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
I have a 6 mos old 2004 chevy malibu ltv6 (10,000 miles). The electric steering is giving me some concerns. When i'm at a stop light the wheel wants to turn. Not far just more like a shake back and forth. If you let go you can see and hear it rattle. Probably moves 1/4 inch. Back and forth. Then if you really pay attention you can feel it when you are driving. Finally, the power steering cut off all together at high…
ODI 10074891
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
I had noticed while driving that the words "power steering" had come across my display and an orange light with a wrench came up on the dash in the bottom left corner. When i first noticed this problem a few months ago, i took the car back to the dealer where i purchased the car. They told me the sensors were faulty, and they need to replace them. To my knowledge they replaced the sensors in the stirring column. I…
ODI 10074807
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering failure while vehicle in motion. Occurred approx. 10 times since purchase 6 months ago. Power steering usually resumes after vehicle turned off for a few minutes. No damage/injuries. Left vehicle at dealership may 26, 2004. After two days, service dept. Claimed they could not replicate, therefore they could not resolve. Told me to bring it back when it happens more frequently. At various speeds, power…
ODI 10075080
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Stopped at a service station to refuel,when i restarted the auto and started to leave,the "service vehicle soon light" came on, a chime sounded, and the"driver information center displayed the following message"power steering" the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. I turned off the auto and restarted. Everything appeared normal but a few minutes later, the problem repeated. I was only 1 mile from home and…
ODI 10074597
Electric Power Assist System
During my employment contract with delphi automotive (delphi saginaw steering system, [redacted]., saginaw, michigan 48601), i was instructed to conduct a screw "strip-out" study on the electric motor/controller assembly of the electric power steering (eps) system of the general motor's epsilon platform (my 2003.5 - 2006 malibu). This study was conducted in may of 2004 at delphi's plant 1, eps assembly. The study…
ODI 10160129
Air Bags · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Problems with power steering and air bags on 2004 chevrolet malibu.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer was involved in an accident in which the air bags did not deploy. While driving the power steering stopped working. *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10117732
Automatic Transmission · Column Shift · Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Trunk Lid
Vehicle experienced steering and transmission problems. The steering went out, forcing the vehicle to the right side of the road and into an embankment. Consumer had the vehicle towed to a service center. Transmission will not engage into the interlock. If going into reverse and changing into drive it was difficult to control vehicle. Consumer must use about 45 lbs of pressure to get the gear shift to operate…
Crash reported
ODI 10107002
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
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving the vehicle suddenly lost power steering which made it turning the steering wheel very difficult. The dealership replaced the power steering, but the problem still exist. *nm pe04031_cat
ODI 10074224
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving 35 mph driver lost power steering. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. Consumer turned off the vehicle, restarted it, and drove vehicleto the dealer for inspection. Dealer was unable to resolve the problem. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10073452
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving, the power steering failed. The consumer explained that the steering became extremely difficult. *ak pe04031_cat a component was replaced in the steering column. *sc the consumer stated the power steering is electrical. *jb
ODI 10072004
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering failed, even though engine was still running. Car was very difficult to maneuver. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10067836
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Had power steering fail on three occasions. Service light comes on in dashboard (car with wrench) and "power steering" displayed on information center. Steering became very difficult. After pulling over, turned off ignition. When restarted, everything normal. Both occurences at slow speed, thank goodness! Brake warning light appeared intermittently on panel, and directionals did not work. Turned off ignition and…
ODI 10068276
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
April 17, 2004 experienced jerking in steering of 2004 chevrolet malibu. Additionally, steering wheel felt tight in turns. Had car towed to dealer. Dealer released car back to me on tuesday, april 20, 2004. Informed me that they could not reproduce effect and computer diagnosis was negative for a problem. April 21, 2004, steering completly locked on me while in busy intersection of bradenton, florida. Car towed to…
ODI 10067706
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Vehicle suddenly lost power steering while driving at 55 mph. This occurred without warning, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. Dealership indicated that the first set of these vehicles that came from the factory had steering problem. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10067217
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical · Steering
I purchased my 2004 malibu from frank parra chevrolet in dallas, tx. I spoke with the service advisor there to inform them of the steering issue. When you turn either direction the car will continue in that direction unless you manually turn it to center your self. The advisor told me that it could be one of two things 1) the contour of the road, 2) how the car was tied down on the deliver truck that has caused the…
ODI 10075003
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
We recently through my employer obtained a new fleet of 2004 chevy malibus ls. It has been noticed on several of the cars that the electric power steering will start to jerk the steering wheel slightly to either direction when idle or when the vehicle is moving. This week the power steering completely failed at highway speeds while in the process of changing lanes. Vehicle was at about 75 mph when an audible alarm…
ODI 10065900
Automatic (Asc) · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving at highway speeds steering wheel pulled to the left. Consumer had the problem fixed once before, but the mechanic did not resolve the problem. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10067381
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
My power steering fails while driving. This happens many times. I have to stop the car and restart it to bring back the power steering. It will work for awhile, then fail again at a random time. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10072561
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
Electric Power Assist System
I had just driven my 2004 chevrolet malibu off the highway and was on a main road when i heard a beeping, i looked at the radio console and it said "power steering." i then tried to turn the wheel and the power steering was gone. I was able to struggle and get the car home because it was late at night. The next morning when i contacted the dealership and told them of the problem they told me they had already had one…
ODI 10066054
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Driving 75 mph on the highway at rush hour, power steering gave out completely, "power steering" displayed on the computer console, orange light in dash (car w/wrench). Could not steer at all, luckily was able to drift to the left into the grass. Called aaa for tow to dealer. When car was turned back on, power steering was back on, everything seemed okay. Towed to dealer anyway. They performed a diagnositc and…
ODI 10065759
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The electric steering column did not return to the center after making a turn. The dealer replaced the steering column, however the problem continued. *jb talked with consumer on 3/26/04 to obtain details and customer said he also experienced loss of power after moving car at stop light. Cat pe04031_cat
ODI 10064930
Automatic Transmission · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering has failed on 3 separate occasions. The first time, the dealer replaced the cam sensor in the transmission. The power steering failed again 5 days later. The car is still at the dealership, they are trying to figure out what is wrong.*ak pe04031_cat call notes: backed car out of garage. Steering was difficult. Saw 'power steering' on display. Turned car off and restarted, but no power steering. Drove…
ODI 10062107
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
My 2004 chevy mailbux maxx lost its electric power steering assist when making a right turn out of a sam's parking lot. The 'power steering' message was illuminated on driver information center (dic) and an orange vehicle service light appeared on instrument panel. The vehicle was very difficult to steer. The next morning when i restarted the car the vehicle service light was not illuminated and the electric power…
ODI 10061830