Problems with 2005 Chevrolet Malibu STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the power steering failed. the power steering light came on at the same time the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic were it was determined the electronic power assist module was failing. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 71,000. updated 01/05/12*lj updated 01/09/12

Was doing 40mph power steering failed spun out hit a wall ended up facing the wrong way on one way highway.. i have had so many issues with the 2005 malibu it should be pulled off the road for sure, i have had to replace struts 2 times now and about to replace my 2nd fuel pump, my car has stalled out on many occasions, has left me stranded many other occasions. for as much money as i have spent to buy the car used in 2009 with 22000 miles on it cost us 10500$ we have easily spent over that in repairing it, the worst investment i have ever made.. the lighting constantly burns out the blinkers and headlights fail constantly, the gas cap threads expand and or shrink and causes the cap to either be impossible to remove or impossible to lock depending on the weather. i also have had anti theft security lock out many times where the car stalls and locks me out of using it. power steering failed, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed improper readings, and the speedometer was inoperative.my remote keys fail constantly as well, alignment which makes the car shake/vibrate at speeds 60+ my cd player does not work either i had dealership repair it before warranty it would lock the disc in the player after warranty problem started again,, my seat warmers get stuck on it was a constant problem even before warranty was done the dealership would fix it but now not under warranty they wouldn't repair it or the cd player again even though it was an obvious complaint before the end of the warranty well we are car shopping now for 2 new cars and i promise you i will never purchase another gm/chevy ever again worst customer service worst cars and to dangerous to reconsider. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed improper readings, and the speedometer was inoperative. the local mechanic repaired the fuel system. neither the dealer, nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel would exhibit an abnormal clicking when the contact was turning left. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the i-shaft needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 76,127 and the current mileage was 72,500. updated 01/20/12*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. a power steering service light also illuminated on the instrument panel and a warning bell sounded. the vehicle was maneuvered to a gas station and shut off. the vehicle operated as normal upon restart. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact stated that while attempting a turn, the power steering failed without warning. the contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate sporadically prior to the failure. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. the contact would stop and restart the vehicle to correct the failure. the failure also corrected itself on a few occasions and the steering wheel began to function normal as the contact continued to drive. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. the contact also stated that after turning the vehicle off and letting it warm up the power steering began to function as normal again. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 15 mph when the power steering system malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to seize. the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle without difficulty. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 92,500. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000. updated 02/27/14*lj a recall had been issued for the steering issue. however, the dealer informed the consumer the vehicle had too many miles, to replace under recall. the dealer stated they were only fixing vehicles with under 100,000 miles. updated 02/27/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated and he was unable to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 153,300. updated 09/29/11 *bf the consumer stated the vehice has not been repaired. updated 12/13/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when accelerating at 30 mph and merging onto the highway, the steering wheel and wheels seized. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred a few days later. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. the vin was unavailable.

The steering wheel in a 2005 chevrolet malibu pops and after time the pops increase and causes the steering of the vehicle to fail. this is a huge safety issue and could cause drivers to crash. if enough people die, maybe gm will recall this design flaw. this is caused from having electronic steering, which means no power steering fluid is suppose to be needed. *tr

The drivers seat frame broke and i had to replace. also the car makes a popping noise when steered. currently trying to get that into the dealer because it has been doing it for almost a year. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering failed while driving at an unknown speed. prior to the failure, the contact heard a beeping noise and the power steering service light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the steering rack and column needed to be replaced. the failure and current mileages were 137,000.

I would like to amend my previous complaint number: 10407288 the fatality that i mentioned was not proven to be of a direct result of a steering failure. however, according to complaint number: 10364224 the chevrolet malibu had steering shaft replaced prior to accident. this was performed at gm dealer due to popping noise while steering, diagnosed at dealer. repair paid for by owner. chevy malibu had 65,000 miles at time of accident. *tr

Okay, now i am really upset. this is my third complaint about the steering on my 2005 malibu. i am a senior citizen on a fixed income and i cannot afford to pay to have the car repaired. the car has approximately 45000 plus miles on it and i am afraid to drive it, and i sure can't sell it for fear that a steering failure may occur and injure or even kill someone, and although gm can live with that on their conscience, i cannot. the evening news last night reported that chrysler is recalling more than 11,000 cars, minivans and other models because a manufacturing problem can cause the steering wheel to collapse improperly in a collision. how is this any different than the problem with the design, manufacturing and safety defect with the chevy malibu steering? according to their new commercials 'chevrolet runs deep' they are right, chevy does run deep, deep into your pocket. their cold and calloused refusal to recall and repair these vehicles should be a clear indication that gm is totally unconcerned your safety or mine. i have heard of at least one fatality due to the steering safety defect. gm does not give a rip about our safety and will not recall and repair the cars even though this is of major safety concern for any one who owns one of these vehicles. can anyone say 'class action'? *tr

