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
While making a right turn the power steering failed.....i almost drove head on into oncoming traffic. *tr
ODI 10498432
Steering
Steering was clunking and making other noises that made me question my safety. Took to dealer and had the repair done under extended 10 year/150,000 mile warranty with $49.50 as my deductible. Car is now making same noises 18 months later. Awaiting my chevy dealer to get steering pump in stock so as to get repairs done and apply for reimbursement for initial repair due to recall. *tr
ODI 10637344
Steering
Today we driving through a parking lot and trued to turn and heard a popping noise, and then lack of steering. The steering wheel turned but the wheels did not. Had to call a tow truck at a cost of $88.00 and took it to my local chevy dealer. The diagnosed the problem as the steering intermediate shaft bolt broke and also the airbag sensor. The total cost of this repair is: $88.00 for the tow truck, $1500.00 for the…
ODI 10487765
Steering
It seems that i have a recall problem with my steering, i think it has to deal with the torque because it always wants to steer to the right and i have to keep pulling the wheel to the left. If the car is on a lift with no pressure on the tires, as soon as the car is started, the wheels turn hard right which is very dangerous on icy and wet roads. This is an on going problem every day at any speed. *tr
ODI 10586340
Steering
2005 chevy malibu. Consumer writes in regards to steering failure in vehicle. *smd
ODI 10487043
Steering
My power steering went out. I was pulling up to the light at the intersection of gum springs road and lee jackson highway in aldie, va, and "power steering" came across my radio and my power steering went out. *tr
ODI 10482228
Steering
While driving 25 ? 45 and making a left turn or changing lanes to the left the steering wheel loses it power steering. This vehicle cannot be steered unless you are a power lifter at that point. This is my mom?s only vehicle and she is 77 and had carpal tunnel surgery on both her wrists, so i doubt she will be able to steer at all. So if gm says it?s not a safety issue, and the car can still be steered, they are…
ODI 10484925
Steering
Power steering has been going out, since we bought the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10627548
Steering
While driving the power steering shut down. I was unable to steer the vehicle. Lost all control of steering while in the rush hour of the day. *tr
ODI 10577765
Steering
The steering wheel became very tight for about 3 mins. And the power steering light flashed on the radio panel. When the steering wheel loosing up it was too loose. The next day the check engine light came on and i went and had a mechanic check it out and he said that it was coming up as an electronic steering failure. *js
ODI 10455845
Steering
During a freeway exit during a decelerating 35mph right turn, the power steering stop operating. Continued on home for 3 blocks without any power to steering system. Next day, system work good. Scary ! ! Google problem for info and found a lot of people has had the same problem with no 'fix' available. Anyway you could shed some help or information on this scary problem? *js
ODI 10455424
Electrical System · Steering
The warning chime will sound, then i sometimes get a warning note across the dashboard stating "power steering" & then for a brief moment i will have trouble turning the steering wheel; one time when this happened all the warning lights flashed across the dashboard and i lost power for a second & then everything went back to normal until several miles later when the chiming came on again; i paid the chevy dealer to…
ODI 10595027
Steering
Power steering fails when accelerating, especially when attempting to merge onto highway traffic. "power steering failure" flashes on the console and chimes sound. Failure requires car to be steered using bodily force to control the vehicle, and has almost resulted in numerous accidents. Power steering turns back on about 1/2 second after releasing the gas pedal. Does not occur with any relative consistency to…
ODI 10475496
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 20 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle as the power steering warning indicator illuminated. Immediately, there was a complete loss of power steering. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. The failure recurred four times. The engine was restarted and the vehicle resumed as normal. The vehicle…
ODI 10459229
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering assist would fail sporadically. The power steering assist would reset independently once the vehicle was shut off and restarted. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The current mileage was 125,007 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 05/08/12*lj
ODI 10453190
Steering
Turning left at about 5 mph, power steering went out and made it hard to turn the corner, almost caused an accident in the middle of an intersection. Power steering light came on radio display and buzzer went off. Pulled into gas station and restarted engine. Problem went away. Waiting for it to happen again. Judging by the same complaint from others, this will by my last gm. *tr
ODI 10442443
Steering
As other owners have experienced, the steering alarm light went off in my malibu. I have seen that other malibu in my cars vin range experienced the same issue as issued by a gm warning. This seems to me to be an unsafe vehicle and gm should stand behind your vehicle as i could not allow my child to drive to co with the possibility that the steering would go out. While i did not get to the point where we had…
ODI 10443294
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering quit working. Here in 2013, with 175000 miles, gm will not honor their "service policy" , due to miles! It only covered up to 150000 miles! Absurd! *tr
ODI 10557957
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed while driving 35 mph. The power steering light illuminated as the failure occurred. The steering wheel became hard to turn and the contact was able to avoid a crash. The vehicle had to be turned off for a moment in order for the power steering assist to return to normal function. The failure was experienced…
ODI 10450529
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering
Ding sound and then power steering light came on. Took to dealership and was told power steering sensor was the cause of the problem. I have read where there have been several complaints on problems with the power steering with this vehicle. I have contacted gm and they proclaim they are not aware of any problems yet there is a letter that was sent out in 2007 extending the warranty on the vehicle. I purchased the…
ODI 10437479
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Check engine/power steering light came on when starting down the road. Rpms shot up to 4 and 5, car won't shift (automatic car), mph stopped reading, all the info i get through my radio screen went blank, there is only an error sign where my mileage is. *tr
ODI 10437319
Steering · Suspension
Was doing 40mph power steering failed spun out hit a wall ended up facing the wrong way on one way highway.. I have had so many issues with the 2005 malibu it should be pulled off the road for sure, i have had to replace struts 2 times now and about to replace my 2nd fuel pump, my car has stalled out on many occasions, has left me stranded many other occasions. For as much money as i have spent to buy the car used…
Crash reported
ODI 10572594
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed improper readings, and the speedometer was inoperative. The local mechanic repaired the fuel system. Neither the dealer, nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10453218
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel would exhibit an abnormal clicking when the contact was turning left. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the i-shaft needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 76,127 and the current mileage was 72,500. Updated 01/20/12*lj
ODI 10433714
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while turning at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. A power steering service light also illuminated on the instrument panel and a warning bell sounded. The vehicle was maneuvered to a gas station and shut off. The vehicle operated as normal upon restart. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10425219