10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 17 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 20 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 87,234 miles
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Vehicle lost powering steering after making a right hand turn onto a busy road. Ended up half way in the oncoming lane before I could get it under control. Good thing no other cars were in the way. I had to pull over and restart the car. I also have had other incidences when the power steering glitches off and on while I'm turning into parking spots. After I bought this car, brand new, I had taken into the dealership for steering issues but they didnt find any issues at that time and I was dismissed, now it's obvious this is a serious safety issue for these cars. This is a hazard and is terrifying when it happens.
- Belleville, IL, USA
Started my car up to around 2:00 to go my lunch break. Powering steering was in my radio dash. After turning it off and back on it resolved the problem for a short period of time but has cutoff consistently when I am driving reverting back to manual steering which is difficult to control with low speeds and dangerous it puts everybody at risk if it happens on the freeway.
- Oakland, CA, USA
It loses the power steering at times, after is turned on. This is something that happens often.
- Arlington, TX, USA
Electric power steering disabled during routine driving, making a left turn in motion the vehicles power steering was lost. After a restart of the engine, power steering was returned. On a city street after a stop sign.
- Bronx, NY, USA
Loss of power steering while turning and steering wheel jerked hard as if to straighten itself. This occurred during driving. We took the vehicle to dealer and was told the GM service bulletin 14116 only covers steering position sensors, but not motors. But on other comparable models, it's the motor, not sensors. Now these are of the same system and components. Why?!
- Bothell, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that she attempted to make a left turn however, the steering wheel jerked in the opposite direction. The contact stopped the vehicle to straighten the steering wheel. The contact was unable to complete the left turn and continued driving straight ahead. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.
- Florence, SC, USA
Steering shaft causing knocking noise when you turn steering wheel about 1 inch to the left or right when the car is stationary or in motion. Found this to be a common problem with other owners with over 150 complaints. So far no recall has been issued for to replace the the steering shaft.
- Nashville, TN, USA
Steering shaft causing knocking noise when you turn steering wheel about 1 inch to the left or right when the car is stationary or in motion. Found this to be a common problem with other owners with over 150 complaints. So far no recall has been issued for to replace the the steering shaft.
- Nashville, TN, USA
Steering is not working, making it too hard to turn the wheel. Vehicle was in motion when it happened, while in a highway; has some electrical issues like check engine light on and speed control is not working properly
- Kissimmee, FL, USA
Steering wheel column makes clunking noise when turning. It has been repaired at least 3 times. The last 2 were 5/31/2013, which we paid for, & 10/1/2014, which was on a recall. Now it has been doing it again for several months.
- Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Wiring issues replaced everything new it the charging department 2 times and the problems kept arising thus the computer the PCM fired so idk what went wrong but it's something that needs to be discussed I will never own another Chevrolet car
- Trinity, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss power steering assist. An audible chime was heard during the failure. The vehicle was stopped, and the power steering assist returned independently. Additionally, the check fuel cap warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering) however, the repair failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
- Florence, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering ceased. The contact pulled off of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact stated that the failure started approximately two years ago, and worsened over time. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
- Manteca, CA, USA
Traction control on and off. Feels hard and forced steering wheel assistance turns off, wheel too hard using too much gas.
- San Ysidro, CA, USA
Power steering goes out making it difficult to steer.
- Clintonville, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while reversing out of a driveway, the steering wheel became very tight and difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The contact attempted to continue to drive the vehicle and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
- Eatonton, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevy Malibu maxx. The contact stated while his wife was stopped at a traffic light, the steering wheel unexpectedly started moving left to right without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the as loss of electric power steering. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). However the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
- Ramsey, MN, USA
Steering electric power assist system fails intermittently while driving, resulting in loss of steering ability possibly causing a serious accident or death. Recall was dated 03/31/2014 but the problem still exists. Data base says no recalls are pending but obviously the problem does still exists. Vehicle is stationary, in motion, and on any street when the problem arises. Warning beep sounds and notice pops up in the warning section on the console.
- Sumter, SC, USA
Power steering cut out with no warning while driving. Extremely difficult to steer, but was able to pull off to side of road. Shut vehicle off and restarted immediately. Power steering returned when car was restarted.
- Chardon, OH, USA
- Houston, TX, USA