I have a 2005 chevy malibu. the power steering is beginning to make a noise. i was told by a repair place, that my power steering electric motor is beginning to go out and i will need to replace the power steering motor. they indicate that they have had several complaints regarding the power steering motor in this peculiar car. *tr

This is my second complaint for my 05 malibu ls, i purchased in 2006, approximately 20,000 miles, noticed shortly after the popping noise in the steering area. i was told at that time gm was aware and working on it. kept taking it back for repairs/service. in 08 had the steering gear box replaced, now i'm told it needs to be replaced again along with the i shaft. current mile 109,000, it has only been 50,000 miles since the last gear box was replaced. i asked if this would fix the problem or would i have replace it again and they could not say and offered me $2,000 on trade in. lol i don't think so. and i wouldn't want to make this someone else's problem. when will gm, with all the complaints do a recall?!! what will it take to get a recall on this safety issue will someone have to die? gm must see that this is a big problem... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering would lock abnormally when the vehicle was both in motion and stopped, making it difficult to turn the wheel at any given moment. the dealer was contacted but was unable to assist. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 121,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when making a right or left turn, the vehicle would make a loud clunking noise. the dealer replaced the steering shaft, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 26,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 09/21/11*lj updated 09/23/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact stated the steering wheel pulled to the left. the power steering also stopped functioning; however, within a few minutes it began to function normally. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact will not drive the vehicle or take it to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer within a couple of days. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,850.

Ii have a 2005 chevrolet malibu lt that i bought used in september 2010. it had 43,000 miles when i purchased it, and now has just over 46,000 miles. soon after we bought it i heard a loud 'clunking' sound coming from the steering column. i did the customary on line research and found this to be a common problem for that year and model. i contacted gm customer service and requested that they repair the vehicle as i considered this to be a safety issue. they refused to assist in the repair and would not acknowledge that it was a safety problem. they offered me a $100.00 credit to be used on any future service or repair on the malibu except the steering problem! the steering has not failed on the vehicle yet, but based on the many complaints that i have read i am leery of driving it on the open road for fear that it may fail while i am driving at highway speeds. because of the safety concern i will have to have the steering column replaced at my own expense. what is it going to take to get gm to admit that this is a very serious safety issue? and why doesn't nhtsa do something about this obvious defect in the design of the steering components? these vehicles need to be recalled and repaired by gm. this is a follow up to an earlier complaint that i filed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering without any warning. the steering wheel was difficult to turn even though force was applied continuously. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice where the electric power steering motor was replaced each time. in addition, the power steering motor was reprogrammed by the dealer. the failure recurred and the vehicle had not been repaired. there was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 14v153000 (steering) however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was unavailable.

2005 chevy malibu steering is failing. loud clunking noise coming from steering column and the steering wheel turns wile the tires do not. this is very dangerous and a complete safety hazard! i am being told this will not be covered by gm. a safety recall is needed. *tr

Slack in the intermediate steering shaft, felt the knocking noise in the steering gear and the intermediate shaft. noise was noticeable in the steering shaft, replaced immediate steering shaft. *tr

I own a 2005 malibu. the electric power steering light comes on and power steering randomly quits working. its happened three times at 107,000 miles. there is an extended warranty special coverage # 1-0183, may 2015 or 100,000 miles. i had the dealership diagnose the problem ,cost me $100.00. to fix it is $700.00 to $800.00. the dealer will give me 10% off of parts. gm will not assist with cost because it is not within coverage parameters. this was a company car where i work. i bought it one year ago for my teenage daughter. i feel the steering just now became a problem at 107,000 miles because it was driven highway miles only. i am a single mother and cannot pay the expense to fix the steering problem. due to safety i cannot put my daughter back into this car. gm has been rude and will not even discuss assisting with the cost of their power steering issue even though they admit it is a 2005 malibu defect. can you give me any advice.? this is a well documented common problem with this model and make of vehicle. definitely a safety issue and gm responsibility. *tr

2005 chevy malibu vehicle did not drive due to "power steering" issues as i was pulling out of the street. i managed to reverse the car and out it back in the parking spot nearly hitting another parked vehicle because i could not move the steering wheel. i came back a few hours later to attempt to straighten out the car and the power steering worked fine. this vehicle does not inspire confidence in me and chevy must recall this vehicle and fix this problem now before it is too late. *tr

I have a 2005 chevy malibu, and the steering power goes on and off, one time i was driving it, then the power steering went off in the freeway, i was so scary, i took the first exit right always, it was almost impossible to turn the steering wheel. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated followed by a loss of power steering assist. the wheels also locked abnormally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,000.

