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
The power steering failed while driving on the interstate at about 60 miles per hour. The power steering warning advisory on the dash displayed and had no power steering. It is very difficult to control the car when it comes to turning and it takes a lot of force. I see a lot of complaints for this year model yet there is a warranty for the 2005, 2006 and the 2008 models, this under #10183a special coverage…
ODI 10560162
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving my 2007 malibu and turning a corner when the power steering went out. Luckily i was in an area with no other vehicles at the time. I was able to get the vehicle home, when i started it again the power steering was working. This seems to be a common problem with this make and model from what i have read. The power steering goes out while driving and comes back on after restarting the car. The issue…
ODI 10553151
Steering
I was driving my car and the power steering went out and i hit an embankment. The dash dinged to let me know that it had went out. It comes and goes when it goes out. It will stay on and then it will go out. When it does go out the dashboard indicator will ding and let me know. *tr
ODI 10588224
Steering
Pulling out of parking space had no power steering nearly impossible to turn, thought it was low on power steering fluid so pulled into mechanics garage, was told the malibu has electrical steering and had probably needed to be replaced. Started car back up, and power steering has been working since. Needs to be fixed by gm very dangerous, you cannot turn wheel when electrical steering goes out. Terrible. *tr
ODI 10552589
Steering
Power steering went out. Has happened on numerous occasions. Should be part of the recall, but is not. Illuminates power steering on digital notification system. *tt
ODI 10582963
Steering
Power steering went out, took to dealer said it was the steering column. Does not feel safe to drive will have to repair and call gm. Even though online everyone says they will not fix it unless they are forced to recall. So please, everyone with this problem needs to start getting loud this is an unsafe vehicle and needs to be fixed!!!!!! *tr
ODI 10555383
Steering
Steering wanted to turn/jerk to left than right almost lost control of car and many other times the steering gets stiff and is very hard to turn. *tr
ODI 10554086
Steering
I was attempting to pass a truck blocking my lane. After waiting a few minutes, i heard an alarm chiming with the message "power steering" displayed on my radio screen. I felt a slight vibration in the steering wheel, and had no power steering assist, and struggled to turn the wheel to go around the truck. I then shut and then restarted the engine and the power steering returned to normal. A few days later, i had…
ODI 10549887
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was defective and would show that the fuel tank was empty when it was full. Also, the contact mentioned that the power steering would fail and would cause it to become very difficult to maneuver the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10583364
Steering
The steering wheel jerks back and forth while driving at any speeds. Will even jerk back and forth when stopped at a red light. *tr
ODI 10549928
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn and the steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 12/01/14*lj
ODI 10643282
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering caused extreme difficulty in turning the vehicle on multiple occasions. The sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel for the power steering more than once at random. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was not able to replicate the failure. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v15300…
ODI 10576936
Steering
I've had more then one case were this has happened but the first time it did it when i was driven down the street and the steering wheel yanked my steering wheel to the right while i was driven forcing me off the road. Good thing it did not cause me to hit a car or anything else . The steering jerks even when the car is just sitting in park . You could be going 0 miles to 60 miles it does it does it about 10 to 12…
ODI 10545420
Steering
Driving on freeway steering off to access road,when steering wheel started alternating between pulsating and locking up. Managed to gear into side of road.i was scared.checked tires. I did not have a blow out. Called family at the hospital,where my mom was dying,told them i was going back home.drove real slow with emergency lights on.steering wheel would start gyrating at times.thought all it needed was an…
ODI 10565140
Electrical System · Steering
I was getting ready to leave my house in my 2007 chevy malibu and when i went to turn my wheel to get out of my driveway i could not turn it. I pulled back in the driveway and tried again, same thing. We had a friend come over with a diagnostic and it was the electrical power steering. From reading all of the other numerous comments, i am surprised there is not a recall on this issue. Hoping gm does something about…
ODI 10544166
Steering
I was changing the lane. Steering loose contact with wheel. Wheel turned without any control. Luckily no accident. Brake worked. I stopped the car and started again. It worked fine. There should be recall for this type of inident
ODI 10544873
Steering
Power steering continues to light up on radio from time to time and makes car difficult to turn. It usually happens when i first start my car starts then goes a way a few minutes after starting. Was only happening like once every 2 weeks but it has been becoming a common occurrence lately. *tr
ODI 10588344
Steering
As the car was being driven from my driveway to the road, the power steering failed. The power steering display came on. The car was reversed back into the driveway. The car was turned off and restarted and another attempt was made, but the power steering failed again. I understand that a warranty extension for date and mileage have been offered to owners of the 2005,2006,and 2008 models. #10183a: special coverage…
ODI 10538387
Steering
For over a year, my 2007 chevy malibu ls v6 has had a problem with the power steering going out intermittently without warning for a few seconds at a time. This as resulted in a couple of near accidents--one which would have flipped the car had i not wrestled the steering wheel into compliance. I have had the car at a certified gm dealership on three occasions complaining of this problem. The first time they drove…
ODI 10575325
Steering
Power steering goes out-steering wheel shakes violently and vehicle is extremely hard to steer and control. Reported this problem via complaint with ntsb and with gm in august 2013. Was advised to have diagnostic testing completed on car. Did that ($110). Now gm is recalling this defect on all years except 2007. Why? Same issue as other model years. Gm diagnostics provided report that states power steering column…
ODI 10576211
Steering
The power steering stopped working all of a sudden. When i got to work i shut the engine off, and when i got off work the power steering was working fine. Since then it has stopped and started working multiple times. It will no longer reset when i shut the engine off, and restart it. We thought it was the eps fuse, but i had it tested and the service tech it was fine. *tr
ODI 10567052
Steering
Warning signal dinged and display reads power steering. Steering wheel jerks to right and left uncontrollably at all speeds. Power steering is going out on this vehicle. My research indicates that many, many complaints have been logged on this issue and that gm has acknowledged the issue with other ntsb required recalls with other makes and model years dating back to 2004. This is a defective system, highly…
ODI 10533843
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering light illuminated as the vehicle became hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. No repairs were done to the vehicle.the manufacture was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage 143,000.
ODI 10576940
Steering
The power steering went out and jerked my car into a guard rail. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10520562
Steering
Was following another auto that suddenly hit the brakes and when i tried to steer the car around, i could hardly turn the steering wheel momentarily. Have also found it hard to turn when starting in the morning. *tr
ODI 10558657