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 |
| 30–60k mi | 81 |
| 100–150k mi | 81 |
| 1–30k mi | 42 |
| 150–400k mi | 40 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Steering wheel shakes while car is stationary or on the move violently, power steering light comes on in information screen. This is a very serious problem that could get people in accidents!! *tr
ODI 10504704
Steering
First steering wheel pulsed when the vehicle was parked and then and then when i drove it felt almost like a magnetic pull back and fourth on the interstate, as im swerving between lanes because its so strong! Turn off car sometime resets problem temporarily. Eventually it all happens again and again. Needs to be recall on power steering. Before someone gets hurt. Thanks…
ODI 10505305
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel moved on its own while sitting still. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel moved back and forth. No warning lights illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle had not been to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was unknown but the current mileage was 94,319. *tr
ODI 10507074
Steering
First steering wheel pulsed very rapidly and then power steering went out completely. Turn off car sometime resets problem temporarily. Eventually it all happens again and again. Needs to be recall on power steering. Fast before someone gets killed, like a child or family. Then it will be to late. Thanks gm. *tr
ODI 10504331
Steering
The steering wheel shakes and vibrates on and off. Now i get a message power steering. My husband looked online and there over three or four pages of consumers with the same issues, power steering column and gm has not put out a recall. The consumer must make the repairs of approximately 700 to 1500. I do not have money or credit. I may have to give the car back as i am unable to drive it. It is a shame that gm will…
ODI 10523370
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the steering wheel shook without warning. Also, the contact mentioned that while driving at different speeds and switching lanes, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10500021
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the steering module was replaced. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired twice under a manufacturer's recall for the steering column. The…
ODI 10501972
Steering
Power steering light comes on gone to dealer several times gm is horrible i will never buy another gm made car i have had nothing but problems with this car i will be researching under lemon law. *tr
ODI 10513915
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the power steering module would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
ODI 10497719
Steering
While sitting in a parking lot the steering wheel started to move back and forth by itself. The car was not moving. When i went to take off the car would pull to one side the jerk back and forth. It kept doing this most of the way home. My wife will no nolonger drive the car because it is not safe to drive. Why wont the government make chevy fix this problem. I know from doing research about it that it is happening…
ODI 10494864
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The engine was shut down. Upon restarting, the steering wheel began to operate normally. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10495267
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, the steering wheel would independently move. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the steering column. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages…
ODI 10498213
Steering
My wife, children, and myself were leaving for school and doctor appointment, when pulling out of driveway the steering wheel locked or was very hard to turn, then a warning came across the display of power steering loss. None the less, atleast no one was injured, we backed up into driveway which was a chore with no power steering. When we got back from all of our running i put the car on the computer and it showed…
ODI 10489098
Steering
While traveling down the highway the steeringwheel on my 2008 chevy malibu started to shake back and forth by itself . It nearly made me lose control of the car. It now does this at any speed and at any time or driving condition. It will also do it when the car is just sitting still. *tr
ODI 10491592
Steering
Steering wheel shakes back and forth uncontrollably 3/4 of the time while driving. It also does it when the vehicle is idle and in park. There has been numerous complaints about this issue. This is a safety issue and needs to be recalled immediately. Families lives are at stake. Many people have posted videos on youtube and have filed complaints about the problem. Here is an example…
ODI 10534386
Steering
First time it happen sitting at a red light and the steering wheel jerked out of my hands and a message came a crossed the dash reading power steering it was very hard to steer but i managed to get it off the road turned the car off and let it sit then started the back up and it was working again.it has happen 4 more times since the first time and i was moving those times and you can not steer the car it is very…
ODI 10555703
Steering
Tl* the contact owns 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, a loss of power steering occurred without warning. The contact continued to drive with difficulty when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
ODI 10486183
Steering
My 2008 chevy malibu ls; has alot of knocking in the steering column that make crunching noises when you turn and hit bumps in the street. The car squeaks on streets with no bumps and getting worse everyday. This happens at all speeds; you can hear the car coming down the street. I had to order the parts then pay to have them put on. *tr
ODI 10574480
Electronic Stability Control · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Steering
Started the car to come out of a parking spot, heard humming/rattling noise. Steering wheel started to vibrate then would do rapid half-turns by itself, jerking left and right. Shut the car off and restarted. Seemed ok for first few minutes then started again. Got on the road, driving about 35-40 mpg on highway and it became uncontrollable. Could not keep it straight within the lane. Almost hit a car in the lane on…
ODI 10481283
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist intermittently failed without warning. In addition, the door locks for all four doors failed to engage when using the key fob remote. Also, when shifting the vehicle into park the doors failed to unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure…
ODI 10552435
Steering
While driving to work the steering seemed to lock up and then was very hard to steer. I got the car slowed down and pulled over and turned it off, after a few minutes i started the car and the steering seemed ok.this has happened a total of 7 or 8 times since 10/1/12. Took car to the dealer on 10/13 and they could not get the car to do it while they drove it. I am taking the car back on 10/22 to get it checked…
ODI 10481131
Electrical System · Steering
Recall: 14118 and 13036 due to these recalls i drive around holding on to the steering wheel so not to loose controll into another car or run off the road. My electrical system is faulty all the time. I am preventing this car from crashing while driving with family and friends. I have called the local gm dealer ship who in turn will not call me back regarding the recall parts. I have been driving like this for 2…
ODI 10643487
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that the failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
ODI 10475686
Steering
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND HARD TO TURN. *TR
ODI 10472660
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when driving approximately 10 mph and attempting a turn, the contact could hear a popping noise in the steering wheel as the steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that the steering column was fractured and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 10472895