Steering Column problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu - part 2

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated whenever traveling at any given speed the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure was contributed to the steering column assembly. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The manufacturer had a special coverage adjustment regarding repairs for the failure. The vehicle was excluded from free remedy repair. The failure mileage was 74,000. The current mileage was 75,026. Updated 09/25/09 the consumer stated the steering went completely out while driving. The consumer was unable to turn the steering wheel. She had to cut the vehicle off and wait a few minutes. Once that was done the power steering resumed as normal. Updated 09/29/09.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering locks whenever he starts his vehicle and begins driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he cannot afford to replace the steering column at this time. The failure mileage was 44,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 3 mph attempting to make a turn, the contact heard a popping noise coming from the steering column. The failure occurrence was consistent. In addition, the steering wheel would lock up without warning on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and independent mechanic for inspection. The technicians informed that the steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Updated 11/03/10.

On a cold (-20 c) winter morning I found I could not steer the car left more than 10 degrees. I hung from the wheel and it simply would not turn further. I drove it the short distance to my mechanic who put it in his shop to warm up. After it was warmed up the car turned just fine, but they sent it to a dealer just in case. It turned out there was a service bulletin for this problem and they replaced the steering column. I have not had this problem since. Another mechanic friend told me I should not hang onto the steering wheel when entering or leaving the vehicle as damage may result to the power steering.

Electronic assisted steering stopped working while driving. Mechanic advised it was sensor but they had to replace the entire column. Cost was 571. 99.

Power steering went out, I could barely turn the wheel. Sterring column will cost me almost six hundred dollars to fix.

While driving the car the "power steering" goes out. Generally right away or after 30 minutes of driving. Problem has been occurring for 25000+ miles. My mechanic claims the fix is in the steering column. Chevrolet wants $200. 00 to "look" at the problem and we will go from there. I have not had it fixed as of yet because I am not made of money. I am the only one in my family that is physically able to steer the car when it goes out. This is a huge safety issue. It does go out on the hi=way as well as side streets. There is no rhyme or reason to the frequency.

Power steering goes out while driving at low and highway speeds. Steering wheel becomes stiff and hard to turn. Manufacturer replaced electric steering columns on vehicles but mine was ineligible because of mileage accumulated.

Steering column pops when making a left or right turn. Causes the car to shake a little when braking. Occurred before 35,000 miles, but was never fixed by chevy, even after complaining. Mechanic has diagnosed the problem, but believes chevy should fix. Worried that if problem is fixed it will reoccur, and also worried it will effect power steering. Have contact chevy multiple times about problem, but have received no help, other then a runaround.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving between 25-60 mph, the power steering warning indicator light illuminated. Five seconds later, there was a loss of power steering ability. The contact pulled over and the power steering returned after 15 minutes. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 86,000 and current mileage was 88,238.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Everytime the contact made a right turn, she heard a knocking noise which sounded as if the wheel would come off. The contact took vehicle to dealer on 03/25/08 who repaired the steering column and the problem reoccurred. The contact then took vehicle to dealer at least 4 more times and the issue still reoccurred each time. She stated that the problem would be resolved for about 2 weeks and the issue would resurface. The contact was concerned because she needed to make an out-of-town trip and was afraid to do so under the vehicle's hazardous conditions. The current mileage was 44,120. The failure mileage was 36,618.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer due to an unfamiliar noise coming from the steering. The failure was noticed while driving 20 mph. The previous dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The steering column was determined to be the cause of the failure. The manufacturer advised her to file a complaint with NHTSA. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 6/8/09 the steering column was replaced 3 times. Updated 06/11/09.

I have a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu and have had numerous issues with it. The latest has been that at 47,000 miles I developed a clunking noise followed by serious difficulty when making left turns. After taking it to an ac delco repair shop it was determined that the internal shaft in the steering column had gone out. Fortunately I was able to recgonize a problem and have it repaired before any serious incident occurred. Unfortunately it cost me $600 of course not covered by gm.

In 2006 I bought an 2005 chevy Malibu. Before 49600 the power steering went out. I took it to the shop 8 times before they could tell that it was the steering column. It goes out without warning. We have almost wrecked several times. It has gone out going down the interstate. I started to replace it, but before I did that I researched the matter. It appears that a lot of people are having the same problem that I am having, from the 2005s to the 2008s, from the Malibu to the Malibu maxx. I have not replaced it because many people have had them changed three or four times and they keep breaking. I don't have that kind of money to just throw away. I can't afford to sell it either or trade it in. I am the one who drives it most of the time because I am afraid it will go out when my wife is in a curve, and she could wreck and die because she is not strong enough to control it when it goes out.

Back in January 2007, I was having a popping sound that was made whenever I made a left or right turn. I took it to the dealer. They changed the steering column and right strut. I am now having the same problem on the left side and will be going in again sometime this week. I've only had the car for 4 months with 24,000 miles at the time this first happened. I now have 27,000 miles on my vehicle.

: the contact stated on June 5, 2006 while driving at 30 mph the steering wheel and vehicle began jerking to the right. An attempt was made to pull the vehicle to the left, but the steering wheel continued to pull to the right, and the vehicle end up in the ditch. Injuries were incurred; bruised ribs and a strained back. A police report was filed at the scene of the accident. There were no pictures taken. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering column makes random knocking noises. He discovered TSB number 1973984, which is identical to the failure he is experiencing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions and the recommended solutions in the TSB were heeded; however, the failure persists. The contact is concerned that his steering column will eventually fail completely. The failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 48,000.

Bought the car used in January 2006 with 30,000 miles. Within a month, it started making clunking noises when I made tight turns. The dealership first said they could find nothing wrong. My husband took it back, and the dealership admitted having steering problems with this year of Malibu, and replaced the steering knuckle. The problem was fixed for about 6 weeks, then the noise returned. This time the dealer replaced the steering rack. This time, the problem was fixed for about 6-8 weeks, and the noise returned. Dealership replaced the steering column, and, so far the problem has not returned.

While driving vehicle the electronic assisted steering stopped working. The second time this has happened in less than 12,000 miles and 8 months. This time mechanic advised it was the steering box not the column so it was not covered by warranty (surprise). I was advised the labor and part would cost nearly $598 ($597 and change).

I purchased a car September 1, 2005. Within the first 20 days of owning the car, the steering wheel locked up. It has been duplicated by bob brown in ankeny multiple times. The steering column has been replaced multiple times, and this has been documented and I have the copies. My concern is the vehicle still has issues with the steering wheel locking up. Gm is not willing to do anything further with my car. I have some serious safety concerns. I am afraid this car will kill me and my son.

The contact stated this was the second time that the steering column has to be replaced. The steering column was replaced the first time in September 2005. When the steering wheel was turned there was a popping noise. The contact stated the steering wheel was binding. The vehicle was taken to dealer seven times this weekend for the popping. The dealer said there was nothing wrong with the steering column. The manufacturer was contacted, and they offered no free remedy.

The consumer complained about a power steering problem. Which malfunctioned intermittently. The owner took the vehicle to the dealer, where it is currently being serviced. The steering column was replaced.