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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. When turning the vehicle left or right, the steering wheel seized. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering was failing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
ODI 10934145
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shifted lanes without warning. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed as having an electronic steering malfunction. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 101,000.
ODI 10887729
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, there was an abnormal vibration coming from the steering wheel. The power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the eps motor control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v153000…
ODI 10892453
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 80 mph, the steering wheel began to drift and the transmission shifted erratically while several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
ODI 10864048
Steering
Steering rack has been replaced 3 times (2011, 2012, 2016) in 32,000 mi. Noise & clunk when turning while driving on city streets. Roughly 8,000 per failure. Dealer replaced before total failure and/or accident. Worried about future failures in short times which could result in an accident.
ODI 10864938
Steering
Loss of power steering and the electric assist steering, car was extremely hard to steer, i contacted gm and they have no recalls, however doing a search apparently this is a known problem with many other gm cars as well as the malibu, the person i spoke to from gm said that they offered an extended warranty to make the repair, but only up to 150,000 miles, and my car has 207,000 and she states that i am out of…
ODI 10860604
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired per the recall; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
ODI 10877086
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel moved left and right on its own. At low speeds, the steering wheel moved in the opposite direction. The vehicle remained parked at the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer in 2012 for the power steering failure. The dealer performed an alignment. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10837236
Steering
When driving and going into a turn, the driver assist warning light appears and there is a loss of power steering. Upon a diagnostic, the torque sensor requires replacement. Although several bulletins indicate a recall for this item, based on vin for this vehicle, the sensor is apparently not covered under the recall. However, because of the sudden loss of steering ability, crashes are imminent and therefore it is a…
ODI 10836385
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,328.
ODI 10821222
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. On several occasions, either while driving or in park, the steering wheel would move up and down and sideways. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10872813
Steering
The power steering failed in 2015 with 65,900 miles and was repaired at a chevrolet dealer the car now has 94,000 miles on it and the power steering has failed again.according to gm this vehicle is not included in the thousands of vehicles that have been recalled for the same problem. They are replacing defective parts with the same. I contacted gm case#9-4978065207 and they said that it is normal wear and tear and…
ODI 11166577
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and the electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service…
ODI 10820209
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving in a parking lot, the steering wheel locked without warning while turning. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal and the steering wheel. The contact was not notified, but the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or remedied. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10819465
Steering
Electronic power steering assist system keeps failing. Recall was replace in early 2015 and again was in the dealer on 12/30/15 for the same problem with power steering failing. On 1/08/15 the power steering system yet again failed and this time this power steering failure caused the car to go into the ditch and through a barb wire feance. This has been a ongoing problem with my car and general motors does not seem…
Crash reported
ODI 10819105
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was shut off and restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure…
ODI 10818488
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
When the car was started the information panal was not reading, it consisted of mostly dashes. The car was running much louder than normal and the check engine light came on. It started saying service traction and engine power loss. I placed the car in drive, the interior lights started flashing and locks went up and down rapidly. I shut the car off and re started it, attempted to see if it would drive but it had no…
ODI 10819516
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact mentioned that a power steering message displayed. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and the contact did not sustain any injuries that required medical…
Crash reported
ODI 10811172
Steering
While driving on the city streets my vehicle steering wheel became extremely hard to control. It felt like it was going to lock. I had to use a lot of energy and muscle to turn the wheel. It was almost impossible to turn. I took my car to smicklas chevrolet in oklahoma city. They informed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced.
ODI 10807889
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Intake manifold gaskets leaking bad, loss of steering at low speeds causing for manuel strength and transmission wouldn't change gears at 85,000 miles within the 1st i purchased the car
Crash reported
ODI 11164333
Steering
The power steering tends to freeze for a split second while i am driving. It does not happen all of the time but does seem to happens when i drive on mountain roads that require more turning or when making sharp turns. It does not happen for long period of times. Took it to dealership and they could not duplicate it and i called chevrolet and the gave me a senior adviser who asked what do i expect from chevrolet and…
ODI 10785406
Steering
Recall was done in nov. 2014 at ryan chevrolet in minot, nd. On oct. 3, 2015 the steering wheel locked up while driving at low speed in a residential area. Took car in to gateway chevrolet in fargo, nd. Repairs were made and was told by them that either the recall had been done incorrectly or the replacement parts were defective.
ODI 10780444
Steering
Gm issued a notice dated september 2015 stating that problems with the eps may cause loss of steering power. Notice also states that i am not to take the vehicle to the dealer unless the event actually happen and have not issued a recall notice. I feel that this occurence could put my safety at risk especially in tight traffic.
ODI 10779946
Steering
Knocking in steering when turning wheel. I have been told it is the intermediate shaft, which should not knock considering the vehicle only has 27,450 for milage. How can i verify if this was a recall that was already completed. Please forward web site.
ODI 10785566
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph and making a left or right turn, there was an abnormal noise underneath the steering wheel. The failure recurred when making turns. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed an intermediate steering shaft and the racking pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also took the vehicle to an…
ODI 10779898