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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving highway speeds, the "power steering fault" message displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 11176578
Steering
There was a recall on power steering. I took to chevy dealer. They said they fixed it. Alittle better later it started doing it again so i called chevy dealer and they said recall time was up there was nothing they can do. Now my power steering is completely out. I believe they should fix it and make it right. *tr
ODI 11182787
Steering
My wife was driving her 2008 malibu when power steering and service esc lights came on the dash. She lost all power steering and had to pull off the highway. When she turned off her car and turned it back on everything worked normal. Five minutes later this same thing happened again. It seems to happen often now but the lights are all off when we take it to get it scanned. This problem was included in a recall for…
ODI 11174519
Steering
Vehicle makes popping nosie when you turn the steering wheel
ODI 11172848
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 45 mph. The steering wheel became difficult to turn and the electric power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not…
ODI 11173009
Steering
In 2014 a recall on the power steering was done bulletin 14117a, i had it fixed in 2017 and now the power steering is going out again code co545! The power steering locks up while driving and while parked randomly! Causing it very difficult to steer! Obviously if this is happening to my car again i am sure it is happening to others! The chevrolet dealership will not do anything about it!
ODI 11176253
Steering
Car has 145,xxx on odometer with a shaking steering wheel, power steering consistently goes out shortly after steering wheel begins to shake causing higher risk for crash which is unsafe for me and my family. Every-time i drive the vehicle power steering goes out wherever i am (city street, highway). I have to pull over on the side of the road/highway to restart my car to try to "buy" some time for power steering…
ODI 11172101
Steering
At approx. 140k miles, the eps module failed and caused the power steering to fail and the car immediately changed to manual steering while driving on the highway. The warning chime alerted me to the eps module failure. After getting to a safe area and turning the car off and back on, the eps resumed working for a breif period, only to fail again the same way. This occured multiple times over the next few days until…
ODI 11176395
Air Bags · Steering
Driving downtown des moines my message center started dinging, the message output was: "power steering" the steering wheel began moving on its own back & forth, jerking and grinding. At one point jerked out of my hand. It became almost impossible to continue. I pulled into a convience store, bought power steering fluid and started the vehicle. The steering seemed normal. The car was not low on fluids, i didn't…
1 injury
ODI 11165414
Steering
Power steering goes out then comes back sometimes when i turn it off then back on.
ODI 11186207
Electrical System · Steering
Electronic power steering failure. All of a sudden the message center beeped and gave message power steering and the steering wheel started jerking out of control and could hardly steer. Several times after restarting steering would work for awhile. There are recalls on other 2008 but i was told mine had a special warranty that ran out. I just recently bought the car and it isn't right that i would have to pay $1500…
ODI 11170072
Steering
On numerous occasions in the last 2 weeks. When starting the car, the words 'power steering' comes on the message board along with a yell illuminated triangle light and an 'esc' light and the cars steering will not control. Car will shift but steering cannot be controlled. Will also happen while driving. Steering will lock until car is turned off and restarted!
ODI 11164282
Electrical System · Steering
The electric power steering has went out on my car all of a sudden. It also would come back on and while i am driving it will suddenly go out as well. It has been continuously happening.
ODI 11160988
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminated while the vehicle was stopped in traffic. The vehicle was checked by an independent mechanic who confirmed a power steering failure and advised the contact to check for recalls. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 144,000.
ODI 11157250
Steering
Power steering all of a sudden isn't working. Engine light and power steering light came on while i was driving. I have electric power steering
ODI 11156635
Brake Lights · Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control, electric power steering, and traction control warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The contact felt a strong vibration coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel frequently seized. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer. In addition, the rear brake lights…
ODI 11155886
Steering
I just purchased my vehicle last year. My steering wheel keeps locking up and a message comes up saying power steering is out. Sometimes it just cuts off while i'm driving. Keep hearing about a recall with the electrical power steering in the 2008 chevy malibu. What should i do?
ODI 11179914
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Steering
My airbag light is on airbag issues, i have had my headlights checked three times and they keep going completely out there is an issue with the headlights the steering is always shaky its been an ongoing issue with my car
ODI 11155549
Steering
Clunk, knock and rattling sound from intermediate shaft and steering rack and pinion. The clunking and knocking sound happens at slow speeds (parking lots, driveway and city driving) and at 70-75 m.p.h. (highway speeds) it starts to rattle in the steering rack then makes the entire car start to vibrate.
ODI 11104147
Body · Electrical System · Steering
Vehicle was in motion driving on a city street while i was making a left turn onto another city street my steering wheel locked up which enabled me to straighten up my wheel. Due to not being able to straighten up my wheel after steering left i was involved in a car accident knocking off my drivers sides headlight and front bumper completely off of my vehicle. After getting the car back home the car would no longer…
Crash reported
ODI 11100065
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel shook uncontrollably while driving various speeds. Also, the power steering indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to diamond auto group chevrolet ([redacted] rt. 20, auburn, ma 01501, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11102439
Steering
The car has a sudden loss of power steering that occurs 1 minute after starting the car. A message is displayed on the driver information center and a chime sounds. The car is impossible to control with out the power steering. This is very dangerous! This happens while driving the car.
ODI 11091584
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel moved automatically to the left and right for approximately one minute. There were no warning indicators illuminated. On two occasions, the steering ability became very difficult. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
ODI 11089150
Electrical System · Steering
I work 50 min away from home and i was onnthe highway and in the middle of traffic my steering wheel got hard and i swerved into another lane almost hitting another car so i took it to a shop and they looked it over and told me it was a recall on this problem a long time ago.so i'm wondering why i didn't get notified of this ? And i also told him none of my windows work and he said they recalled out for electrical…
ODI 11089286
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I have had nothing but problems with my electronic power steering amongst other things as well. The steering wheel locked up on me for the first time while parked. I turned the car off then back on & it went back to normal. I've been having issues with it making a sound in the steering wheel column & the steering wheel will move on it's own & will stick while i'm driving which makes it hard to control my vehicle.…
ODI 11113211