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
2007 chevy malibu started having power steering issues. While driving out of a parking lot my power steering went out and began flashing on my display screen. I pulled over and turned the car off, when restarted the power steering worked again. It was fine for awhile and then out of no where the power steering would just go out. It has happened on multiple occasions and at various speeds. Then the power steering…
ODI 10588253
Steering
Complete failure of the electric power steering system leaving the 5 year old vehicle completely inoperable. After stopping and parking for 5 mins the car was restarted and the power steering was completely gone with no prior signs or symptoms of pending failure. Vehicle was not drive-able and had to be towed. *tr
ODI 10448254
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving my malibu when suddenly the steering became uncontrollable. I managed to pulled the car to the side of the road. I shut the engine down. I pulled out my manual for the 2007 car and i was directed to the kind of power steering that was supposed to be installed in my car. The manual indicates that the 2007 manual for my chevrolet malibu ltz with a v6 engines should have a hydraulic power steering system…
ODI 10450145
Electrical System · Steering
While making a turn and accelerating in my 2007 malibu, the electric power steering went out and the car continued to go straight, almost causing me to go up the curb. After letting off the gas, the steering came back and i was able to gain control. During this time, the dash displayed "power steering" and made a chime. *tr
ODI 10447179
Steering
I bought the car used without a warranty im driving it home and the steering is clicking on turns and sometimes pulling to the right of the road i keep bring the car to my local mechanic and he keeps on replacing part after part its been a few months now and the problem is still here and dangerous not only that sometimes steering completely fails making me swerve in and out of traffic pls help. *tr
ODI 10492364
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed and caused the contact to have a head on crash at 45 mph. A police report was filed. The contact's insurance company planned to inspect the vehicle to try and determine the cause of the power steering failure. The failure and the current mileages were 59,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10437536
Steering
While my wife was operation on the interstate, with no warning at all the steering locked up, she had to muscle it to the side, once tow truck came he cranked the car and no issue, once she made it home while turning into driveway, it locked up again, according to internet research several, i mean several complaints are against the steering on same make model cars, chevy will not fix, nor can i afford the 500+ to…
ODI 10436346
Steering
The car steering wheel locks up. It never locks up while driving. It only does it at crank. Sometimes, when i crank the car the power steering does not unlock until about 20 mins into driving and sometimes it doesnt at all making it difficult to turn the wheel. *tt
ODI 10444468
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit abnormal noises when steering and driving over bumps at approximately 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front stabilizer bar was faulty and the front calipers were not properly releasing. The contact was also informed that the front calipers were burned and…
ODI 10441796
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated while the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10432873
Steering
Upon starting the car the power steering indicator came on and there was no power steering. I had to shut the car off and turn it back on. This has happened over 10 times since the first time. The steering wheel has vibration when turning to the left like the motor is skipping. Gm needs to do a recall on these before someone gets killed. I am considering getting a petition together to see about a class action…
ODI 10436252
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
Steering shaft failure - power steering motor failure steering box replaced gas gauge sensor replaced struts replaced passenger door won't seal i have hated this car almost from the moment i bought it. So many things wrong with it. 2007 car shouldn't have all these problems. 1989 blazer still going and has none of this crap.
ODI 10444465
Steering · Traction Control System
Noticed after i first purchased the vehicle that when ever pulling into traffic or just accelerating quickly at all the power steering will go out causing the wheel to be "straightened" back up which yanks the car really hard causing for quick correction which can lead to over correction and then a wreck. Very dangerous in the rain or snowy/icy conditions since it yanks the wheel back straight and causes the car to…
ODI 10583991
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the electric power steering failed and the steering was very difficult to maneuver while driving home. The contact also stated that the warning light for the steering was illuminated many times prior to the failure. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10422841
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed making it difficult to turn the steering while driving out of the garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 107,000.
ODI 10424731
Steering
I am having problems with the electric power steering. The steering wheel will randomly lock up when im driving and a message saying power steering comes up on the screen. I don't like driving my car anymore because i don't know when and how long the wheel will lock up for. I have looked online and have notice that this is a big issue. *tr
ODI 10422353
Steering
When accelerating and providing input to the steering wheel the steering seems to go out of the vehicle. This only happens if the engine rpms approach 3000. This tends to happen as i'm accelerating onto the expressway. This has been happening off and on for approximately a year. *tr
ODI 10421501
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the power steering failed on the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle it was very hard to turn, but when the vehicle was stopped the steering operated normally. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected. The current mileage and failure mileages were 81,000.
ODI 10419800
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering failed while attempting a left turn with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 97,244.
ODI 10419213
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel would suddenly shake and vibrate. An independent mechanic stated that the power steering motor module assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10619074
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel would seize while driving various speeds. The contact also stated that the steering wheel would occasionally fail to turn immediately after the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10427170
Steering
2007 chevy malibu ls 3.4 electric power steering problem, the steering wheel will start pulsating either left or right at starting the engine, while driving it will move by itself like if it is trying to correct the position of the tires. For less than 2 seconds makes you feel like there is no control on the steering unless you correct the direction of the tires by gradually compensating on the opposite direction.…
ODI 10415405
Steering
Power steering issues on my 2007 chevy malibu. While making a right hand turn the power steering fails and pulls steering wheel to the left without warning, almost ran into oncoming traffic. *tr
ODI 10420874
Steering
On 6/20/2011 i was driving down a major road with my grandson in the back seat in a child safety seat. Without warning my steering wheel started jumping and pulling hard to the left. The steering was stiff and hard to pull back to the proper direction. Then it pulled so hard that it was at a point i almost put my car into head on traffic or a ditch. I was fortunate enough to find a parking lot to pull into. I turned…
ODI 10411555
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
Mid-june, 2011:vehicle was making a roaring noise: the result was that the front wheel bearings were broken end of august 2011: difficulty turning the steering wheel accompanied by a loud grinding sound,the result was that the steering shaft and outer tie rod were broken and had to be replaced. September 2011: extreme difficulty applying brakes, on occasion would appear normal. Had 3 brake inspections done within a…
ODI 10424588