2004 Chevrolet Malibu Column Problems
- 43
- 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.
What owners report
- steering column · 50 records
- power steering · 17 records
- steering wheel · 17 records
- column replaced · 10 records
- replaced steering · 10 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving about 5 minutes on back roads at 35-40 mph there was vibration in steering wheel. It would jerk back and forth about 1/2" each way. Tried to turn right, but steering wheel would only turn to between 2 and 3 o'clock. However, it took all consumer's effort to even turn that much. Saw wrench light up, heard ding, and saw power steering on radio. Was able to get vehicle into gas station parking lot, about…
ODI 10099684
Column · Rotor · Seal
Steering wheel shakes all by itself and was replaced by dealer. Now there is a clunking noise when turning the wheel. Front rotors warped, replaced by dealer, now warped again. Front axle seal leaking on exhaust, replaced by dealer, now leaking again causing a foul oil burning smell in the car. *nm
ODI 10149936
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Vehicle 3 times would not start. Took into dealer and was told they could not find anything. On 9/5/04 was driving and the car made a ding ding and steering wheel locked. Stopped and turn car off and back on and was okay. Two days later was making a left hand turn and again the ding ding and steering wheel locked. Had car towed to dealer. Dealer called and said they had to replaced steering column and would call…
ODI 10090752
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving service message indicated to consumer that power steering column failed. As result, consumer had to restart the vehicle. The dealership reset the computer three times, but problem recurred. *ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10089852
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle became hard to start. It has been an ongoing problem. The power steering locked on the highway at 20 mph. After pulling off the road and restarting the vehicle and getting it to the dealer, they replaced the steering column. No defects were found on the starting problems. Now the vehicle accelerates on its own. *jb ea04018_cat
ODI 10097407
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Rack And Pinion · Shaft Sector · Steering
While driving on highway at 50 mph steering jerked from side to side, nearly losing control. When on regular street problem was not so noticeable. Also, heard continuous knocking noises when making turns. Have taken vehicle to dealer, and mechanic replaced steering column. It worked for awhile but got worse in september. Took vehicle back to dealer, and mechanic replaced the rack and pinion. It partially resolved…
ODI 10099493
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
Air Bags · Column · Electrical System · Seat Belts
The car cut off while i was driving and in heavy traffic more than once. There was no warning that this would happen. The car was serviced before for this problem but it continued to happen. I have had 3 recalls, the horn fuse has been replaced twice, and the blinker is currently out. The steering collar has also been replaced. This car was supposed to be a new car.
ODI 10123684
Column
Bought 6 cylinder 2004 malibu with 2000 miles from dealer. Within two months, steering failed. Steering column was replaced. Since then steering column has been replaced a total of four times for continued "clunking" noise in front steering area. Last time car was still in warranty. Car now has 62,000 miles and continues to clunk just as when new and as each column was replaced. *jb
ODI 10201653
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
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
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
Column
Defective steering column shaft,took it in april 4 2006 for the third time general motors doesn't have the part to fix it. Its on a nationwide backorder. I'm stuck driving a car that has a defective steering column. *jb
ODI 10154683
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
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
Column
Consumer completely dissatisfied with his gm vehicle due to repeated problems with the vehicle. (nar) *ph *cb *jb
ODI 10066593
Column
I was driving the steering column shut down on me while driving, the second time the steering column was jerking and the third time i could hear clunking noise coming from the vehicle. *nm
ODI 10136884
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving power steering failed. Dealer was contacted, and replaced steering column twice.*ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10066837