The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel would shake violently intermittently. The dealer diagnosed that the steering wheel column would need replacing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but was unable to assist the contact. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

- Baldwin, MI, USA

2007 Chevy Malibu - power steering flashing on radio system, bell dinging, rough turning. Taking it to the dealership Monday.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

Omg I cannot believe nothing has been done about the power steering on the 2007 Malibu going out while you are driving. How many complaints are required for something to be done? I thought buy american was going to be the best. GM fooled me. I have had several issues with vibrations, brakes, drums, rotors, steering column gears but this mornings near miss accident just takes the cake. I am driving to work 5:30am on interstate 58 in suffolk, va doing 60 when all of a sudden the wheel jerks me into the next lane of traffic almost driving under an 18 wheeler. I grasp the steering wheel as tight as I can trying to pull back into my lane with the wheel fighting me back and forth. What a horrific experience. I pull off (shaking my --- off) make a phone call, sit for 1/2 hour (still afraid to drive). While the car is idling the wheel is bouncing back and forth in park. I put it in drive with my foot held tightly on the brake and it is still jumping. Put it back in park. Build up a little nerve. Put it back in drive and start to drive. Everything is fine. Get to work 5 minutes from there only to find that my car has an electronic power steering? some moron must have dreamt this up and GM needs to correct this horrible power assist crap before someone gets killed if they haven't already. I am not very happy with my Chevy Malibu and I think a class action lawsuit needs to be filed for all Chevy Malibu owners to make GM make corrections on this life threatening situation. Action needs to be taken now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Gates, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact was driving 70 mph when the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the engine was turned off for 30 minutes before the power steering was restored. The dealer was contacted who informed her to bring the vehicle in for inspection and advised that they may have to replace the power steering sensor. The manufacturer was contacted and informed her that there could possibly be a warranty for the repairs but they would give her a return call at a later date. The failure mileage was 96,524. Updated 9/27/11 the C onsumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 10/05/11

- Gates, NC, USA

Power steering trouble - 2007 Chevy Malibu. Wheel is tight when starting the car, can hear a click in the dash and then the wheel is loose and can steer. The power steering warning appears on the information center. Happened twice so brought the car to the dealer (still under warranty). They found a code for a possible power steering malfunction and tightened a ground wire. The problem continued with greater frequency. Brought car back to dealer twice. They were unable to diagnose the problem as there was no code in the computer and the problem did not occur while there. The problem continued to occur and grew progressively worse where I had to sit for several minutes waiting for the click and the wheel to release. At times I would turn the car off and back on to try to reset it but it did not seem to help. The power steering warning appears on the dash after starting the car (though sometimes several minutes later) as well as several times while driving even though there is no difficulty steering. Returned car to dealer and received a loaner vehicle until they resolve the issue.

- Belchertown, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that noise was inside the steering column and front suspension. She also mentioned that when she started the vehicle it responded as if the steering wheel malfunctioned and when accelerating the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the diagnostic test revealed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 47, 000.

- Suffolk , VA, USA

Was driving and went to turn left and the power steering went out. It has an electronic power steering system. I turned the car off and then turned it back on and it reset the steering and the message was removed from the display. It has occured 15 times now. Would like to know if there is a recall.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

I own a 2007 Chevy Malibu I have been having steering failure. Research shows recall on later models for same issue but not 2007. The steering will completely fail without notice. I feel this is a very big safety concern and GM says no complaints of my problem. They will investigate but from all research I have done GM will not do anything for this obvious manufacturing defect. I guess when a death occurs they may do something then. Who knows I think they should be made to correct the problem. The steering has made a popping noise for a couple of years and now this. After steering fails there is a bell that dings 3 times and then it flashes on radio screen power steering.

- Shelburn, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would move to the left but not to the right. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 73,000.

- San Marcos, TX, USA

The power steering failed, I was advised by dealership that the repairs are $864 I was advise the power steering is an electrical system and needs to be repaired.

- Dallas, TX, USA

2007 Chevrolet Malibu, when turning left I am experiencing a loud pop sound and after reading several other complaints of this same sort of issue, possible loss off power steering and loss of control of car, intermediate steering linkage issue. This is not good. Has GM sent out a recall on the trouble? if not they should.

- Lakeville, MN, USA

Power steering my car kept goin in and out.Feb 8 it went out completely and almost caused me to wreck.online research lead me to believe Chevrolet is aware of problems with the electronic power steering problems with the Malibu. Have been many complaints online and called Chevy customer service number and local dealership, the car can not be drove due to feeling very unsafe in turns and if it locked up all together. Also fromwhat I have read the problem has gotten fixed with consumers out of pocket money and the problem rearise shortly thereafter.

- Burlington , NC, USA

Just bought my Chevrolet 2007 Malibu and it has been making a popping noise in the steering when making turns and driving. I have read online about numerous people having the same problem with these vehicles, and in some instances even causing them to crash.

- Hager Hill, KY, USA

2007 Chevy Malibu is having problems with the power steering going out when taking right turns. I really did not have this problem until the winter season, not saying that's the cause of the malfunction. In the mornings when I crank up before going to work, the steering wheel will move side to side motion for about 15 minutes. The power steering usually goes out when taking right turns. Never had the power steering go out when I turn left. This has been going on every since the early part of December 2010. On the day that it first happened, I pulled to the side of the road an contacted GM about the problem and wanted to know if their were a recall to the specific model. The customer service rep acted as if he never heard of the problem. I did a little research and found that their are other GM cars that have problems with the power steering as well. Chevy is fully aware of the problem. I guess that it will have to be national coverage on the news for any action to be taken. This car is in fairly new condition and should not be having these problems. I'm just happy that my girlfriend was not driving at the time. She is very tiny, and not as strong as I. this problem needs to be rectified asap. Here is the youtube link of actual footage of this problem happening www.youtube.com/watch?V=ly0lrqqx9rq.

- Monroe, GA, USA

The steering on my 2007 Chevy Malibu locked up on me as I was driving down the road, it did it again as I was turning in the parking lot. It has done this several times in the past. It also makes a loud clunking noise when I turn the steering wheel sometimes.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 35 mph, the power steering locked suddenly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the steering three times. They were constantly repairing the steering motor. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Danville, KY, USA

I was in a crowded parking lot and suddenly lost power steering. I nearly hit a pedestrian because I was in the middle of a turn. The power steering continues to fail without warning. When doing some research online about this I found hundreds of entries of the same problem. There are recalls on other models and other years, just not the 2007 Malibu that I have. This electric power steering can fail at any time and is a very dangerous issue. The repair is expensive ($1300) and will not prevent additional failures.

- Sparta, MI, USA

I have problem with power steering for Chevy Malibu 2007 sometimes its luck up when im driving or when im turn left or right and making noise.

- Irving, TX, USA

I have a 2007 Chevy Malibu ltz. The steering column has locked up several times. The worse time happened about a week ago. I was having the brakes checked and the repair man drove the car and when he mashed the accelerator the cars steering locked up and he had to fight it to keep from hitting a block and concrete wall. He said the car was very unsafe to drive. I took it to the car dealer where I bought the car and they said it was the ignition switch. I was wondering if you have heard if GM is aware of this problem and if there has been a recall on this thank you.

- Lebanon, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard rattling noises from the front end and the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired (repair details were not given). Shortly after, the vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance and the contact was informed that the front passenger tie rod and steering knuckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Upon receiving the vehicle back, the contact began to hear rattling noises from the front end and steering wheel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Cohoes, NY, USA