10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
102,771 miles

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problem #574

Apr 292019

Malibu

  • 162,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30-35 mph, the power steering failed without warning and the steering wheel would not turn. The contact pulled the vehicle over onto the side of the road, turned the engine off, and waited a while. The contact restarted the engine and was able to drive safely home. On another occasion, the steering wheel shook uncontrollably when the engine was started and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a power steering sensor needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and verified that a power steering sensor was needed. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 162,000.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #573

Feb 072019

Malibu

  • 222,430 miles
Have a 2007 Chevy Malibu the power steering has gone out on me 3 time in the last 2 months. When it happens if I turn car off and turn back on it works again Chevrolet said my car is not on the recall list to fix but is having the same problems of others on recall

- Tullahoma, TN, USA

problem #572

Apr 082019

Malibu

  • 1,320,000 miles
When I was turning the steering locked up. There was a recall on this but it says that my vehicle is not one of them.

- Denmark, WI, USA

problem #571

Apr 052019

Malibu

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving, the contact heard three chimes and the electric power steering (eps) warning indicator flashed. Afterwards, the eps failed to function. Koehne Chevrolet Buick GMC (w 1760, us-41 business, marinette, wi 54143, (715) 735-7483) diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. Additional testing was provided to determine if any other parts needed to be replaced concerning the steering. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering), although the failures were the same. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the eps recall campaign. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Menominee, MI, USA

problem #570

Mar 132019

Malibu

  • 170,000 miles
My dash cracked from the airbag inflating you could've heard it from a mile away I need help I just B9ught my car in December

- Slocomb, AL, USA

problem #569

Mar 192019

Malibu

  • 160,000 miles
Power steering failure while driving--very dangerous. It is at the shop now for possible repair depending on costs. I've read that this is very costly and that the issue may be an already recall fix.

- Granger, IA, USA

problem #568

Mar 182015

Malibu

  • 100,000 miles
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.

- Bluefield, WV, USA

problem #567

Mar 072019

Malibu

  • 142,000 miles
Power steering sign comes on when first turning car on, locking the wheel up. When I turn car off and restart it issue goes away. Now starting to happen while I am driving the vehicle.

- Florence, KY, USA

problem #566

Mar 022019

Malibu

  • miles
Power steering fails while driving. Wife almost crashed while driving. Very hard to turn under slow driving conditions.

- Shawano, WI, USA

problem #565

Mar 082019

Malibu

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to rodenroth motors Inc (3055 S mackinac trail, sault ste, marie, mi 49783, (906) 662-4756), but the contact refused to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

- Rudyard, MI, USA

problem #564

Mar 012019

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles
While driving on mcbride ave in West paterson suddenly the power assist on the steering went out as I was turning it was very very difficult to turn the wheel very close to crashing. I checked my VIN for recall I am not on the list. The car is very dangerous to drive and now I cannot use it and the repair would cost me well over $1,000 that I do not have. This should be an open recall for anybody who has this problem before more people die.

- Little Falls, NJ, USA

problem #563

Feb 272019

Malibu

  • miles
This car had many recalls they did fix the one of the steering column and it was never right made clicking aound I purchased from second party who had it done I fixed the tire rod on that side it never fixed the problem now the power steering made sound started shaking the steerinv wheel after the fact I know there is recall regarding this issue of power steering. So please double check I have disability and need my car to be safe I'm unable to drive anything that requires such strength.

- Meriden, CT, USA

problem #562

Feb 182019

Malibu

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. Braeger Chevrolet (4100 S 27th St, milwaukee, wi 53221) stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #561

Feb 212019

Malibu

  • 95,300 miles
The car's steering wheel vibrates left to right when the car is turned on. When driving, "power steering" is displayed on the panel making turning very difficult.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

problem #560

Feb 192019

Malibu

  • 117,100 miles
On or around Feb 19, 2019 my power steering gave out while driving to work. I pulled over and restarted my car since it was almost impossible for me to turn the wheel. After restarting my car seemed to be fine. Until it happened again. The power steering light appeared on my dash and then again I could barely make any turns which is completely unsafe especially if I had to turn to get to a safe area to restart my car. After my own research, I called Chevrolet and I was told that there was a recall on a similar part that would cause the same things as I was having and if I took it into a Chevy dealership and had it officially diagnosed as the same issue as the recall which was a torque sensor with the power steering shaft I would be able to get reimbursed for the $110 diagnosis fee and the cost of repairing the vehicle. On Feb 26 2019 is when I had my apt at camp Chevrolet in spokane, wa ph:5094440968. They informed me that in fact it was the same part as the previous recall but because my car had already been fixed by that recalled part, before I owed it, that they wouldn't cover that cost. I would not of taken it to the dealership if I wasn't informed that with proper diagnose I would be able for reimbursement. This is a very dangerous issue and it was not caused by erratic driving but a known issue that was identified enough to cause the recall in the first place.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #559

Dec 142018

Malibu

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power steering sensor or the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

- Licking, MO, USA

problem #558

Jan 222019

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 113,000 miles
STEERING WHEEL TWITCHES WHEN THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM ACTUALLY WORKS, BUT IN MOST CASES THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WILL ALSO GO OUT AND QUIT WORKING AS I AM DRIVING MY VEHICLE CAUSING A SUDDEN JERK IN THE STEERING OF MY VEHICLE. Consumer stated sensor has been replaced twice now and power steering currently is not working again. This is a safety concern because power steering would randomly quit working while driving. Consumer found a similar recall for this issue on other year Chevy Malibu but for some reason consumer's model is not included in the recall, but is still having the same issue.

- Auburn, MI, USA

problem #557

Jan 302019

Malibu

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel moved from side to side on its own. The contact stated that the failure occurred everyday last week. The contact also mentioned that the failure began five years ago, but went away. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

- Carpentersville, IL, USA

problem #556

Jan 012019

Malibu

  • miles
Power steering failure. Hearing clicking noise. Service airbag

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #555

Mar 012018

Malibu

  • 133,732 miles
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, 719-544-8162) where it was diagnosed that the steering failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle as the steering continued to seize. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,732.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

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