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.
Engine, Nov 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND THE OIL FILTER HOUSING. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 12, 2018
THE POWER STEERING SENSOR KEEPS GOING OUT ON OUR CAR, DISABAING THE POWER STEERING, IT'S HAPPENED EVERY YEAR AROUND THE SAME TIME. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL AND CHEVY HAS REPAIRED IT 3 TIMES AND IS NOW REFUSING TO FIX IT AGAIN, YET IT'S A RECURRING ISSUE. IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO? IT'S A $600+ FIX, THAT'S ALOT OF MONEY FOR SOMETHING THAT KEEPS BREAKING.
Steering, Nov 10, 2018
THE POWER STEERING IS INTERMITTENT
Steering, Nov 6, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND WENT IN ANOTHER DIRECTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED POWER STEERING FLUID, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A RESERVOIR. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,098.
Steering, Oct 29, 2018
STEERING WHEEL WILL SOMETIME WIGGLE BACK AND FORTH ON ITS OWN WHILE STATIONARY OUT SOME TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE IT IS TRYING TO TURN ON ITS OWN, INFO PANEL POPPED UP SAYING"POWER STEERING". TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LOOKED UNDER TO SEE IF FLUID WAS LEAKING, IT WAS NOT. TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND STEERING WAS FINE FOR A WHILE THEN JERKY AGAIN, SEEMS SIMILAR TO TORQUE SENSOR RECALL FOR OTHER MALIBUS BUT MY VIN IS NOT LISTED AS HAVING THAT RECALL
Steering, Oct 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SALVAGED AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *BF CONSUMER STARTED HAVING PROBLEM THE DAY SHE BOUGHT THE CAR, STARTED TO MAKE POPING NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK IT TO MECHANIC AND QUALITY CHEVROLET MOTORS.*JB
Steering, Oct 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND SEIZED SPORADICALLY. IN ADDITION, A BEEPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT CALLED PARKS CHEVROLET CHARLOTTE AT 704-598-4000 (LOCATED AT 8530 IKEA BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28262) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 250,000.
Steering, Sep 20, 2018
WHENEVER DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE STRAIGHT ROAD I DIDNT FACE ANY PROBLEM, BUT WHEN IM TAKING A TURN I NEED TO BIT ACCELERATE, WHEN I DO THAT, THE STEERING WHEEL GETS AUTOMATICALLY FORCE STRAIGHTENS ITSELF MAKING IT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN IT WHILE ACCELERATING. I CHECKED OUT WITH DEALER HE IS SAYING IM OUT OF WARRANTY SO I HAVE TO BEAR THE PRICE OF THE REPAIR INCURRED BY THE CHEVVY. IM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE CAR I DIDN'T KNOW AT THE TIME I GOT IT. HERE IN NHTSA WEBSITE, I FOUND THAT THERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS MODEL AND VIN FOR STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE KINDLY LOOK INTO THE ISSUE BEFORE IT MAY TURN INTO FATAL ACCIDENT TO MYSELF OR OTHERS.
Steering, Sep 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THE CONTACT YANKED THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER. YORK CHEVROLET BUICK (2456 US 40, BRAZIL, INDIANA 47834, (812) 420-1015) REQUESTED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED AND OFFERED THE OPTION OF AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 174,000.
Steering, Aug 31, 2018
STREERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DIDN'T HAVE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A RECALL BUT DIDN'T OWN THE CAR AT THE TIME BOUGHT THE CAR FROM PRIVATE OWNER AND RECALL WAS ALREADY CLOSED. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND SOME HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. CONTACTED THIGM AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THIS ISSUE AND DIDN'T SHOW ANY CONCERN. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH GM AND THEY SHOULD HAVE COVERED THIS A ISSUE IT'S A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH.
Electrical system, Aug 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ANTI-THEFT LOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURES OCCURRED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES STOPPED WORKING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE IGNITION WOULD NOT START AND THE ANTI-THEFT LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IT WAS UNKNOWN AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. MCCARTHY CHEVROLET LEE'S SUMMIT (945 SE OLDHAM PARKWAY, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO, (816) 356-6610) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FALURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH REFERENCE NUMBER: 8-4569149800. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,480.
Steering, Jul 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBER: 8-4442499282. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
Air bags, Jul 7, 2018
2017 THE AIRBAG LIGHT STOPPED SENSING PASSENGER SIDE AND SERVICE AIRBAG APPEARED ON SCREEN WITH THE DASH LIGHT TOO. REPAIR WORKED TO GET STICKER IN 2017 BUT DID NOT TAKE (NEW SEAT & SENSOR) CAN NOT GET A STICKER THIS YEAR WITH THE LIGHT ON. SPECIALIST IN WIRING SAID THEY SPENT ALOT OF TIME AND CONSULTED DEALERSHIP AND CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR OR HAVE A PASSENGER RIDE WITH ME. HAVE SPENT ABOUT 1500.00 TRYING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME WITH SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING FOR PASSENGER SIDE. I WAS TOLD THAT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WILL WORK IN A COLLISION IF THE LIGHT IS ON.
