2007 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 992 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 37 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 34 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Steering, electric power assist systemFeb 4, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
Campaign 15V064000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringJul 21, 2014
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 14E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 14, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Campaign 14V252000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 30, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Campaign 14V224000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 28, 2011
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.
Campaign 11E009000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
992 reports, newest first.
Seat belts, Feb 28, 2015
DRIVERS SEAT BELT UNSPOOLS COMPLETELY WHEN DRIVING AND STAYS THAT WAY. DEALER QUOTES JUST UNDER $400 TO REPAIR. HAVE IT REPAIRED AND TWO MONTHS LATER DOES THE SAME THING WHILE STANDING STILL AND PULLING OUT SEAT TO BUCKLE.. AUTO IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT WORKING SEATBELT. *TR
Steering, Feb 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TORQUE SENSOR AND RESET THE POWER STEERING CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. UPDATED 7/21/15*CN
Electrical system, Feb 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE RPM GAUGE STARTED TO MOVE INDEPENDENTLY IN AN ERRATIC MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED AN ELECTRIC FLUCTUATION IN THE SPEED THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESTARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Steering, Feb 27, 2015
MY 2007 MALIBU IS APPARENTLY NOT PART OF THE CURRENT RECALL FOR POWER STEERING ASSIST PROBLEMS. I PUT IN THE VIN NUMBER AND THIS RECALL DID NOT COME UP. YOU SHOULD EXPAND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED DURING THE TIME FRAME THAT MINE WAS. IN THE PAST WEEK THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS "GONE OUT" SEVERAL TIMES IN MY VEHICLE. THIS IS THE VEHICLE THAT MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER PRIMARILY DRIVES AND I FEEL THAT IT VERY UNSAFE FOR HER TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER SINCE THE VIN FOR MY CAR IS NOT LISTED AS PART OF THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME ISSUE, I WILL NEED TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT MYSELF. IF THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE EXPANDING WHY IS NOT BEING RESOLVED FOR ALL CARS INVOLVED? *TR
Power train, Feb 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V224000 (POWER TRAIN). A SECOND LETTER WAS RECEIVED IN DECEMBER OF 2014, BUT THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER RECENTLY, WHO ADVISED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WAIT TIME WAS UNREASONABLE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED WITHIN 305 DAYS, THE CONTACT HOPED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED SOONER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Steering, Feb 26, 2015
VEHICLE BEGAN EXHIBITING STEERING SHIMMY EVEN WHILE IDLING. I STOPPED FOR PIZZA...COMING BACK OUT TO THE VEHICLE, POWER STEERING WAS GONE. THE NEXT MORNING IT WAS BACK (WITH SHIMMY). AFTER ANOTHER SHORT STOP, POWER STEERING WAS GONE. AFTER LONGER STOP AT SCHOOL POWER STEERING CAME BACK. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT CUTS OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING. GOING TO DEALER SAT. FOR DIAGNOSIS. WITH ONLY 38,000 MILES ON THE CAR, THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING.
Steering, Feb 25, 2015
IN FOR LAST RECALL. WENT TO LEAVE ROSEDALE CHEV PARKING LOT AND HAD NO POWER STEERING. *JS
Steering, Feb 25, 2015
WHILE IN MY DRIVEWAY, I TURNED ON MY IGNITION TO TRAVEL TO A LOCAL STORE AND AT FIRST ASSUMED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP SOME HOW. AS I TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE TIRES USING BRUTE FORCE. TRIED IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES AFTER EXITING AND THEN RE-ENTERING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY WORKED FINE SO I ASSUMED IT WAS A FLUKE. TRIED IT LATER THAT DAY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WHERE THE POWER STEERING SIMPLY DID NOT EXIST. HAD MY FATHER-IN-LAW TEST IT AND HE CAME TO THE SAME CONCLUSION THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. DROVE IT TO BALISE CHEVROLET IN WARWICK, RI WHILE STILL EXPERIENCING THE LACK OF POWER STEERING FOR REPAIR. RECALL FOR POWER STEERING FOR 2007 CHEVY MALIBU CAME OUT A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER. CURRENTLY MY VIN DOES NOT QUALIFY BUT I CLEARLY HAD THE ISSUE AS NOTED IN THE RECALL. *JS
Air bags, Feb 25, 2015
WHEN SITTING IN THE CAR WITH THE KEY TURNED ON THE LEFT AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWS (OFF) AND WITH NOBODY IN THE RIGHT SEAT THE LIGHT SHOWS (ON) FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN GOES OUT, WHILE DRIVING WITH ONLY A DRIVER IN THE CAR IT STAYS THE SAME. *JS
Steering, Feb 25, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT TO MAKE A TURN THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO CHEVY DEALERSHIP SERVICE AND DIAGNOSED AS A TORQUE SENSOR PROBLEM. THEN READING ON THE NHTSA THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE ONLY TO BE TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *JS
Steering, Feb 24, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING AND AIR BAG WARNING ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Steering, Feb 23, 2015
TL* 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. UPDATED 3/31/15*CN UPDATED 04/07/15*JB
Steering, Seat belts, Feb 23, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE AT A LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Steering, Feb 19, 2015
TL* 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.
