Intermittent / occasional "steering lock","torque steer". while turning, under acceleration a warning bell rings, the steering "locks" for a "second". foot off the accelerator and normal steering returns. It took me a little while to understand the "bell" as I was concentrating on the steering and don't notice any warning lights. While only happening "rarely" it happened three times in one day last week. Curious why other years of this model (with electric power steering assist) are under recall and not this model.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

Power steering continues to light up on radio from time to time and makes car difficult to turn. It usually happens when I first start my car starts then goes a way a few minutes after starting. Was only happening like once every 2 weeks but it has been becoming a common occurrence lately.

- Lockport, NY, USA

2007 Chevy Malibu started having power steering issues. While driving out of a parking lot my power steering went out and began flashing on my display screen. I pulled over and turned the car off, when restarted the power steering worked again. It was fine for awhile and then out of no where the power steering would just go out. It has happened on multiple occasions and at various speeds. Then the power steering began flashing and beeping on my display screen but the power steering was working just fine. Now it is beginning to go out while driving again. This is a serious problem and I am not sure why every other model with this problem is being recalled and this one is not.

- Spanaway, WA, USA

I was driving my car and the power steering went out and I hit an embankment. The dash dinged to let me know that it had went out. It comes and goes when it goes out. It will stay on and then it will go out. When it does go out the dashboard indicator will ding and let me know.

- Caulfield, MO, USA

While driving my car in town going around 25-35 mph, the steering wheel became hard to control. The on board display showed "power steering". after a while the power steering turned back on. After a few weeks of this happening the power steering only works for the first few seconds when the car is started then you can hear a "click" sound in the steering column and the power steering turns off. Took to dealer #1, advised the entire steering column needs replaced. Took to dealer ship #2, advised the power steering module needs replaced. Tried switching out the fuses for the power steering, still no good. Advised that this is an electric power steering and there is no power steering fluid or pump. Advised by GM to take to dealer ship and have it looked at. Est. Cost to fix power steering is roughly $700 out of pocket. I currently don?T have $700 to throw at my car and still drive with no power steering. GM as recalled Chevy Malibu for power steering all except the year 2007. This needs looked into as it seems that there 2007 year is having problems as well.

- Muscatine, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel would turn independently when the vehicle was in motion or in park. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the steering column and the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 14V153000 (steering), however the 2007 model year was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning message displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.

- Visalia, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering assist failed. The contact would have to shut off and restart the vehicle for the steering assist to return to normal function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.

- New Milford, NJ, USA

Steering is sticking and making odd noise.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

As driving down the road the steering locked up and could not steer. Drove home and parked the car it was leaking on the manifold pipe. They wanted $1,000 to fix it and would not work with us as we are on a fixed income they eventually came and reposessed the vehicle in the none working condition and hauled it off.

- Longville, LA, USA

The power steering had gone out repeatedly at different times, both while driving and not. It would come back on at times and now for the last 5 months has been out completely and is a danger to drive. It is my only vehicle and I drive 3 children around regularly. It is nearly impossible for someone of my strength and size to drive. I fear it is a matter of time before we have an accident. I was absolutely amazed to see there was not a recall on my make and year but every other year Malibu. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Updated 10/21/2014

- Grand Blanc, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the power steering torque sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 7/16/14 MA updated 8/23/2017

- Richland Center, WI, USA

Noticed after I first purchased the vehicle that when ever pulling into traffic or just accelerating quickly at all the power steering will go out causing the wheel to be "straightened" back up which yanks the car really hard causing for quick correction which can lead to over correction and then a wreck. Very dangerous in the rain or snowy/icy conditions since it yanks the wheel back straight and causes the car to slide. When this happens you can hear audible clicking noise coming from the column and sometimes even the warning dinging that the traction control failed. Seriously needs to be fixed because eventually it will cause wrecks and quite frankly deaths! very frightening when this happens! and apparently its not just my car.

- Buford , GA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was defective and would show that the fuel tank was empty when it was full. Also, the contact mentioned that the power steering would fail and would cause it to become very difficult to maneuver the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

- Chanhassen, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that power steering assist failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

- Stow, OH, USA

Power steering went out. Has happened on numerous occasions. Should be part of the recall, but is not. Illuminates power steering on digital notification system.

- Drakes Branch, , VA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering assist failed. The contact would have to shut off and restart the vehicle for the steering assist to return to normal function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage 154,000. Updated 07/15/14 MA the consumer also stated, while sitting in the vehicle, the steering wheel would shimmy to the left and right on its own, while making a strange noise. Updated 07.17.14

- Warren, MI, USA

With all the complaints on power steering problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, that are the same as other year Malibu, are you waiting for an accident before recalling this vehicle?

- Larsen, WI, USA

Letter from constituents regarding their 2007 Malibu electronic power steering (eps) problems and failure; requesting that the appropriate state of Ohio and federal agencies investigate this eps failure in the 2007 Malibu model. The consumer stated last week, the steering wheel began exhibiting a pulsating/jerking movement, while stopped at a red light. Then on April 5, 2014 the power steering failed. The dealer informed the consumer, it would cost anywhere from $00-700 to fix the steering issue. Updated 05/06/14

- Cleveland, OH, USA

The electric power steering of my 2007 Chevy Malibu needs to be completely replaced. All of the other years for this make are being recalled. The power steering was originally locking up when I started my car, but now it is locking up while I am driving. This year needs to be recalled as well.

- Lansing, MI, USA