Three problems related to steering gear box have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2005 Malibu.
Thumping sound in front wheels when turning steering wheel all the way in both directions. Problem repaired under extended warranty plan, repair technician stated that this problem was common for both 2004 and 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Steering gear replaced and toe was reset. E9740 gear assembly, power steering replaced 124cexwv, 1 15858368 gear. Extended warranty plan required $200 deductable, I would like to get this back if manufacturer was responslible.
Clunking in steering again. Dealership said the steering box 'new improved" went out and said that the noise is coming in from inside of the box. They don't understand why it keeps going out. This is the third steering box. Malibu only has 34,500 miles. Dealership tightened steering while waiting for the new box. The car would not straighten from minor corrections. If you turn to the left it would keep going left and if you corrected it would go to toward the opposite side into oncoming vehicles. Returned to dealership told them it was an accident waiting to happen and couldn't drive it. They finally gave me a rental car. Approximate date 8 of 06.
Clunking noise in steering when turning left to right. Dealership inspected and said steering gear box is bad. Only 33,122 miles.