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.
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the esc warning indicator illuminated and the steering immediately swung the vehicle left and right uncontrollably. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to her residence. The dealer was contacted (waldorf chevrolet/cadillac in waldorf, md) and the technician stated that the…
ODI 11011297
Steering
Getting off highway onto exit ramp turning left and power steering assist shut off , dash warning lights lit and bells chimmed. Steering was nearly impossible and almost hit gaurd rails. Stopped car , eventually restarted car and car back to normal . Now everytime car is steered in the left direction warning light and bells start .
ODI 10992784
Steering
Electric power steering system - power steering assist locks randomly and makes it very difficult to steer the car.
ODI 11245507
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
It saying service power steering. Then i can't turn the car. I turn it of and back on then it works. I've had proplems with this car since i bought it.
ODI 10978720
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When i start the car the steering wheel does not move at all. On the dash it says power steering then esc off pops up. I have to restart the car a few times in order for it to be able to move and the message is gone. When im driving the steering wheel shakes and turning gets a little stiff. I drive both city streets and highways im afraid it will lock up on me when in motion.
ODI 10970390
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost steering ability and the steering system warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to force the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was turned off, restarted, and then drove normally. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer the following day where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed…
ODI 10979473
Steering
Power steering warning is displayed on diagnostic center. Hard to turn steering wheel when making a left or right turn. While at a stop sign or stopped at a traffic light the steering wheel will shake.
ODI 10967109
Steering
About a day ago, i was taking my wife to work at 6am and the power steering stopped responding,while i was making a left turn and the warning light came on. I made it back home and later that day i went to the mechanic and they told me that the power steering is electric and that its needs a new steering colum sensor and also they told me that there are three open recalls on my car and one addresses the electric…
ODI 10958648
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering module and sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10956550
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel stiffened and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle had to be restarted to operate the steering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10955273
Steering
For some time electronic power steering has been having issues. Took to dealer on multiple occasions but they claimed they could not fix it. Took vehicle again and now find their was extended coverage to cover this safety defect, however, i am 20,000 miles over where they want to cover this issue. (gm knew i was having this steering issue, however, never told me it could be fixed until after the expiration of their…
ODI 10954781
Steering
Sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
ODI 10958563
Steering
Loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving
ODI 10978679
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, made a squeaky noise, and vibrated violently. Also, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was later taken to future chevrolet of sacramento ([redacted], sacramento, ca 95841,…
ODI 11176279
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
There is a recall no 14116 and 14116b involving the torque sensor on 2008 chevrolet malibu but not on my particular vin. It causes a loss of power steering which i am having. I do not understand why my particular model is not covered in this safety issue and what can i do about it. I have had no accidents yet but have to pull off the road and restart my car. *tr
ODI 10944162
Electrical System · Steering
Torque sensor for power steering failure. Loss of power steering while driving. Shaking of wheel when steering.
ODI 10966566
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power locks have only worked for front doors for as long as ive had the car, about a year..... Over the past month - service air bag light came on shortly after starting the car one day. A few weeks later, service esc and traction control popped up after starting the car. Now my power steering has gone out and does not reset upon restarting the car.
ODI 10937527
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the power steering warning message illuminated. The contact called the dealer and was advised that there were no recalls related to the power steering failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 01/27/17*lj
ODI 10930007
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control indicator illuminated no matter what speed the vehicle was traveling. Also, the power steering malfunctioned. The dealer (jim price chevrolet, 2150 seminole trail, charlottesville, va 22901, [redacted]) stated that there were no recalls for the failures. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls and…
ODI 11151752
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall i lost control of my 08 chevy malibu as it was in motion. Driving to school the abs, brake, traction control and battery light turned on and the power steering locked. I had to forcefully turn the steering wheel to get out of traffics way and park somewhere to avoid an accident.
ODI 10909878
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was turning right at about 20 mph, the normal speed i turn at. My malibu slid and i couldn't turn the steering wheel. The car beeped at me and it said esc on the dash computer. I called about the recall for eps, and my car does not have one. Kind of weird to see when others are recalled for this issue. I did have the power steering torque replaced in 2015. The car is still drivable, but to me i feel unsafe because…
ODI 10914391
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact had not experienced a failure before the vehicle was repaired per a manufacturer recall for the power steering. The dealer completed the recall repair, but the steering wheel seized without warning several times months later. The contact turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer, but the failure progressed. The contact was to check with the…
ODI 10899607
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering column made an abnormal knocking noise. The contact stated that the control arms, inner and outer tie rods, sway bar links, ball joints, front shocks and the axle were all replaced on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000…
ODI 10920191
Steering
My steering wheel shaking/vibrating while in park, in motion and while turning. Was a recall on it. Unfortunately i bought the car in 2015 and can only find that the recall was supposedly done. No one can tell me where, and i looked online and find that these electrical power assists have been replaced and still yet failed again. Called chevrolet and they will do nothing--my case for my car "has been closed…
ODI 10915503
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. "power steering" was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be repaired per nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10907223