a danger if taken on the road. This vehicle is my main form of transportation and need it to go to work everyday in a 30 mile commute. This is unacceptable how there can be such a major…
ODI 10627684
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
We have received 3 separate recall notices from gm. (1 for electric steering, 1 for brake apply sensor and 1 for a shift cable fracture). However, gm will not fix any of the problems. They tell us to call the dealer. The dealer then tells us that gm will not supply the parts. Upon calling gm a third time, they will not reveal who is making these parts, where they are coming from, or have any idea when they will be…
ODI 10621496
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact…
ODI 10622320
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), but the manufacturer stated that the parts for the repair were unavailable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10615792
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 malibu maxx. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle also started to make a jerking motion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10630971
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal functioned immediately after being restarted. The contact mentioned that he received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic…
ODI 10615038
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I own a 2005 malibu. I keep getting recall letters (electronic steering, ignition, body control module) they have no parts to repair any of them. What good is a recall when you can't get your car fixed? How long does the gov give manufacturers to actually repair a recall. Seems to me if the default(s) is/are dangerous enough to issue a recall, there should be some repercussions when gm does not repair recalls in a…
ODI 10615625
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v15300 (steering); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10629332
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
For awhile now my power steering indicator has been going off and a few months ago it had become an issue when i veered off the road on a u-turn. I brought it to my local chevrolet dealership and they told me nothing was wrong with my car and that id be fine. Few weeks ago i had another incident to where i was backing into a spot and couldn't turn my wheel and almost hit the car behind me. The chime goes off 2-3…
ODI 10610039
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 63,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10605622
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
I was on my way to school. When i took my exit (23 on route 2), the car simply turned off, locking my steering wheel. I lost control, spung twice and landed on the ramp of that exit. The car has been useless since then. I called the recall hotline to get support and they did nothing for me. I'm left with no car and no support by the gm team that forward me endless recall letters. I've had endless issues with this…
Crash reported
ODI 10733371
Steering
While driving home i lost control of my steering wheel. It became hard to steer and i could barely turn off the street into a parking lot. At the time of the incident it was raining and 5 o'clock traffic was getting heavy. *tr
ODI 10604645