Steering Wheel problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Four problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2002

While driving there is a rattling noise coming from steering wheel, and there a lot of play in wheel. Consumer feels may loose control of vehicle. Please provide any further information. Ts.

2 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2002

While traveling on highway and without prior warning steering wheel locked up, and the vehicle veered into oncoming traffic. Dealership was aware of problem.

3 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 09/07/1999

Steering wheel will not lock at times in park not allowing the key to turn in the ingition. Dealer cannot recreate problem and refuses to fix. Occurred about 4 months ago and has happen apprx 8 times since.

4 Steering Wheel problem

When vehicle goes over bumps or when makng a turn steering wheel becomes loose, causing entire vehicle to shake. Consumer has been having this problem since 2,000 miles. Dealer has been contacted, but has been unable to remedy problem. Please provide further details.




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