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
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was in operation, the air bag sensor illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the power steering position sensor kit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10670366
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely loose and upon approaching a stop, the steering wheel began to vibrate back and forth independently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician replaced the torque sensor assembly. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 15v064000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 10691793
Steering
My power steering went out, i was told no recall for 2007 model. I took it to the weisner gm dealership and paid $721.03 to have steering motor and module replaced on 08/21/14. I picked the car up at 5:30pm the same day, as soon as i started home i knew something was wrong. I immediately called but the service manager, [xxx], had left. I left him a voicemail. He called me the next morning and left me a voicemail…
ODI 10627804
Steering
2007 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to major steering problems. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer was informed her vin was not included in the recall, even though the same part that was recalled, was replaced in her vehicle. *jb updated 8/6/15*cn the consumer stated her daughter was driving the vehicle, when suddenly she was unable to steer it. The steering wheel was very…
ODI 10690408
Steering
My granddaughter was driving my car when the cars power steering just went. She almost hit another car. I''v had the power steering fixed and it cost me about $1100/ also the car original was purchased by robert my husband but now i drive it and pay the payments. I had the car fixed at hoselton auto mall at [redacted]. East rochester,ny 14445. The same place my husband bought the car.
ODI 10723763
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
The power steering assist suddenly quit several times while driving; both at freeway speed and while exiting the freeway at about 15 mph. When the power steering fails the steering column would make a clicking sound, sometimes there would be a chime and the battery light indicator on the dash. Only one time the center console displayed "power steering." we narrowly avoided a crash while going around a curve in the…
ODI 10615758
Steering
Steering wheel locked up and i was unable to make a turn. I had to brake sudden so as to not run into the back of another car. Message came across radio saying power steering. I pulled the car over with alot of difficulty and called my husband to come to see if we needed a tow. When he arrived and started car it worked fine. We called our dealer as we purchased the vehicle only 4 days prior to this and they stated…
ODI 10617637
Electrical System · Steering
It's happened 3 times, driving various speeds the steering locks up. First time i was making a right turn and the car instantly locked up. I put the car in park and powered car off then started it back up it was fine. Second time about 3 months after the first time went threw a stop light started up a hill and the dash lights all flicker the radio powered off and the seat belt noise went off 2 or 3 times and the car…
ODI 10616163
Steering
Steering shakes while driving and at idle. Steering wheel jerks to left side while driving also. Starts shaking at ignition start up and continues until completely powered down. At speeds above 30 mph vehicle steering wheel hard to control and jerks to the left more often. *tr
ODI 10611047
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel seized while making a loud noise without warning. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10617947
Engine · Steering
Steering: (2014-2015) the power steering goes out unexpectedly while driving. A power steering notice appears on the radio. Had a mechanic check power steering fluid and found no need, fluid level was fine. Power steering outages continue to happen intermittently and without notice until finally going out completely in march 2015. Power steering is on at start-up of vehicle then goes out in first minute or two of…
ODI 10695014
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel would independently veer to the left or right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10632539
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel became extremely rough and difficult to steer. The contact stated while traveling on a major highway or roadway, there was a loud noise heard as the power steering sensor illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and on before the steering wheel would unlock. The contact was able to…
ODI 10618164
Steering · Traction Battery
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an intermittent loss of power steering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.. Updated 09/02/14*lj the consumer stated the steering tightens up and wants to turn on the acceleration and loss of power occurs. At this…
ODI 10611261
Steering
The steering wheel on my 2007 malibu ls suddenly started jerking both to the left and right as i was driving down a residential road going about 30 mph. As i turned right, the car was harder to turn as the steering wheel was still jerking and moving the whole car in several degrees further than i moved it and then jerked in the opposite direction. As i was at a red light and my foot was on the brake, i removed my…
ODI 10606413
Steering
Power steering warning on dash display, failed. Power steering did come back on restart, but still have warning. Dealer says requires motor, steering column, intermediate shaft, almost $2000.00. Says he thinks there will be recall - maybe! *tr
ODI 10605758
Steering
I received a recall #13036 in the mail however my car has been unsafe to drive since june 2014 due to the steering wheel being uncontrollable it jerks to the right and to the left randomly it vibrates to the right and left when it is in park, i am not a mechanic but i don't think this has any thing to do with the brakes and i have observed many complaints such as mine from other people, call line people tell me to…
ODI 10620755
Steering
My car started pulling to the left and i was unable to control the steering wheel i pulled over checked my tires and when i got back into the car the steering wheel was turning back and forth on it's own while in park, i drove it home the whole time it pulled to the left and i was unable to control the steering i have been unable to drive it since i have read many complaints about the same problems from other people…
ODI 10618231
Steering
My car steering wheel started to shake and pull to the left i got out and checked my wheels as i got back into the car the steering wheel was turning on its own. Car is not safe to drive it can't be steered . *tr
ODI 10606119
Steering
Mid shaft on steering column rattles on uneven surfaces. Dealer states this is normal in the 2007 chevy malibu. *tr
ODI 10605672
Steering
Was driving home and the power steering went out. When i start the car now it works fine until i shift the car in gear and then the steering goes out again. I haven't even had the car a week and i have found that all years but 2007 have been recalled for power steering issues. Something needs to be done about the 2007! *js
ODI 10598372
Steering
Letter from senator blumenthal on behalf of constituent of broad brook, connecticut, regarding issue she is experiencing with her 2007 chevrolet malibu ls and wish to learn whether a recall has been issued for this issue. *smd the consumer stated the steering wheel shifted around uncontrollably. She stated the power steering light illuminated, when the vehicle was in park or while she was driving.
ODI 10604247
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
When turning left or right or merging into traffic, the steering wheel clicks and gets very hard to steer like it's pulling to the side, causing me to overcorrect by steering in the opposite direction- it feels like i am going to lose control of the car and is very frightening but then it stops. It has happened several times over the years but is becoming more frequent. I have entered my vin on the gm site but it…
ODI 10594371
Electrical System · Steering
While turning onto a freeway on-ramp the power steering failed entirely for several seconds and a clicking sound similar to when the turn signal comes on came from the steering column. After traveling about 100 meters, the power steering came back on causing us to over-correct and narrowly miss the barriers. *tr
ODI 10604927
Steering
Wow, me and wife [xxx] almost crashed friday evening after the steering got so tight and couldn't control or steer the car. I've owned car since 2007 and this was really very very violent surprise to us. We are still in shock and very scared.. At this age i wonder what would happen driving with our grandsons [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10593972