I have a chevy malibu 05 and the steering clicks when i turn i cant find the power steering is it electronic?

Electronic Power Steering is a system full of sensors. You need a good auto-electrician with a scan tool computer to take it for a drive and access the live data as it happens.

There is a recall on that year make model for exactly what you are experiencing!!

General Motors issued a new recall Monday affecting 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. for a sudden loss of power steering. The loss of power steering issue affects some 2004 - 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, Saturn Aura, and Pontiac G6 models. ...Mar 31, 2014

New GM recall affects 1.3 million cars - CNN Business

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Are you sure it has Hydraulic Power Steering ? Could have Electronic Power Steering ! What engine does yours have ? If it is hydraulic it isn't sealed , would have a fluid Reservoir ! Look up under dash drivers side , will see a electric motor on the steering column .

I don't believe you have one. You have the electronically controlled steering. Look under the dash at the steering column. You will see an electric motor that is the power steering. And of course, it costs way more to fix.

Are you sure your vehicle has hydraulic power steering? Many malibus have electronic power steering. There is no fluid for these steering systems.

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You will want to verify you have hydraulic power steering. Electronic power steering was an option on Malibu's and this may be why you cannot find the reservoir. The power steering pump would be driven by the belt in the event you have a hydraulic system. Thus making it easy to locate.

There is no power steering fluid in the system.A 2005 Malibu is electronic steering.If you lose assist you may have to replace the steering column.You may also have an intermediate shaft that is binding.The I-shaft connects your steering column to the steering gear.There is a universal joint in the shaft that may be stiff or seized.

Check with a battery tester if you have power at the starter, Are the Battery post clean, Are any fuses blown in the fuse Box, check for any corrision.

your chevy cobalt has a eletrionic power steering steer gear there is no power steering pump. there is a relay switch that if wet will short out. try to disconnect your battery for 10 min to reset to factory specs

I took my car into the dealership on friday 02-13-09 only to find out my steering column needs to be replaced the motor is shorting out for the power steering ~ certain models of malibu's 2005 yr if your vin falls between 5F100001 - 5F250216 call Chevrolet they have a Technical Service Bulletin # 07126 - SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST - 7 yrs or 70,000 miles regardless of ownership - they will cover the cost of the repair ~ Chevrolet 1-800-630-2438 or
1-800-833-2438 - They saved me from having to pay out of pocket !!!

I have a 2005 malibu. Clunked for a year and finally lost all steering! Rack and pinion was replaced. solved. The clunk yu here are missing teeth.