The power steering quit while i was driving my 6-cylinder 2005 chevrolet malibu. i was able to pull to the side of the road. i shut off the engine and restarted it. the power steering was working again. that was yesterday and i've been driving since then with no problems. no repairs have yet been done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph the power steering suddenly failed causing the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to maneuver. the power steering warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that there were no current recalls for the failure of the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

I had just picked up my 14 year old daughter, and her friends. i was driving home in my 2005 malibu with 107k miles on it. when i was making a left turn at 35 miles an hour. my radio dash flashed power steering, and my wheel completely locked up on me. i was barely able to avoid a telephone pole. i was given now warning prior to making the turn. this was the first time this has ever happened. from what i've read online. this seems to be a very common issue with this type of car. the power steering is electrical, and seems to be prone to this kind of thing. this really needs looked at. *tr

The fuel gauge suddenly started to jump up and down and vehicle engine gets off and on. *tr

2005 malibu-power steering system failure. *tr

Started hearing clunking in the front end about a year ago and power steering going out now and again. clunking progressively got worse and powers steering began to go out everytime i drove my car, especially when making turns. took the car to a local autoshop. i had the rack and pinion replaced. cost me over $500. clunking is gone but power steering is still going out on me while i am driving. *tr

Lights will start blinking and door locks go up and down then on the radio it will say power steering and the steering will go out its really hard to steer. it also comes up on the radio engine power decreased and the car will just die and you half to wait a couple of minutes before it will start. it has happened about 40 times. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the steering wheel became abnormally stiff. he was no longer able to turn the wheel in any direction. during the failure, the wrench warning light illuminated and the contact was able to safely move off the roadway using extreme bodily force where the engine was shut off. the vehicle was restarted and the steering wheel resumed normal operation. the vehicle was parked. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 80,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the power steering would sporadically fail. the vehicle would exhibit a warning chime before the failure. the failure progressed to a regular occurrence over a one week period. the dealer stated that the electronic power assist failed and was not under warranty or recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 123,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front driver side turn signal had malfunctioned and would not activate when engaged. the contact changed the bulb but the failure was not repaired. the contact stated the wiring was faulty and needed to be diagnosed. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. the failure mileage was 46,000. updated 11/16/11 *bf the consumer stated the problem was fixed due to a service bulletin that was issued. it required cutting out the turn signal bulb socket and splicing in a new socket, because the old one overheated. the consumer also stated the electrical power steering was an issue on the vehicle as well. updated 11/18/11*jb

2005 malibu power steering suddenly stops working -- when we first the recall notice in december of 2007, it wasn't an issue (but was within the mileage limit). know that we have the problem, it's out of the mileage range. *tr

Tail lights have filled up with water and condensation every time it rains. steering pops and makes noises when i make a turn . *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed and it was difficult to control the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was within the power steering torque input sensor. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000. updated 01/13/11*bf the consumer stated from time to time after the vehicle was purchased, the power steering would go out and the vehicle was very difficult to steer. updated 03/30/11

Tl *the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. while the contact was driving approximately between 10-15 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle and the power steering warning indicator illuminated, followed by the steering wheel locking. the vehicle was driven into a parking space safely. the engine was turned off and restarted. the steering wheel began to operate properly for thirty seconds. then the failure reoccurred repeatedly. the manufacturer was notified and they stated there was not a recall related to the defect. the manufacturer issued a 100,000 mile extended warranty pertaining to the steering column, however, the vehicle exceeded the required mileage. the contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer for the steering column replacement. the failure mileage was 100,009.

I have a 2005 malibu that i bought new. it has always had a "popping" noise in the front end when you make a turn. at first it was intermittent, seemed like it did it worse when you made sharp turns. i asked the dealer to check it out a few times - always told they could never find anything wrong with it. it has gotten worse over the years, it seems to pop all of the time now and the steering wheel seems to vibrate a little - especially on rough roads. still, the dealer says they can't find anything wrong--actually got tired of asking them & quit asking when i took my car in for service. now i get a letter about something being wrong with the power steering and they will replace it for 10 years, 100,000 miles. called the dealer-they argued that it was only 70,000 miles. had to fax them a copy of my letter proving it said 100,000 miles. i asked if this was the same problem that i'd been having with the popping noise-they told me that this part wasn't going to fix that popping noise. had to keep asking for the part to be replaced. i am hoping this part will fix whatever the popping noise is. my son drives this car every day and i'm worried about the safety of the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the power steering failed without warning. the contact mentioned that after turning the vehicle off and restarting, the power steering was operating as normal. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering locked up several times while the accelerator pedal was depressed. the dealer replaced the steering column september 21, 201 but the failure continued. the failure mileage was approximately 49,000 and the current mileage was approximately 79,000.

I was driving at about 40mph and a warning "power steering "showed up on the drivers information center. the steering wheel became very hard to steer. i pulled over shut off the car and restarted it and everything worked fine. this has happened 2 other times under similar conditions. *tr

Steering issues with the car since i bought it, brand new. took it to a garage twice and was told that these particular cars were having electrical problems with the electronic steering. today my power steering system failed as i was driving to work. i see numerous complaints about the same issue on the internet but still not recall. *tr