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
I was driving my daughter to a doctors appointment, and my car dinged 3 times and "power steering" came across on the radio face, and i lost power steering. I shut the car off and when i started it again it was fine. Today (1-23-13) i was driving with my daughter in the car, and i was driving around a curve, when the car dinged 3 times again and power steering displayed across the radio screen. I lost power steering…
ODI 10494524
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The powered off the vehicle and once restarted, the power steering assist resumed normally. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where a diagnostic was performed however, was unable to generate a failure code.…
ODI 10498159
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while parking, the steering wheel failed with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the motor and the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure…
ODI 10519800
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5-10 mph, the power steering assist failed as the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact moved off the roadway and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current…
ODI 10487597
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and completing a turn, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. In addition, the power steering warning light illuminated immediately after the failure. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle, as it performed normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
ODI 10487583
Steering
Upon slowing down the car to make a right turn, the power steering failed causing the car to veer into an oncoming lane of traffic. *tr
ODI 10493538
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became hard to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated as the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed, which located the failure at the power steering motor and column. The steering rack and pinion were previously repaired, however the failure was not corrected.…
ODI 10519607
Steering
The power steering stopped working for no reason, i turned off the car and restarted which reset the power steering. It has happened a few times since then, now in the last week twice it will not reset and have to had to drive it home manually. I am taking it a dealer today, the dealer i bought it from said they fixed the steering rack but it obviously did not resolve the problem. Gm has no recall on this even…
ODI 10505220
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph the power steering failed. The contact mentioned that after turning off the vehicle for 10 minutes the steering resumed normal function. Also, the contact stated that the wrench symbol illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was told that the eletronic…
ODI 10483478
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became very stiff. The contact was able to pull over and check under his hood to see if the fluid was low. After lifting the hood the driver noticed that there was no reservoir for the power steering fluid. The contact then called the dealer and…
ODI 10483348
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
2004 chevrolet malibu lt. Consumer writes in regards to power steering problems. *smd the consumer stated each time he turned the steering wheel, the warning light would illuminated. It locked up on one occasion and the consumer was unable to turn the steering wheel. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the electric power steering starting with the 2005 models. *jb
ODI 10485503
Steering
The steering wheel started shaking and in the middle of a turn the power steering went out causing the car to jerk and go off the side of the road. I went all winter with the power steering going in and out. I am still having this problem. I have a recall on it but i have no one that will fix it. It is now going on two months. I keep being told that there are no parts. I am afraid if this continues i will end up in…
ODI 10651744
Steering
While driving home from work my power steering light came flashed on the radio and the dashboard, i tried to make a right hand turn and the wheel was very hard to turn. I pulled over to the side of the road turned the car off and waited about 5 minutes started it back up and it was ok. I drove for about 1 mile and it did it again. This happened my whole drive home, i had to keep turning the car off at each…
ODI 10482290
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed while approaching a stop light. The contact was able to coast into a parking area. The power steering warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10480141
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering failed without warning while turning left. The steering became hard to turn and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The steering resumed normal function for a brief moment and the mechanical warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not taken to the…
ODI 10481094
Steering
Couldn't get out of my drive way. This is the first time this happens, went online to find a solution and found out it was a manufacturers error. I can see its not on the recall list even though there has been some complaining done, even after getting it "fixed". *tr
ODI 10479513
Steering
I am having the same problem as half the 2004 malibu owners. I have a 2004 malibu my power steering just stops working. This has happened several times. I have almost had several accidents because of this. I found 176 people on one website that is also having this problem and several other website with the same complaint on. Chevy has not recalled the 2004 for it. However that did recall the 2005 for the same…
ODI 10486372
Seat Belts · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and it became hard to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated as the failure occurred. The contact stated that the front drivers seat became lower and they were unable to adjust the front or back. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for both failures where the failures were unable…
ODI 10525532
Air Bags · Power Train · Steering
INFLATED.
ODI 10927336
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel as the failed power steering message appeared on the stereo display. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that there was a voluntary recall for the failure but stated that the vehicle was not…
ODI 10469513
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
Since 2012 i have nothing but problems with my malibu. Power steering going out causing the whole front end to become unstable, causing the car to pull the left and the right. Hard to keep it centered; causing busted belts in tires, bad brakes, torn up rotors. Fuel gage not working properly, traction control on break censor going off and on. Ignition switch not working properly, i have received 4 recall notices so…
ODI 10651754
Steering
The power steering will randomly go out. Most often it happens at low speeds, ex. Backing out of a parking space, starting from a stop sign etc. It has also happened at 20 miles per hour around a curve in the road which very nearly ended in a crash. Turning the car off and back on again has resolved the issue temporarily but i am very concerned that sooner or later this will end in a crash. *tr
ODI 10569128
Steering
Steering on vehicle became difficult to turn to the right, but a lot of play in the wheel when turning left. Same situation happened off and on for approximately one week. On 7/21/12 while driving the vehicle, the console made a "dinging" sound and indicated that there was a problem with the power steering and simultaneously it lost all ease of steering. It had absolutely no power steering capability. It was very…
ODI 10466923
Steering
I was driving and i heard a ding,i looked down at my gauges and the steering light was on. After that i noticed the power steering was not there. I then shut off my car and let it sit and then started it. The steering was back on but i don't want my life or any others lives at risk. Updated 07/05/12 *jb
ODI 10463190
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who reset the steering and corrected the failure for three weeks before recurring. The dealer was notified who advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle for the vehicle. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10467608