2008 Chevrolet Malibu Electric Power Assist System Problems
- 5
- 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.
What owners report
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electric Power Assist System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel was unable to be moved and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (pellegrino chevrolet, [redacted], westville, nj) informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11090129
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
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the steering module was replaced. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired twice under a manufacturer's recall for the steering column. The…
ODI 10501972
Electric Power Assist System
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to problems with steering shaking uncontrollably. *tgw the consumer stated after extensive research, she was confident that her vehicle had coverage for a steering motor replacement, along with many other chevy models. Unfortunately, when she contacted the dealer, she was informed her vin was not covered under their current policy.
ODI 10476430
Electric Power Assist System · Wheel Bearing
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph the steering wheel exhibited a jerking motion. The vehicle began to pull to the right direction. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle resumed to normal. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the electrical power…
ODI 10332461