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.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
I received 2 notices about 2 recalls on my car that could cause a crash without warning or control. I did experience one of the conditions were i could not put the gear in park or drive when i was trying to start the car to drive. Also once the key was stuck in he ignition fortunately these occurrences were during me trying to start the car when it had been parked. This problem was stated in the notice as a…
ODI 10618894
Service Brakes · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My daughter-in-law was driving the vehicle to work, lost control of the car, went off the road and hit a tree. Her brakes would not engage and she lost power in the steering forcing her to go off the road and hit a tree. There have been several recalls on the vehicle but it is not drivable, i still have the vehicle at my house. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10650768
Steering
Here is what i submitted to gm about my vehicle that can possibly cause me harm or death by driving this vehicle and cannot get assistance due to me being over the 150k mileage mark. See below i have a 2005 chevy malibu and my power steering is going out. I experienced something last week and then again today. My car started dinging and my screen where the radio is showed "power steering" and my steering wheel…
ODI 10561400
Steering
I started my chevy malibu and began to drive down the road with in minutes my power steering jerked, made a ding, ding noise and went out. I pulled it off the road. Turned it off and waited when i turned it back on it worked fine. The chevy dealership says that it has to do it when they have it before they replace it. So if it doesn't i guess they want me to get killed before they will replace it. *tr
ODI 10558883
Steering
2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering malfunction. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, a recall was issued for the power steering. However, it only covered vehicles up to 150,000 miles. The consumer had 166,000 miles on her vehicle.
ODI 10558844
Steering
I was driving on the interstate; i got off an exit and when i went to turn left, the power steering went out. I almost had an accident. I called the dealer to see if there had been a recall. They told me there was, but it was only good up to 150,000 miles. Updated 02-28-14 *bf
ODI 10564113
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximate 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an alignment was performed. The manufacture was not notified. The vehicle has not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 51,320.
ODI 10559800
Steering
I was driving my vehicle when the power steering stopped working and my ebs light on my dash started flashing. The car was still drivable but very hard to steer. It stayed that way for the drive home then it started working again the next morning . *js
ODI 10585310
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000. Rvk
ODI 10551113
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned and would not turn in either direction. The contact stated the vehicle was shut off and restarted, and the problem was remedied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the steering failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.
ODI 10555941
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle and the steering wheel seized. The contact crashed into a tree and sustained minor injuries that require medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10633556
Body · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering shaft was worn and the joints were corroded. The contact also mentioned that when making turns at low speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the steering shaft would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified.…
ODI 10552107
Steering
2005 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to power steering motor failure. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the power steering motor failed, and he lost the ability to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where the steering motor was replaced at a cost of $ 693.00.
ODI 10550210
Steering
While attempting to pass another vehicle by accelerating on a slight curve and pulling an incline, the 2005 chevy malibu would not properly steer. When realizing that the steering was not working correctly, decreased acceleration and then was able to regain control of the steering. This has occurred on multiple occasions and nearly caused an accident each time. Gm has been notified about the safety concern and they…
ODI 10541963
Exterior Lighting · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the exterior headlamps would function intermittently and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to southern chevrolet ([redacted], alexandria, la), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the bulbs were previously replaced and the vehicle was repaired per…
ODI 11119924
Steering
Was traveling app. 35 mi per hr and went to make a turn and lost the power steering and was almost hit by another car. I have lost the ability to steer properly several times over the last year the worst being when this happens and i am on the interstate. This recall happened in may of 2014 and now it is july and the dealer is saying they still don't have the parts to fix the problem. Are they waiting till our cars…
ODI 10609579
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact's vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). Shortly after the repair, the vehicle stalled without warning, the power steering…
ODI 10746485
Steering
While passing on the interstate the power steering failed for several seconds. There was an audible alert then the steering failed. Several other times while turning at low speeds and accelerating the steering fails for only a brief time, but pulls extremely hard in the opposite direction that i am turning. *tr
ODI 10536350
Steering
Going through a drive through food place and steering completely stopped working. The power steering stops working intermediately. *tr
ODI 10586212
Seats · Steering
I bought a use chevy 2005 malibu and the front rail for the frame of the drivers seat broke. After looking around i found it is a very common issue and feel it's a major safety issue! I was told by the old owner that it broke a year after buying the car and the dealer wanted way to much to replace it? If it's a matter of safety should they not fix it for free? Should their not be a recall on it? Again after looking…
ODI 10506043
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My wife and i have contacted chevy dealer a long time ago about safety recalls on this vehicle a long time ago and have not received any info. On when these recalls can be done. Most of these recalls state that the parts have not been sent. What can your company do about getting these resolved. *tr
ODI 10713291
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering system failed, causing the vehicle to become difficult to maneuver. Also, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10509563
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving my vehicle down i-680 in northern ca's bay area. While i was on the freeway in the slow lane and my power steering warning popped up on my car stereo display and a split second later i lost the ability to steer my car. I slowed the vehicle as fast as i could without slamming on the brakes. All of the cars behind me slammed on the brakes and i thought i was going to cause a pile-up. A nice man behind…
ODI 10503252
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified and advised the vehicle be taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was advised that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and…
ODI 10507458
Steering
My power steering has gone completely out. I have made several complaints to gm regarding this matter. Gm has acknowledged the problem and has sent out letters advising customers with vins 5f10001-5f250216 (technical bulletin #07126) of special coverage. Gm has also sent me a letter advising me they will fix the problem if my vehicle is 10yr or 160k. My problem didn't exist at that time. I now have 212k miles. I…
ODI 10505270