2004 Chevrolet Malibu Electric Power Assist System Problems
- 139
- 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 139 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 132 records
- steering wheel · 53 records
- steering column · 35 records
- steering failed · 18 records
- lost power · 13 records
- light came · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 96 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The steering on this car is subject to repeated oscillation at idle, slow and moderate speeds. The longer the car is driven on one trip the worse the problem becomes. This has been occurring over a period of time, but it is to the point that the car is not drivable. Chevrolet has a service bulletin for their service departments, but no customer notifiations. The service writer at my service dealership, dave…
ODI 10106128
Electric Power Assist System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I own a 2004 chevrolet malibu. At present time, i have had to have the steering column replaced twice, due to intermittent power steering failure and a constant pull to the left. The first time was at approximately 8800 miles, the second time at 17700 miles. I have also had to have the brake rotors and pads replaced twice. The brakes still make a rubbing noise in the right front, however the dealers tells me they…
ODI 10106430
Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering light comes on consistently. Also, steering wheel locks while driving.*ak
ODI 10107127
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at low speeds electric steering failed three times. As a result, there was a thumping noise when attempting to turn in either direction. *ak *tt
ODI 10106711
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
When the consumer made a right turn onto the freeway, the steering wheel locked up without warning. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer turned off the vehicle and restarted it and drove home. The consumer contacted the mechanic for an appointment. Please provide further details. *jb
ODI 10105458
Electric Power Assist System · Seat Belts · Steering
The vehicle lost power steering control while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the power steering module needed to be replaced. *jb the adjuster assembly on the passenger seat belt was replaced.
ODI 10105005
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While wife was driving 2004 chevrolet malibu in city traffic, power steering suddenly failed concurrent with alarm chime and repair car light. She had to drive straight through two intersections and struggled to immediately park the car, and called me for assistance. After restarting the car, power steering was restored (no alarm or light). Took car to dealer the following morning for repairs. Dealer states that a…
ODI 10103008
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
(1) was driving when suddenly power steering quit working. (2) power steering light came on and vehicle was almost impossible to steer. (3) calling sealership tomorrow, insurance agent said to report to you immediately as there is a problem with this starting to occur in malibus. *jb ea04018_cat
ODI 10102384
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Electrical problems and numerous starting problems. While driving, the door locks unlocked, engine dies with no warning. *bf nar *jls the steering wheel locked up, the hazard lights stopped working, the alarm would go off, the power rear view mirrors were inoperative, the vehicle would buck and surge, the steering wheel would shake, the vehicle would start rough and the tachometer would bounce. *sc *jb
ODI 10105552
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving along, heard system warning, looked at message center display which said" power steering" and realized i had no power steering. I drove slowly in the lane that would require no changing lanes, slowed down dramatically and muscled my way through each turn in order to get home. I will take the car to the service department of the dealership in the morning.*ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10100893
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at high speed of 65-70 mph vehicle momentarily lost power steering. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced.*ak
ODI 10103675
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Vehicle pulled over/off the road when the power steering failed. Checked under the hood, but there was no sign of apparent malfunction. Took vehicle dealer for check up.*ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10101651
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
2004 chevrolet malibu lt vin # [xxx] - odometer reading 4320 miles - vehicle purchased 1/31/04. During normal city driving warning light came on, also ndicated a problem with power steering. Immediate total loss of power steering - husband able to pull off with great difficulty into a parking lot. Vehicle driven to a dealership - no service available on weekends. When vehicle was restarted the power steering was…
ODI 10100302
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at any speed power steering pump failed. As a result, steering became difficult.*ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10103096
Electric Power Assist System
I was parked on the street in front of my house and pulled away and up to the stop sign just a couple houses up the block. I was fumbling with my seat belt and slowly took off without my hands on the wheel. When i grabbed the wheel seconds later, i noticed it was off center, but the car was still going perfectly straight and then it began to twitch back and forth to the left and right. This continued all the way to…
ODI 10100074
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The steering wheel locked up while driving 65 mph, the consumer pulled the vehicle over before stopping. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. *ak ea04018_cat the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably. While receiving assistance, the steering wheel would not turn left or right. *sc *jb
ODI 10101038
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The electronic steering in my 2004 malibu failed while the car was in operation. It had been jerking while i was driving on the highway. I took it in and they said it was probably water/dampness causing the jerking. Then it failed while i was driving and they replaced the parts under warranty. *jb
ODI 10107614
Brake Lights · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Switch
I have had many problems with my 04 malibu. Rough idle, power steering faliure many times took to dealer 3 times could not duplicate, brought in with power steering out at it was duplicated, but could not figure out for a while told me to continue to drive, no safety factor.finally thought they figured out put in a new steering column, 9,000 miles later back to having problems with power steering. Also problems with…
ODI 10098645
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Vehicle purchased in december, 2003. At approximately 14000 miles, november 2004, while driving, power steering failed. Turned ignition off and restarted car; power steering worked briefly, then failed again. Turned ignition off and back on; able to drive vehicle home. Made service appointment, but have not yet had vehicle serviced. Ea04018_cat
ODI 10098592
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving 25 mph, the vehicle lost power steering. The consumer managed to drive to a auto shop. The problem was repaired. The dealership was notified. Please provide more information. *jb
ODI 10109702
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
I was driving straight down an interstate when the steering wheel made small jerking motions to the right and made a grinding noise. When i exited the interstate and was stopped at a red light the steering wheel continued to jerk on its own. This continued intermintely for a couple of days. Then i was turning into a gas station and the engine light came on and the power steering went out. After i restarted the car i…
ODI 10100267
Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Underbody Shields
Power steering assist failed while driving 35 mph. The dealer was notified. *ak ea04018_cat the steering wheel started to pull and shake to the left. The consumer was informed that a part was needed for the power steering. A light on the dash had illuminated and the power steering had gone out again. Also, the foam strip near the windshield was coming out of place. *sc *jb
ODI 10097840
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The power steering on my malibu failed. Gm has acknowledged a problem and replaced a connector or module under warranty, but there has been no recall to cover this known problem. Oddly enough, the loaner car they provided my wife had the same problem. Why isn't this getting greater attention before something serious happens? Ea04018_cat
ODI 10096152
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Horn · Steering
While driving 60 mph the steering wheel locked. The consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The horn did not work as well. *jb ea04018_cat
ODI 10097364
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Steering wheel often "jumpy". Moves back and forth while at a stand still. 2 days ago, power steering went off, was able to steer car with difficulty, but had no power steering. Power steering warning message came on. Service warning came on. *ak ea04018_cat
ODI 10096065