10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
17 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 1
Average Mileage:
87,234 miles

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problem #372

Feb 122018

Malibu

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed, while driving 30 mph. The electric steering warning indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle could be restarted after a few moments. The contact called Eagle Chevrolet (1330 old country rd, riverhead, NY 11901, (866) 428-9720), but no failure was found with the vehicle. The previous owner had the vehicle repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) in 2014. It was unknown if the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Hampton Bays, NY, USA

problem #371

Feb 142018

Malibu

  • 165,000 miles
Power assist steering goes out intermittently jerks steering wheel stationary jerking power assist goes out when moving

- Genoa City, WI, USA

problem #370

Jan 312018

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,071 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel locked up and the instrument panel illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned it off, and restarted it, and the vehicle performed normally. While driving home, the steering wheel locked up again. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealer (uftring weston Chevrolet, 1600 West war memorial drive, peoria, il 61614) stated that due to the recall repair being previously performed, there would be an out of pocket cost for the repair. The failure mileage was 135,071.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #369

Feb 072018

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an electric steering motor failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the electric steering motor needed replacement, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact to call a local Chevrolet dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to uftring weston Chevrolet (1600 w war memorial drive, peoria, il 61614, (309) 686-2500) where the electric steering failure and replacement were confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) in 2014. The manufacturer was contacted again, but offered no further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- West Peoria, IL, USA

problem #368

Feb 092018

Malibu

  • 126,000 miles
In 2014 Chevy issued a recall on their motor torque sensors in regard to the electric power steering. We proceeded to take the car in to the local Chevy service center and had the replacement put in. In the past month the sensor has gone out and the power steering no longer works as the Chevy dealership looked it over and stated that the motor torque sensor needed replaced which was fixed back in 2014 under the recall notice. GM was contacted and they refused to fix the problem that has come forth 4 years later making it seem as if GM truly fixed the problem. After extensive research it seems that this is a continued problem with this vehicle and GM needs to remedy the the problem.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #367

Jan 262018

Malibu

  • 214,967 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel jerked and became loose. The power steering warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) as a possible solution. The failure mileage was 214,967.

- Montcalm, WV, USA

problem #366

Aug 182010

Malibu

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced intermittent power steering failures. The contact heard a clunking noise in the steering wheel, and a chiming noise was heard followed by a "power steering assist" message display. The vehicle was taken to don franklin bardstown Chevrolet Buick (120 w john rowan blvd, bardstown, ky 40004, 502-233-4457) for diagnostic testing, but the results were undetermined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Cox's Creek, KY, USA

problem #365

Dec 012017

Malibu

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the steering wheel moved independently to the left and right. Lucky's Chevrolet in mcgee, Arkansas was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

- Mcgee, AR, USA

problem #364

Dec 192017

Malibu

  • 56,998 miles
Vehicle looses steering at low speeds. Previously had a extended service campaign that they never had parts for. Expired now but a recall on other same make and model of the same year. This is a serious safety issue and needs reexamined. Called GM and they are not concerned about loss of steering. Was driving and had to make a turn at 5 mph lost power steering and signal chimed. Was unable to complete turn almost caused accident on city street.

- Mitchellville, IA, USA

problem #363

Nov 122016

Malibu

  • 200,000 miles
While I was driving on the interstate my power steering went out very difficult to drive car or even make turns and paralllel park also electrical system comes and goes when it pleases I

- Affton, MO, USA

problem #362

Dec 122017

Malibu

  • 175,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable. Also, the air bag and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #361

Dec 012017

Malibu

  • 125,000 miles
The car was under recall for a couple issues which they fixed except for the electronic power steering torqe sensor, they installed the part but said they could not program the part due to another problem. So I couldnt afford for them to diagnose it plus pay to fix it so I checked it out and discovered that just a fuse had blown. I replaced it and headed back to the dealership, dropped car off and then was contacted hours later saying that they were not going to finish programming the recall because they already tried once and I would have to pay now? in my mind a recall is a recall till it is fixed! the vehicle is still unsafe and I feel they should still be responsible!

- Seaford, DE, USA

problem #360

Oct 022017

Malibu

  • 45 miles
I was driving to work on the freeway and I accelerated to merge into traffic I slightly turned the wheel to the left and it went to the right and the faster I tried to go it was going all over the road from left to right.I didnt have much control so I decided to get off the freeway and go back home.

- Merced, CA, USA

problem #359

Oct 302017

Malibu

  • 209,000 miles
I'm stationary position my steering wheel automatically turns 90 degrees to the right and vibrates back and forth. If I turn it to the left and let go, it automatically turns right. When I'm driving, it does the same thing but not as bad. If I let go of the steering wheel while driving down the highway it will turn right then turn straight almost like a zigzag pattern. Eventually power steering will go out and I have to pull over, shut my car off and start it back up to reattain power steering. I contacted Chevy customer care and they said they can't fix the recalled problem because the service was already performed earlier in the car. (figured they would have a warranty on their own part)they refused to help with any cash assistance and due to having 200K miles on it they will not fix it in any way. It's a known issue in my year of car.

- Frankfort, OH, USA

problem #358

Aug 292017

Malibu

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the power steering message illuminated and the steering became harder. The vehicle was turned off and then back on. The vehicle started normally. The contact also stated that the same failure occurred twice before but every time the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the vehicle resumed to normal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but the VIN was not part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

- Bridgeton, NJ, USA

problem #357

Aug 042017

Malibu

  • 223,548 miles
Bulletin #08-02-32-005A fixed on 8/4/2017 $484.34 recall on Chevrolet trucks issued 08/05/2017 for same thing

- Greenwich, OH, USA

problem #356

Jul 292017

Malibu

  • 161,900 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to turn out of a parking spot, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to jim taylor Chevrolet (139 grimshaw St, rayville, la 71269) where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 161,900.

- Rayville, LA, USA

problem #355

Apr 052017

Malibu

  • 86,500 miles
The steering wheel shakes by itself even when parked and idling. When starting the car up the alarm comes on (ding, ding, ding) and the power steering is no longer. I have to turn the car off and restart it. This has gotten worse and am having a mechanic look at it but in my eyes this is a manufacturer issue based off of the research I've gathered online. Most mechanics I brought it to never have seen this problem before.

- Kunkletown, PA, USA

problem #354

Mar 282017

Malibu

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the "power steering" warning message displayed. The vehicle made a "dinging" noise and the steering wheel became stiff. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

- Johnson City, NY, USA

problem #353

May 162016

Malibu

  • 150,000 miles
No power steering. Its like there is no steering at all. Hard to turn.

- Chatsworth, GA, USA

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