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.
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at high speed of 65-70 mph vehicle momentarily lost power steering. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced.*ak
ODI 10103675
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Vehicle pulled over/off the road when the power steering failed. Checked under the hood, but there was no sign of apparent malfunction. Took vehicle dealer for check up.*ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10101651
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
2004 chevrolet malibu lt vin # [xxx] - odometer reading 4320 miles - vehicle purchased 1/31/04. During normal city driving warning light came on, also ndicated a problem with power steering. Immediate total loss of power steering - husband able to pull off with great difficulty into a parking lot. Vehicle driven to a dealership - no service available on weekends. When vehicle was restarted the power steering was…
ODI 10100302
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at any speed power steering pump failed. As a result, steering became difficult.*ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10103096
Cooling System · Equipment · Parking Brake · Seat Belts · Steering
I have a 2004 malibu ls, when i first purchased the car during the winter of 04 i had problems with the steering. It was under warranty, i took it back every winter for 4 years and the dealership always repaired the car. In 2010 my power steering light came on and i lost power trying to turn into a parking spot. The next time it occurred, i was driving 50 mph i went to change lanes the power steering light came on…
ODI 10371123
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The steering wheel locked up while driving 65 mph, the consumer pulled the vehicle over before stopping. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. *ak ea04018_cat the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably. While receiving assistance, the steering wheel would not turn left or right. *sc *jb
ODI 10101038
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The electronic steering in my 2004 malibu failed while the car was in operation. It had been jerking while i was driving on the highway. I took it in and they said it was probably water/dampness causing the jerking. Then it failed while i was driving and they replaced the parts under warranty. *jb
ODI 10107614
Brake Lights · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Switch
I have had many problems with my 04 malibu. Rough idle, power steering faliure many times took to dealer 3 times could not duplicate, brought in with power steering out at it was duplicated, but could not figure out for a while told me to continue to drive, no safety factor.finally thought they figured out put in a new steering column, 9,000 miles later back to having problems with power steering. Also problems with…
ODI 10098645
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Vehicle purchased in december, 2003. At approximately 14000 miles, november 2004, while driving, power steering failed. Turned ignition off and restarted car; power steering worked briefly, then failed again. Turned ignition off and back on; able to drive vehicle home. Made service appointment, but have not yet had vehicle serviced. Ea04018_cat
ODI 10098592
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving 25 mph, the vehicle lost power steering. The consumer managed to drive to a auto shop. The problem was repaired. The dealership was notified. Please provide more information. *jb
ODI 10109702
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
I was driving straight down an interstate when the steering wheel made small jerking motions to the right and made a grinding noise. When i exited the interstate and was stopped at a red light the steering wheel continued to jerk on its own. This continued intermintely for a couple of days. Then i was turning into a gas station and the engine light came on and the power steering went out. After i restarted the car i…
ODI 10100267
Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Underbody Shields
Power steering assist failed while driving 35 mph. The dealer was notified. *ak ea04018_cat the steering wheel started to pull and shake to the left. The consumer was informed that a part was needed for the power steering. A light on the dash had illuminated and the power steering had gone out again. Also, the foam strip near the windshield was coming out of place. *sc *jb
ODI 10097840
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The power steering on my malibu failed. Gm has acknowledged a problem and replaced a connector or module under warranty, but there has been no recall to cover this known problem. Oddly enough, the loaner car they provided my wife had the same problem. Why isn't this getting greater attention before something serious happens? Ea04018_cat
ODI 10096152
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Horn · Steering
While driving 60 mph the steering wheel locked. The consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The horn did not work as well. *jb ea04018_cat
ODI 10097364
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Steering wheel often "jumpy". Moves back and forth while at a stand still. 2 days ago, power steering went off, was able to steer car with difficulty, but had no power steering. Power steering warning message came on. Service warning came on. *ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10096065
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
About 3 weeks ago i noticed cog-wheeling of the steering wheel when attempting to turn right. It was intermittent, but began to increase in frequency with vibration through the steering wheel. Today, while driving the power steering quit working completely. I was about 25 miles from home, and had to drive with no power steering the entire way. I will contact the dealer on the next business day. The car is currently…
ODI 10095880
Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System · Steering
On march 22, 2004 at 2,715 miles steering column locked while driving 56 mph. During the attempt to unlock the steering column consumer broke the steering wheel. At the present time, vehicle stalled while driving 45 mph. Consumer believed the problem was due to the computer module. Dealer was not contacted during both incidents. *ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10097785
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Complete and sudden loss of power steering without any prior warning which is only remedied by turning off the engine and restarting the vehicle. This condition has led to dangerous situatios on the road. When the power steering does work, the steering wheel tends to jerk on its own causing unintended swerving of the vehicle. Ea04018_cat
ODI 10096197
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving, the steering locked up. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the electronic column. Please provide any further information. Ea04018_cat *jb the steering tightened and gradually became almost impossible to steer at that time. The warning panel showed steering locked. Failure corrected. *tc
ODI 10097269
Steering
The vehicle has a loud clunking sound, when ever turning the steering wheel either to the right or left. The sound comes from below in the engine compartment and is heard constantly inside the vehicle. I find it hard to believe that the intermediate steering shaft in this vehicle is not on the recall list with the other 3 notices to this vehicle? *tr
ODI 10653579
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The power steering failed on my 2004 chevrolet malibu on 3 occasions during the weekend of oct. 2 2004. I put the car in reverse and i heard a chime. I looked at the dic and saw "power steering". There was also a service light on the ip. There was no power assist at all, and it was very difficult to steer. I shut the vehicle off and restarted. It seemed ok. It then failed two more times with the same symptoms, but…
ODI 10093828
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at any speed the vehicle would lose power steering intermittently, making it hard to steer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
ODI 10107261
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
On october 2, 2004, the power steering stopped working for the second time. Steering was very difficult and even more difficult since i am 4 months pregnant. I had to drive the car about 10 miles to the dealership to have them to look at it again. They had to keep over the weekend. The service advisor turned the car off and back on again to see what would happened and the power steering begin to work again. For…
ODI 10093576
Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
When coming to a stop power steering failed, and the steering wheel locked up. Consumer had to restart the vehicle to stop. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak ea04018_cat found the wheel position sensor not reading consistently. There was an intermittent grinding noise. *sc
ODI 10097630
Electric Power Assist System · Headlights · Steering · Unknown Or Other
While driving power steering pump failed . The consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. *ak ea04018_cat currently the vehicle still does not steer properly. The vehicle was taken four times before the service dealer to say it was okay. The headlights shined too high, there was a vibration when the vehicle was in motion and was…
ODI 10094559