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
Steering wheels shakes then power steering goes completely out while driving.
ODI 11073101
Steering
While i was driving i lost power steering and was unable to steer safely
ODI 11072260
Steering
Lost power steering suddenly while driving. Although chevy recall the 2006-2007 malibu for that issue, mine car is not on that list. Very sad.
ODI 11066569
Steering
2007 chevy malibu, power steering goes out all the time while driving. Steering wheels moves to the left all on its own, then there will be a ding and power steering will display across the radio screen, power steering goes out completely. There is a recall for 2007 malibu's for this exact same problem, yet my vin number does not fall under the recall..
ODI 11066827
Steering
One day as i was driving, my steering wheel got tight. I turned the car off and turned it back on and it stopped for a few days. Now my steering wheel is completely locked up. There were several recalls on these type of cars, but there isn't one on mine. My car isn't safe to drive. If there were recalls on other cars because of the same problem, then there should be one on my car. I also shouldn't have to pay to get…
ODI 11071759
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the contact noticed a "tugging" with the steering wheel that lasted for one day. While backing out of a parking space, the contact stated that the steering wheel was very difficult to turn and she did not drive the vehicle home. The dealer was contacted (lariche chevrolet, 215 e main, cross findlay, oh 45840) and stated that there was a recall on…
ODI 11065856
Steering
Whenever driving the vehicle in the straight road i didnt face any problem, but when im taking a turn i need to bit accelerate, when i do that, the steering wheel gets automatically force straightens itself making it to impossible to turn it while accelerating. I checked out with dealer he is saying im out of warranty so i have to bear the price of the repair incurred by the chevvy. Im the second owner of the car i…
ODI 11130505
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel seized and required more effort to safely navigate. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 11067311
Steering
While in park and the vehicle is stationary, the steering wheel is constantly shaking all by itself, upon driving the vehicle while in motion, it sporadically loses the power steering capabilities and feels like its losing control of the wheels.
ODI 11065859
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl-contact owns a 2007 chevy malibu .vehicle has 200,000 miles. Contact took vehicle to a private mechanic. Contact called gm and gm stated that vehicle vin is not covered under recall. Chevy dealership replaced sterring assist module in vehicle contact paid for replacement. Steering assist failed again last thursday when contacts daughter was driving vehicle in residential neighborhood going 20mph. Chevy dealership…
ODI 11064576
Steering
Power steering goes out constantly while driving and sometimes even when i turn the vehicle on. Contacted gm about the issue because after doing some research, i came across articles where there were recalls on the specific make, model, and year because of the power steering going out. Gm personnel said because my vin number didn't match the factories where the defective parts or what not came from that there wasn't…
ODI 11081877
Steering · Torque Converter
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the torque sensor assembly failed. The contact had the torque sensor assembly repaired less than two years prior to the failure. The power steering warning indicator also illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to spitzer chevrolet amherst (200 n leavitt rd in amherst, oh) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor…
ODI 11066013
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized while making a left turn. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and restarted it to correct the failure. Autonation chevrolet in corpus christi, texas was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin…
ODI 11062156
Air Bags · Steering
At 6:00 a.m january 11 2018 i arrived at work. I was waiting on a parking space to become available. When one became available i started my car and it immediately said power steering across my radio screen. As i tried to moved into the parking space my steering wheel was very hard to turn. Also the service air bag light came on as well.
ODI 11062170
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle at various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The "power steering" message displayed while the failure occurred. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (premier chevrolet of gwena park, ca) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 11078857
Steering
Recently experienced loss of steering power in my vehicle more than once while driving at a low speed. It has happened with my teenage son behind the wheel. Turned the car off and restarted to clear out the warning on the radio display. The steering wheel is also shaking/vibrating while the car is sitting idle. I did an online chat with chevy. Of course my vehicle was not on the recall list. I have ~146,400 miles on…
ODI 11057696
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was idling, the "power steering" message suddenly displayed. The driver discovered that the power steering malfunctioned, which caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (hank graff chevrolet in davidson, mi) were notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 11057146
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. In addition, while driving out of a parking lot at 10 mph, the steering wheel was not able to turn. The contact managed to drive the vehicle home. The failure recurred twice. The contact called winter chevrolet at [redacted] ([redacted], pittsburg, ca 94565) and…
ODI 11074150
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to make a left turn, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (thomes densdale chevrolet in grand island, ne) where it was diagnosed that the power steering sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure…
ODI 11053005
Steering
The car started having problems with intermittent power steering failures. In curves and turns. Now it is off more than on. It is in yhe same year as the other recalls but not on the list.the vehicle was in motion when it began having the problems
ODI 11058119
Steering
The power steering light came on. Looked it up & saw there was a recall but the 'warranty ' on it expired in march of 2017. I also saw that this car has numerous complaints on the torque sensor going out. My mechanic is charging us 1000$ for this fix, you wld think gm could help us out! Very dangerous driving & losing power steering
ODI 11051485
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel was tight and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, indicated that the vehicle was excluded from a power steering recall for this specific year, make, and model; however, the 2006 model had…
ODI 11065647
Steering · Suspension
I bought it used from a used car lot who failed to tell me many things about this car that was very crucial. And now there's a terrible grinding in the steering that has only gotten worse and now it does it all the time and locks up while in park. Lost power steering... Turned engine off and back on and regained power steering. There was an issue when i first bought the car in 2016 there was a knocking when turning.…
ODI 11040289
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated and became difficult to maneuver. The contact heard a ding sound and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact called john l sullivan chevrolet at [redacted] (located at [redacted], roseville, ca 95661) and was informed that there were no recalls associated with the vin.…
ODI 11076561
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Car does not start/ crank when turning key to start, battery is fully charged and gauges work. Power steering is illuminated on radio. When last driving steering felt loose and noisy. Error where odemeter mileage is.when trying to start .
ODI 11033939