Electrical system, Air bags, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 19, 2015
MY FUEL GAUGE SHOWS LOW FUEL MOST OF THE TIME .MY LIGHTS ON THE DASH CHANGE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES THEN GAS GAUGE WORKS.THEN IT GOES OFF AND THINGS CHANGE AIR BAG WARNING COMES ON.THINGS JUST JUMP AROUND NEVER THE SAME MIX OF THINGS. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2015
POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE STEERING WHEEL SHOT OUT OF MY HAND AND THE CAR VEERED, ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK. IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN SINCE. SOMETIMES WHEN I START THE CAR IT COMES ON AND THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT IS TO RESTART THE CAR. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2015
NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING IT FIXED. WHILE I WAS DRIVING (AND IT HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES NOW) I HERE A SOUND AND LOOK AT MY RADIO AND IT SAYS POWER STEERING. THE STEERING SEEMS TO BE FINE. MY FRIEND WAS GOING TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN BUT THERE WAS NO PLACE TO PUT IT. WE LOOKED ON LINE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT NOT FOR THE 2007 MODEL YEAR. ON FEBRUARY 14TH IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT THE 2007 MODEL CHEVY MALIBU IS INCLUDED. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY AND HAD 2 OTHER RECALLS FIXED THAT I NEVER KNEW OF. THE RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT IN THE SYSTEM. THE GUY AT THE GM DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE RECALL MAY NOT INVOLVE MY PARTICULAR CAR OR THAT IT COULD TAKE A WHILE TO GET THE RECALL IN THE SYSTEM. IT JUST SEEMS IRONIC THAT THE POWER STEERING SIGNAL JUST SO HAPPENED TO SOUND ABOUT 4 DAYS BEFORE THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2007 MALIBU. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2015
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD CHIMES CAME ON. POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ACROSS MESSAGE DISPLAY. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES. THEN MONDAY 2/16/15 SAME THING HAPPENED BUT THIS TIME "I LOST ALL POWER STEERING"AND I COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. ALL POWER STEERING LOST. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2015
TL* 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.
Steering, Feb 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT ALONG WITH A STRONG VIBRATION. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V064000 (STEERING) AND 14E044000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Steering, Feb 18, 2015
THE POWER STEERING IN THIS VEHICLE SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. SOMETIMES WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON, SOMETIMES THE POWER STEERING WILL RETURN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN THE CAR IS ON AND IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEELS SHIVERS AND SHAKES WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM THE DRIVER. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NATURALLY TURN TO THE LEFT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING. THE MOST DANGEROUS THING ABOUT THIS ISSUE IS GOING AROUND SHARP CORNERS. WHEN PULLING ON THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A LOT OF FORCE TO TURN IT, SOMETIMES THE POWER STEERING RETURNS AND THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS REALLY FAST MAKING IT HARD TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE POWER STEERING WAS RECALLED ON THIS MODEL IN 2005, 2006, 2008, AND 2009. THE PROBLEM OBVIOUSLY STILL PERSISTS ON THE 2007 MODEL AND IT SHOULD BE PLACED ON RECALL. *TR
Structure, Feb 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO LATCH IN COLD TEMPERATURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE DOORS NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Steering, Feb 18, 2015
ON 2-12-2015, I EXPERIENCED A ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE ON MY 2007 CHEVY MALIBU AT WHICH TIME NEARLY CAUSED ME TO CRASH THE VEHICLE WHEN THE STEERING SUDDENLY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A G.M DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. IT APPEARS THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH GM VEHICLES. THERE IS A RECALL GOING ON FOR THE EXACT FAILURE I'M HAVING ON MY VEHICLE FOR 1 MILLION VEHICLES SURROUNDING MY MODEL YEAR WITH AN ADDITIONAL 80,000 VEHICLES ADDED JUST THIS WEEK. COULD SOMEONE PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM IT IS OBVIOUS THAT WITH VEHICLES MADE BEFORE MY MANUFACTURE DATE AND AFTER THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD PROBABLY FALL UNDER THE SAME RECALL! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING AND CAR WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND THEN THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. HAD TO TURN CAR OFF AND START AGAIN THEN THE POWER STEERING STARTED WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. WHEN IT HAPPENS I AM USUALLY DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. I AM SCARED THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL CAR,WRECK AND INJURY MYSELF MY CHILDREN OR OTHERS. I LOOKED ON ONLINE AND SEEN WHERE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 2007 MALIBU. I FEEL THIS ISSUE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2015
TL* 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. UPDATED 4/29/15*CN UPDATED 05/05/15 *JB