1. Chevrolet Malibu
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Hydraulic Power Assist System

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems

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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

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 19, 2011 · 45,000 miles

    Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering

    My 2008 malibu has a power steering problem. On a daily basis the power steering becomes erratic and fails to react properly under normal driving conditions, usually at highway speeds. While stopped, the steering wheel will turn left and right on its own. When this occurs at highway speed control of the car is dangerous. Two hands are needed to keep car in lane and not cross the line into other vehicles. Problem…

    ODI 10419604

  • November 16, 2010 · 68,000 miles

    Hydraulic Power Assist System

    Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the information system light illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on; after the restart, the power steering functioned properly. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000 and the current mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated…

    ODI 10373223