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. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. Updated 02/09/15*lj updated 9/8/2017*cn
ODI 10664222
Steering
On dec. 11, 2014, the chevrolet malibu was driven to the store. Upon returning to the car, the vehicle would start but the steering wheel was unmovable. Car was towed to the local chevrolet dealership. The power steering control module (gm part # 22837369) was replaced at an owner cost of $665.01 for parts and labor. Upon further investigation by the owner, there are recalls on this exact part and model of car…
ODI 10732730
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when making a turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact would have to use extreme force in order to control the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10664551
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became stiff and failed to respond. The contact had to use extreme force to turn the steering wheel. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed…
ODI 10664275
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the power steering seized and a warning alarmed activated. In addition, the service wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted and the power steering was difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10663542
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to shake and move independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the motor control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle had previously been repaired under nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10680603
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
2008 chevrolet malibu power steering just went out. *mw the consumer also experienced problems with the shifter and the brakes. *jb
ODI 10658460
Steering
Power steering failure. Almost crashed while on the highway!! *tr
ODI 10655165
Steering
Frequently the electronic power steering system will fail. Because this system is electronic and not hydraulic the car cannot be steered safely and has resulted in extremely unsafe condition. The local chevrolet dealership has verified the failure and advised me that the electronic power steering system torque sensor is the cause of the failure. General motors has a recall on this failure but it has three different…
ODI 10658533
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train), nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10638677
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the check engine and abs warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the front driver seat was adjusted, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. While at a traffic stop, the brake was applied but the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10654751
Electrical System · Steering
I purchased a 2008 chevy malibu one year ago and has had steering and electrical problems after 2 months of ownership. The biggest problem is the power steering and lack of control. When the car is in park or driving, the steering wheel shakes and makes loud noises. When i'm driving, the wheel will jerk left and right and feel "stuck" in certain positions. I am terrified to drive the car because the wheel will turn…
ODI 10704039
Steering
There was no incident. I currently have 4 recalls on my car and only one part is available for the recalls. I got the first letter in june about power steering. I think the recalls are a big safety issue for me. I have a 2 yr old son and not able to get the pieces fixed. I have called gm and the dealership for over 2 months and haven't gotten any satisfaction. *tr
ODI 10630173
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Pulling out of my parking space my steering wheel got stiff. I put car in park restarted car and it loosened up but as i started to drive it the power steering light came on and now my steering wheel is starting to shake and my engine light is on. *tr
ODI 10622190
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v460000 (power train), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and the dealer could not provide an estimated date of arrival. The…
ODI 10621353
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10837942
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer stated that the parts were not available for repair. Additionally, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the contact stated that the recall had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
ODI 10614550
Steering
While driving at a rate of 35 mph, the steering on my car began to act up. The steering felt like it wanted to lock up but then it would jerk to the left then to the right. After driving a few blocks, it stopped. I remained in the "slow" lane because i wasn't sure what was going on. After driving a few more blocks, it began to do the same thing. This behavior continued until i reached my destination. I also…
ODI 10609530
Steering
The vehicle was traveling and the steering wheel locked up preventing the driver from steering. This caused the driver to crash into a pole. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10610430
Steering
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to sudden loss of power steering recall. *smd the consumer was informed, the parts were not available, and they wouldn't be available for two months. *jb
ODI 10609396
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated hat while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed and the vehicle veered into another lane. The contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified…
ODI 10618714
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact received the recall notification in june of 2014. The dealer advised that the manufacturer had not provided the part and uncertain of when the part would become available. The vehicle did not experience a failure. ..updated 08-26-14…
ODI 10610678
Steering
While driving on the interstate going 65 mph my steering start jerking and locking up couldn't turn left or right pull over to the side and let the car rest for about 15 mins. It starting to drive right after i let it rest the next day the same problem and now the power steering light is on. If i wouldn't held tight to the wheel i might would have crash. *js
ODI 10608560
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
There is something wrong with the steering that cause the cruise control to accelerate while driving, there is issues with braking in the, the transmission is sticking or not always working, and the car shakes or requires you to force turn it at low speeds like up exist ramps. This has gone on for quite a while i have called several dealerships and the main number on the recalls and they just keep telling me no…
ODI 10633495
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel jerked and shook without warning. Additionally, the failure of the steering caused the vehicle to pull to the right, which became hard for the contact to maneuver. The contact moved to the shoulder where the vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the…
ODI 10586766