2009 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 519
- 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 519 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 149 records
- steering wheel · 57 records
- turn steering · 15 records
- hard turn · 15 records
- steering goes · 13 records
- steering light · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 171 |
| 150–400k mi | 123 |
| 60–100k mi | 122 |
| 30–60k mi | 31 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting · Steering
My name is [xxx]. I have a 2009 chevy malibu(vin #[xxx]), which i purchased in 2012. I have been having steering/traction issues, that enables me to turn without manpower'.and getting worse by the day. I was made aware that there is a recall for the steering issues on 2009 chevy malibu's as well as other chevy cars. I was getting ready to take in to for repair and was told by ntb when brought in for a wheel…
ODI 11021707
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle pulled to the left and right without warning. The contact mentioned that the issue started shortly after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed as needing a front end alignment. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10968178
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering seized without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor and power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10854026
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
There is a recall. Chevy is refusing to honor because they state i'm over the mileage they set as acceptable.
ODI 10852978
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle also started decelerating while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. As a result, the contact was involved in a crash but the details were not available. The contact was able to get the vehicle pulled to the side of the road and shut it down. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10852080
Steering
Power steering loss randomly, chevy will fix some models but not all. Mine was covered in a special warranty but due to mileage its no longer covered. Not fair, repair is expensive and some other models have a lifetime warranty with the same problem.
ODI 10851903
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving and making left and right turns, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 186,707.
ODI 10967300
Steering
Twice i have been stopped and go to turn the wheel and it won't budge. I have had to shut the car off and let it sit for a minute before it will work again. My steering is also very stiff when turning to the left, but loose when turning to the right. My power steering fluid is fine. My vin doesn't show up on the steering recall list.
ODI 10840140
Steering
My power steering went out and all chevy deaslerships are saying my vin isnt apart of the recall so i'd have to pay $1300 to get it fixed. This issue can cause crashes , ive had alost 6 accidents since the power steering went out
ODI 10839787
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized more than twice. The eps warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the power steering motor twice but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced but the repair was not…
ODI 10966525
Steering
I purchased this vehicle in 2011. On four occasions the car has lost power steering. It happens while turning. I have to pull over, turn the engine off and back on again in order for the power steering to function. It has happened on a city street as well as while exiting the highway.
ODI 10852567
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10860462
Steering
When driving the power steering and esc turns off randomly
ODI 10837328
Steering
Had a power steering malfunction at 45 mph coming off of the highway onto an onramp that nearly caused an accident. Power steering went out and service esc light came on. I'm 6 foot 6, 260 lbs. A smaller person would not have been able to control the vehicle at this speed. This morning, i started the car and the power steering was out. I shut down the engine and started it again and the power steering worked. I am…
ODI 10836599
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I have a 2009 chevrolet malibu and the service esc light comes on followed by power steering and then there is a sudden power steering lost. Chevrolet says it is not their responsibility yet there are thousands of records of the same issue and they will not cover the cost to fix it.vehicle was in motion
ODI 10825305
Steering
Electric power steering intermittently fails. Eps warning appears on dic and hard steering until car is stopped and restarted. Failure happens when car is moving and stationary. Car is not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 because it was manufactured in august 08 vs june 08. This recall must be expanded. A simple internet search can reveal that
ODI 10825961
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My electric steering pump suddenly stop working yesterday while driving on street. Two warning messages appeared on eic. " check steering" "esc off check". I have read on many forums, by chevy malibu owners, have complain having same issue. I' m concern for my family safety if this steering pump fails again at greater speed.
ODI 10823326
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that he was experiencing the same failures as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vin was not included in the recall. While driving 70 mph, there was an abnormal grinding noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10824151
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving this car loses its power steering. Gm states my car is not included in recall even though they installed a defective sensor.
ODI 10852384
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and moved independently to the left and right. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle and keep it in position as the front of the vehicle began to shake. "power steering, eps not engaged" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 10822266
Exterior Lighting · Steering
The passenger low beam light burns out frequently. Upon fixing the connection was melted. The steering becomes hard to turn while driving slow or slowing down to turn.
ODI 11119279
Steering
Power steering msg comes on while driving. Took in for repair and power steering torque sensor needs replaced. This is listed for other malibu years but not 2009 the repair cost $575. The vehicle is not listed under current recall but suffered the same problem. Problem occurs while driving and is a known safety issue affecting other model years. I was sent a letter informing me of a "special warranty" from gm and…
ODI 10818386
Steering
Upon driving after a while on the interstate and then to residential driving ..steering wheel "locked up " while the panel flashed "esc " and " power steering ".turned off car ...waited restarted and was able to drive ..shortly. Once again , it repeated the same problem at a intersection , where i nearly got hit and was unable to turn my steering wheel to get out of traffic nor pull to the side. I had to wait i…
ODI 10817351
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Vehicle in airport parking lot and temp was 29 degrees. Started vehicle and proceeded to leave parking lot. Power steering warning appeared on dash board. Continue diving on interstate for next 15 minutes to reach home. About a half mile before reaching home, service esc appeared on dash. Did not lose control o vehicle and vehicle has no been moved since. New years day 2016, no dealer service is open. I understand…
ODI 10817316
Steering
I intermittently lose power steering on the vehicle while driving. The information display flashes that the power steering and traction control are disabled. This occurs both when stationary and while moving. I received a letter from chevrolet in regards to this problem and was advised by the letter to take it in to the dealer if this problem existed. When i took it in to have the repair done, i was told that it was…
ODI 10811892