2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Steering Problems

“I purchased a 2007 malibu from jd byryder in may 2017, jan.04, while driving the wheel locked and then reduced to manual steering, I could not turn because I did not have the strength to turn wheel. I researched and found a recall on power assist failure for this vehicle, I have gone to GM dealer who promised to fix and 30 minutes into repair I was told warrant expired and I would have to pay for the power assist issue out of pocket.”

“2007 malibu has an electric motor for the power steering. The Chevrolet dealer/repair department say the electric motor needs to be replaced at my cost around $700.00. From the complaints I have seen and read it does not appear my situation is an isolated one. When driving the steering is hard and there is a lot of clunking noise. The steering makes the noise and steers hard all the time.”

“We own a 2007malibu lt. A clunk developed in the steering column at about 37,000 miles. It kept getting worse. The steering wheel shimmies. Our mechanic lubricated the steering column but said we may need the updated column. It is my understanding that other chevy owners have had similar problems and chevy is refusing to issue a recall. Do we have to wait until they start failing and cause accidents before a recall is issued?”

“I own a 2007 chevy malibu that the electric power steering stops working intermittently. The power steering will quit working while the vehicle is in motion without warning. The ignition has to be turned off and turned on for it to start working. The symptoms it has are all consistent with the GM recall for other 2006 and 2007 malibus, but currently the VIN number of my vehicle is not included in this recall. This vehicle should be included with the recall because it is a known issue and a safety risk to the driver of this vehicle and others operating in the general area of this vehicle.”

“Electronic power steering turns on and off while driving. Happens when stopped, driving highway speeds, and all speeds in between. Power steering turns back on anywhere from a few seconds to thirty seconds or so. It appears that this is not the only vehicle that this complaint has been applied to, hopefully something will be done soon before some one gets in an accident.”