2008 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 388
- 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 388 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Electric Power Assist System · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 96 |
| 100–150k mi | 81 |
| 30–60k mi | 81 |
| 1–30k mi | 42 |
| 150–400k mi | 40 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Power steering is not working just in the last week. Sometimes it works but the steering wheel shakes even when i'm not moving the car. Other times it doesnt work at all.
ODI 11307851
Steering
Electric steering goes out while driving. Was a recall for this in 2014 for some of the 2008 malibu but dealership say not my vehicle even though that's the problem its having.
ODI 11302229
Electrical System · Steering
My electric locks are locking and unlocking randomly and the power steering goes out with message on dash. There is no powersteering until i turn the car off and back on then last for a undetermined amount of time.
ODI 11300013
Steering
Power steering sensor kit failure, known issue on this gm model and there was a recall for this year model on this issue yet didn't cover this vin number, it is my belief that the recall for this issue wasnt wide enough to include this vin # part replacement p/n 23232310 $708.73
ODI 11297650
Steering · Unknown Or Other
When i start my car, the steering wheel is locked up and a message stating "power steering" comes across the main screen. My vehicle was stationary. The issue only continues to get worse over time, and the current recall for this doesn't seem to cover my vin number or yield an open recall. It is possible the person who had this car before me had the issue fixed and it is now happening again. Only after restarting…
ODI 11289353
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving my car and my power steering light came on while on the highway and the wheel became hard to turn
ODI 11287863
Steering
Steering will lock up sometimes it say power steering on warning, sometimes the traction control light comes on i can correct by putting in park shutting off the vehicle and restarting, then it goes back to normal operation - i am worried i might get rear ended if i can't get over in time this has happened several times but most recently three times last week and so far twice this week happens when going into a turn
ODI 11279753
Steering · Wheels
If i drive real fast whenever it rain it'll say power steering service traction off my car would slid as i pull off from a complete stop . It's hard for my car to turn and it's triggering my check engine light .on the highway wheels and tires shake
ODI 11279702
Steering
When driving the power steering goes out making the vehicle extremely hard to steer. When you turn the car off and turn it back on, it would stop for a short period of time, but would repeat the same problem.
ODI 11269332
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
There have been multiple times now where my power steering light will turn on my dashboard, then it turns to manual steering which is very difficult to turn and almost caused me to crash my vehicle when trying to merge off to the shoulder. Seems to be more common when going 30 mph or under but has happened when going 75 mph on highway. Last time was today when i went to get new set of tires and it locked up on the…
ODI 11256771
Steering
The steering wheel starts to shake and pulls to the right side. Cannot control the car. Called gm and explained that there was not a recall. Gm was terrible and would not let me speak to a supervisor concerning this issue. I cannot drive the car.
ODI 11255241
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
2008 chevy malibu engine shut off in mid drive on city highway during high traffic. My wife and children were in the vehicle the check engine light has displayed and continue to code p0365/6. However the camshaft position sensors, the camshaft position actuators, the altenator and the battery have all been replaced. The issue has upset me due to the fact that it is in line with 2 known concerns and reports that have…
ODI 11254195
Air Bags · Steering
While driving down the road at about 20mph on city streets my power steering went out while i was turning left into a business and i was unable to turn the steering wheel. I had to turn the car off, then back on, and it would drive for a short while before power steering would shut off again, usually while making a left or right turn. The steering wheel also turns on its own while sitting still. I am unable to drive…
ODI 11243078
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
First time car was in park. Then the traction control light comes but doesn't turn off. Also message pops up saying to service traction control. Next was stationary, i stopped at a light and the car just shut off. Next was stationary and the car turned on but then the cluster instrument lights didn't come on it was completely dark. Also while in motion car rpm didn't read anymore and it was shifting hard. Another…
ODI 11222933
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering lost power and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.
ODI 11217062
Steering
I started the vehicle up. Vehicle was still in park and the wheel started shaking from left to right ok n it's own for about 45 seconds. Power steering then popped up on the dash. The wheel stopped shaking. I backed out and began driving. I began on highway and the wheel starts shaking again. The wheel was shaking from left to right making it hard to steer the vehicle. I had to pull over to the side of the highway.
ODI 11195947
Steering
Takata recall power steering issue can't move very dangerous ivoq n n n n 25 v n n
ODI 11193626
Service Brakes · Steering
Loss of power steering assist while driving. Brake lights go on when driving and do not go on when braking
ODI 11203523
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering became difficult to maneuver. When the contact pulled into a parking lot and turned the vehicle off and on, the failure went away. The failure occurred everyday since february 15, 2019. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the steering wheel input torque sensor was damaged and needed replacement.…
ODI 11192267
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to carter chevrolet (175 hartford turnpike, vernon, ct 06066, [redacted]), but it was not diagnosed because the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 11186742
Steering
The steering wheel loses power due to an electrical power steering issue that shows to have been fixed but it is still occurring and could result in an accident due to the limited ability to turn the steering wheel
ODI 11185498
Steering
This vehicle vin code has not shown up for electric power steering recall. 05-07 chevy malibus 3.5l. My 2008 malibu was manufactured july 2007. My understanding is gm vehicles manufactured after the months of march or april are next calander year. So my 2008 chevy malibu is an 05-07 body and understood as best trim level offered before the next body style and model. The 2008 model years body style changed.
ODI 11190969
Steering
I was driving home from work on the highway and the power steering light came on and my car was hard to steer.
ODI 11183722
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving on a city street the electric power steering failed. The vehicle could not be steered at low speeds preventing me from turning into my driveway. The dash lit up like a christmas tree and the power steering failure notice appeared. It is obvious that the prior recall was not large enough and did not cover the population of defective vehicles. Time for nhtsa and gm to expand the recall and eliminate this…
ODI 11182124
Steering
The steering goes out while driving, making it hard to steer. The problem started intermittently now it just happens all the time. I did not see my vin number on the list. From the looks of it, it looks like a lot more people are having this issue. Also when i'm stopped the steering wheel moves on it's own.
ODI 11180403