Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 4,195
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 20
- Years with records
- 1999–2018
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 4195 stored complaint records:
- 142 indicate a crash
- 58 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Electric Power Assist System · 120 records
- Column · 15 records
- Rack And Pinion · 3 records
- Hydraulic Power Assist System · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1097 |
| 100–150k mi | 1012 |
| 30–60k mi | 597 |
| 150–400k mi | 545 |
| 1–30k mi | 431 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Per online reviews from recalls for 2011 malibu the power steering warning light flashed. This recall was not sent to me, however, my car is affected.
ODI 11309401
Steering
I was driving my car a few days ago on a city street and after i made a turn, the power steering service esc light came on as well as the traction control picture. My steering wheel got super stiff and it was extremely hard to turn it. After i pulled over and turned my car off, i turned it back on and everything went back to normal. There is a recall for this but i checked on the gm recall website and put in my vin…
ODI 11309468
Steering
My vehicle is having exact symptoms as other vehicles in the same year range with the exact engine size and power train. I have a 4 - cyl eco tec engine and i have found that gm recalled lots of units for this exact problem yet mine is not in the database. My electroinc steering shuts on and off all winter!
ODI 11309039
Exterior Lighting · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Service eas warning light comes on. Then the rear brake lights stay on. The service power steering warning light comes on & the car is very hard to control & nearly impossible to steer. This is extremely dangerous & unsafe.
ODI 11309410
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My esc comes on with traction emblem and power steering light. I then lose all power steering while in motion.
ODI 11309357
Steering
While driving the vehicle, (vehicle in motion), i suddenly lose power steering and the ability to control the vehicle safely. In some instances it has happened while attempting to make a turn or while on the highway as the highway comes to a bend. While at a stop sign/light, the steering wheel will begin to rattle or shake and makes noise.. This problem started approximately one month ago but has become more…
ODI 11307989
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My vehicle has lost steering after starting several times over the last week. My info screen displays an esc and power steering message and my steering wheel is locked in place. Once the car is shut off and restarted the messages go away and steering is back to normal. I have found a recall related to this on certain vehicles of my year/make/model and also many forums of people having the same issues. However, when…
ODI 11309281
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while reversing out of a driveway, the steering wheel became very tight and difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The contact attempted to continue to drive the vehicle and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 11308727