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.
Steering
Was driving on highway steering lock up on me had to pull over my speed was 65 could not steer almost got hit by an 18 wheeler. *tr
ODI 10692785
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving east on colonel glenn highway in dayton oh, when the electric power steering went out. It caused the car to jerk and caused my wife's neck to strain. I came home and checked and learned that chevrolet had a recall notice for some 2009 malibus, but our car was not included. It seems strange that chevrolet did not include all 2009 malibus. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10692639
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized and the service power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 82,000.
ODI 10703394
Steering
2009 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering problems. *smd the consumer stated it was difficult to turn the steering wheel. He was informed the vehicle needed a new steering column. *jb
ODI 10702613
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering will quit intermittently and will esc light will come on. Steering is very difficult and could result in a accident. *tr
ODI 10692722
Steering
While driving my 2009 chevy malibu on the highway at 60 mph my steering failed. There was a warning chime then the service esc/power steering light came on and the steering was very hard to turn. I was able to pull on to the shoulder. I shut the car off for a few minutes then restarted the car and the steering was working again. A few miles down the road it happened again. This continued all weekend. It was very…
ODI 10692176
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel started shaking violently as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that an unknown part of the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10693558
Steering
Driving down interstate and the power steering just quit. Fought it across two lanes and managed to pull off to side of road i had no power assist at all. Turned the engine off waited a few minutes and started back up power steering was fine. Drove few miles down interstate lost the power steering again. I could get off road turn off car and start back up and power steering would work for while managed to get home…
ODI 10691917
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10693043
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving down the highway at 60mph at approximately 8pm on feb 26, my steering wheel began to vibrate and then the driver info display panel showed power steering and service esc. I then lost all power steering in my vehicle. This made it extremely difficult to steer and operate safely. Luckily i was able to get the vehicle off the highway safely. The next day, i took the vehicle to my dealer and was told that…
ODI 10691614
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the eps warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer verified that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). However, the contact had…
ODI 10691500
Steering
Steering wheel locked as i drove straight. It occured on the road and freeway. Safety hazard, had child in the car with me and it was so sudden. *js
ODI 10690300
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden loss of power steering, nearly caused a wreck in parking lot. Impossible to steer car due to resistance in wheel. *tr
ODI 10690161
Steering
While traveling 55 mph on a highway exit ramp, the power steering stopped working. The dashboard console chimed and a power steering warning was displayed. The esc light also illuminated. The incident fit the same description as in campaign number: 14v153000; however, model was not covered in this campaign. I am unsure why. *tr
ODI 10690019
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10690314
Steering
Power steering stopped working while driving at highway speeds. 'service esc/power steering' error message showed up in driver information center. Very difficult to turn the steering wheel when this happens, even at highway speed. Problem is currently intermittent, but getting more frequent. Gm dealership indicates that there are no current recalls for this issue, but in looking at the number of complaints i am very…
ODI 10690613
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque angle sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
ODI 10689596
Steering
Sunday i was driving to work on rte 72 and 25, when electronic message came on that showed "service, ( power steering)", lights came on and steering became increasing difficult when making a turn at intersection. It felt it was unsafe to drive so i ended up trying to park,which i had difficulty when trying to turn into a parking space. When we took it to chevrolet dealer the next day, we were informed no recall, so…
ODI 10683681
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required. The electrical power steering warning light had illuminated. The contact merged over to an emergency lane, where the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The contact stated that after driving for a short period of time, the failure recurred multiple times.…
ODI 10690452
Steering
I have lost and not had power steering in my vehicle since 2/13/15. The first 2 times it has gone out were on the highway above 45mph, since then it has not worked at any point in time. I have contacted gm complaints about this problem and informed them about the current recall (nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000) that's issued for this problem .but because my vin wasn't included, they will not accept responsibility…
ODI 10683604
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the power steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10692573
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Vehicle loss power steering and had to be manually steered to shoulder. Alarm indication: "power steering, esc sensor needs service". This condition keeps repeating itself over and over and over again. The fault and condition can be temporarily cleared by turning off ignition and re-starting ignition. The steering wheel rocks back in forth in idle and feels like the power steering is pulsating. My vin somehow is not…
ODI 10691152
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light flashed. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver and seized. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10690094
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel locked with no warning. The contact was able to quickly merge to the side of the road where the vehicle was turned and restarted which reset the computer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10682202
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop light, the electronic stability warning light and the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel after the failure and had to cruise to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician notified the contact that the…
ODI 10682271