2004 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 684
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 684 stored complaint records:
- 25 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Electric Power Assist System · 110 records
- Column · 14 records
- Rack And Pinion · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 168 |
| 1–30k mi | 137 |
| 100–150k mi | 137 |
| 30–60k mi | 85 |
| 150–400k mi | 56 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
My steering had gone in my 2004 chevy malibu 2 months ago. The column has been replaced 2 times now and is still not fixed. I am also being told that there are no steering columns left in my area. My car is a danger to everyone on a road including myself and i have no idea why chevy hasn't recalled these. *tr
ODI 10357989
Steering
2004 chevrolet malibu steering became jerky while on interstate at 63 mph. Steering wheel travel appox. 1 inch left and right with no effect then immediate turn with swerve when steering 'kicked in'. Vehicle pulled over to side of road. Car was turned off and inspected for possible tire problem. None found. Car started and steering was back to normal. After approx. 7 more miles, steering exhibited a 'notched' area…
ODI 10347376
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle would not respond. The contact had to use the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and when making a right or left turn the…
ODI 10628349
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu lsd6. The contact was driving approximately between 15-20 mph, attempting to make a left turn and the electric power steering clicked into the off position unexpectedly. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and caused the vehicle to bump up against the curbside. The power steering then clicked back into the on position. The failure occurred repeatedly. The…
ODI 10347049
Steering
Sporadic power steering /service engine soon light coming on and no error codes in computer. Finally on july 31 i got in the car and service engine light and "power steering" came on but steering was fine until i went to take a left turn at a busy intersection and power steering quit working and had to turn the car by main force !! If my wife had been driving no way she could have controlled it !! Gm needs to issue…
ODI 10349219
Steering
2004 malibu has intermittent power steering failure. It goes out in the middle of a turn and almost make you wreck. Dealer says there is not problem. Comes and goes at will. Sometime turning the key off then back on fixes it but not always. *tr
ODI 10358874
Steering
While driving at 75 mph on interstate, power steering failed which made vehicle extremely hard to steer. Fortunately, vehicle was able to be pulled off the pavement. Engine was shut off and vehicle restarted. Power steering then operated normally. On second incident, power steering suddenly became inoperative while turning and vehicle came very close to hitting another vehicle while turning. Again, after turning off…
ODI 10345746
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electrical power steering failed intermittently. The power steering light would illuminate and the wheel would become difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the steering rod was replaced; however, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was in the dealers possession when the complaint was filed. The contact…
ODI 10348709
Steering
Intermittently, over the last few weeks, a mechanical warning light came on indicating a power steering issue on my 2004 chevrolet malibu. I took the car to my local mechanic. He hooked it to the computer analysis and found no issues. He did indicate that after doing a little research that chevrolet had provided a customer satisfaction campaign # 04050a to address this issue. I had never been notified by chevrolet.…
ODI 10345015
Electrical System · Steering
Wife started up her car after work on june 30th, come to find out, the electronic power steering failed and, good thing, she wasn't driving when it went out or else there could have been an accident. Now, it fails every once and awhile, still steerable, but very hard to steer. If you shut the car off, then, it goes a way for a while but then power steering fails again later on. We were driving down the interstate…
ODI 10344815
Steering
Power steering frequently cuts out - has been happening since the car was new. Constant crunching sound when turning - most often when turning to the right. Steering replaced once under warranty - when questioned again later - vehicle was out of warranty (36,000 mi). Shortly after i purchased vehicle warrant offered was 100,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10339867
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving various speeds. The vehicle became extremely difficult to maneuver when the failure occurred. The failure occurred six times in the last two months. The check engine light started to illuminate before the steering failure occurred. The dealer had not been notified. The contact stated that there were numerous…
ODI 10348284
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph the vehicle lost power steering. The contact stated that after regaining control of the vehicle and starting the vehicle, the power steering began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that they could not find a problem with the vehicle. The contact stated that this was the only time the power…
ODI 10352669
Steering
POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10340525
Steering
Power steering light has been coming on in car every time driven since 2010. I have lost power steering multiply times while driving in the city and highway. It has been taken to the dealership twice about this problem, and i was told there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Now, it is making a terrible squealing noise. My husband called the dealership and was told they didn't have the part to fix it. We did not…
ODI 10599187
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the contact lost control of the vehicle while trying to avoid a crash. The power steering locked causing the vehicle to crash into a guard rail and roll over. The contact suffered an injury to the arm. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was taken to the hospital for further examination. Before the crash occurred the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10349100
Steering
Chevy 2004 malibu. Constant warning concerning power steering, but it goes on and off and on and off. Have checked and nothing found wrong, but they do not really know. Suggest replacing elect pump, but then off the record say they would not. On line at least 100 or more people have experienced the same. Some have replaced, but warning still comes on. I do not know who to trust. I guess since chevy has no real…
ODI 10381194
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving at speeds of 25 mph, the power steering locked up and it became very difficult to maintain control of the steering wheel. The contact shut off and restarted the engine and the vehicle resumed normal operation. Within a few traveled miles, the failure recurred. The contact stated the failure recurs intermittently and he had experienced the failure at least…
ODI 10335275
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While traveling at speeds of 30 mph, the contact heard a chiming in the vehicle and within seconds, the power steering failed and became increasingly difficult to steer. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 54,000.
ODI 10334491
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu lt. The contact stated there was an abnormal clicking sound sporadically coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where he was advised the failure was within the power steering. The mechanic…
ODI 10342883
Steering
Power steering issues with 2004 malibu lt. I had this problem with my first malibu and my new malibu is starting to show the same tell tale signs of power steering failure. It begins with a clicking noise while turning the steering wheel. At any time the power steering will completely go out. Turning of the motor and restarting the vehicle will temporarily solve the problem. My first malibu was still under warranty…
ODI 10331040
Steering
My 2004 chevy malibu power steering is locking while driving and will not let wheel turn. I was driving and when i went to make a turn the car wheel locked and would not turn it was continuing straight i had to turn it with all my strength to avoid hitting a wall.i phoned chevy corporate and they said it is not under recall but there was 2 investigations done on this in 2004 and currently 2005 - 2010 cobalts made by…
ODI 10331247
Electrical · Steering
2004 malibu: feb 2005 vehicle chimed; power steering displayed on driver information center, lost power steering while making a left turn. Dealer replaced steering column because i had a letter from gm saying that my vehicle may have been built with a steering column sensor that can wear unevenly and produce an erratic electrical signal. Dealer said that my vin number was not part of the recall but i insisted that i…
ODI 10330467
Power Train · Steering
Driving down the interstate and all of a sudden, steering got stiff and my dash light (wrench) lit up and chimed. I'm glad i had both hands on the steering wheel or else it could have taken me for a joy ride. Had my wife and my infant son at the time with me. This definitely needs to be attended to because it's a serious safety issue. Now, i have 100,000 miles on the car and it's still doing the same thing. I don't…
ODI 10524187
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering would lock making it impossible to steer the vehicle. The dealer was contacted who stated that the steering column would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted to report the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 99,500.
ODI 10398845