2005 Chevrolet Malibu Column Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering column · 14 records
- power steering · 11 records
- steering wheel · 8 records
- taken authorized · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Column · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an intermittent failure with the connection of the fuse box and the connecting screws. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the screws and the fuse box. The contact also experienced a failure with the power steering. The steering wheel was tight and the contact experienced extreme difficulty turning the steering…
ODI 10632379
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 5-30 mph the power steering indicator would illuminate on the instrument control panel, and then the radio and the power steering would fail. The failure occurred several times. The dealer replaced the power steering column . The manufacturer offered an extended warranty regarding the power steering , but excluded his vehicle identification number. The…
ODI 10297318
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to make a right turn out of the drive way the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the steering failed. The vehicle was restarted to reset the error code. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician will replace the electronic steering column at an expense of $562.00. The failure and current…
ODI 10291620
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when depressing the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel would lock and the vehicle would abnormally pull to either the left or right. The failure was constant. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the ignition coil would need to be disconnected and the steering column would need to be replaced. The…
ODI 10359027
Column
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated whenever traveling at any given speed the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure was contributed to the steering column assembly. The vehicle has not been repaired for…
ODI 10281246
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 3 mph attempting to make a turn, the contact heard a popping noise coming from the steering column. The failure occurrence was consistent. In addition, the steering wheel would lock up without warning on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and independent mechanic for inspection. The technicians informed that the…
ODI 10347020
Column
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving between 25-60 mph, the power steering warning indicator light illuminated. Five seconds later, there was a loss of power steering ability. The contact pulled over and the power steering returned after 15 minutes. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 86,000 and current mileage was 88,238.
ODI 10211749
Column
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. Everytime the contact made a right turn, she heard a knocking noise which sounded as if the wheel would come off. The contact took vehicle to dealer on 03/25/08 who repaired the steering column and the problem reoccurred. The contact then took vehicle to dealer at least 4 more times and the issue still reoccurred each time. She stated that the problem would be resolved…
ODI 10223851
Column
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer due to an unfamiliar noise coming from the steering. The failure was noticed while driving 20 mph. The previous dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The steering column was determined to be the cause of the failure. The manufacturer advised her to file a complaint with nhtsa. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure…
ODI 10269126
Column
I have a 2005 chevrolet malibu and have had numerous issues with it. The latest has been that at 47,000 miles i developed a clunking noise followed by serious difficulty when making left turns. After taking it to an ac delco repair shop it was determined that the internal shaft in the steering column had gone out. Fortunately i was able to recgonize a problem and have it repaired before any serious incident…
ODI 10199918
Column
Dt*: the contact stated on june 5, 2006 while driving at 30 mph the steering wheel and vehicle began jerking to the right. An attempt was made to pull the vehicle to the left, but the steering wheel continued to pull to the right, and the vehicle end up in the ditch. Injuries were incurred; bruised ribs and a strained back. A police report was filed at the scene of the accident. There were no pictures taken. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10160765
Column
Bought the car used in january 2006 with 30,000 miles. Within a month, it started making clunking noises when i made tight turns. The dealership first said they could find nothing wrong. My husband took it back, and the dealership admitted having steering problems with this year of malibu, and replaced the steering knuckle. The problem was fixed for about 6 weeks, then the noise returned. This time the dealer…
ODI 10183556
Column
Dt: the contact stated this was the second time that the steering column has to be replaced. The steering column was replaced the first time in september 2005. When the steering wheel was turned there was a popping noise. The contact stated the steering wheel was binding. The vehicle was taken to dealer seven times this weekend for the popping. The dealer said there was nothing wrong with the steering column. The…
ODI 10142361
Column
The consumer complained about a power steering problem. Which malfunctioned intermittently. The owner took the vehicle to the dealer, where it is currently being serviced. *ak the steering column was replaced. *sc *jb
ODI 10119286
Column · Latch
There has been a continuous grinding noise when turning the wheel of my car even if turning only slightly. My girlfriend has the same car and has had to bring her vehicle to the manufacture three times in the past 5 months to be fixed. The problem is that it is wearing down the brakes. My car is only 6 months old and the brakes are already squeeking. Also the rear door latch gets stuck and will not allow the door to…
ODI 10145015