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Hatchbacks Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Steering/Suspension Questions
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Just got back from chevy dealer. Found out that the reason the steering was making noise, it needs a new rack and pinion, still under warranty, but why should it go out so fast? We have over 31,000 miles, and have had the car since sept. '06. We drive alot, use it for work, but still, is this early for the r&p to go out? Robin
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Has anyone had to replace the Ball joint/control arm yet? My passenger side is bad and I am considering changing it myself. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, George |
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Replying to: blumaxx (Feb 06, 2008 1:35 pm) Front Suspension issues have been with most of the Malibus and Pontiac G6's for some time. The fragility of that part of the car, and the potential expense (racks are $450 if not covered by warranty), made me decide to trade it before my Majorguard expired. |
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Wow! After browsing through all 172 posts I feel a little despondent.  I bought an 07 MAXX last Dec 21 with 34K KM on it. It has 48K now. From day one it had a high pitched squealing sound whenever I did a left turn. I brought it in to do some other warranty work and mentioned the sound to the service tech. Got a call later today to say that the whole rack had to be replaced. No knocks, rattles, grinding or anything except the squealing. Apparently the thought that the electric steering would be fixed or replaced with hydraulic in the 07 's was just that, a thought. Very disappointing. This is the newest car I have had in 28 years. Thought I would have years of trouble free driving. Hopefully this will fix it permanently.
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Hi everyone, been following this line ever since I bought my Maxx. Wish I'd found it before I bought my Maxx. I have an '06 with 40,000 kms and I have the front end clunk when driving slow and turning. I also have the power steering cut out when making parking type moves, which is exactly when you want the power steering to cut out. I have extended warranty to 80,000 kms so eventually I'll be going in for work. It just doesn't bother me that much yet. Other than that, love the car, lots of space, good power and great mileage for what it is. Now the question. If I am not mistaken, the Maxx SS had hydraulic power steering. I wonder if the rack and power steering pump from the SS could be made to fit on the regular Maxx? For a little work, that would solve all the problems since I have never noticed any mention of a Maxx SS in this topic of the forum.
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Replying to: novatuc (Apr 27, 2008 5:44 am) |
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Replying to: maxximus_ed (Apr 25, 2008 5:08 pm) On the plus side I do enjoy driving the car. Handles great, has plenty of power, quiet and comfortable. This is probably the nicest car I have had next to my 1980 Trans Am that I bought out of the showroom.
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Replying to: novatuc (Apr 27, 2008 5:44 am) |
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| Has anyone had this issue? Today while driving my '06 Maxx, I floored the accelerator to pass a car and the info center throws up a "Power Steering" message and the power steering was out. When I got off of the gas the message went away and the steering was normal. I am able to repeat this issue now. Any fixes, remedies, cost? Got 43k miles one Mr. Maxx now. Thanks | |
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Replying to: tas7107 (Jun 12, 2008 8:50 pm) |
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