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.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
As i was drivingdown the street, the power steering/service esc light and message came on my car. It also said esc off. I got pulled into a parkuing lot and turned off my car and restarted it and it worked for a few minutes. After work it did it to me when i started it. I killed it and restarted it and jerked the steering wheel back and forth and it worked for around five minutes. I have read on many forums that…
ODI 10811210
Steering
I was driving this morning and a "power steering" message appeared on my dash. For now, i didn't feel any difference in steering, but to be honest, it's been always a bit hard to turn the steering wheel. It is getting colder in my state and i am worried for myself and my family to drive this car. I called my local gm dealership and they said i am not covered, however if i bring my car, they might cover some…
ODI 10810903
Steering
Power steering msg comes on intermittently. Took in for repair and steering torque sensor needs replaced. This is listed for other malibu years but not 2009 as (nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000). The repair cost 576.09. 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.
ODI 10816698
Steering
When starting car information center issues warning eps then check power steering and the steering wheel in very difficult to turn. If the car is shut off and restarted 2-3 times it will be ok. This has happened several times over the past 5 months.
ODI 10860709
Steering
Tonight i went to start my car up turned the heater on then went back inside came out and was steering itself back and forth turned it on and off again it stopped backed up and pulled forward started doing it again and then it started turning really hard from left to right by itself
ODI 10806628
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 1 mph, the power steering seized without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 02/03/17 updated 02/08/17.*jb
ODI 10933972
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Power steering ,traction light, engine power down all come on and car shut down
ODI 10787128
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel seized and the electronic steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering assist module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated…
ODI 10782151
Steering
My steering wheel just locked up this morning as i was driving. The esc light came on saying service power steering. I turned off the car after putting on the emergency lights turned the car back on and the steering wheel was working properly again. I am afraid to drive the car now and i thank god i was not on the interstate when this happened.
ODI 10780745
Steering
2009 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering issues. *smd the consumer stated with no warning, the power steering failed. She was able to safely turn onto a side street. Once she turned off the vehicle and re-started it, the power steering resumed. The consumer received a letter regarding an issue with the power steering. According to the letter, the consumer was instructed to take the…
ODI 10807065
Steering
I was driving and heard a beeping noise. Power steering flashed on dash. I parked car waited some time. Proceeded to drive and continue to beep/flash until next destination, same issue 10 minutes later. I checked online to verify recall, shows a few, reached out to dealer and was informed that this has expired or no open recalls and no way to verify if this was fixed.
ODI 10778158
Steering
The power steering suddenly stops working , it is very difficult to turn. Gm has issued a recall on march 31, 2014. But the dealer refuses to honor the recall, it insisted gm has excluded certain vehicles of 2009 malibu. This is the recall number: nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 . In nhtsa published information it says it includes all 2009 malibu.
ODI 10763673
Steering · Wheels
Takata recall; steering column is loose(stationary, motion). Wheel bearings are bad. I took the car to a chevrolet dealer(clemson rd.). They were not able to find an issue. Everytime i maintenanceperformed i am advised to have the ;steeting column check, rattling and loose, maybe a piece of plastic?). My second trip to the chevrolet dealer did not allow enough time for a diagnostic. I purchased the car used from…
ODI 10908940
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving on the interstate my steering wheel began to shake and vibrate rapidly. I then heard a ding followed by the messages, "service power steering" "service esc" " esc off". I was able to exit the interstate and get to a gas station before the wheel completely locked up. I turned the car off for about 45 mins and found that when i turned my car on it was "fine." i ended up having it towed. I found out that…
ODI 10747261
Steering
I was driving down the road and all of a sudden the car started to beep and power steering came up on the dashboard and the steering wheel locked. I had to immediately stop the car, put it in park,and turn the engine off in the middle of the street.
ODI 10744602
Steering
I was pulling into a parking lot and all of a sudden the car started to beep and power steering came up on the dashboard and the steering wheel locked. I had to immediately stop the car, put it in park,and turn the engine off in the middle of the street.
ODI 10744599
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the stability, traction, and power steering warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn left and right. The vehicle was parked and unable to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10734133
Steering
I was driving down the road and all of a sudden the car started to beep and power steering came up on the dashboard and the steering wheel locked. I had to immediately stop the car, put it in park,and turn the engine off in the middle of the street.
ODI 10744597
Steering
While driving the power steering system failed and the unassisted steering was almost impossible.
ODI 10732946
Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure with the tpms warning light randomly flashing. The contact also stated that while pulling into a parking area, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became extremely tight and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technician was unable to diagnose or replicate the failure. The…
ODI 10819023
Steering
I was driving down the road and all of a sudden the car started to beep and power steering came up on the dashboard and the steering wheel locked. I had to immediately stop the car, put it in park,and turn the engine off in the middle of the street.
ODI 10744593
Steering
Upon turning on my vehicle in my driveway, i got the ringing noise and a message flashing telling me i need to service the power steering. My wheel was in a locked position and i was not able to take the car out of the driveway. I shut if off,waited about an hour and started the car again...1 minute passed and it happened again. After about 3 times of this happening it stopped for a few days and now here i am…
ODI 10730816
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel vibrated and seized without warning. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10762437
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle became very difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10732759
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel would move independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10732452