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 · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving at 25 mph when the vehicle exhibited a popping noise at the front end and the wheels wobbled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the intermediate steering shaft. The dealer replaced the steering shaft and the tires were replaced several times, but the failure was not corrected. The…
ODI 10430440
Steering
Steering problems on a 2007 chevy malibu..starting approx. 2 years ago..fall of 2008..taken to certified chevy dealer four times has been "fixed". In spring 2010 power steering motor replaced twice...taken back to certified dealer on 8/2/10 to have rack and pinion fixed for 2nd time as well.. *tr
ODI 10347217
Steering
Steering problems happening on a 2007 chevy malibu...starting approx. One and a half years ago...fall of 2008....taken to a certified chevrolet dealer twice it has been "fixed" on 2-24-10..power steering gone out again while pulling into a parking lot, could not steer vehicle...quite a safety hazard. *tr
ODI 10314779
Steering
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WENT OUT. *TR
ODI 10245793
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that he intermittently heard a noise coming from the steering column. In may 2008, the dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure and replaced the steering shaft. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 32,892 and the current mileage was 68,860.
ODI 10440445
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
I have a 2007 chevy malibu. I bought the car 2 1/2 yrs. Ago. It had 12,000 miles on it at the time. We were told at 33,000 miles that it needed a new steering gear, which we did, then at 35,000 miles a strut was replaced, then in 2009 another steering gear was put in and also a few months later it was yet again doing the same thing so they greased it..... Now they say we need a steering shaft put in.....gm should…
ODI 10346485
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. When driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the steering wheel would suddenly turn in either direction without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where the steering shaft, and steering column were replaced; however, the failure continued to recur. The current mileage was 44000 and the failure mileage was 2300.
ODI 10361262
Steering
Loss of power steering. Problem started shortly after purchase. Went several times to ferman dealer on sr60 in brandon, florida, from where purchase was made. Took several visits before they stated they detected the problem, which was a wire that was touching steering column. Days later it occurred again and have been occurring intermittently since. The safety issue here is immense. Let alone, you get no enjoyment…
ODI 10526007
Steering
I bought the car in december 2007, within 30 days, i took it in for a clunking noise in the steering, when going over bumps @ low speed. Also clunks when turning wheel sharply. Over a course of 11 months, i took the car in for the same problem 4 times! They replaced steering shafts, columns, lubed, re-aligned, the works! And every time, within 3000 miles, the noise is back. This all started when it was under…
ODI 10257971
Steering
I have a 2007 chevy malibu ltz. The steering column has locked up several times. The worse time happened about a week ago. I was having the brakes checked and the repair man drove the car and when he mashed the accelerator the cars steering locked up and he had to fight it to keep from hitting a block and concrete wall. He said the car was very unsafe to drive. I took it to the car dealer where i bought the car and…
ODI 10368706
Steering
Car was being driven regularly. The failure has progressed everyday for about a month. I took it to the shop yesterday to find out that the problem is the drive shaft and bearings on the tire. The car is being repaired, at 40,000 miles. This is a 2007 vehicle! *tr
ODI 10245679
Steering
We do not like the electronic steering, the car does not hold the road well, we've had no accidents with it, but when we had it checked at the dealers they told us it was ok.. We still are not happy with it. *tr
ODI 10331757
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu lt. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel locked. The failure is intermittent and has occurred on several occasions. The most recent failure occurred in the middle of an intersection. The vehicle was taken to two dealers and both were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact to keep taking the vehicle to the dealer until the failure can be…
ODI 10206251
Steering · Suspension
Clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle while driving or turning over bumps at low speeds. Repair never offered at warranty ran out. The problem still exist and i have been assured by dealer gm this is safe. Do you have any additional info, as to why 2007 were excluded from recall? *tr
ODI 10576787
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph and various speeds the power steering failed intermittently whenever he accelerated and made a left or right turn. He also noticed a clicking noise behind the dashboard and immediately it became difficult to turn the steering wheel. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. He called the manufacturer and a representative gave him a…
ODI 10303686