Steering Gear Box Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 11 problems related to steering gear box (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the Malibu.

1 Steering Gear Box problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 03/07/2007

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.

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2 Steering Gear Box problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 08/27/2006

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.

3 Steering Gear Box problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 07/20/2006

Clunking noise in steering when turning left to right. Dealership inspected and said steering gear box is bad. Only 33,122 miles.

4 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 10/01/2004

General motor corporation declines to make adjustment of complaint. Gm had a recall for the racket pinion steering part on the car consumer owned. The consumer had this part replaced 6 times in a 2 year period. Consumer wants to be repaid for monies spent.

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5 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 09/21/2004

Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearings: consumer states after taking their vehicle for this recall repairs, vehicle commenced to make noise after starting and while driving. Vehicle was not having any problems until this repair was done. Dealer refused to do anything concerning this issue.

6 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 02/24/2004

Nhtsa recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearing. Three weeks after having recall repairs performed the lower pinion bearing failed while turning left and consumer lost power steering. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the lower pinion bearing needed to be replaced.

7 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 10/07/1998

Steering--steering rack, gear assembly, gear kit, ball joint and both lower control arms.

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8 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 10/02/1998

Control arms and steering gear replaced multiple times. Now at 38,000 miles, the front end shakes almost uncontrollably during slight turns at approximately 60mph.

9 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 08/01/1997

Failed steering drive gears.

10 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

A malfunction occurs within the steering gear box, causing the steering wheel to lock up and lose control cause unknown. Please give any further details.

11 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Steering gear box has failed while driving, causing a loss of steering capablity due to faulty parts. Consumer has had steering gear replaced a total of 3 times.



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