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 · Suspension
When i turn the steering wheel right or left i hear a knocking sound and steering loose. *tr
ODI 10617676
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did…
ODI 10631054
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System · Steering
This relates to recall campaign 14v153000. In 2009, i first began having power steering failures when accelerating from stopped. I would feel the steering wheel jerk to the path of least resistance (straighten) if i was in a turn, and would hear three chimes (ding-ding-ding). If i released the gas pedal, the power steering would resume operations, but if i maintained pedal activation, power steering would remain off…
ODI 10596379
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
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). However, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that…
ODI 10655393
Steering
My car is a part of the chevy recall that effects the power steering on the car. My car will completely pull to the left while you are driving and there is vibration in the tires when you hit 45 miles and up. When you stop and let go of the wheel it completely turns the wheels to the left and the steering wheel does a 360? Circle twice. I have a 2 year old and a 4 month old that i drive around in this car. I have…
ODI 10644820
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
My name is [xxx]. I am submitting this complaint on behalf of a close family member,[xxx] is 90 years with no access to a computer. He resides at [xxx], and owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. [xxx] received three safety recall notices that are summarized below: june 2014 - first recall notice stated: your vehicle, equipped with eps may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while…
ODI 10630329
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel would seize while driving various speeds. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10621480
Service Brakes · Steering
To date, i have received 3 different recall notices from gm dealing with my vehicle. Though i understand that these parts may not be available immediately, i don't and will never understand why i am unable to get a loaner car until these problems can be taken care of. I was instructed to drive my vehicle until i had a problem and then it would be taken care of. What kind of advice is that? I've talked to several…
ODI 10617756
Steering
Shifting has been hard from park position, wheel alignment very bad ,shifting from left to right. A recall was done by gm on 05/20/2014 but my car was not recall until today, i check everyday on gm with my vin number. On may 1st i went to my auto services and they find out major problems with transmission shift cable and inner tie-rod end. As i did not receive a recall order, gm won't do anything. Very dangerous…
ODI 10596423
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I had sent an email regarding the recalls i had heard about. Someone from your company called and also contacted nick chevrolet. When i was talking to the service tech ([xxx]) he made an appointment for me to drop my car off so that they could look at all of the issues i was having. When i got to the dealership on saturday may 17th i spoke with louis and explained what was going on and what [xxx] told me to do.…
ODI 10593021
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While turning the steering wheel left or right, the steering wheel became loose and made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the interim mead steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10715107
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact also stated that the entire door locks independently locked and unlocked. The contact received multiple notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical) and nhtsa…
ODI 10631065
Steering
There is a lag on steering and i have been feeling it for a while, sometimes i don't have a proper steering control, pretty scary at times. *tr
ODI 10585013
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while she was driving 80 mph. There was also a very low warning alarm heard as the failure occurred. The failure was experienced several times. The dealer replaced the power steering motor however the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the vin was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10583361
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph and making a right turn, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel erroneously turned to the left, causing the contact to drive into the wrong lane and nearly crash into oncoming traffic. The contact indicated that during the incident the abs and power steering warning lights were…
ODI 10578679
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
I have a 2005 chevy malibu it has all of the symptoms as the recall for the ignition switch, the power steering goes out when it wants to, it shuts off sometimes when you come to a stop and the air bag light is on, it has not occurred since we put the key on a ring by itself, but they won"t honor it says it's not on the list but the 2005 malibu maxx is on the list! The maxx is the same car but with a hatchback…
ODI 10584904
Steering
While driving making left turn, power steering seized making steering impossible. Dash message screen indicated "power steering" problem. *tr
ODI 10595624
Steering
Power steering locks especially in colder weather. Very dangerous when driving in an urban city. *tr
ODI 10578012
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle veered to right without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 150,151.
ODI 10639092
Steering
As i was pulling out of my garage i had no power steering. *tr
ODI 10587028
Steering
The power steering failed and the vehicle became very difficult to steer. The vehicle's computer indicated a power steering problem. After investigating i found out that this is a known problem by general motors. *tr
ODI 10575803
Steering
I have a 2005 chevrolet malibu and the dealer in my area said that my car is not covered in the latest gm recall. The steering in my car has lost power and losing its function. I am afraid to drive my car and it is the only form of transportation i have. My car should be covered in this latest recall. Please advise me of what i should do. Thank you! *tt
ODI 10583006
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the eps motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10577466
Electrical System · Steering
I have to turn my steering wheel back and forth and my shifting gear in order to start the car then when going down the highway computer goes off steering becomes harder. A light comes on showing a car and a lock. A message comes on the computer "steering". It does randomly. Is there a recall on this? *tr
ODI 10583845
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving and turning a corner when the key turned off and everything locked up. Doors locked, the steering was hard to turn i had to pull it really hard to the left to miss the cliff. Almost took me off the cliff but i was able to stop it on the side of the road. I tried to get out but the doors locked on me. When i tried to turn it back on it locked up the doors again and wouldn't turn on. But i realized that…
ODI 10565889