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#200 of 229 Re: Steering problems [denisceopm] by tas7107 Jul 24, 2008 (5:29 am)
Replying to: denisceopm (Jul 20, 2008 6:39 pm) My steering did indeed have the high voltage problem. My dealer found it and fixed. FWIW
#201 of 229 Re: Buying a Malibu Maxx? [moraine] by pao Jul 24, 2008 (6:59 am)
Replying to: moraine (Jul 24, 2008 3:59 am) the steering column was not redesigned nor was the suspension for the later MY Maxxs....the vins you quote I beleive are Canadian delivery cars and not US, my vin number for my 04 doesnt have that many digits after the "F" thus my suspicion of Canadian only....as far as warranty coverage outside the norm....unless that specific vehicle has a documented history, I would think you would be hard fought to get warranty coverage....   I have an 04 Maxx LT with 130K miles on it now...and no problems what so ever...
#202 of 229 Wrt my former '04 Maxx by kurtamaxxxguy Jul 26, 2008 (7:35 pm)
Steering Columm replaced (was one of those with bad contacts) Both front struts replaced Rack main gear replaced 3 times Columm regreased 3 times Intermediate shaft replaced twice.   This was during my 4 years of ownership. At 57K miles, and the Maxx proving helpless on OR icy roads, it was time to put it out to trade pasture (last I heard, itw was on its way to Texas).
#203 of 229 Re: Low speed Steering Clunk [comem47] by notascirocco Jul 28, 2008 (9:20 am)
Replying to: comem47 (Jul 18, 2008 10:22 am) That's the part number for the kit comem47. Still holding up at two weeks. Replies to this message: comem47 (Jul 28, 2008 11:44 am)
#204 of 229 Re: Low speed Steering Clunk [notascirocco] by comem47 Jul 28, 2008 (11:44 am)
Replying to: notascirocco (Jul 28, 2008 9:20 am) That's the part number for the kit comem47. Still holding up at two weeks.   Thanks for the feedback. One would think that if the first shaft lasted 32K then the kit should give you at least the same miles (if not finally be the cure). I'll be happy if we get to 60K before having to spend some $ (so far the '06 has been great for my wife and no other problems that others have mentioned from earlier years) Getting 30MPG on a V6 is good too (we had to laugh when the dealer called last week and was trying to get us to trade in on something with not even 2 yrs on a 4 yr loan. If it was a lemon we might be tempted, but then again we'd likely be shopping elsewhere next time around too!!) They must really be hurting for business these days with the economy in the dumper and they will get it only if this car lasts us what I think it should. (I've always tended to keep cars several years).
#205 of 229 Re: Low speed Steering Clunk [notascirocco] by hhmax Aug 07, 2008 (4:22 am)
Replying to: notascirocco (Jul 18, 2008 6:14 am) do you have this part number? I have a 2005 maxx LT and the dealer said that the sealed unit isn't available for this model. Replies to this message: pheisler (Nov 14, 2008 5:03 pm)
#206 of 229 Re: More Rack & Pinion [maxximus_ed] by pkd01bran Aug 07, 2008 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: maxximus_ed (May 05, 2008 12:27 pm) If the only problem you end up with is "that the steering wheel is not straight across" (i.e., is not "centered"), consider yourself a fantastically lucky carowner. Also, it is technically possible that the "centered" position of the wheel, even if everything is supposedly working properly and supposedly adjusted properly and supposedly aligned properly, may slightly vary over time (minutes to hours to days to weeks, etc.) with no real harm being done.
#207 of 229 5 minutes + $12 to fix the clunking noise by mikengus Oct 30, 2008 (10:03 pm)
I have an 05 Maxx LS with 50,000 miles. This is a great car but I had the same steering clunk as everyone else over a year until I found this link: http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f53/suspension-squeeking-over-bumps-57730/?t-- 57730.html (see post by GMCSonoma)   I followed the instruction: - Bought a bottle Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). It costed me $12 from a nearby Chevy dealer. - Opened the driver door, spray into the gap as instructed. - Wiped off any excessive lubricant.   That was it! Now my car is running just like new again!   If it does not work for your car, there is still another solution on GMCSonoma's post that you may try.
#208 of 229 Re: Low speed Steering Clunk [hhmax] by pheisler Nov 14, 2008 (5:03 pm)
Replying to: hhmax (Aug 07, 2008 4:22 am) I had the steering column replaced today on my 2005 Maxx, after 39,000 miles. Had the steering gear assembly replaced a couple thousand miles ago. I paid for labor, GM bought the parts both times. The sealed unit IS available for the 2005 Maxx. That's what I had installed today. Dealer thinks this should solve the clunking problems for good. Let's hope so.
#209 of 229 Re: Malibou Maxx Electric Steering Failure [trobbins] by ba32347 Nov 23, 2008 (5:56 pm)
Replying to: trobbins (Jul 21, 2008 7:19 am) I would like to see the letter too   ba32347att.net   2005 Malibu alarm goes off and car stops. Going 55 the first time turning a corner the 2nd time

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