Steering Noise problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu

When making a turn, the front of the car make terrible popping noise, which is a severe safety problem. This is very common. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel became extremely rough and difficult to steer. The contact stated while traveling on a major highway or roadway, there was a loud noise heard as the power steering sensor illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and on before the steering wheel would unlock. The contact was able to unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed and repaired the power steering module. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While parked, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the steering shaft would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit abnormal noises when steering and driving over bumps at approximately 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front stabilizer bar was faulty and the front calipers were not properly releasing. The contact was also informed that the front calipers were burned and creating a fire hazard. In addition, the contact was informed that the master cylinder may be defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

The steering on my 2007 chevy Malibu locked up on me as I was driving down the road, it did it again as I was truning in the parking lot. It has done this several times in the past. It also makes a loud clunking noise when I turn the steering wheel sometimes.

Just bought my Chevrolet 2007 Malibu and it has been making a popping noise in the steering when making turns and driving. I have read online about numerous people having the same problem with these vehicles, and in some instances even causing them to crash.

I have a 2007 chevy Malibu with steering problems. For a long time is has made a popping noise when turning the steering wheel at any speed. I took it to gm several months ago and they made some type of adjustment and it stopped. It has recently started again. A couple weeks ago when driving on the interstate the steering wheel began to move left to right by itself. I could feel the car move also. It will also do this when the car is running idle. It has done this several times now. When this occurred I could definitely feel a loss of control with the vehicle. It is my understanding many people are experiencing many steering problems with this vehicle and gm will not do anything about it. They told me the cost to replace the steering column is around $1000 at the owners expense. This is a very serious safety issue and should be recalled and repaired by gm.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering column made an abnormal noise and vibration when the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abnormal noise was due to the steering shaft, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14e044000 (steering), but the VIN was excluded. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that noise was inside the steering column and front suspension. She also mentioned that when she started the vehicle it responded as if the steering wheel malfunctioned and when accelerating the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the diagnostic test revealed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 47, 000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. In 2008, the contact heard a clunking noise whenever she turned the vehicle left or right. The vehicle was taken in for service and the strut was replaced. The noise returned and the contact took the vehicle back to the repair shop. She was informed that the failure was not that severe to have to replace the strut again. Currently, the noise still persists occasionally. The failure mileage was 61,000. Updated 09/01/09. The consumer stated there was a noise coming from the steering when turning from a stop. Updated 09/03/09.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that he intermittently heard a noise coming from the steering column. In may 2008, the dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure and replaced the steering shaft. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 32,892 and the current mileage was 68,860.

I bought the car in December 2007, within 30 days, I took it in for a clunking noise in the steering, when going over bumps @ low speed. Also clunks when turning wheel sharply. Over a course of 11 months, I took the car in for the same problem 4 times! they replaced steering shafts, columns, lubed, re-aligned, the works! and every time, within 3000 miles, the noise is back. This all started when it was under warranty and continued through past my warranty. I have the extended warranty, but it's a $100 deductible. Everytime I took it after the "free" warranty was up(3 times) I've had to fight with the dealership on having my deductible covered. The service department manager told me it was a common problem with these cars(the steering)and there isn't much they can do about it. I've been all over the internet, only to find out there are alot of the same exact complaints. Is this something I have to deal with? it definitely makes me not want to buy gm products. If they are aware of this problem, why can't it be fixed??.