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
Power steering wheel locks when trying to parallel park. Power steering wheel is maneuvering wheels when in motion on the street and highway causing the vehicle to go off lanes. Power steering wheel wobbles when vehicle is on and stationed
ODI 11169913
Steering
Steering wheel will sometime wiggle back and forth on its own while stationary out some times while driving and while driving sometimes feels like it is trying to turn on its own, info panel popped up saying"power steering". Turned the car off and looked under to see if fluid was leaking, it was not. Turned the car back on and steering was fine for a while then jerky again, seems similar to torque sensor recall for…
ODI 11143944
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the electric power steering failed and the steering wheel shook. In an attempt to avoid oncoming traffic, the contact yanked the steering wheel in order to pull the vehicle over. York chevrolet buick (2456 us 40, brazil, indiana 47834, [redacted]) requested that a diagnostic be performed and offered the option of an extended warranty.…
ODI 11124481
Steering
Streering went out while driving didn't have control of the vehicle there was a recall but didn't own the car at the time bought the car from private owner and recall was already closed. This is a very serious safety issue and some have been injured or killed. Contacted thigm and they will not cover this issue and didn't show any concern. Very disappointed with gm and they should have covered this a issue it's a…
ODI 11123644
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 70 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel shook and seized sporadically. In addition, a beeping noise was heard. The contact called parks chevrolet charlotte at [redacted] (located at [redacted], charlotte, nc 28262) and was informed that there was no recall on the vehicle. The technician recommended a diagnostic test. The…
ODI 11132446
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, there was a clunking noise coming from the steering column. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the driveshaft u-joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number:…
ODI 11113674
Air Bags · Steering
The service airbag light comes on and goes off quite often. This could cause accident or kill a person if goes off. The power steering starts getting hard to use then makes noise then fine. Airbag light doesn't have to be in motion. Power steering is in motion. On highway and turning. There is no recalls that i know of for airbags but heard there was. This has been an issue since i bought car 1/27/18 to today
ODI 11105342
Steering
Loss of power steering . Steering wheel vibrates
ODI 11103660
Electrical System · Steering
While driving in normal conditions, electric steering assist goes out making it difficult to control the vehicle. If it happens while in a corner it could result in a collision.
ODI 11093555
Steering
My 2007 chevy malibu was on the highway yesterday, and all of a sudden the chime starting going off and the power steering locked up, as well as the brakes. This was a very scary experience for me, especially because i was going around a corner when this happened and i was at risk of losing my life due to the power steering cutting out randomly. I think they should look into this more as the malibu has always had an…
ODI 11085073
Steering
Car steering locks and i can't control the car. It's hard to turn and i have to pull over. I turn the car off then turn it on and it will work, but then it will do the same thing. I have almost crashed as i drive a long distance from home to school to work. I called and went to a dealership and they say my vin isn't covered by the steering control sensor recall that is posted for cars 2006-2007, yet my car is having…
ODI 11082010
Steering
Electric power steering assist stopped working. It rebooted when we turned the engine off and restarted. But it went out again and restarted when turning it back on. I called the dealer and they informed me that the recall ended in 2016. I never received a recall notice to have it fixed. I feel that gm should take responsibility for this hazard. My wife was terrified when it stopped working at 45 miles per hour with…
ODI 11082286
Steering
We recently were driving the car when we lost power steering control. This sounds very familiar to nhsta # 15v06400. Chevrolet said our car is not covered but our mechanic said that the issue in the recall was exactly what the problem was
ODI 11080847
Steering
Gm "special warranty" coverage (but not a recall), 15356. Received documentation attesting to the identified problem. Document advises not to take to dealer unless symptoms manifest themselves as outlined in document. Now, symptoms are clearly evident; electronic power steering has failed. Gm refuses to cover repair because the "special coverage" time limit has elapsed. Unsatisfactory. A recognized manufacturing…
ODI 11089658
Steering
After having a steering shaft and a steering angle sensor replaced under a technical service bulletin in august 28,2015, i now have to replace the same two parts that were previously fixed out of pocket. My car is over 150,000 miles and it has been past the ten year pro-visionary. The two parts that i had replaced in 2015 have a manufacturer warranty of 12 months. My complaint is that i do not want to pay the 1,400…
ODI 11078981
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shook and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to spradley chevrolet hyundai (2146 us-50, pueblo, co 81008, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the…
ODI 11172588
Steering · Suspension
Their tight steering and stiff suspensions are causing arthritic hands n backs. See pictures below. The tight steering and stiff suspension is silently, without pain, causing arthritic backs and hands/fingers and autism. Compare your hands and back to the pictures in the following links identifying arthritic hand and back deformities. Do not buy a vehicle unless the steering is easy one finger and rides like a boat…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11170961
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
My sway bar broke and caused me to spin out of control.
Crash reported
ODI 11217398
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and required more effort to safely operate the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering pump malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did…
ODI 11076457
Air Bags · Steering
When i was driving on a city street getting read to pick up my sibiling from schooli received a notification on the radio display that said power steering off then it was very difficult to turn my wheel and almost got in an accident. This happened nearby an elementary school. The power steering went off right when i was about to make a turn. Also, the air bag for the drivers side has consistently been going off for…
ODI 11075559
Steering
Steering wheel turns by it self, also sitting still ,steering wheel shakes back and forth by its self.
ODI 11078225
Steering
2007 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to steering column safety recall. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs made to vehicle related to an expired safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer notified, but did not offer any assistance. *js
ODI 11097429
Steering
Electronic power steering failure upon start of the vehicle or while driving. You must turn the vehicle off and restart it to reactivate the power steering. Steering wheel will also move back and forth on its own while the vehicle is stationary such as at a stop sign.
ODI 11078724
Electrical System · Steering
While driving home from work one evening, my car made an alarming chiming noise to signal me that something was wrong. I then saw the words "power steering" appear on my display. At that very moment my steering wheel froze up to where i basically could not move it any more. I could not turn left or right, which forced me to keep straight. I was in the middle of traffic and had to keep going until i was able to make…
ODI 11073952
Electrical System · Steering
I first encountered this problem when my vehicle was stationary. My vehicle was sitting in my driveway and the message 'power steering' came on the dashboard and i had no power steering assist. I immediately looked up the issue and found that there was a recall for my vehicle so i was hopeful about the situation. I called my dealership and was told that there was a supposed 'warranty' for my vehicle and i was out of…
ODI 11075343