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. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted and was able to function normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin…
ODI 10596355
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. After turning the vehicle off and restarting it, the vehicle began to function normally. The contact indicated that the defect recurred multiple times. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The…
ODI 10596079
Steering
Today after dropping my son off at school, my 2004 chevrolet malibu 3.5 v6 became nearly impossible to steer. It felt like the car had 2 flat tires in the front. With great struggle i was able to get the car off the road and avoid crashing. Had i not been strong enough to turn the car others could have been killed. This was a near miss. After having the problem this morning, i discovered that gm issued a recall for…
1 injury
ODI 10586679
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 chevrolet malibu experiencing power steering problems, abs and shift cable, all replaced. *cw the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the repair shop seven times, due to power steering failure, which resulted in the steering locking up. The consumer was involved in two accidents, in which the air bags failed to deploy. The consumer received a transmission, steering and brake recall. However, the parts were…
Crash reported
ODI 10653277
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
My battery light came on this morning and i came home from lunch tried making a left turn onto a street and my steering wheel locked on me. I couldn't turn my car, now my car won't even start. I barely made it home, thank god because i almost crashed into my neighbors house from my steering wheel locking. *tr
ODI 10586025
Steering
2004 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering issues. *smd the consumer stated the power steering loss occurred intermittently. He was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall, and the best thing to do, was to sell it, or give it to a junk yard, as the cost to repair it, exceeded the value of the vehicle. The consumer received a second opinion, and it was determined there…
ODI 10594080
Steering
While the car was turning out of a driveway something broke inside the rack and pinion. This left the car with no steering. I think if this is a common problem with these cars there should be a recall. If this happened at highway speeds, people could get hurt or worse. *tr
ODI 10584099
Steering
Had driven car with no issues previous. Had parked car in parking lot. About 30 minutes later went to start the car and immediately the service wrench light came on and noticed the power steering was not working. After a minute or so, turned the car off, then turned it back on. Wrench light was off and the power steering was working, but now when applying a slight right turn motion on the steering wheel, the wheel…
ODI 10584171
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the power steering stop working and the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.
ODI 10577050
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving the car through an intersection approaching the ramp onto the interstate. I lost steering control for about 2 seconds, just missing the guard-rail and having an accident. The next morning, there was a recall for the 2004 malibu. I contacted the dealership for a loaner car, only to be told the car vin number is not an approved model for the recall. I need to know why it is not if it is having the same…
ODI 10576740
Steering
A chiming noise came on, then a light with a wrench on it. My steering did not feel right so i pulled over. That night i heard about my recall. I'm afraid to drive my car. Its been parked since then.gm will not pay for a rental car, so i had to pay for my own last night at $200 a week. *tr
ODI 10576607
Steering
I was driving down interstate, and the steering locked up. It ding about 2 seconds before it went out. It was good i was on a straight stretch of the highway and not going into a curve or passing another vehicle. Or if my wife or kids were driving , it could have been an major incident. I was reading up on it afterwards on line, say chevrolet had problems with the electronic powersteering, but no recall was…
ODI 10576938
Steering
I have a lot of play in my steering wheel there is a light that keeps coming on with a wrench in the middle of car? While driving the vehicle it seems as if the steering wheel is going to come a part from dashboard have to drive with 2 hands cause it shakes some what . I am unable to drive on freeway much afraid at this point .. If u could check to see if there is a recall on this i would appreciate it ... Dont want…
ODI 10585607
Steering
Power steering stopped working. Had to replace the steering column and steering motor. Was re-placed at a private mechanic as i did not know there was a recall. Since finding out concerning the recall i have called and called gm sends recall notices for everything except the correct recall. All i want is to be reimbursed for the cost of repairing the car. They can not seem to understand i have already had the car…
ODI 10616088
Steering
The power steering would just stop working. I had to pay $563.14 for a hazardous recall that was repaired one previous time, and that g.m. Would no longer honor. *tr
ODI 10584353
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud banging noise and stalled as the mil warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts with limited power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle scheduled…
ODI 10568820
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact received nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that the repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The dealer stated that the part was not available. The contact did not experience a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.
ODI 10614599
Steering
The power steering went out very hard to steer. Happened a couple of times do not know dates, then finally would go out each time it was driven. Was replaced by a mechanic. I do not see the lt listed, is it in the recall? *tr
ODI 10579003
Steering
At first the warning light would come on then the car began to lose the power steering, then it finally went out completely. I had the car repaired, then my daughter and son in law found out the car had been recalled. I would just like to be reimbursed for the cost of the repair. I have called tom bannan chevrolet in madison tennessee. Who does not return my call. Thank you *tt
ODI 10583220
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed without warning. The check engine warning light did not illuminate until after the failure occurred. The steering wheel returned to normal function when the engine was turned off and restarted. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the power steering system but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10567152
Steering
I was leaving work and started my car and the power steering was not working. The check engine light on my dash panel also came on. This happened in a separate instance a couple days prior. The first time it happened i turned the car off and restarted it and the power steering was fine. The second instance i tried to restart the car a couple times with no change. I took the car home and then to the dealership where…
ODI 10593752
Steering
While driving, the check engine light randomly came on, and then about 30 seconds later i lost power steering. Power steering came back on its own about 40 minutes later, after letting the car sit. *tr
ODI 10567010
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked before shifting into gear and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10668973
Steering
I have had my car since 2011. I didn't have any problems with my car until 2012. My steering shaft broke and it was replaced at a chevy dealership. All was fine until this year in march, where my steering was becoming very hard to do. When i turned my wheel, it would make sounds as if it was breaking and i needed to use a little more force to turn the wheel. As of may 15, 2014, i took my car to a chevy dealership…
ODI 10592182
Steering
Steering quits working while driving the car. *tr
ODI 10573706