Power Steering Light On problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

Power steering failed during low speed left turn, power steering warning light came on. Occurred on a city street. Car has less than 30,000 miles.

Power steering warning light comes on same as recalls that were issued for 2008 Malibu models and car often shakes noise ticking under hood rpms go above normal at higher speeds.

Tl the contact's significant other owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while his significant other was driving 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The driver parked at a nearby parking lot and was stationary for 45 minutes before continuing to drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to herb chambers Chevrolet of danvers located at 90 andover street, MA-114, danvers, MA 01923, (978) 774-2000, and the repairs were still pending. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the vehicle loss power steering. The vehicle required extra effort to steer. A dealer was not informed of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. Invalid VIN.

The power steering has been lost on multiple times and now it happening more and more frequently. It has been happening during this past year. It usually happens without warning. The power steering light will come on and simultaneously the power steering is lost. It takes a great deal of effort to steer the car and move over or turn a corner. It's a critical safety factor! for an senior women, it's very difficult to maneuver. Luckily, it's only happened on city streets while in motion. It has come on when the car has stopped, like at a traffic stop. Usually, I can turn the car off and turn it on again. A dealership informed me that it was the power steering sensors and my car is not covered. There have been recalls on this problem for other 2007 Malibu's. I also have safety concerns because I transport my elderly mother. Can't understand why my car is not covered. Drivers seat belt is not engaged - indicator light shows problem that it is not engaged. Concerned it won't work in an accident.

On or around Feb 19, 2019 my power steering gave out while driving to work. I pulled over and restarted my car since it was almost impossible for me to turn the wheel. After restarting my car seemed to be fine. Until it happened again. The power steering light appeared on my dash and then again I could barely make any turns which is completely unsafe especially if I had to turn to get to a safe area to restart my car. After my own research, I called Chevrolet and I was told that there was a recall on a similar part that would cause the same things as I was having and if I took it into a chevy dealership and had it officially diagnosed as the same issue as the recall which was a torque sensor with the power steering shaft I would be able to get reimbursed for the $110 diagnosis fee and the cost of repairing the vehicle. On Feb 26 2019 is when I had my apt at camp Chevrolet in spokane, wa ph:5094440968. They informed me that in fact it was the same part as the previous recall but because my car had already been fixed by that recalled part, before I owed it, that they wouldn't cover that cost. I would not of taken it to the dealership if I wasn't informed that with proper diagnose I would be able for reimbursement. This is a very dangerous issue and it was not caused by erratic driving but a known issue that was identified enough to cause the recall in the first place.

The power steering light came on. Looked it up & saw there was a recall but the �warranty � on it expired in March of 2017. I also saw that this car has numerous complaints on the torque sensor going out. My mechanic is charging us 1000$ for this fix, you wld think gm could help us out! very dangerous driving & losing power steering.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving about 60 mph, the steering steered to the left without warning. The failure recurred several times. The power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the faulkner Chevrolet of lancaster dealer (717-299-0961, located at 2000 bennet Ave, lancaster, PA 17601) where it was stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000. Fe.

Our 2007 Chevrolet mailbu, purchased in July 2017, used, has begun to have a severe steering issue. Steering comes close to "locking" up, very hard to steer, mainly at slow speeds, but unpredictably and without warning. Power steering warning light comes on during the problem. Veh. Has just over 70,000 miles on it. Took it to Chevrolet dealer. Service manager advised that our car had been covered by gm special coverage # 15356, for this specific issue (electric power steering/torque sensor) but car was just beyond 10 yrs in service. He also noted that a recall had been issued by gm (# 14772), again for the exact issue, but our car's build date fell "in-between" covered build dates. Manager acknowledged that this issue is very common with our year and model, and similar models (pont g6 etc), and was a severe safety hazard. Repair estimate is just over $500. Manager contacted gm corp office to request coverage and was denied (case #: 8-3581641655). This veh is not safe to operate at this time.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after his wife started the vehicle, the power steering assist warning light illuminated causing the vehicle to become difficult to steer. After restarting the vehicle several times the vehicle started to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer harvest Chevrolet (1600 e yakima Ave, yakima, wa 98901) where the power steering was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 10 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The contact proceeded to pull the vehicle over, turned off, and restarted the engine. Once restarted, the service power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven home. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the power steering wheel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,104. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the power steering sensor light suddenly illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power assist motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 178,000.

