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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14E044000

2004 Chevrolet Malibu | Solutions Steering Shaft | Oe Solutions Steering Shaft | Dorman Steering Shaft | 2005 Pontiac G6 | 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Pontiac G6 | 2007 Pontiac G6 | 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Saturn Aura | 2008 Saturn Aura | 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Saturn Aura | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu — Steering

Published July 22, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 21, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14E044000, published July 22, 2014 and initiated July 21, 2014. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | Solutions Steering Shaft | Oe Solutions Steering Shaft | Dorman Steering Shaft | 2005 Pontiac G6 | 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Pontiac G6 | 2007 Pontiac G6 | 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Saturn Aura | 2008 Saturn Aura | 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Saturn Aura | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu — Steering.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
MALIBU
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU | SOLUTIONS STEERING SHAFT | OE SOLUTIONS STEERING SHAFT | DORMAN STEERING SHAFT | 2005 PONTIAC G6 | 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2006 PONTIAC G6 | 2007 PONTIAC G6 | 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2007 SATURN AURA | 2008 SATURN AURA | 2008 PONTIAC G6 | 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2009 PONTIAC G6 | 2009 SATURN AURA | 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2010 PONTIAC G6 | 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | Solutions Steering Shaft | Oe Solutions Steering Shaft | Dorman Steering Shaft | 2005 Pontiac G6 | 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Pontiac G6 | 2007 Pontiac G6 | 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Saturn Aura | 2008 Saturn Aura | 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Saturn Aura | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu — Steering recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14E044000 on July 22, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: MALIBU.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)