Steering, Air bags, Jul 3, 2018
THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF QUITE OFTEN. THIS COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT OR KILL A PERSON IF GOES OFF. THE POWER STEERING STARTS GETTING HARD TO USE THEN MAKES NOISE THEN FINE. AIRBAG LIGHT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE IN MOTION. POWER STEERING IS IN MOTION. ON HIGHWAY AND TURNING. THERE IS NO RECALLS THAT I KNOW OF FOR AIRBAGS BUT HEARD THERE WAS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE I BOUGHT CAR 1/27/18 TO TODAY
Steering, Jun 24, 2018
LOSS OF POWER STEERING . STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES
Air bags, Jun 12, 2018
AIRBAG LIGHT ON FROM MAY THRU SEPTEMBER EVERY YEAR...ON CONTINUALLY. DOESN'T MATTER IF CAR IS IN MOTION OR NOT. SOON AS KEY TURNS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON.
Air bags, Jun 5, 2018
TAKARA RECALL THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH HAS BEEN ON FOR A YEAR. ON THE RADIO PART IT HAS SAID SERVICE AIRBAG. EVERYONE TELLS ME U CAN NOT SERVICE IT. NOW THE RADIO SAYS AIRBAG WARNING AND WANT TO OFF.
Steering, May 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE STEERING WHEEL INADVERTENTLY MOVED ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
Steering, May 24, 2018
2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING COLUMN SAFETY RECALL. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE TO VEHICLE RELATED TO AN EXPIRED SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS
Steering, May 14, 2018
THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMN - RIGHT UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL -MAKES A LOUD POPPOING AND BANGING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING UP A DRIVEWAY AND HITTTING THE DRIVEWAY BUMP.
Steering, Electrical system, May 13, 2018
WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, ELECTRIC STEERING ASSIST GOES OUT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. IF IT HAPPENS WHILE IN A CORNER IT COULD RESULT IN A COLLISION.
Steering, May 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME TIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION AND WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER (JIM HOFFPAUIR CHEVROLET BUICK CADILLAC, 802 N KEY AVE, LAMPASAS, TX 76550, (512) 556-6285) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V064000 (STEERING). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Seats, Apr 30, 2018
MY 2007 CHEVY LTZ FRONT DRIVER SEAT BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED, I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE SEAT ALL THE WAY DOWN IN LOW POSITION FOR LAST 6-7 YEARS OR SO. CHEVY DEALERSHIP SAYS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WANTS A HUGE AMOUNT TO REPLACE THE SEAT RACK ETC. I DO NOT KNOW HOW A FRONT DRIVER SEAT BREAKS.. THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MYSELF AND ANY ONE ELSE IN MY CAR.. I FIRST NOTICED IT LEAVING TO GO TO WORK ONE MORNING WHEN I HEARD A POP WHILE GETTING INTO MY DRIVER SEAT AND TRYING TO MOVE IT BACK.. THE RIGHT SIDE COLLAPSED .. THE AUTO SEAT ADJUST KEEP CLICKING AND WONT ENGAGE TO RAISE THE RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT SO I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH IT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO BE EVEN... CHAPMAN TEMPE DEALERSHIP WANTS OVER 1000.. TO REPLACE IT WHEN I TRIED BRINGING IT TO THEM... THEY JUST CLAIM ITS OUT OF WARRANTY NOTHING THEY CAN DO... THIS NUTS..
Steering, Apr 23, 2018
GM "SPECIAL WARRANTY" COVERAGE (BUT NOT A RECALL), 15356. RECEIVED DOCUMENTATION ATTESTING TO THE IDENTIFIED PROBLEM. DOCUMENT ADVISES NOT TO TAKE TO DEALER UNLESS SYMPTOMS MANIFEST THEMSELVES AS OUTLINED IN DOCUMENT. NOW, SYMPTOMS ARE CLEARLY EVIDENT; ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. GM REFUSES TO COVER REPAIR BECAUSE THE "SPECIAL COVERAGE" TIME LIMIT HAS ELAPSED. UNSATISFACTORY. A RECOGNIZED MANUFACTURING DEFECT DESERVES TO BE REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER, NOT SHUFFLED OFF TO ALTERNATIVE DESCRIPTIVE LANGUAGE (SPECIAL COVERAGE) WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO ABROGATE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER AN ARTIFICIAL TIME LIMIT. CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, THEREFORE A LIABILITY. GM IS DELIBERATELY SHIRKING THEIR MAINTENANCE AND FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ALLOWING FOR ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECTIVE CARS TO CONTINUE TO BE OPERATED ON ROADS IN NORTH AMERICA. AS THE OPENING LINE OF MY "RECALL" LETTER PROFESSES: YOUR SATISFACTION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US. MY REPLY: MY SATISFACTION IS CONDITIONAL ON OPERATING A VEHICLE THAT IS SAFE TO USE; ACKNOWLEDGED SAFETY DEFECTS THAT GO UNREPAIRED SERIOUSLY ERODE THIS OWNER SATISFACTION AS SUCH.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 16, 2018
THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY BECOME VERY HARD TO STEER. THE RADIO LIGHTS UP SAYING POWER STEERING. YOU MUST THROW THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TURN IT OFF AND START BACK UP QUICKLY. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU CANT PULL TO THE SIDE TO STOP BEFORE TUNING OFF AND ON TOR RESET THE POWER STEERING. I HAVE CONTACTED GM WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER 8-4057942731 BUT IT WAS ACTIVATED AND CLOSED ON THE SAME DAY BEFORE CAR COULD EVEN BE LOOKED AT BY DEALER SERVICE. GM CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL BUT I FIND A RECALL ON 2007 MALIBU RECALL NUMBER 14772. CAR WAS GOING DOWN SHORT BACK ROAD HAD THIS PROBLEM 3 TIMES WITHING 2 MINUTES.