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.
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Power Window Devices And Controls · Steering
Both front side windows did not roll down. Also, a steering column problem. Vehicle pulled to left. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, and could not fix it. *ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10087171
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
When turning the steering wheel to the right, i noticed a "scraping" sound from the steering column. This occurred several times and on the date that i was taking the car to have the problem investigated, the entire power steering went out (while traveling at about 35 mph) and i had extreme difficulty managing the vehicle. Fortunately, i was able to safely arrive in the parking lot of the dealership. I've been…
ODI 10086165
Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Suspension
While driving steering wheel vibrated out control to the point it felt like the steering wheel was going to jump out of the window. When making right turns consumer could hear a clicking sound. Took the vehicle to the dealer. They repaired the steering problem. However,. The noise problem recurred. *ak ea04018_cat steering wheel jerking back and forth. *tc
ODI 10094979
Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at 30 mph steering wheel locked up and wouldn't turn in any direction. When this occurred a wrench icon illuminated on the dashboard. Consumer veered off the highway, turned the vehicle off, and restarted it. This unlocked the steering wheel. A service representative indicated that was a common problem with these vehicles,that resulted in accidents. *ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10083961
Steering
Electronic power steering failed and steering column was defective. There was a five second warning that the power steering failed. It was very difficult to turn the steering wheel. *ak *nm ea04018_cat
ODI 10083579
Steering
In april of 2004 i purchased a chevy malibu with approx.12 miles on it,it ran fine for about 3 months until out of no warning as i was making a left turn at an intersection the steering wheel locked..the dealer replaced the steering column,and it worked fine ,that is until now,seven years later the same thing has happened,now this time i realized some how if i restart the car the steering resets. I am afraid to…
ODI 10398822
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Electric power steering failed and the vehicle became very difficult to steer. Sport chevrolet said they had heard of this defect before. They told my wife to turn the car and then turn the car on again. This solved the problem. This "fix" leaves something to be desired, especially if you are driving on the highway. Ea04018_cat. *la
ODI 10080850
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Issues that arose with my 2004 malibu july 7, 2004. These issues are still worrisome to me even though the problem has been addressed by the fort wayne kelley chevrolet service people. Ea04018_cat. *ak i encountered several dangerous issues with the automobile. The first issue occurred at a stop sign. I was completely stopped at the stop sign when my steering wheel started to pulsate uncontrollably. Upon…
ODI 10083088
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at any speed power steering failed. This caused the driver to have difficulty in steering, but was able to maintain control of the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering column needed to be replaced. *ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10082002
Control Unit/Module · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving my 2004 chevy malibu my steering wheel started to jerk back and forth, this would happen when turning right. At low speeds. I also had the abs brake light come on intermittently, the dealership was able to verify the brake light problem due to a recall and the steering also was verified. This resulted in replacement of the "rack is what the dealer called it." i have noticed this is a problem on many…
ODI 10080885
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While making a right or left turn at any speed, the steering would make a grinding or grating noise. The dealer could not find or hear any failures. The contact stated that the steering wheel is now making a very loud grating and grinding noise. She scheduled an appointment to take the vehicle to the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 23,836…
ODI 10215381
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Driving the vehicle down the road at 45 mph. Everything was operating normally and all driving was normal. The steering wheel started moving violently to the right, pulling the wheel from my hand. While trying to slow the vehicle down to turn off the road, the steering was lost. I could not steer the vehicle. Approximately 15 seconds later; the car chimed, the check engine light came on, and on the computer display…
ODI 10078755
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System · Steering
Traveling down street at low speed when a sudden but light jolt from the engine is felt. Moments later slowing down for a traffic light total lose of electrical power. This does not happen all the time. Vehicle is in for repairs on this date. *ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10080718
Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving steering wheel locked up and the consumer lost power steering. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak ea04018_cat (duplicates voq 10089025- same vin/driver)
ODI 10090007
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While making a right turn, the steering wheel failed. A light for the steering wheel flashed on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer. The mechanic informed the consumer that the cause of the problem had not been determined. *ak pe04031_cat the steering column was replaced. *sc *jb
ODI 10079449
Steering
While driving, the steering light flashed on the dashboard and the steering column was hard to steer. The consumer pulled over turned the vehicle off and restarted it. The steering light did not appear on the dashboard. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic informed the consumer that the diagnostic machine was not available. The mechanic recommended that the consumer call for…
ODI 10079602
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
I have a 6 mos old 2004 chevy malibu ltv6 (10,000 miles). The electric steering is giving me some concerns. When i'm at a stop light the wheel wants to turn. Not far just more like a shake back and forth. If you let go you can see and hear it rattle. Probably moves 1/4 inch. Back and forth. Then if you really pay attention you can feel it when you are driving. Finally, the power steering cut off all together at high…
ODI 10074891
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
I had noticed while driving that the words "power steering" had come across my display and an orange light with a wrench came up on the dash in the bottom left corner. When i first noticed this problem a few months ago, i took the car back to the dealer where i purchased the car. They told me the sensors were faulty, and they need to replace them. To my knowledge they replaced the sensors in the stirring column. I…
ODI 10074807
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering failure while vehicle in motion. Occurred approx. 10 times since purchase 6 months ago. Power steering usually resumes after vehicle turned off for a few minutes. No damage/injuries. Left vehicle at dealership may 26, 2004. After two days, service dept. Claimed they could not replicate, therefore they could not resolve. Told me to bring it back when it happens more frequently. At various speeds, power…
ODI 10075080
Steering
I bought the car brand new in 2003. Have had to take it into the dealership on three separate occasions. And it's happening again so this next time will be the fourth. Problem occurs every 6k or so. Play in the intermediate steering assembly begins to occur. First indication is a knocking noise heard while turning. I have taken it to three different dealers and they still can not correct the problem. It is just…
ODI 10145110
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Stopped at a service station to refuel,when i restarted the auto and started to leave,the "service vehicle soon light" came on, a chime sounded, and the"driver information center displayed the following message"power steering" the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. I turned off the auto and restarted. Everything appeared normal but a few minutes later, the problem repeated. I was only 1 mile from home and…
ODI 10074597
Air Bags · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Problems with power steering and air bags on 2004 chevrolet malibu.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer was involved in an accident in which the air bags did not deploy. While driving the power steering stopped working. *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10117732
Automatic Transmission · Column Shift · Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Trunk Lid
Vehicle experienced steering and transmission problems. The steering went out, forcing the vehicle to the right side of the road and into an embankment. Consumer had the vehicle towed to a service center. Transmission will not engage into the interlock. If going into reverse and changing into drive it was difficult to control vehicle. Consumer must use about 45 lbs of pressure to get the gear shift to operate…
Crash reported
ODI 10107002
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at any speed steering whee shook violently four times in four weeks. Dealer has examined the vehicle and will replace the steering column. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10073695
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving the vehicle suddenly lost power steering which made it turning the steering wheel very difficult. The dealership replaced the power steering, but the problem still exist. *nm pe04031_cat
ODI 10074224