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.
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving 35 mph driver lost power steering. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. Consumer turned off the vehicle, restarted it, and drove vehicleto the dealer for inspection. Dealer was unable to resolve the problem. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10073452
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering column failed and was replaced in 2004 however, the parts were found to be defective and were replaced by the manufacturer. The failure recurred in 2011 and the power steering column was replaced again. The contact was concerned that the part was defective due to the exact recurring failure. The manufacturer was contacted and…
ODI 10587011
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving, the power steering failed. The consumer explained that the steering became extremely difficult. *ak pe04031_cat a component was replaced in the steering column. *sc the consumer stated the power steering is electrical. *jb
ODI 10072004
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering failed, even though engine was still running. Car was very difficult to maneuver. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10067836
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Had power steering fail on three occasions. Service light comes on in dashboard (car with wrench) and "power steering" displayed on information center. Steering became very difficult. After pulling over, turned off ignition. When restarted, everything normal. Both occurences at slow speed, thank goodness! Brake warning light appeared intermittently on panel, and directionals did not work. Turned off ignition and…
ODI 10068276
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
April 17, 2004 experienced jerking in steering of 2004 chevrolet malibu. Additionally, steering wheel felt tight in turns. Had car towed to dealer. Dealer released car back to me on tuesday, april 20, 2004. Informed me that they could not reproduce effect and computer diagnosis was negative for a problem. April 21, 2004, steering completly locked on me while in busy intersection of bradenton, florida. Car towed to…
ODI 10067706
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Vehicle suddenly lost power steering while driving at 55 mph. This occurred without warning, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. Dealership indicated that the first set of these vehicles that came from the factory had steering problem. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10067217
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical · Steering
I purchased my 2004 malibu from frank parra chevrolet in dallas, tx. I spoke with the service advisor there to inform them of the steering issue. When you turn either direction the car will continue in that direction unless you manually turn it to center your self. The advisor told me that it could be one of two things 1) the contour of the road, 2) how the car was tied down on the deliver truck that has caused the…
ODI 10075003
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
We recently through my employer obtained a new fleet of 2004 chevy malibus ls. It has been noticed on several of the cars that the electric power steering will start to jerk the steering wheel slightly to either direction when idle or when the vehicle is moving. This week the power steering completely failed at highway speeds while in the process of changing lanes. Vehicle was at about 75 mph when an audible alarm…
ODI 10065900
Automatic (Asc) · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at highway speeds steering wheel pulled to the left. Consumer had the problem fixed once before, but the mechanic did not resolve the problem. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10067381
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
My power steering fails while driving. This happens many times. I have to stop the car and restart it to bring back the power steering. It will work for awhile, then fail again at a random time. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10072561
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at 75 mph the steering wheel lost power. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull over. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the steering column modular needed to be replaced.*mr pe04031_cat
ODI 10066695
Steering
Since i purchased the car in 2004, it has been at the chevrolet dealer 4 times for the steering column and rack and pinion. The last time i brought it in was round 2007 and it started going out again in 2008. I was fed up with taking it to the dealer, so filed a complaint and was hoping it would get recalled. I checked the recall list for this year and found my vehicle was not on the steering recall list. I am very…
ODI 10588967
Steering
Continued loss of power steering while driving and parked positions on highway, town and driveway. Recall was said to have been done. Problems consist error message on radio, dash, erratic shaking of steering colomn, loss of power steering.
ODI 11193154
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Driving 75 mph on the highway at rush hour, power steering gave out completely, "power steering" displayed on the computer console, orange light in dash (car w/wrench). Could not steer at all, luckily was able to drift to the left into the grass. Called aaa for tow to dealer. When car was turned back on, power steering was back on, everything seemed okay. Towed to dealer anyway. They performed a diagnositc and…
ODI 10065759
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The electric steering column did not return to the center after making a turn. The dealer replaced the steering column, however the problem continued. *jb talked with consumer on 3/26/04 to obtain details and customer said he also experienced loss of power after moving car at stop light. Cat pe04031_cat
ODI 10064930
Automatic Transmission · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering has failed on 3 separate occasions. The first time, the dealer replaced the cam sensor in the transmission. The power steering failed again 5 days later. The car is still at the dealership, they are trying to figure out what is wrong.*ak pe04031_cat call notes: backed car out of garage. Steering was difficult. Saw 'power steering' on display. Turned car off and restarted, but no power steering. Drove…
ODI 10062107
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
My 2004 chevy mailbux maxx lost its electric power steering assist when making a right turn out of a sam's parking lot. The 'power steering' message was illuminated on driver information center (dic) and an orange vehicle service light appeared on instrument panel. The vehicle was very difficult to steer. The next morning when i restarted the car the vehicle service light was not illuminated and the electric power…
ODI 10061830
Headlights · Service Brakes · Steering · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brakes, steering, and electrical wiring for the headlights failed. The failures have occurred since 2004. While making left turns, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had been submitting complaints to the manufacturer since 2004. The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated…
ODI 10632715
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The power steering was displayed in the information display center of the radio. The power steering then failed. This happend two times. I brought the vehicle to my local chevy dealer and they could not identify the problem or duplicate it. A problem like this at high speeds could be dangerous and cause a driver to loose control of the vehicle. There needs to be further investigation about this to avoid serious…
ODI 10058469
Steering
Car has major steering problems since 2 months after bot the car and has got worse afraid to drive fear for life got lawyer no one is doing any thing. *tr
ODI 10260969
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering failed at 2300 miles and 5000 miles. When the power steering failed, it was impossible to turn the steering wheel.*ak driver was heading home from work and had driven about 15 min. Heard message board sound; saw 'power steering' on display; service light came on. A few seconds later, she had no power steering, but was able to drive car to side of road. Turned the car off and restarted car a little…
ODI 10062871
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The consumer felt severe vibrations in the steering column. The vehicle could not be controlled normally by the steering column. The dealer examined the vehicle and replaced the steering column. The vehicle already had three steering columns replaced on the vehicle since february. The steering column recently locked up and caused the consumer to jump the curb and almost struck several pedestrians. There were no…
ODI 10079275
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Steering · Structure · Suspension
2004 malibu anti theft light and radio lock light illuminates, problem with seal on the rear left window. *ts the steering was stiff, the molding on the let rear window came out of place when the window was rolled up. The vehicle would vibrate while driving. There was a rubbing noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated several times, the temperature and fuel gauge light…
ODI 10161575
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Steering
While driving at any speed and without warning, the vehicle lost power steering. This problem happened four times in four months. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the steering column unit. Also, the abs light came on and the brakes made a screeching noise when depressed. The dealer replaced the abs module and front brake hubs. Although the repairs had been done, the same problems recurred. *ak there…
ODI 10067060