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.
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel required excessive force in order to steer the vehicle. The power steering warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,000.
ODI 10782354
Steering
Re: service bulletin 10058788--the steering stiffens at 25-35 mph and the steering wheel jerks back and forth horizontally. The steering wheel has to then be forced to move. Status update. Updated 07/27/16.*jb
ODI 10837898
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph and attempting to change into the right lane, the steering became loose and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle swerved to the left, struck another vehicle, and crashed into a guard rail. The driver side air bag deployed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10775967
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist motor and the torque sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10767389
Steering
I had just cranked, backed out of carport, still in my driveway. Steering wheel not turning smoothly. Was catching as when something moves from one notch to another. Drove slowly one street and aborted my planned drive down interstate, afraid of losing control of the steering. Drove slowly 3 miles to gm dealership service dept., noticing problem once en route. The shop did some test. Serv. Mgr. Said he believed what…
ODI 10764717
Steering
Electric power steering intermittently would stop while driving. While in park the steering wheel would oscillate approximely 30 degrees back and forth by itself. Serviced at dealership for steering recall twice. First trip replaced torque control sensor, didn't even make it off the lot before problem reoccurred. Second trip reprogrammed torque sensor and steering position sensor, problem reoccurred two days latter.
ODI 10763766
Steering
When going up a hill, turning too the left, sometimes just trying to turn the wheel from a dead stop there is no power steering, etc the power assist for the steering cuts out and there are 3 chimes. When it happens pulling out from a parking space there are no chimes, just no power steering. These are the same symptoms as the gm recall but they say my vin is not part of the recall. Maybe because my radio doesn't…
ODI 10758548
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized intermittently and required excessive force. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric motor module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10760024
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My wife and i have been experiencing power steering issues, pooping and clicking while turning, days prior to the vehicle losing complete control and crashing into the median on the highway in atlanta, ga. Driving at the appropriate speed simply maneuvering around road debris, the car body leaned right then left while attempting to straighten the wheel. At that moment the vehicle no longer had traction nor was the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10735672
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. Upon making a left or right turn, the steering wheel partially locked and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10767460
Steering
I noticed the power steering shake while driving low speeds and when a left turn it jerked to the right. I have talked to gm and they denied a recall for my vin # but others of the same make, model, and year have been recalled. Chevy dealer wants $994.00 to replace the power steering motor, more than i can afford.
ODI 10759633
Steering
While driving, the steering wheel will suddenly become stiff and shifted from left to right in my hands. This lasts for about 10-15 seconds. The car doesn't seem to shift on the road but i have to hold on with both hands until the wheel stops moving and goes back to normal. This happens consistently and at all speeds since it began on sunday (it's now thursday) but at unpredictable intervals.
ODI 10725794
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 15 mph, the steering became difficult to maneuver without warning. The contact stated that this was a recurring issue. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10724983
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel had become tight while the vehicle was in operation and while turning in either direction. The manufacturer and the dealer (jim hoffpauir chevrolet buick cadillac, 802 n key ave, lampasas, tx 76550, [redacted]) indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000…
ODI 11091716
Steering · Suspension
The 'tight steering' has caused my fingers to develop curvatures and twisted and enlarged arthritic knuckles. It is causing my shoulders to become painful requiring physical therapy. Carpal tunnel from the mini-trauma pushing and jerking the steering wheel to overcome its resistance to turn. (nexteer calls this 'torque overlay' and this torque overlay is effecting many other people like myself. My friends that drive…
1 injury
ODI 10721182
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 67 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer determined that the vin was not associated with nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
ODI 10723227
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Owner of a 2007 chevy malibu. Had to replace fuel pump out of own pocket yet recall has not been extended to my vin#. Also, while driving at a high rate of speed my power steering cuts out and the steering wheel is physically turns itself and locks the wheel throwing me into adjacent lanes and erratically moving my car on the road. This has been a safety recall on other 2007 chevy malibus with the identical part…
ODI 10716485
Steering
Getting ready to make a turn and power steering completely went out. *tr
ODI 10712858
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was contacted regarding nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 7/10/15*cn
ODI 10713169
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and there was a complete loss of power. The contact stated that the failure occurred at slow speeds. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10705341
Steering
The electric power steering completely failed as i was driving up interstate 95 at approximately 65 miles per hour. Luckily i was able to pull safely to the side of the road. I shut the vehicle off and restarted it, which reset the power steering. I drove approximately another mile when the power steering failed again. I again attempted to pull to the side of the highway and restart the car to reset it. This time…
ODI 10705305
Steering
I got in my car and when i started it the steering wheel started vibrating and jumping. It then became very loose while driving and the all of a sudden while turning the corner the steering wheel locked up. It was very hard to turn the wheel which caused my car to hit the curb and side swipe a parked car. This problem is going to get someone hurt really bad if not fixed. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10712438
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering seized and the warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician determined that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the contact had experienced the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10712629
Steering
Loss power steering on the highway and show power steering on the radio ...makes if very hard to handle the car and could cause accident should be a recall on this. Did a check and not included in current recall. *tr
ODI 10704109
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque assembly and power steering assist needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10702676