Electric Power Assist Steering System problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and stopped the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed due to the mechanics being unable to replicate the failure. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer states problem with electric power steering the dealer test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failed power steering condition. Gm stated they would not authorized a repair that the dealer could not replicate after a test drive.

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 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/jb.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The power steering failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. He received a recall notice from Chevrolet in August 2010 that specified if the vehicle was over 100,000 miles the steering failure would not be repaired. The contact explained to general motors the vehicle was diagnosed before the 100,000 miles, but he could not have the repair done; therefore, the vehicle should repaired by general motors. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage 115,000. Updated 12/15/10. The consumer sent in a recall notice along with his complaint regarding the electric power steering. Updated 12/27/10.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The steering fails intermittently while driving. She will see the power steering light illuminated before the failures occurs. The steering shakes and is hard to turn. She turns the vehicle off and the steering resets back to normal. She had a independent mechanic diagnose the failure and they stated the steering console will need to be replace. The dealer estimated cost for repair was $800. 00. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of complaint. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 20 mph on a curved road, the power steering warning light began flashing followed by a loss of power steering assist. The steering became very difficult almost causing the vehicle to crash. The dealer informed the contact that the entire electronic power steering unit would need to be replaced. The dealer replaced the power steering system. The manufacturer sent the contact a questionnaire regarding the power steering but did not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was 48,000.

2005 Chevrolet Malibu max, power steering failure - total loss, locked up of steering control at low speed. During low speed turn driver could not turn wheel and lost all steering control of vehicle. This failure was accompanied by a power steering warning on the car's information panel. Vehicle was stopped successfully with out accident. Driver turn off ignition, restarted, and steering control returned but seemed hesitant. Although this was being reported as of this date 5/15/0) it also occurred a week earlier but returned to normal operation. Previously this car had warranty service on a steering system "noise" covered under a TSB and had been working normally until this issue occurred. Vehicle will be taken to Chevrolet dealer service today.

Chevrolet Malibu 2005. Driving on a local street, I made a right onto another street and the steering became stiff, hard to make a sharp turn and I had to pull the steering wheel hard and use an extreme amount of effort to completer a turn, a bell went off. I was unable to steer to the left or the right. The car was still running. I turned the car off and then restarted the car and then I was able to turn the wheel freely for about 15 seconds then the wheel became stiff again. If I had reached the highway to get to my destination driving 50 mph and I had to suddenly quickly steer to the left or right to avoid an potential problem, I may have gotten into a potentially serious accident injuring myself & others. I purchased the car used & only had it 10 months. I am financing the car. I am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle now because it's only a 2005, only 2 years old with a possible major safety problem. I want to know if there are other 2005 chevy Malibu's with the same problem who have serviced the vehicle and if they continue to have the problem and if there are more owners with this complaint. I am taking this car to the dealer where I bought it, have them inspect it a get more information about this problem.

Steering rack has been replaced 3 times on my 2005 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The steering was acting erratic and "thunking" when steering. 3 times the power steering has quit on me. The car becomes extremely hard to steer. I know my wife and daughter would not be able to steer the vehicle in this condition. The first time the power steering failed, I drove it directly to the dealer. When I took the service advisor out, the system had reset itself and the steering was fine. The next 2 times, I pulled over and shut the vehicle off for a short time and restarted it and the system reset itself again. As mentioned, the dealer has replaced the steering rack 3 times, each time saying this is an improved part, and won't happen again. But it does.

Rattle in steering while driving down road sounds like something loose in steering & makes you think its coming apart dealer has installed new rack & pinion but I think its something in the electric steering box under dash and its still makes noise.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 2 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to make a loud clanking noise. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was repaired for the related defect under the manufacturers voluntary recall. The specific repair performed was unknown. On a separate occasion there was a loss of the electric power steering with a chime tone, followed by the power steering warning light illumination. The failure occurrence was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three different times for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to detect a problem. Recently, the contact received a notification from the manufacturer offering an additional protection for the electric power steering. The manufacturer required that the mileage not to exceed 100,000 to repair the vehicle of a free remedy. The contact stated her vehicle exceeded the mileage requirement. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Recurring problems with electric power steering system. Constant noises and deteriorating steering condition. Purchased vehicle in March and have had it serviced for related problem 3 times in 3 months.

At approx. 7:30 am 04/06/2006 I was heading westbound on I-290 on a clear, dry road, 40 degrees temp(about) when the power steering failed in my 2005 chevy Malibu, causing me to lose control of the vehicle. My vehicle impacted with (1) one other vehicle, both of our respective vehicles spinning out of control. I was transported to a hospital, and have been in touch with my insurance company, which informed me that they(my ins. Co. ) would not subrogate , in fact to get my car looked at by GMC , the insurance CO. Finally decided to hold the car in salvage, instead of sending it to auction, which they were in the process of doing, due to the fact that no recall on the power steering(eps), or steering column exists. This is a courtesy(it, the car was a total loss)to me, as I have started the process of calling GMC and am trying, unsuccesfully to complete my report to their claim dept( cannot get through). My auto will be held, as I stated for 60 days for GMC to come and inspect it. However, I have been told that when the motor vehicle is restarted(as it was after the accident I was involved in) the power steering can reset itself. My insurance CO. Has assured me that, had there been a recall that they would do "everything within their power" to file and pursue a claim against GMC for all costs involved, and this is why they are willing to hold the vehicle for inspection. All I know is that I found this site after having relayed what happened to me to a gentelman in a local grocery store, if not for this complaint page, my car would have been auctioned off by now. I am in considerable pain, and not only out the loss of my vehicle, but I will be surcharged for3 years 4 mo. In, (for a problem that GMC is aware of, and on your /this complaint page all GMC does is ""replace the steering column". ) (2007) when my policy renews. This is unfair, and I have searched the internet, and found similar complaints on msn. Com/autos/Chevrolet/malibu/2004/2005 personal reviews.

We bought our Malibu maxx in Feb. Of 2005. Started have in problems with the steering, in oct 05. There was a knocking-clunking sound when turning the steering wheel. We took the car in to the dealership in Dec. Of 05. We where told there was no fix for it at that time but one would be available the first quarter of the year. At the time we had 21,000 miles on the car. Finally in the 3rd quarter of the year they had a "fix". The intermediate steer shaft was replaced. The "fix" lasted only 3,000 miles before they had to replace it again. This "fix" again only lasted 3,000 miles. We have asked gm to replace the car and have been told we have too many miles on the car. 41,000 miles. We feel since the car can not be fixed and that we waited as asked by gm, that gm should replace the car or give us the value of the car when we first started having the problem.

There were no events that lead up to the failiures. I have the paper work of the two times I 've taken my care to be repaired. The date I inidate below is not accurate however, just an estimated date. The failure was the electric power stearing has gone out numerous times. I've had it in teh shop twice. The first time, they replaced the steering column, the second time, they claimed its not the steering column, but that it is something they can't fix but can clear out the "codes" and it will be "temporarly" fixed. According to gm " they know the problem exists in this type of car but are unable to fix it" the other problem is the that the steering is pulling to the left. The dealership mechanic claimed it be torque steering and they are unable to fix that as its "normal" I have never had a vehicle pull to the left so much as this car does. They rotated my tires to see if that would work but it didn't.

2005 chevy Malibu electric power steering assist failure. Consumer states that gm stated not to bring the vehicle in unless your vehicle has already experienced this failure. The letter stated the problem was caused by electrical input signals within the steering column assembly. If the power steering assist is lost, a chime will be heard and the dic will display a power steering warning message.