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 |
| 100–150k mi | 137 |
| 1–30k mi | 137 |
| 30–60k mi | 85 |
| 150–400k mi | 56 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle in november of 2005, the contact began experiencing failure with the steering column. While driving 20 mph, the steering column stopped moving. She turned the wheel as hard as she could in order to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the steering column was defective.…
ODI 10244134
Seal · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed continuously. When the power steering failed, the wheel would make a clicking sound when the contact made a turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer greased the steering column; however, the problem persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 9,500. The current mileage was approximately…
ODI 10323515
Steering
The electric power steering fails unexpectedly. The steering resets itself after turning the car off and restarting it but then it happens again sporadically. The steering column was replaced by the dealer but the problem is recurring over the past few weeks. It happened 3 times. *tr
ODI 10497635
Steering
2004 chevrolet malibu developed major steering problems.*mr the steering column assembly had to be replaced three times in the last thirteen months. *nm
ODI 10137720
Steering
Power steering keeps failing. Some days it works fine the next time it is jerky, loss of power steering. Have had it looked at 4 times each time the replaced steering gear, stabilizer bars, rack and pinion steering. This last a few months then same issue over and over. No its gone again and have lack of power, power failure, clunking in steering column. This is a safety and recall issue in my books. Was told by one…
ODI 10277078
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Slowed down to about 5 mph to make a right turn into parking lot. Completed 90 degree turn into parking lot and started to slow down to come to a stop when she felt the wheel stiffen (steering ' felt off'); started up to make a 90 degree right turn (needed to make a 90 degree right turn followed by a quick 90 degree left turn). As she tried to turn wheel, she could only move the wheel from 12-1 o'clock so she just…
ODI 10120355
Steering
2004 chevy malibu steering locks up turn car off and restart car and power steering comes back when it locks up it can happen at any time while driving or sitting still,had power steering motor and shaft replaced when car was under warranty feel this is a safety issue and chevy must resolve. Have not had e response from chevy. *tr
ODI 10373193
Electrical System · Horn · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Steering
2004 chevrolet malibu with noise in the steering wheel customer states that this problem has been going for 2 years without correction from the dealership**cc the dealer replaced various parts in the steering, however the problem remained the same. The battery was replaced. The vehicle hesitated to start. The dealer found the ignition switch had shorted out internally. The horn was replaced. The cd player made a…
ODI 10199155
Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The power steering locks and causes the vehicle to pull to the left, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Manufacturer was contacted for repair, but they fail to correct the problem.*ak
ODI 10115281
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
On or about 01/15/05 the power steering game out while driving. The engine light came on, car was taken to dealer on 01/17/05. Dealer changed the steering wheel column, vehicle was picked up a day later. On 01/21/05 steering gave out as backing out of the drive way and engine light came on. Car was turned off and on and power steering worked again. Car was turned back in to dealership where after 3-4 day i was…
ODI 10107885
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that on several occasions, the power steering would suddenly fail and he was unable to steer or turn. The vehicle was able to be maneuvered to the side of the road with much difficulty. The power steering light would illuminate immediately after the failure. At times, he would turn the vehicle off and restart it which would remedy the problem…
ODI 10358513
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
My wife was driving with my daughter on board,traveling at approximately 25 mph preparing to stop at approaching traffic light,all of a sudden the steering wheel "froze" and would not move. When she finally stopped the car,she turned the engine off. Needless to say she was terribly frightened. After a few minutes she restarted the car and the steering was ok. I hate to think what might have happened if she had been…
ODI 10106368
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The steering on this car is subject to repeated oscillation at idle, slow and moderate speeds. The longer the car is driven on one trip the worse the problem becomes. This has been occurring over a period of time, but it is to the point that the car is not drivable. Chevrolet has a service bulletin for their service departments, but no customer notifiations. The service writer at my service dealership, dave…
ODI 10106128
Electric Power Assist System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I own a 2004 chevrolet malibu. At present time, i have had to have the steering column replaced twice, due to intermittent power steering failure and a constant pull to the left. The first time was at approximately 8800 miles, the second time at 17700 miles. I have also had to have the brake rotors and pads replaced twice. The brakes still make a rubbing noise in the right front, however the dealers tells me they…
ODI 10106430
Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering light comes on consistently. Also, steering wheel locks while driving.*ak
ODI 10107127
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at low speeds electric steering failed three times. As a result, there was a thumping noise when attempting to turn in either direction. *ak *tt
ODI 10106711
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
When the consumer made a right turn onto the freeway, the steering wheel locked up without warning. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer turned off the vehicle and restarted it and drove home. The consumer contacted the mechanic for an appointment. Please provide further details. *jb
ODI 10105458
Electric Power Assist System · Seat Belts · Steering
The vehicle lost power steering control while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the power steering module needed to be replaced. *jb the adjuster assembly on the passenger seat belt was replaced.
ODI 10105005
Steering
While driving my 2004 chevy malibu lt a light will come on. This light is a picture of a car with a tool inside it. A beep also comes on followed by a message that says power steering. This has happened to me three times now. When this happens i lose all control of the power steering. It takes a lot of effort to turn my wheel. After i turn the car off and let it sit for a while, the problem doesn't occur for another…
ODI 10102915
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While wife was driving 2004 chevrolet malibu in city traffic, power steering suddenly failed concurrent with alarm chime and repair car light. She had to drive straight through two intersections and struggled to immediately park the car, and called me for assistance. After restarting the car, power steering was restored (no alarm or light). Took car to dealer the following morning for repairs. Dealer states that a…
ODI 10103008
Steering
A clunking noise was discovered during driving my new car. Send it back to the dealership and it was greased and it stopped for awhile. I have had 4 different chevy dealerships in central texas look at it since it was a new car. It still has that noise and 190,000 miles on it. If when and how can it be fixed? *tr
ODI 10409232
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
(1) was driving when suddenly power steering quit working. (2) power steering light came on and vehicle was almost impossible to steer. (3) calling sealership tomorrow, insurance agent said to report to you immediately as there is a problem with this starting to occur in malibus. *jb ea04018_cat
ODI 10102384
Floor Shift · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
My 2004 chevrolet malibu was parked legally in front of my house. The street was covered with black ice. The driver of a 1999 ford ranger truck slipped on the ice and hit the front of my car. His auto insurance, state farm, paid for a rental car for 40 days and paid $5,338.10 in body repairs, including replacing the radiator. However, when it came time to pay $527.18 to replace the steering shaft and the gear…
ODI 10256676
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Electrical problems and numerous starting problems. While driving, the door locks unlocked, engine dies with no warning. *bf nar *jls the steering wheel locked up, the hazard lights stopped working, the alarm would go off, the power rear view mirrors were inoperative, the vehicle would buck and surge, the steering wheel would shake, the vehicle would start rough and the tachometer would bounce. *sc *jb
ODI 10105552
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving along, heard system warning, looked at message center display which said" power steering" and realized i had no power steering. I drove slowly in the lane that would require no changing lanes, slowed down dramatically and muscled my way through each turn in order to get home. I will take the car to the service department of the dealership in the morning.*ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10100893