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 the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. After the repair, the steering wheel inadvertently moved on its own. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
ODI 11097771
Steering
While driving my malibu i heard a alarm ding from the dic and the banner read steering then my electric power steering failed as i was driving into a underground parking lot going down the helix to another level i narrowly missed ramming into the side wall as it is a tight turn. Had i not been holding on to the wheel tightly i would have hit the wall . I don't think my wife or daughter could have held the wheel to…
ODI 11025165
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle steered to the left without warning. The failure recurred several times. The power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to faulkner chevrolet of lancaster [redacted], located at [redacted], lancaster, pa 17601), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a…
ODI 11151721
Steering
Our 2007 chevrolet mailbu, purchased in july 2017, used, has begun to have a severe steering issue. Steering comes close to "locking" up, very hard to steer, mainly at slow speeds, but unpredictably and without warning. Power steering warning light comes on during the problem. Veh. Has just over 70,000 miles on it. Took it to chevrolet dealer. Service manager advised that our car had been covered by gm special…
ODI 11048025
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
For the past 3-4 weeks i have been having issues with my electric power steering giving out. Sometimes when i'm driving it very hard to keep the steering straight, the wheel try's to send me into the other lane. I've been doing research i've found that there are many others with the same issue.
ODI 11022345
Steering
When making a turn, the front of the car make terrible popping noise, which is a severe safety problem. This is very common. Http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/malibu/2007/steering/clunking_popping_noise_from_steering.shtml
ODI 11015116
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
While driving you can feel steering tightening up and a slight hum especially making left and right turns, gas gauge goes up and down from full to empty constantly, engine light stays on because of gas cap replaced 4 times works for awhile longest was about a month, also stays on because of duel gauge fluctuating constantly.
ODI 11005558
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact stated that the steering wheel became very stiff and was extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was diagnosed as having an electrical failure, which caused the power steering to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10985444
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Also, while driving, the steering seized. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10985134
Steering
When the car is running but not moving the car chimes and a power steering warning messages comes across the warning system on the dash. The power steering turns off and will not work unless the car is turned off and restarted. Doing this appears to clear the message and turn the power steering back on at this time but it has become a reoccurring problem. There is a recall associated with this year and model but it…
ODI 10971838
Steering
As accelerating and turning vehicle steering wheel locks and oversteers, sometimes it under steers, occasionally as accelerating forward is very loose and all over the road. Multiple​ times has almost caused an accident. I do a lot of driving on the highway and do not feel safe with the the steering like that.
ODI 10985100
Steering
POWER STEERING
ODI 10990646
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator flashed and the steering wheel seized several times without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The dealer was to schedule an appointment to inspect and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer also indicated that the…
ODI 10967148
Steering
In april of 2015 while driving on the interstate surrounded by other vehicles the electric power steering sensor failed. The power steering warning flashed on the in dash information center and searing the vehicle was nearly impossible. I was fortunately able just avoid several collisions with other vehicles. The following day i brought the vehicle to the dealership to have the sensor replaced. This was not covered…
Crash reported
ODI 10966399
Steering
Takata recall. . While driving the power steering will completely shut off. Once the car is turn off and turned back on the power steering will turn back on and stay on for a short time then will turn back off. This will happen while the car is stationary along with in motion during town or on the highway.
ODI 10966196
Steering
Power steering is going out on the road can cause accident because all of a sudden can go out an cause accident.
ODI 10959799
Steering
2007 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to power steering letter states power steering diagnostic/repairs at no cost, dealership refusal to repair power steering due to mileage restrictions. *smd the consumer stated the steering went out three times. *jb
ODI 10959349
Steering
When driving earlier in the day 2/18 the steering wheel would wobble and vibrate when the car came to a stop or when i would turn the wheels. This happened just a few times - it was very subtle. Went to work and after sitting in parking lot for 5 hours i noticed the power steering message on the display board was lite when i started the car. There was no puddle under the car and i had an extremely difficult time in…
ODI 10955471
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Had recall work done and seen this was in it. And wasn't fixed.
ODI 10955435
Steering
As i was driving this evening on my way home the power steering shut off in my car. After the first time it happened i pulled over at a nearby restaurant and restarted my car but the power steering went out again within 5 min again after restarting the car. The steering wheel shakes on its on rapidly right after i start the car and it is idle...on the dash power steering comes up with a ding sound just as it is…
ODI 10949510
Steering
Power steering randomly and frequently stops working; starts working again (usually) after restarting the car, which is not always easy or safe while driving on the highway. Happened 4 times on the way to work today; has been happening occasionally in the past but is dangerously frequent now. I understand this is common among 2007 chevy malibu's, but my vin was not on the recall list... *tr
ODI 10948460
Steering
Power steering shut down and caused me to wreck my car
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10985019
Steering
When i turned the vehicle on a message comes up on the dash that says "power steering" and i have a sudden loss of power steering. The vehicle was stationary at the time however the power steering could go out while in motion. It is the exact description of campaign recall number 15v064000 however there are zero recalls associated with my vin number. *tr
ODI 10948719
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
This is issue has been happening since late december and has progressively gotten worse! While driving (whether on highway at 60+ mph or in town doing under 40mph), power steering will go out multiple times; along with fuel gage will consistently show empty. Also while driving the airbag indication light will go from airbag on to air bag off several times. The only thing that remedies the power steering going out is…
ODI 10947417
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. On several occasions, the electronic power steering failed to operate as intended. In addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact felt excessive movement in the steering wheel. It was diagnosed that the electronic power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate…
ODI 10945620