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
The steering will suddenly vibrate and cause me to lose control of the car and as a result i have almost gotten into a few accidents.. It happens without warning. The manfacture has a bulletin about this problem but refused to fix it. I then went to a local mechanic who was able to download the correct information into the power steering module. I believe this should be a recall and force the manfacture to correct…
ODI 10323381
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
2008 chevrolet malibu steering free wheels at times jerks side to side at times at any speed. Brakes fade at times rumble .this week i contacted general motors waiting to hear what i should do. Did search on internet and i seen hundreds of people that have same problem .and they say dealer cannot repair .has anyone investigated malibu steering problems it scares me when it stops working .all at once the steering…
ODI 10319994
Steering
I am hearing a "knocking" when i turn the vehicle left or right. This vehicle has had many internet reports of steering problems. I will be taking my vehicle in today march 10,2010 to see if this is in fact the problem. I am just being precautious due to the high volume of complaints before mine. The problem occurs everytime i turn. *tr
ODI 10318456
Steering
2008 CHEVY MALIBU POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10315697
Steering
2008 CHEVY MALIBU POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10315691
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts · Steering
My 2008 chevy malibu 1lt has several problems, let me explain. First the problem was a slight clicking, popping in the steering column when turning the wheel, then it starting doing it every time i slightly turn the wheel you can feel it through the steering column, nothing bad but its annoying, then suddenly within a couple months of that my power locks suddenly started going up and down by themselves periodically…
ODI 10357258
Steering
Steering problem: steering wheel oscillates while car is idling, also has a catch at or near center point while driving. It tries to lock and then release. Will also oscillate while traveling. Happens at different speeds but is mostly driven in the 35 to 55mph range. Also is affected with brake pressure. Dealer could not find anything wrong. It seems to be happening more often but with no pattern. *tr
ODI 10315525
Steering
There was a clunking noise in the steering mechanism, especially at low speed. The dealer stated that it was the intermediate steering shaft. It was replaced at a cost of $371. *tr
ODI 10319528
Steering
A recently purchased 2008 chevy malibu lt has some serious steering issues, (this car has electric steering) when driving at low or high speeds the wheel feels like it is fighting against you, it feels like there is a lot of resistance there. Also at idle with your foot on the brake the wheel will pulse back and forth, left and right without touching the wheel. I informed the dealer who said it is out of warranty…
ODI 10307736
Electrical · Steering
-2008 chev. Malibue 2lt 2.4 4 cylender with power electric steering. Problem: when you 1st strup the vehicle the steering wheel shakes back and forth. You have to shut down and re start the vehicle to stop the problem. The dealership has completely ch
ODI 10307415
Steering
I have a 2008 chevy malibu, with 42,000 miles and it has electric power steering and it seems that the power steering is about to go out. A message has only appeared once on the indicator screen in the dash about the power steering, but the steering wheel continuously shakes and it steering feels like it wants to lock up. Now my check engine light is on. The diagnostics says it has to do with the cam actuator…
ODI 10298609
Steering
I drive a 2008 malibu. 95% of my driving is done on the freeway. I have 55k miles on the car and the steering started to shake and get stiff for no apparent reason. I live in ohio and the winters get cold. I first thought that this might be the cause of it but, after reading some blogs on the internet i found that this seems to be a problem no matter where you live. I went to my car dealer and he told me that it is…
ODI 10303920
Steering
2008 chevy malibu steering seems to be entirely too lose. Car loses control for quick instances. Chevy cant seem to find the problem. *tr
ODI 10310177
Steering
My 2008 chevrolet malibu has the same electric power steering motor problems that gm issued recalls for the cobalt and g5 today. The car sporadically has tremors that happen mainly at low speed but has happened at highway speeds. Will the recall be expanded to include malibus? *tr
ODI 10315366
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to turn the steering wheel in either direction, there was a hesitation in the vehicle responding to driver input. The dealer replaced the power steering motor in an attempt to correct the failure. Later, while turning the vehicle in either direction, he heard a clanking noise coming from the steering wheel. The dealer added grease to the steering wheel to…
ODI 10316134
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph the steering wheel began to shake and it became difficult to control it. The steering wheel also locked. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. He took the vehicle to the dealer five times. The dealer replaced the intermediate shaft and the computer was reprogrammed, but the failure was not corrected. He will take the vehicle back to the…
ODI 10316677
Steering
Power steering on vehicle temporarily fails while driving. Also steering wheel often shakes from side to side while sitting idle. *tr
ODI 10297493
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving approx 45 miles per hour on a one lane road. My car dic displayed power steering the wheel began to shake, pulled to the left and became very hard to steer, almost making me hit the car in oncoming traffic, the lady driving the other vehicle swerved onto the shoulder which prevented the accident. I shut the car off. A mechanic friend of mine came to my location and could not find any issues with the…
ODI 10285068
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact noticed that every time he drove the vehicle, he experienced a loss of power steering. Before the failure, he noticed that the power steering warning light was illuminated. He had to pull over, turn the vehicle off and restart it in order to reset the power steering and it would function properly for a period of time. The contact called the dealer who advised…
ODI 10349142
Steering
2008 malibu 2lt 2.4l steering wheel would jerk left and right on its own. This would happen when the vehicle was in motion and parked. Definite safety issue when in motion. Dealer stated that the steering mechanism was looking for center. Dealer reprogrammed steering unit and said should be fixed. The same problem recurred 5 miles down the road after leaving dealership. Took car back same day and dealership called…
ODI 10280707
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering · Wheel Bearing
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left and then to the right. The contact had to slow down and grip the wheel tight in order to gain control of the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently but had become progressively worse over time. She also noticed that the door locks had malfunctioned. The wheel bearing was replaced but the doors…
ODI 10326770
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering · Wheels
I have a 2008 chevy malibu that has some steering issues. The steering wheel will jerk back and forth while driving or while sitting still, steering wheel makes a popping noise when turning. 2 of the 4 door locks completely quit working electronically. So many more problems, this car is a lemon and gm and the government should be ashamed for making this vehicle car of the year. *tr
ODI 10317688
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering column abnormally shakes as if was loose. She took the vehicle to the dealer on three occasions, but because they could not locate diagnostic error codes, or duplicate the failure they could not provide a remedy. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 5,000. The current mileage was 27,000. Updated…
ODI 10282617
Steering
Steering becomes erratic and 2 hands are needed to control the steering wheel. Steering wheel will shake on it's own at a complete stop. Upon moving forward, car becomes difficult to keep in a straight line. Car has been brought back to dealership several times to repair, only to have problem come back every few months. *tr
ODI 10424414
Air Bags · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
According to witness, my son was stopped at a red light on a two lane main road (on each side). His 2008 chevy malibu was on the outer lane when all of a sudden veered to the left as if heading towards a driveway ( when he originally was going straight to pick up a co worker). The car immediately jerked to the right, crashing into a tree, where parts of the vehicle became embedded into the tree. My son passed away…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10586740