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. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. Updated…
ODI 10692421
Steering
The power steering went out while making a turn on roadway at about 25 mph. Came back then went out again few minutes later. Came back has done it a couple of times since. *tr
ODI 10486472
Steering
In mid-2008, i started noticing a popping in my steering rack. The car was a rattletrap to begin with and always made noise. I went to the chevy garage in mt and told them there was a clanging under the car & tgry fixed the sway bars. A few months later, the popping gets louder and more severe - my friend thinks it's the cv joints, i go to my mechanic (who's gm certified) to get them checked out and to have the…
ODI 10532005
Steering
My son was driving the 2007 chevy malibu i bought for him for work/school when the electrical power steering system went out. He was driving down a busy three lane road, and as he began to change lanes, the steering became very stiff. He heard a chime and then saw the dash flash "power steering". Since he wasn't expecting this, he couldn't control the steering right away, and the malibu continued to drift toward the…
ODI 10490283
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that she started the ignition and the steering wheel began to move independently for several seconds. The sporadic failure also occurred when the contact was driving at various speeds, accompanied by the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the failure was contributed to…
ODI 10496825
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly failed. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted. Upon resuming, the steering malfunction continued. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering module was replaced. The failure recurred after the repair was…
ODI 10496597
Steering
Upon entering freeway, steering wheel locked, causing stiffness. This has been happening more often now. While driving, steering wheel jerks to the left and to the right. Have to hold on tight in order to control. This is happening now on a daily basis. Called the chevrolet dealer, and was informed no recall for this problem. I saw a recall dated 03/31/2014 for other chevrolet cars with the same problem. Why were…
ODI 10576318
Steering
I was driving my 2007 chevy malibu and my steering went out causing me to hit a fire hydrant. I could not realign the car it pulled so hard to the right when it cut off. I have never had this problem with the car before. I went out to drive the car the other day and it was working just fine. I had the car repaired by my insurance company but they said the were not going to fix the steering problem since they could…
Crash reported
ODI 10507396
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Bought this car from a nissan dealer as a used car in june 2012, it is the lt ve model. The problem is: while turning left with acceleration the steering wheel jerks right, at times it can be jerked out of the hands (depends on acceleration speed), also a clunking noise from left front wheel at times (with or without engine running). Sometimes while driving at 55 mph or better, taking a left handed curve, steering…
ODI 10481980
Steering
While driving on numerous occasions over the last two years under many different conditions on and off the freeway, my steering wheel has suddenly started to shimmy back and forth as the "power steering" warning appeared on the dash console and an alarm pings out three times in rapid succession. It is obvious that there is a loss of power steering during these occasions as i fight the steering wheel to ensure…
ODI 10626917
Steering
Since july of 2012 my power steering was intermittent now as of sept 14th 2013 i don't have any power steering at all. The fuel light stays on, the gas gage fluctuates. I have had to drive without any power steering. I must use the car for transportation to and from work. I believe this is extremely dangerous to be driving a car with out power steering!!! I did bring it to the dealership where i purchased it and was…
ODI 10546111
Steering
POWER STEERING NOT WORKING. *TR
ODI 10468377
Steering
Vehicle became hard to turn and shortly showed power steering code on radio. Gm was contacted offered no help because it ran out if warranty a couple of months ago. All other year malibus with same electric power steering have been recalled except 2007 models, which has same mechanical components as other models and same complaints. Two days ago power steering completely went out can no longer move vehicle. Was…
ODI 10471834
Steering
While driving on a straight part of the road going about 45 i felt the steering wheel jerk to the left turning the car into on coming traffic, i had to pull very hard to the right to keep from hitting another car head on. Then a few days later the same thing happened only this time it jerked to the right causing me to run into a ditch. I am scared to drive this car but have to it is the only one i have to get to…
ODI 10463356
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
A couple of issues with this car!!! First off, the latest recall done in 2014 with the brake lights not illuminating when pedal pressed but did when pedal wasn't depressed.after calling and going to multiple gm dealers, i had to research how to fix the problem and tell the gm dealer how! The issue is starting to act up again now. Starts off with the gear shift being nearly impossible to pull out of park and the…
ODI 10622364
Steering
This happens whenever i first start driving. The driver info center says power steering and sometimes it gets hard to turn but then comes back after a few seconds and is fine until i park and return to vehicle to go home or work. *jb
ODI 10461948
Steering
Power steering completley went out while i was driving! I ran up on the curb almost hitting another car coming out of a driveway! *tt
Crash reported
ODI 10459223
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle emitted a popping sound when turning. The contact also stated that the steering column shook when the vehicle was traveling between 50 and 60 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but was not given a reason for the shaking. The ball joints, bearings, and control arms were replaced, but the failure continued.…
ODI 10461658
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-60 mph, the steering wheel would seize without warning. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis when the contact would suddenly accelerate. The contact stated that when he released the accelerator pedal, the steering wheel would reset independently. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor an independent…
ODI 10483728
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel became abnormally loose. The failure caused turns to be completely abnormally wide. In addition, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the power steering pump. The dealer…
ODI 10475597
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the steering assist failure light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle onto the side of the road in order to restart it and it functioned as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection who stated the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10577048
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While parked, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the steering shaft would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10456419
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On my 2007 chevy malibu, the cruise control will shut off by itself going down the road, the brake lights work backwards by step on brake they are off, foot off brake the lights are on. The steering wheel will lock up and have to shut car off and restart to get it to unlock and idling the car the steering wheel shakes and while driving down the road it shakes also. The part of the fuel pump that controls the gas…
ODI 10507309
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering column and the control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was…
ODI 10693773
Steering
My steering wheel began to move slightly left and right on its own. It also had a loose and wobbly feeling to it. Took it to my mechanic and he fixed the problem. My second incident occurred on 1/2/2015. My steering completely went out while i was driving. *tr
ODI 10669792