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 power steering was displayed in the information display center of the radio. The power steering then failed. This happend two times. I brought the vehicle to my local chevy dealer and they could not identify the problem or duplicate it. A problem like this at high speeds could be dangerous and cause a driver to loose control of the vehicle. There needs to be further investigation about this to avoid serious…
ODI 10058469
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering failed at 2300 miles and 5000 miles. When the power steering failed, it was impossible to turn the steering wheel.*ak driver was heading home from work and had driven about 15 min. Heard message board sound; saw 'power steering' on display; service light came on. A few seconds later, she had no power steering, but was able to drive car to side of road. Turned the car off and restarted car a little…
ODI 10062871
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
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
I was in the middle of an intersection making a left turn, and my check engine" light engaged, my center information console read "power steering", and my steering became very stiff. I managed to get the vehicle to my home (less than 1 mile away), and had the vehicle towed to bob bell chevrolet (east point) location. The car was out of service until january 29, 2004, at which time i signed a repair order that states…
ODI 10075217
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving and turning to the left steering wheel failed. Dealer notified. *ak while making a left turn at a major intersection at 15 mph the electrical system shut down which resulted in loss of power steering. The vehicle information screen indicated that there was a power steering failure. The vehicle was driven to a parking lot and turn off. When the vehicle was turned back on the power steering returned. To…
ODI 10052253
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Within 6 weeks of purchasing this 2004 malibu and with less than 2000 miles on it, the power steering locked up. While driving home, a warning indicator appeared on the dash along with the words "power steering". I was able to drive the vehicle home, but there was virtually no power assist. The vehicle was in the dealer repair shop from december 31 until january 8. I had to make folllow up calls to the dealer who…
ODI 10065772
Electric Power Assist System · Steering · Suspension
There is a rattling noise in the steering wheel when turning like something is loose. Dealership serviced the vehicle twice before hearing the problem. Dealership indicated a part needed to be replaced and ordered the part. The consumer has been waiting for 4 months for the dealership to receive the part and install it. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10071599
Electric Power Assist System · Ignition · Steering
After putting the key in the ignition, it became stuck and was not able to be released right away. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership several times, but the mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak when the power steer locked up, the consumer had trouble turning the wheel. *cb *jb steering column and steering position sensor replacedcw. Pe04031_cat
ODI 10048032
Electric Power Assist System · Front · Steering
A knocking/clicking noise came from the steering wheel/column when turning. Vehicle had been to the dealer, and dealer replaced steering shaft , but problem recurred. *ak *tc ea04018_cat deleted ea04018 annotation - have not validated this is second power steering loss incident cat
ODI 10089981
Anti-Theft Device · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
When turning steering wheel towards the right steering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected. *ak when failure occurred, there was virtually no assist but drove the vehicle home. The next day the steering was normal. Dealer replaced the steering column. Repair order provided.cw *la pe04031_cat
ODI 10054006
Column · Electric Power Assist System · Steering
While driving power steering failed. Dealer was contacted, and replaced steering column twice.*ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10066837
Electric Power Assist System
2004 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states steering problems. *tgw the consumer stated recently the power steering light illuminated and the vehicle made a grinding sound and pulled to the left. The consumer took the vehicle to a local mechanic who test drove the vehicle and noted the steering wheel was off in the front end. A systems check was performed and the test confirmed the steering wheel torque sensor failed.…
ODI 10323206
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Cruise Control · Electric Power Assist System · Exterior Lighting · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rear Window · Seat Heater/Cooler · Windshield Wiper/Washer
2004 malibu customer has had problems with loss of electric power steering and wants out of the lease without penalty**cc the radio was inoperative, the cruise control was inoperative at times, it would turn off, but not engage. The pcm was replaced. The passenger side directional lights and brake lights were inoperative. The dealer replaced the bulbs. The heated seats came on by themselves. The intermediate shaft…
ODI 10186840
Electric Power Assist System · Engine · Steering
Engine check light came on, and the steering went out. It did not move in either direction. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who claimed it was too soon to determine any defect. *ak pe04031_cat
ODI 10072030