The power steering light activated back last winter when I started the vehicle. I attempted to pull out of the driveway and I realized the power steering failed. I shut it off and called my work. I returned a few minutes later, started it up and the power steering was working. Just last weekend at 202,000 miles the power steering failed again and this time it continues not to work at all. The dealership says it will be about $1000. 00 to fix it, money I do not have at this time. Chevy knows there is a problem with the steering in these vehicles. Chevy needs to own it and repair the problem at no charge before someone gets seriously hurt or worse. I have owned several vehicles thus far in my lifetime and none off the vehicles ever had a similar problem. If my vehicle had less than 150,000 miles chevy would fix it so the letter that was sent to me states. Obviously the problem is a manufacture error and needs to be covered no matter what the mileage.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle without failure. The failure occurred recently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist motor and the torque sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was contacted regarding NHTSA campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and there was a complete loss of power. The contact stated that the failure occurred at slow speeds. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 300,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel moved to the left and right independently. The power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact who was a certified technician. The contact stated that the steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000. The VIN was unavailable.

In December, 2014, we purchased a 2007 chevy Malibu for our teenage daughter. End of February 2015, when in park with the motor running, the power steering light came on and the steering wheel would not turn ( like it is locked up). Shut the vehicle off and restart and then power steering would work. Called gm due to finding numerous complaints and recalls on the chevy Malibu regarding steering. I was told that my car,according to the VIN, was not under recall. Gm agreed to pay for 1 hour of diagnostics. Took car to a gm dealer to have two other uncompleted recalls on the Malibu taken care of. I noticed a clunking sound when turning into the dealership. A number of codes came up on the diagnostics relating to power steering and low voltage. Dealer said it would be a long shot but replacing the battery might fix the problem. I did not have the dealer replace the battery. Daughter drove the car a few days later and the car did the same thing numerous times (after starting the car the power steering light comes on and cannot turn the wheel). I will not let my daughter drive this car now as I am afraid the steering will lock up when driving. I drove the car the next day and when parked with the motor running the steering wheel would start turning by itself and make a growling sound. Our local mechanic witnessed the car's steering wheel turning back and forth when the car was idling and in park and no one touching the wheel. I have an appointment at the gm dealer this week for more diagnostics that gm says they will not pay for. Gm did advise me to call in from the dealership once the problem is diagnosed and they may or may not reimburse me for part of the cost of repairs. I did replace the battery today and the steering wheel is still turning by itself when idling.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power motor/module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the steering ability seized. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was driven home and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering randomly failed on several occasions. The contact stated that the failure occurred for about a month and the vehicle restarted and ran fine until 2/14/15. The power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer. However, he was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 15v064000(steering) and was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not been repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000. Djr.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (power steering). The failure mileage was 60,181. Djr.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light remained illuminated and would independently veer to the left/right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,342. Ne.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel started to shake and seized. In addition, the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification NHTSA campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,662.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred several years after the repair. The failure mileage was 52,754.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. In addition, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel moved independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque sensor and the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The failure mileage was 109,528. . . Updated 01/22/15.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number:14e044000 (steering). The VIN was not included under the recall. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the power steering seized and excessive force was used to maneuver the vehicle, as the power steering light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Jb.

Letter from senator blumenthal on behalf of constituent of broad brook, connecticut, regarding issue she is experiencing with her 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS and wish to learn whether a recall has been issued for this issue. The consumer stated the steering wheel shifted around uncontrollably. She stated the power steering light illuminated, when the vehicle was in park or while she was driving.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he shut the vehicle off then restarted it, and the vehicle was able to drive normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign id number: 14e044000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Mf.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, a chime sounded as the power steering assist failed. The power steering warning light was also illuminated. The contact had to maneuver the steering wheel forcefully and shut off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they stated that the steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.