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Did it run okay after the starter was changed? There are lots of ideas in the link, but really, you need a mobile auto-electrician with a pro grade scan tool computer to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Communication issues between modules.
The power steering on your 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has electronic power-assist and not hydraulic power-assist so there is no hydraulic fluid. If you're not already aware, this vehicle is part of a major recall from General Motors for power steering failure. Contact your local Chevrolet dealership for more information. You will need your vehicles VIN as shown on your registration or dash plaque. Hope this helps.
you should take it to a shop that can work on these systems if not go to a dealer to have it checked.there is sensors that affect the electrical steering systems.and should only be work on by qualified techs,as if you do it yourself you may not have a problem but you could end up causing an accident if not done properly.
a few possibilities.
Low power steering fluid. check for correct amount on pump filler measureing guage.
Loose power steering belt. check to see if the belt slips over the power steering pulley while trying to turn the steering wheel. may need an assistant.
last, but most expensive. Rack and pinion steering bar is defective and needs replacing.
the 2004 malibu does not have a place to put transmission fluid it has a electric power steering system and does not use fluid, if you are having a problem with the power steering light chimming and lighting up this is under a recall that chevy has obligated to fix. So if your car is doing this take it to your local chevy dealership and have them to repair it for you. Hope this helps.
It could be various things.
Low steering fluid
Dirty steering fluid
Bad steering pump
Loose or missing belt
Bad steering box
Air in the steering system
I would check what you know how to check. If they're okay, have a mechanic check the rest.
The power steering is electric. There is no pump and no fluid to check. Most people end up with a new steering column installed. The electronic steering is what helps the car get such great gas mileage though. This is a big problem with these cars and you need to take it to the dealer. Hopefully GM is on there way with a recall. If they dont do something i will never buy another gm product again!
Same thing happened to me a week ago... I was parallel parking and my power steering locked up. My car ran fine, however every time I braked and turned simultaneously, the steering got hard. I took it into the shop, it needed new power steering pulley parts. On my way to the shop however, my car started chirping.. it also needed a new serpentine belt (I'm not sure if the problems were related). Both repairs together cost me under $200. Hope that helps... (by the way, my car was stable enough to drive the 25ish miles to my work before I got it fixed... I'm not sure how safe that was, though)
You are either low on fluid or have a return line leaking. Pull the cap off the reservoir and check the level and also if there are bubbles in the fluid. Bubbles indicate a leak in return line or seal.
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