2004 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems

January 11, 2004 · 5,465 miles

Electric Power Assist System · Steering

I was in the middle of an intersection making a left turn, and my check engine" light engaged, my center information console read "power steering", and my steering became very stiff. I managed to get the vehicle to my home (less than 1 mile away), and had the vehicle towed to bob bell chevrolet (east point) location. The car was out of service until january 29, 2004, at which time i signed a repair order that states…

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ODI 10075217

January 2, 2004 · 5,000 miles

Electric Power Assist System · Steering

While driving and turning to the left steering wheel failed. Dealer notified. *ak while making a left turn at a major intersection at 15 mph the electrical system shut down which resulted in loss of power steering. The vehicle information screen indicated that there was a power steering failure. The vehicle was driven to a parking lot and turn off. When the vehicle was turned back on the power steering returned. To…

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ODI 10052253

December 29, 2003 · 2,000 miles

Electric Power Assist System · Steering

Within 6 weeks of purchasing this 2004 malibu and with less than 2000 miles on it, the power steering locked up. While driving home, a warning indicator appeared on the dash along with the words "power steering". I was able to drive the vehicle home, but there was virtually no power assist. The vehicle was in the dealer repair shop from december 31 until january 8. I had to make folllow up calls to the dealer who…

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ODI 10065772

December 5, 2003

Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Suspension

There is a rattling noise in the steering wheel when turning like something is loose. Dealership serviced the vehicle twice before hearing the problem. Dealership indicated a part needed to be replaced and ordered the part. The consumer has been waiting for 4 months for the dealership to receive the part and install it. *ak pe04031_cat

ODI 10071599

September 24, 2003 · 3,035 miles

Electric Power Assist System · Ignition · Steering

After putting the key in the ignition, it became stuck and was not able to be released right away. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership several times, but the mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak when the power steer locked up, the consumer had trouble turning the wheel. *cb *jb steering column and steering position sensor replacedcw. Pe04031_cat

ODI 10048032

September 19, 2003 · 40 miles

Electric Power Assist System · Front · Steering

A knocking/clicking noise came from the steering wheel/column when turning. Vehicle had been to the dealer, and dealer replaced steering shaft , but problem recurred. *ak *tc ea04018_cat deleted ea04018 annotation - have not validated this is second power steering loss incident cat

ODI 10089981

September 15, 2003 · 4,000 miles

Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering

When turning steering wheel towards the right steering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected. *ak when failure occurred, there was virtually no assist but drove the vehicle home. The next day the steering was normal. Dealer replaced the steering column. Repair order provided.cw *la pe04031_cat

ODI 10054006

April 12, 2003 · 2,767 miles

Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering

While driving power steering failed. Dealer was contacted, and replaced steering column twice.*ak pe04031_cat

ODI 10066837

2,000 miles

Electric Power Assist System · Engine · Steering

Engine check light came on, and the steering went out. It did not move in either direction. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who claimed it was too soon to determine any defect. *ak pe04031_cat

ODI 10072030