The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximate 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an alignment was performed. The manufacture was not notified. The vehicle has not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 51,320.

- Thousand Palms, CA, USA

2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering malfunction. The dealer informed the consumer, a recall was issued for the power steering. However, it only covered vehicles up to 150,000 miles. The consumer had 166,000 miles on her vehicle.

- Washington, DC, USA

I started my Chevy Malibu and began to drive down the road with in minutes my power steering jerked, made a ding, ding noise and went out. I pulled it off the road. Turned it off and waited when I turned it back on it worked fine. The Chevy dealership says that it has to do it when they have it before they replace it. So if it doesn't I guess they want me to get killed before they will replace it.

- Elizabethtown, KY, USA

Power steering quit working. Here in 2013, with 175000 miles, GM will not honor their "service policy", due to miles! it only covered up to 150000 miles! absurd!

- Monaca, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 02/27/14 a recall had been issued for the steering issue. However, the dealer informed the consumer the vehicle had too many miles, to replace under recall. The dealer stated they were only fixing vehicles with under 100,000 miles. Updated 02/27/14

- Southerland, NE, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned and would not turn in either direction. The contact stated the vehicle was shut off and restarted, and the problem was remedied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the steering failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.

- Tallassee, AL, USA

Was going through a red light and heard a ding then the steering wheel got real tight and hard to turn, power steering showed up.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering shaft was worn and the joints were corroded. The contact also mentioned that when making turns at low speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the steering shaft would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 49,000.

- Oakland, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000. Rvk

- Rialto, CA, USA

2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to power steering motor failure. The consumer stated while driving, the power steering motor failed, and he lost the ability to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where the steering motor was replaced at a cost of $ 693.00.

- Gering, NE, USA

The fuel gauge suddenly started to jump up and down and vehicle engine gets off and on.

- Hunt Valley, MD, USA

Steering had a clunking noise and was hard to pull away from curb. While driving steering would tighten up car was unsafe to drive on freeway took to dealership replaced steering column.. July of 07 started having same issues took to dealership replaced shaft kit.April 2010 was driving on freeway in heavy traffic when steering tightened was lucky to get to off ramp safely. Took to dealership replaced shaft kit. January 2010 lost power steering while driving could of been another dangerous situation. Took to dealership replaced steering column. September 6 2013 started clunking took it to dealership $1000 to supposedly fix it.

- Tulare, CA, USA

Started 2013, traction control remains on for a 10 mins of driving then turns off, and back on again once restart of car. When traction control light is on unable to turn off by pressing the button. Car drives like the rear breaks are engaged. This started in 2010 and still happens to the present day the car has times where it doesn't start up, it turns over but doesn't catch. I have had a fuel ejection service, and regular oil changes at a Chevrolet dealership. This started 2013, engine light is on and it won't go off. Car is at 115,000 miles. This started 2012, the changing of gears is very rough, hard changes. This started in 2010, my last change was 2012, my head light turn signal continue to blow out and burst. In 2011 my mirror visor on the driver sides has broken again after getting it replace with the recall.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

While attempting to pass another vehicle by accelerating on a slight curve and pulling an incline, the 2005 Chevy Malibu would not properly steer. When realizing that the steering was not working correctly, decreased acceleration and then was able to regain control of the steering. This has occurred on multiple occasions and nearly caused an accident each time. GM has been notified about the safety concern and they have set up an appointment with a local GM dealer to diagnosis the problem. They have indicated a possible problem with the electric steering in the 2005 Chevy Malibu based on the VIN. I may be charged diagnostic fees and repair costs if the steering issue is not in line with their "special letter" regarding possible failure of the electric steering components. I have read that this is a common problem among this year, make and model of vehicle. I have also read that Canada has recently issued a recall on this same year, make and model of vehicle for steering related safety concerns. I feel that this recall for the steering components should also apply to cars in the us if they are experiencing similar safety concerns.

- Kane, PA, USA

While passing on the interstate the power steering failed for several seconds. There was an audible alert then the steering failed. Several other times while turning at low speeds and accelerating the steering fails for only a brief time, but pulls extremely hard in the opposite direction that I am turning.

- Enterprise, AL, USA

2 months after I purchased my car I noticed a popping noise in the front end. I took the vehicle back to the dealership, trenor motors, Inc. To be fixed. They told me that the steering rack was bad and according to their work order/invoice they replaced the steering rack. On August, 2009 I had the car back into trenor motors for the same problem and again according to their work order/invoice they replaced the steering rack. In October, 2009 the problem resurfaced and again I took the car back to trenor motors where according to their work order/invoice they replace the steering rack again. After we picked the car up I got roughly 1 mile down the road and I noticed the same popping/clunking noise in the front end that occurred all other times. I turned around and took the car back to trenor motors where they lubed the I-shaft. Around August of 2010 the same noise returned and by this time the car was out of warranty and trenor refused to fix the vehicle without charging me. I felt that since this was an ongoing problem with the car from the time I purchased it I should not have to pay for this. I then contacted General Motors and spoke with a man by the name of john and explained my situation. He did some research and called me back leaving a voice mail. He and I were unable to connect because of our schedules. I finally wrote a letter to GM asking them to contact me in writing, but didn't hear from them. I then contacedt the BBB who could not help me because of the age of car. I finally contacted the Ohio attorney generals office who contacted GM. A lady named frances from GM contacted me at which time I explained the situation after a week or so she contacted me back to tell me she had contacted trenor motors and that they were unwilling to fix my car without charge and that GM was unable to give me any restitution.

- Springfield, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering system failed, causing the vehicle to become difficult to maneuver. Also, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 123,000. The VIN was not available.

- Santana, CA, USA

I bought a use Chevy 2005 Malibu and the front rail for the frame of the drivers seat broke. After looking around I found it is a very common issue and feel it's a major safety issue! I was told by the old owner that it broke a year after buying the car and the dealer wanted way to much to replace it" if it's a matter of safety should they not fix it for free? should their not be a recall on it" again after looking around on the web and asking around to many dealer shops it is a very known issue that Chevy has not ever addressed. I just know that not only is it very hard to sit in, it also feels like it's going to come up off the floor every time I hit the brakes. I'm sure if I even got into the smallest fender bender it would eject me. Please do something to make GM repair this issue! also lets maybe address the issue with the failing power steering that has already caused injury's thanks

- Rensselaer , NY, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified and advised the vehicle be taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was advised that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 166,000.

- Republic, MO, USA

My power steering has gone completely out. I have made several complaints to GM regarding this matter. GM has acknowledged the problem and has sent out letters advising customers with vins 5F10001-5F250216 (technical bulletin #07126) of special coverage. GM has also sent me a letter advising me they will fix the problem if my vehicle is 10yr or 160K. My problem didn't exist at that time. I now have 212K miles. I took my vehicle to the dealer ([xxx]) and was denied coverage. Estimated cost was $900 for repairs. GM knew years ago that they had a problem with the power steering, and it was a matter of time before the steering was to stop working. Regardless of the miles. The steering was going out at some point.that is my argument. I just want my power steering fixed. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Pontiac, MI, USA