2007 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 590
- 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 590 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Electric Power Assist System · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 178 |
| 60–100k mi | 154 |
| 150–400k mi | 100 |
| 30–60k mi | 78 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
When stopped at a stop light, while in gear and brake pedal engaged, the steering wheel ticked or jerked. The next morning, approximately 16 hours later, when the vehicle was started the radio display screen showed power steering. Then when the vehicle was put in gear and reversed the wheel was nearly impossible to turn. The car was returned to park and left for several hours. When started after that time there was…
ODI 10682007
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
I was pulling out of my driveway in my 2007 chevy malibu and couldn't cut the wheel in any direction. Power steering was totally out. The radio was scrolling "power steering", but had no idea what was going on. Managed to get to a gas station and then after many of us looking at it realized it was an electrical power steering unit. Was going to get it towed, but when starting it up again, it worked fine.…
ODI 10678874
Steering
I received a recall notice on the car that the eps motor controller may cause the vehicle to suddenly lose eps. My car is experiencing this. The recall is only good for cars less than 10 years old or less than 150,000 miles which ever comes first. My car is above the 150,000 miles because it was driven for several years long distances on the highway. So my steering is failing, but gm will not repair it under the…
ODI 10785085
Steering
POWER STEERING WENT OUT. *TR
ODI 10677023
Steering
While driving the vehicle about to make a turn the vehicle's power steering stopped working. Almost causing and accident with on coming traffic. Have taken vehicle to chevy dealership service and diagnosed as a torque sensor problem. Then reading on the nhtsa that there is a recall on this particular issue only to be told by dealership that the vin is not included in recall. *js
ODI 10690579
Steering
Steering works fine and all of a sudden gets hard and send alert that power steering is not working. *tr
ODI 10676735
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 67 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply excessive force in order to turn the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that "power steering" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to…
ODI 10683179
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering failed and as a result required excessive force to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10672837
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the power steering seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
ODI 10672827
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10692010
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the ability to steer seized and the contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the dealer. The mechanic stated that the power steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 10733344
Steering
Power steering has gone out while on highway. Steering wheel prior to steering going out moving on its own. Unsafe to drive. *tr
ODI 10672631
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the…
ODI 10789638
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light remained illuminated and the steering would independently veer to the left or right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,342.
ODI 10672652
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel started to shake and seized. In addition, the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10690122
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated several times and the steering wheel was tight along with a strong vibration. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v064000 (steering) and 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10684070
Steering
My daughter was driving and the power steering completely failed. She had to muscle the car to turn it around to drive back home. Mechanic is saying the recall skips 2007 series. Taking it in for a second opinion. Had to rent a car because dealers can't even get it in to check it out. *tr
ODI 10671301
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 4/7/15*cn updated 9/17/2017*cn
ODI 10679311
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the steering wheel seized intermittently and required excessive force. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power steering failed. The steering column was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10745228
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
ODI 10668264
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel sensor failed. The steering wheel seized at any speed. The dealer was unable to locate any failures. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 86,000.
ODI 10730606
Steering
Power steering failed while driving. Steering the car became difficult. Problem happened while on a freeway off ramp. This condition required both hands on the wheel to control vehicle. This condition could easily have caused a crash. Took vehicle to chevrolet dealer for service. Steering column needed to be replaced. Dealer was surprised this vehicle was not included under a previous general motors power steering…
ODI 10670085
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10679470
Steering
Battery light came on 1 day prior. Steering wheel locked, then jerked to center and vehicle veered to the left. Steering was manual and difficult to control while moving. Almost hit a house while turning right. When turning left to approach driveway almost hit a parked car. I was going less than 10 mph as i was making turns.
ODI 10667414
Steering
While driving to pick up pizza, electronic power steering stopped working. Vehicle became very difficult to steer. Pulled in to pizza place and noted the same problem when i came out. Drove home slowly. Next day problem seemed to have disappeared, only to reappear when i stopped again later in the day. Took car to dealer. Plenty of recalls on similar year vehicles, just not mine. Had to spend $1300 to get repaired.…
ODI 10731964