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
STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REPLACED 06/29/07. *TR
ODI 10260558
Steering
Car was making clunking noise in the steering wheel/tire area when making turns. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft. This was the third time involving a steering issue. Replaced steering gear assembly and rack & pinion. *ak
ODI 10194988
Electrical System · Steering
We bought the car used with 34,000 miles on it in 3/2006.there was a clunking in the steering when the steering wheel was turned. The dealership replaced the steering column on 12/2007 with 66,000 miles. The clunking was still there and we were told that this is normal. Since then the steering has gotten worse. The dealership has tried to find the problem but says it can find nothing wrong. Yet sometimes the…
ODI 10524112
Steering
Vehicle started to drive hard/loud after the first year. Vehicle at dealer for problems with lights found problem with steering rack and leaking seal at the axel shaft. Replaced steering rack and fix seal also replace brakes. Problem with gas cap which lead to a series of problems including need to replace a throttle body and then the transmission. Traded vehicle december 2007 will never buy another chevrolet. 2004…
ODI 10211432
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a recurring failure in which the power steering would fail and the steering wheel would be very difficult to turn. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. Whenever the failure occurred, the vehicle would be navigated to the emergency lane and shut off. After allowing the vehicle to cool down it would…
ODI 10407285
Steering
Tl-caller is leasing a 2004 chevrolet mailbu. Current and failure mileage 48000. While driving at 3mh and attempting to enter traffic,the car died with no warning. Steering froze. She was able to restart the vehicle and took it to dealer later that day. The steering was replaced however the engine problem was a mystery to them. Weather was dry temperature unknown. The vehicle has both manual and automatic. Ktf
ODI 10190000
Steering
I have a 2004 chevy malibu. In january 2007 i noticed a clunking noise which could be felt in the steering wheel when i was turning. On 02/07/2007 i took the car to a chevy dealer and they replaced the steering gearpart number: 15858368, and another gear, part number: 06508. About 2 weeks ago i noticed the problem had returned, the car now has 39,000 miles on it. Something should be done about this as i have seen…
ODI 10219297
Steering
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY REPLACED 12/21/06. *TR
ODI 10260557
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power steering control nearly causing an accident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer could not duplicate the issue.
ODI 10176083
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the steering wheel began to shake with a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. After restarting the ignition, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice and each time the power steering module was…
ODI 10502768
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
I have 3 recall letters and each states the parts aren't available. Those recalls are:14116,14152;13036. These recall repairs state that they affect the safety of this vehicle and yet we are forced to drive a vehicle with possible life threatening issues while the parts are not available. The safety issues aside, the recalls affect the value of this product by the implication it's defective. These issues should be…
ODI 10629347
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to make a right turn, the power steering failed and caused the vehicle to drive onto the sidewalk. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 55,000 and failure mileage was 22,000.
ODI 10278549
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while starting the ignition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated with the loss of power steering. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 14v153000 (steering) however, the remedy part was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available.…
ODI 10598876
Steering
Tl* - the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving on 09/23/06 the steering became very hard. The contact was just able to steer the vehicle and park it. The vehicle was towed, and it was found that the steering module did not work. The steering module was replaced on 09/27/06. However, because the vehicle owner believed this was a hazard he was afraid to drive the vehicle. The…
ODI 10184614
Steering
While i'm driving whether it's on a city street or a highway, my power steering will out of nowhere stop working. This is very dangerous, especially when you are going 55mph. Sometimes stopping the car and starting it back up fixes the problem, sometimes not. *tr
ODI 10328563
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. In july of 2006, the steering column was replaced at only 15,000 miles. Recently, the contact felt the steering loosen while driving 20 mph. On july 21, 2009, the steering knuckle failed and she lost control of the steering. She had to place the gear into park in order to stop the vehicle. A report was filed with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were…
ODI 10278233
Steering
Clunking in front end. Taken to dealer and rack and pinion replaced under warranty. Two years later, clunking is back. Taken to dealer and steering shaft replaced at my expense. One year ago, the clunking is back and i didn't take it in. Now the power steering is going out completely when i am driving. I have to pull over and shut the car off and restart and that takes care of problem. This is dangerous and gm needs…
ODI 10430583
Rack And Pinion · Steering
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to make either a left or right turn there is a knocking noise present in the steering of the vehicle. While driving at any speed the vehicle pulls to left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 occasions and the manufacturer has been alerted however there is no fix for these problems.
ODI 10159409
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The service soon warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the power steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
ODI 10627522
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions, the steering wheel locked. The contact had to use force in order to barely turn the steering wheel. She heard a loud clicking noise from the steering system prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the steering column. The steering…
ODI 10250398
Exterior Lighting · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the power steering would suddenly malfunction making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. When the failure occurred the check engine, abs and tc (traction control) sensor lights illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The…
ODI 10578534
Steering
I was stopped at a 4 way stop sign and when i tried to turn right and proceed my car went diagonally across the road because the steering had gone out of the car. I was taken to the nearest dealer, apple valley chevrolet, and the steering needed to be replaced. The steering needed to be replaced again on 08/04/09 and again on 05/26/2010 at which time i was charged a deductible of $100.00 because the car was still…
ODI 10764968
Steering
Steering failure, steering replaced three times. Steering went out when car was 11 months old, again fall 2005, jan 2006. Two different dealers have worked on car, noting that they are aware of steering problems with this model. *jb
ODI 10147388
Steering
There was a clunking noise in steering when turning or acceleration and or steering wheel shakes when standing still. *ts *jb
ODI 10148654
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the steering wheel would become extremely stiff and the power steering warning light would illuminate on the dashboard. After the failure, the contact would stop and restart the vehicle to continue driving. The failure occurred intermittently and during some of the failures, the power steering light did not illuminate.…
ODI 10369292