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 · Switch
I was driving down interstate 85 and applied the brakes because the traffic had slowed and the ignition shut off causing the power steering to go out and the brakes stopped functioning. This has happens almost every single time you apply the brakes and it has been an ongoing issues since december of 2013. After almost being in 3 accidents i stopped driving the car for fear of my family's safety. This car should be a…
ODI 10588924
Electrical System · Steering
My 2008 chevy malibu ltz 4 cylinder lost complete power to the power steering today while driving 10 mph. Luckily i'm young and strong and was able to turn the car into a parking lot and safely exit it. I saw that this model does not have power steering fluid so now i need to contact the dealer and fix this problem as this was very scary. I saw that many many others have had this problem so a recall needs to be…
ODI 10555404
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would shake and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10667868
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving home from work at about 6 pm when my power steering went out and caused my steering wheel to turn by itself. When the steering wheel turned by itself i lost control of the vehicle and almost crashed into a stop sign and a curb in the incoming traffic lane. When i purchased the car i was so excited, it was my first car and i thought it was decent,i was wrong. Since the power steering has gone out i have…
ODI 10557617
Steering
I was driving on sunday 11-03-2013 and was pulling out of a driveway onto a busy street when, all of a sudden i had no power steering and the words power steering appeared on my dashboard. It took 2 men to help steer the car out of the middle of the road. I had the car towed to the chevrolet dealer where i bought this car, paul masse chevrolet, east providence ri. I told them i had received a letter from chevrolet…
ODI 10551109
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving about 5 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection and it was repaired. The contact was advised that the steering column needed to be replaced and the torque and steering sensor had to be recalibrated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10551103
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 115,508.
ODI 10550845
Steering
Car steering wheel shakes while in park also shakes uncontrollably while driving. Very hard to control vehicle while driving! Power steering light comes on. This problem has been recalled in canada. This problem is very unsafe and will cause a serious accident! Please help! This needs to be recalled in the united states! Took the car to dealer and said the problem is caused by the power steering motor being…
ODI 10548959
Electrical System · Steering
After turning the car on while still in park, the wheel would jerk from left to right by itself. Also occurred while driving at both low and high speeds. The power steering was failing without warning! It was particularly frightening at high speeds and would happen with no warning. This happened multiple times on many different occasions before the chime sounded and the words power steering appeared on my dash…
ODI 10555071
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Latch · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure, which caused multiple failures with the headlights, the dimmer switch, the console lights, the brake lights, and the turn signals. The contact also stated that the front passenger side bulb failed several times and was replaced, but the failure recurred. In addition, the harness was replaced due to corrosion, but…
ODI 10725599
Steering
The first incident began while sitting at a traffic light. The steering wheel started to abruptly move to the left and right, oscillating back and forth quickly, with no contact from my hands. The wheel oscillated for about 10 seconds made a chime noise then stopped. I drove on towards the interstate and all appeared fine. I was traveling about 60 mph on the interstate when the steering wheel started to jerk to the…
ODI 10598395
Steering
I reported this problem in nov of 2011, and chevy fixed my car at no charge because it had under 12k miles. The problem has returned and now because it is no longer under warranty, i am expected to pay for a defect which is so severe that canada has recalled 67k vehicles that have the exact same problem. Http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/03/gm-recalling-67k-chevy-malibu-pontiac-g6-and-saturn-aura-models/ the steering…
ODI 10545588
Steering
My vehicle started making a loud popping noise in the front when making a turn. The loud popping noise has now been happening just driving down the road and even worse at lower speeds of 20-35 mph. Along with a squeaky bouncing noise that is constant. I took it to my local dealership and i was told it had something to do with the steering column loosing it's lubrication and nothing can be done put replace the whole…
ODI 10616652
Air Bags · Steering
Driving on straight road and car suddenly pulled right onto the shoulder. It felt like the car lost its steering capacity. Tried to correct the steering onto the road and then car spun 180, then hit ditch. Car rolled over 100 ft. In air and landed on wheels. The front, nor side air bags deployed even when car struck the side on the ground. Canada has recalled 67,000 vehicles due to power steering motor control…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10547464
Steering
Steering wheel shakes while car is idling and driving. Problem was intermittent. Power steering would fail while driving, pulling vehicle to the left.gm had recalled many 2008 malibu vehicles for the same problem. Steering wheel warning light would emit. I checked with my local dealer and they said it was covered. Replaced defective part, problem solved. 2 weeks later received a bill for the repair, the bill stated…
ODI 10550759
Steering
The steering wheel started rapidly moving side to side while my wife was driving our 2008 malibu. The faster she drove, the worse the problem got. When she came to a stop, the steering wheel continued to move side to side. She turned the car around and went home. The next day i took the car to a firestone complete auto care center. The mechanic said the problem was in the electronic steering assembly and the whole…
ODI 10532290
Steering
While driving i noticed the steering wheel was moving side to side. Had to hold on to prevent the car from going off the road. Even when stopped at a light or in park i can visibly see the wheel moving left and right. Afraid to drive now until i figure out the problem. Huge safety issue that needs investigation. *tr
ODI 10532216
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
06/18/2013 sudden onset of steering pulling to the rt and popping @ brake pedal & steering wheel. Svc: rotate & balance * did not fix problem. 06/23-service traction/traction off on dic. Svc: scanned for codes-told to bring back when display on dic. 07/22 brake light out. Svc: replaced bulb. 07/23 scanned for codes 3 times, checked battery/alternator. 09/11 brake job, turned rotors, ran scan, pulled bcm (passenger…
ODI 10577667
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic power assist failed. The wheels started to shake, there was a warning chime that sounded and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 53,000. *tr
ODI 10522882
Steering
Starting in june of 2013, our 2008 chevy malibu starting having steering issues. Regardless of what speed you traveled, whether it be 20 or 55mph, the steering wheel starting jerking left to right on its own. It would stop, and then sporadically start back up again. We visited our local auto shop and they told us it was the ball joints. After spending $400, we found that the problem did not go away. After doing some…
ODI 10534015
Steering
Steering was a fight to keep the car in lane steering wheel shaking like it was trying to steer it's self thought is was going to run off the road this needs to be recalled researched online found hundreds of the same complaint what will it take to force a recall someone dyeing i cant let anyone drive this car. *tr
ODI 10515829
Steering
Whether in park or driving the steering wheel shakes. While driving it is a constant fight to keep the car between the lines. The motion of the car is enough for passengers to notice the movement. This car is the 2.4lt. 4 cylinder. It has electric power steering. Having experience with syncro servo systems this kind of effect could result in catastrophic failure of the transmitter or receiver resulting in loss of…
ODI 10514646
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the steering shaft failed without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was determined that the steering shaft needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. *tr
ODI 10511303
Steering
Like some of the other malibu owners, my 2008 started shimmying while idling, and also sticking while driving. I took the car to a local shop and they had to replace the steering shaft, steering column assembly, and the ps module. They called gm to see if there was a recall issued, and there is none. My car has 37,000 miles on it; i should not have to be dealing with a steering issue at this point, especially to the…
ODI 10542938
Steering
Having trouble with the steering, jerking, shaking while driving, last year ice cause the car to slide off road and the steering locked up causing a crash without injury. I have called the main chevrolet branch and the said they would contact our local dealership to have them order the parts. (their is a recall) that has been months no one has called us. We have checked up on the part and the dealers ship tells us…
Crash reported
ODI 10559499