10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
100,279 miles

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problem #653

Feb 012025

Malibu

  • miles
The power steering fails. Chevrolet (manufacturer) and Pine Belt Chevrolet (NJ) both claim that our vehicle was in for the recall and did not have an issue. The power steering has failed since we bought the car new in 2006. The problem was intermittent for years, but recently the power steering fails 5 or more times during a 10 mile trip. We shut the car off and restart it and the power steering comes back on. We contacted Chevrolet. They told us our car was repaired/checked for the recall and they are not responsible. We feel that since there was a recall for this that they should fix the problem. They told us that the parts are not under warranty but since it was a recall we think it should still be covered under the recall. We are currently in Florida and don't know if it is safe to drive the car back home to NJ.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #652

Nov 112022

Malibu

  • miles
My electrical power steering motor is no good on car it is at risk of causing harm to

- Advance, NC, USA

problem #651

Feb 042025

Malibu

  • 135,000 miles
The contact's mother owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering assist intermittently failed to operate as needed with the "Power Steering Fault" message displayed. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the power steering failure occurred, and excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

- Cheyenne, WY, USA

problem #650

Jan 272025

Malibu

  • miles
My 2007 Chevy Malibu began experiencing intermittent power steering failure at around 103,000 miles. This issue makes the vehicle extremely dangerous to drive, even though it is not classified as an official recall because it only affects certain VIN numbers. However, I see multiple other owners reporting the same problem, proving this is a widespread defect. I had the issue diagnosed as a failing torque sensor, which was previously covered under Chevrolet-??s Special Coverage Adjustment 10183. Unfortunately, this coverage expired in 2022 or at 120,000 miles-?"yet my vehicle has significantly less mileage and still exhibits the defect. Chevrolet has refused to take responsibility for this known issue. The previous owner of the vehicle passed away before the car transferred ownership to me, so it was impossible to have this defect fixed while coverage was still active. This leaves me, and others in my situation, vulnerable to a sudden and unexpected loss of steering assistance. This defect poses a severe safety risk. If the power steering fails at high speeds, in rainy conditions, or on the freeway, it could lead to an accident. I strongly urge NHTSA to investigate this issue further and pressure Chevrolet to extend coverage or issue an official recall.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

problem #649

Jan 242025

Malibu

  • miles
UNKNOWN Power steering randomly shakes and turns and goes out even if fire is stealing is in the common fluid. It is super dangerous and stops working on the highway periodically and I cannot turn it. I-??ve saw other safety concerns about this and it has been recognized so I-??m hoping that someone will do the same

- Weaverville , NC, USA

problem #648

Jul 092024

Malibu

  • miles
Hello, my 2007 Malibu has a problem with the power steering. The steering wheel becomes hard. This is a problem that has already been detected, but why does this campaign not appear on my car? I am attaching a link to the information: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Texas, TX, USA

problem #647

Nov 152023

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle loses power steering at times, turn vehicle off, it works for a bit, then loses power again making if very difficult to steer, on going problem and every time take to mechanic, it is working fine, and told to bring when it is malfunctioning, hard to do that, for never know when it will, on going issue with other 07 malibus

- Marshfield, WI, USA

problem #646

Feb 222024

Malibu

  • miles
On [XXX] we experienced sudden loss of electronic power steering while driving, at the same time the power steering indicator light came on the dash. We were not able to turn the wheel and had to stop in the middle of the road. We had the vehicle brought to Chevrolet of Turnersville NJ on [XXX] and they diagnosed the problem as need torque sensor replaced. This is the exact same symptom/issue and part that was recalled under safety recall #[XXX] but for some reason this particular vehicle was not added to the recall list although it is the same year and manufacture date as those covered under the recall. We have experienced the exact problem that the recall addressed and posed a safety hazard while driving and is currently not able to be driven safely. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Mays Landing , NJ, USA

problem #645

Feb 132024

Malibu

  • 104,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact immediately pulled to the side of the roadway. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel started shuddering, was making an abnormal ticking sound, and was significantly difficult to turn. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was charged a fee for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

