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
I purchased my 07 chevrolet malibu in feb 2007. The power steering problem started last summer! The steering wheel is extremely hard to turn and it doesn't matter if i'm parking or turning onto a street. I have to reset the steering by turning the car off/on. In may of this year, i went to the er with chest pain and was diagnosed with a pulled muscle in my chest. I took my car to a mechanic in june, and was quoted…
1 injury
ODI 10626137
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that after shutting the vehicle off and restarting it, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10672711
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel would tighten when driving at lower speeds and attempting to accelerate. This failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing, who stated that the ignition coil and module assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10616723
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning message displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
ODI 10586624
Steering
Backing out of my parking spot, my steering wheel locked up. It has done this 5 or 6 times now. Sometimes it will locked up just once, then release. Other times, it locks up then releases and will repeat this several times. *js
ODI 10616689
Steering
2007 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to steering wheel problems. *smd the consumer stated the steering wheel started to shake while driving and when parked. After doing some research, the consumer discovered a recall was issued for this model for defective steering. However, her model year was not included, in the recall. *jb
ODI 10589005
Steering
STEERING IS STICKING AND MAKING ODD NOISE. *TR
ODI 10585871
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel would turn independently when the vehicle was in motion or in park. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the steering column and the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 14v153000 (steering), however the 2007 model year was not…
ODI 10587867
Steering
See claim number 10575777. When is the power steering problems on the 2007 malibu going to be added to the recall list? *tr
ODI 10599213
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Letter from constituents regarding their 2007 malibu electronic power steering (eps) problems and failure; requesting that the appropriate state of ohio and federal agencies investigate this eps failure in the 2007 malibu model. *smd the consumer stated last week, the steering wheel began exhibiting a pulsating/jerking movement, while stopped at a red light. Then on april 5, 2014 the power steering failed. The…
ODI 10578742
Steering
Vehicle suddenly lost power steering, and "power steering" came up on the message center. I have read multiple on-line postings describing the same event that happened to me/this vehicle. It is a 4 cylinder with electric assist power steering. How is it that the 2007 model year escaped a recall from 2004-2006 and 2008-2009? *tr
ODI 10576594
Steering
This vehicle has the same electrical power steering assist unit as other gm models that have been recalled, why is this vehicle not recalled. It will kick off randomly while driving and then sometimes kick back on while driving, now i have it immobile in my garage as it is undriveable. There have been several occasion i feared my life as i had to make quick turns to avoid potholes, etc. I no longer drive this…
ODI 10576133
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle veered to the left and the steering wheel became difficult to control. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10637212
Steering
My power steering went out as my wife was driving down the road. Before it went completely out the steering wheel was moving when the car was stopped. The wheel appeared to be jumping. This happened on the same day that gm announced the recall for the steering issues on 2006 and 2008 malibu's. I called gm to tell them about my car and they told me to bad that mine was not part of the recall. I'm sure gm used the…
ODI 10594736
Steering
While in my driveway, i turned on my ignition to travel to a local store and at first assumed the steering wheel was locked up some how. As i tried to turn the steering wheel, i was able to turn the tires using brute force. Tried it again a few minutes after exiting and then re-entering the vehicle, it suddenly worked fine so i assumed it was a fluke. Tried it later that day and the same thing happened where the…
ODI 10690680
Steering · Suspension
With all the complaints on power steering problems on the 2007 chevrolet malibu, that are the same as other year malibus, are you waiting for an accident before recalling this vehicle? *js
ODI 10579539
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, a chime sounded as the power steering assist failed. The power steering warning light was also illuminated. The contact had to maneuver the steering wheel forcefully and shut off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they stated that…
ODI 10576365
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10680812
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the power steering torque sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 7/16/14 ma updated 8/23/2017*cn
ODI 10584913
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10640792
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering would intermittently fail while driving at various speeds. The power steering warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 147,000.
ODI 10578008
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic for inspection where they stated that the steering column, steering motor and the steering control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10576735
Steering
My son was driving home during a snow storm returning to illinois from a job interview in grand rapids mi. When the electric power steering had a sudden and total failure. He was still able to steer the vehicle but it required significant more effort and this was made more dangerous due to the snow covered roads.
ODI 10722424
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The engine and power steering warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The…
ODI 10672750
Steering
Again, i file a complaint. I lost my power steering, a message was displayed to inform me of the loss. Steering was very difficult to maintain at manual steering.. At this time no recalls were made. On 3/31 a recall was made for chevrolet malibu models from 2004 and 2005, and some from 2006, 208 and 2009. Mine is a 2007 and is having the same problems. My auto has been unsafe to drive because of this steering…
ODI 10576399