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
Steering wheel randomly loses power and will not move or is very difficult to move. It happens at start up or while in motion. Definitely a safety hazard. The steering wheel also shakes or twitches at slow speeds or at a stop.
ODI 11184920
Steering
Esc system is not working properly. Power steering warning comes on at random times and it becomes very difficult to steer. Once i get pulled over and shut the car off and back on it returns to normal. I was driving down the highway when it started. It happened a couple times last year and then again yesterday.
ODI 11184515
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 75 mph, the power steering failed. Also, the esc device, power steering, and traction control indicators illuminated. The contact had to use extra strength to steer the vehicle. The contact's parent had to come pick up the contact. The vehicle was not towed. The contact called kelley chevrolet ([redacted], fort wayne, in 46805, [redacted]) and was advised…
ODI 11189718
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Steering
Takata recall, as i was dropping my daughter off at the bus stop i tried to pull back up to my house and the power steering came on and the wheel was hard to turn while my vehicle was in motion and there was alot of cars coming my way as i was trying to turn. I told my husband about it he went to check that it had power steering fluid in it and it was not low at all then he got in it to drive and it worked just…
ODI 11184239
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle had to be restarted in order to operate normally, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering needed to be replaced. Richard kay superstore ([redacted], anderson, sc 29625,…
ODI 11184283
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the service esc and power steering warning messages appeared. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000.
ODI 11190931
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The electrical power steering and esc control are turned off as soon as i start the cars ignition. When the car is parked , the power steering begins to twitch the wheel and does not stop. When you turn the car off then back on, it resolves the problem for several seconds then continues to do the same thing. This problem creates a very dangerous car when combined when traveling down the road. The power steering has…
ODI 11184540
Steering
Power steering quits without warning. Randomly.... Turn the car off and back on it comes back. Sometimes gotta turn it on and off several times before it works. Then driving down the road outta the blue no power steering. It becomes a real fight to keep the car on the road at that point
ODI 11186982
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Intermittently upon starting the stationary vehicle the 'service esc' light comes on followed by 'power steering' light. The power steering won't work. Turning the ignition off and restarting the vehicle 1-3 times usually corrects the problem. Also, while driving this same problem occurs where the power steering goes out, without warning. Extremely dangerous when going around bends or turning. Lastly, when moving…
ODI 11183245
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Power steering works randomly but mostly not at all. Power steering, service traction control light. Abs light and esc flash on dash display all in one week. Driving to work made a left hand turn and power steering went out causing me to drive off the road. Power steering came back on and then out again. And has been off since
Crash reported
ODI 11183657
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering goes out. Warning message on dash reads "power steering - service esc" this happens when i am driving and goes out without warning. Today it went out while i was driving on the highway at 65 mph rounding a long sweeping curve. Dangerous! I see that there is a recall on this problem - gm recall # n140115, but it doesn't cover the month that my malibu was built, which is 12/08. It covers other malibu's…
ODI 11184659
Steering
Service powering steering light came on and steering went out immediately went out no warning was not able to steer car. Got the car home turned off let sit turn back on had steering but steering wheel shook back and forth moving and at idol.took to dealership and was told recall expired 10/18 but was never informed that there was one ended up having to pay 1200.00
ODI 11184230
Steering
Takata recall i have has this issue for about 2weeks now when driving my esp light appears on the dash and the word power steering as well i done took it in for a full diagnostic and by my vehicle being electric nothing can be done due to this issue a few repair shops stated my car has a recall i just want to get this handled correctly because its time consuming please help me out thanks
ODI 11185710
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. Also, the traction control, electronic stability control, and service power steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle became difficult to stop. Griffin chevrolet (11100 w. Metro auto mall, milwalkee, wi) and the manufacturer were…
ODI 11186398
Steering
Anytime i'm driving my car wether it be on the highway or through town, the steering power gives out. It happens every 5-7 minutes i would say. I have to turn the car off and turn it back on just so i can readjust it and get the steering wheel moving again. This just started happening about a week ago.
ODI 11182288
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My esc light to service came on, which also triggered the power steering to go off. This happened a week ago when i was driving . When i called gm, i was told there was no recall, that was a special coverage and it expired in october if 2018. Well it's never been a problem before and now i have a vehicle that has issues the manufacture know about, and they know it was a defect but i am now expected to pay for a…
ODI 11182254
Steering
Approximately 2 months ago my daughter was driving her car and steering became incredibly difficult to steer. Fortunately, she managed to make it home. Took to local mechanic and was told power steering was the reason. He told us to take to local chevy dealership d/t the fact that there was a special warranty/recall on power steering. Took to local chevy dealership and confirmed was power steering but stated it was…
ODI 11191436
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an electric power steering (eps) failure and the eps warning indicator randomly illuminated. The contact was not able to determine when the steering wheel would seize. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and…
ODI 11180242
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering goes out going down the highway it also goes out after starting the car. N touching the wheel. They. Esc an powersteering light come on
ODI 11181689
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall ! I currently own a 2009 chevy malibu ecotec and when starting the car one morning my electric stability control came on also saying no power stearing there has been a recall on the other models but not my ecotec 4 cylinder..
ODI 11174436
Steering
Power steering goes out randomly while driving or when parked, dash reads: power steering, esc off, service esc. This has happened multiple times on the highway, on city streets, while turning and while going straight. There was a recall on other models of chevy malibu but my 4-cylinder was excluded. There are many other similar complaints. A new recall to include our models is needed. Mileage is at approx. 173,000
ODI 11174242
Steering
Power steering notification comes on dash and steering wheel is hard to turn. I turn the car off and restart and then its fine but shortly after driving notice flashes on dash again and am unable to turn steering wheel.
ODI 11173900
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to park the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,000.
ODI 11174308
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My power source in car won't work, my cruise control won't work, my power steering went out fist i would just have to restart the car and it would be fine not anymore. Some times my car completely locks up in the middle of driving, my headlights sometimes work and sometimes don't
ODI 11190173
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bomnin chevrolet manassas ([redacted], manassas, va 20109, [redacted]) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The…
ODI 11173533