Steering Rack Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Purchased vehicle in oct, 2006 at which time we found the steering rack needed replacement, the replacement lasted until June of 2007. At which time it was replaced again. Now it is October 2007 and the rack is bad again and needs to be replaced . I want to know what Chevrolet is going to do about this problem?.

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I bought a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu April 6, 2006 with 17,000 miles. In October of 2006 with 31,500 miles the steering was making terrible popping noises. The dealer replaced the steering rack and the problem went away for a few months. At 41,000 miles I again had to have the steering rack replaced, this time gm covered it as a "goodwill" gesture. Now, at 54,000 miles, the steering is making the same noise again. It can't be safe to drive. Three steering racks in 20,000 miles is pretty excessive.

I own a 2004 Malibu sedan lt (80k) and a 2004 Malibu maxx lt (50k). Both cars have the clunking noise in the rack and pinion. I am issuing this complaint because I was told by the dealer that chevorlet has no repair to eliminate the noise. I consider any part of my steering a very safety sensitive issue. If it were only one car I would not be as concerned. But I believe it should be corrected (on gm's nickel of course) ASAP!.

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The vehicle's steering rack malfunctioned at 64,000 miles. The part was repaired twice, however the problem still exist. The cause has not been determined. Please provide any additional information.

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After having the vehicle for 4 days dealership failed to replace the lower pinion bearing, but indicated they performed steering gear bearings recall 03v527000 repairs.

Consumer denied reimbursement for power steering rack assembly replacement. Also, as consumer received recall notice dealership refused to perform recall repair since steering rack was replaced recently.