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. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn after the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was powered off and on several times until the power steering warning indicator went off and the steering wheel began to operate normally. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was…
ODI 10704254
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle and a chime sounded. In addition, the power steering warning message displayed on the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10704020
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving down the road and it started to shake then i lost all the power steering. I had to drop the speed to 35 just to keep it on the road. *tr
ODI 10701113
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and jerked to the left lane without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft and the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10703361
Steering
Friday while driving i noticed an issue with my steering it was harder to turn than usual and a felt like a vibration. Sunday while i was driving the steering went out it felt as though the steering wheel locked mid turn causing me to lose control of my vehicle nearly wrecking luckily there wasn't any other cars close by when i got home i researched the problem only to find that it's a very common issue and that…
ODI 10701114
Steering
Steering wheel vibrates, until suddenly the power steering goes out, radio displays a message stating "power steering." this can happen while driving, while idling, or the power steering simply does not come on when the car is started. It began in 2015 and continues today, growing progressively worse.
ODI 11189910
Steering
Have had many instances in the last couple of weeks where when the car was turned on a message appeared about the power steering. When you shut the car off, the message would go away. Finally the message wouldn't go off with a restart and the power steering went out. We drove it slowly to a shop where the steering sensor was replaced. *tr
ODI 10702054
Steering
I was traveling at 55 when power steering went out this almost caused a wreck gm should fix these cars before some one gets killed. *tr
ODI 10695489
Steering
While driving approximately 60 mph, a chime sounded and the phrase "power steering" appeared on the radio display. There was a sudden loss of power steering, making the vehicle difficult to control. Incident now repeats itself on a daily basis, usually at start-up but occasionally while driving too. Contacted chevy about similar recall to this same model and year but was told this vehicle was not included. Dealer…
ODI 10735549
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the park assist module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
ODI 10705649
Steering
Steering became very hard to control. Light flashed on briefly. Steering wheel began to shake. I've looked online and others have complained of a faulty sensor. My wife took it to the dealership today and they refused to repair/replace at no cost. *tr
ODI 10693571
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle which resumed normal operation. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The technician stated that the steering sensor or the entire steering column needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10701247
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the engine was started, the power steering esc warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000…
ODI 10693009
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 38 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,880.
ODI 10693407
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vin…
ODI 10714621
Steering
Power steering quit while driving - same symptoms as current recall for power steering - however our vin number is not included in this recall this has happened twice in the last 30 days - 1st occurrence march 4, 2015, 2nd occurrence march 28, 2015 contacted chevrolet but no action on their part. *tr
ODI 10702537
Steering
While driving the car, the power steering in the car stopped working suddenly we had no control over the car. Luckily we avoided crashing the car. Appears that the electronic power steering torque sensor has failed. *tr
ODI 10703720
Steering
Driving. Along steering would lock have to cut my car off restart on 3/12/2015 driving home from work had to cut my car off three times to get it home with hazard lights on doing 20 miles got i'm driving will not unlock. This car has same problem 2006 cars does. This us my only transportation. Why is this not in recall for the 2006 .my car was manufactured on09/2006? ... *tr
ODI 10695085
Steering
I was driving down the road and the power steering went out. I could hardly turn the wheel. Now it happens every time i drive. I'm afraid to drive it now. They did a recall for my car but apparently the vin on my car is exempt for some unknown reason. *tr
ODI 10692129
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to shake. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact had to apply force to the wheel in order to turn the vehicle. Additionally, the power steering was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The…
ODI 10704481
Steering
Electric steering assist failure only manual steering worked. Happened several times,also steering shakes when car is stopped. *tr
ODI 10691698
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel moved to the left and right independently. The power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact who was a certified technician. The contact stated that the steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10691470
Steering
In december, 2014, we purchased a 2007 chevy malibu for our teenage daughter. End of february 2015, when in park with the motor running, the power steering light came on and the steering wheel would not turn ( like it is locked up). Shut the vehicle off and restart and then power steering would work. Called gm due to finding numerous complaints and recalls on the chevy malibu regarding steering. I was told that my…
ODI 10701493
Steering
Vehicle began exhibiting steering shimmy even while idling. I stopped for pizza...coming back out to the vehicle, power steering was gone. The next morning it was back (with shimmy). After another short stop, power steering was gone. After longer stop at school power steering came back. What happens if it cuts out while i am driving. Going to dealer sat. For diagnosis. With only 38,000 miles on the car, this…
ODI 10690928
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the power steering seized and the warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10692506