- Beckley, WV, USA

problem #644

Feb 172024

Malibu

  • miles
The steering wheel start shaking and then on the middle console it showed -??POWER STEERING-??. Now whenever I drive it it-??ll pop up and the steering wheel locks up and it is scary because it doesn-??t move. And when I turn of the car it-??ll unlock but as soon as I start driving it again it does it again.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #643

Mar 202023

Malibu

  • miles
I bought the car and the next day it randomly locked up my steering in the middle of traffic. If I turn my car off then turn it on while jerking the wheel side to side it will allow me power steering for just a short moment. Once it worked for a month continuously without shutting off on me then it randomly started locking up again. There-??s no symptoms or warning except for the car steers on its own while in park. The wheel moves and makes a screeching noise. It-??s locked up on me in traffic numerous times. It-??s a huge hazard. Trying to get off the street when it locks up is just a safety hazard for everyone around.

- Hot Springs National Park, AR, USA

problem #642

Nov 062023

Malibu

  • miles
Inherited this car with only 5000 original miles. Power steering fault comes on display constantly. Power steering completely cuts out occasionally rendering the steering nearly impossible to turn.

- Maple Shade , NJ, USA

problem #641

Nov 022023

Malibu

  • miles
Steering failure! steering locks up while driving light comes on. I have to restart engine several times so the steering works. I have replaced the steering sensor 4 times. i have heard this problem from many people and the gm dealer will no longer address this problem. when the steering does work the steering wheel has tendency to turn hard right. when working it turns right easy and left harder. I have had to drive several miles with no steering until I can stop somewhere and restart the car. Why would GM not resolve this dangerous situation! This has been going on since I bought it in 2022.

- Madison, OH, USA

problem #640

Apr 122023

Malibu

  • 86,300 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The steering wheel was uncontrollable and became inoperable. Additionally, there was an engine oil leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who completed unknown repairs. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 15V064000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 86,300. The VIN was not available.

- Horseheads, NY, USA

problem #639

Apr 122023

Malibu

  • miles
When I start my car my steering wheel dances vibrates. When I'm driving 30 mph it will pull me to the right side of the road and be hard to steer. It does this a lot it scares me I'm disabled and have a hard time driving.

- Horseheads, NY, USA

problem #638

Jul 072023

Malibu

  • miles
I was driving on the highway and my car steering wheel became really tight and caused my car to drift in the right lane. The steering wheel locked up and became really stiff to turn. It has a faint burnt smell. I can not risk the chance of the car catching on fire with me and /or the kids in the car. I had to move into the shoulder on the highway I was about side swipe the car that was in the right lane beside me. I had minor children in the car when it first happned. I did look up recalls and talked to several GM customer service and was informed the car did have a recall but it has expired since then. If I would have known about the recall i would have never brought this used car. When I brought the car from the auction they informed it was no electric probelms with the car but it is. Also killed me and my kids the way the wheel just locked and didnt move. A customer service rep said she would give me a $100 coupon off services. But I honestly I do not have the extra money to take the car to a delaership and get fixed. I know that will cost me almost $1000. There were no warning lights signal anythignto indicate it has an electric power steering problem. Can you as a company find it in the value and core components of the company moral values and help Assist with this expired recall on the power steering

- Oxon Hill, MD, USA

problem #637

Mar 012023

Malibu

  • miles
Complete loss of power steering while driving. I took this to a Chevy dealer for repair and discovered that the faulty part was the same as safety recall #14772. Same year, make, model, faulty part and the same failure while driving. Part was confirmed by dealer repair. No warning lights before failure. I reported this to GM in attempt to be compensated and inform them to broaden the recall and they would not help in any way and referred me to NHTSA

- Middletown, PA, USA

problem #636

Feb 052016

Malibu

  • miles
I get in car and start it. When I begin to turn steering wheel, it's very, very, very hard to turn. This happens while I am driving and when The car in park. It has been happening off and on on since 2016. I never understood why and didn't know why. Until I took it to get oil checked and asked how to put power steering fluid in the car.

- Clarksdale, MS, USA

problem #635

Jan 012023

Malibu

  • miles
Steering wheel shakes and moves in park by itself also electric power steering randomly cuts in and out while driving

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #634

Feb 252023

Malibu

  • miles
Upon driving the steering wheel turn forcing you to steer in other direction. The power steering light displays on dash and steering in lost and hard to steer

- Cordova, SC, USA

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