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
When diving i lose power steering. This has happened to me 4 times now i have had the car since april of 2018. An everything checked out in good health.
ODI 11155197
Steering
Power steering goes out anytime it wants and i need to let it sit or turn off vehicle.
ODI 11165238
Steering
I was driving out of town on the highway and my traction light came on then my steering esc light started flashing. The power steering went out and my car was difficult to steer off the road.
ODI 11152322
Steering
While driving and making turn steering wheel get stiff
ODI 11205574
Steering
My cars light will run across ecs and then power steering. The power steering will go out completely. This happened to me while pull in in a driveway and at a stoplight. So when going slower speeds.
ODI 11151524
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The power steering failed and power steering came up on message board while backing out of driveway on 11-11-18.afraid to drive vehicle drove vehicle around block without power steering just as i was pulling into driveway the steering came back.what happened.worried in oregon.
ODI 11151026
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Ecs deactivates and stais iluminated. Issue makes steeting hard to manubrate. Fuel issue. Fuel spilled around gas pump cap.
ODI 11150890
Catalytic Convertor · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a defective catalytic converter. The contact also stated that when turning the steering wheel, the wheels failed to respond. In addition, the abs and ecm warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurred.…
ODI 11278888
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the eps warning indicator randomly illuminated. Banner chevrolet (5950 chef menteur hwy, new orleans, la 70126, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was excluded from manufacturer coverage campaign number: 15356 (special coverage adjustment ' loss of electric power…
ODI 11185033
Steering · Suspension
Car began to make a random clunk when turning. Took the vehicle to the dealer as soon as they were open. Alignment began to pull. Front end started to hum. Dealer service manager said wheel bearings failing in front end. Strut assemblies in front need replacement, knuckles that hold the strut assemblies to the frame were original, made out of aluminum, and are now rotted out and require replacement. Intermediate…
ODI 11142718
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving unknown speeds, the steering wheel failed to turn and the traction control indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to add power steering fluid, but was unsuccessful. In addition, the power assist warning message was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case…
ODI 11142382
Electrical System · Steering
Well driving my car got hard to steer, the power steering light come on then i turned the car off, and restarted it then it began to drive back normal then it began to do the same thing again and every time i turned it off and started it back up it would return to normal but in order for the steering to return to normal i have to cut my car off and then turn it back on. It seems to happen as i am driving straight or…
ODI 11151022
Steering
The car steering will randomly pull back and forth making it difficult to drive or maintain control. This happens both stationary and while in motion on every trip i make. The power steering also has cut out completely on one occasion while in motion making it extremely difficult to steer at low speeds and nearly causing an accident.
ODI 11150816
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. When the contact started the vehicle, "power steering" and "esc off" was displayed and the power steering assist malfunctioned. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but the local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 153,000.
ODI 11141881
Steering
While driving the vehicle in motion on the interstate and highway the steering would act as if a car had no power steering for 1-3 sec the steering wheel would tighten up and very easy to loose control because it tightens up this has happen while driving straight and on a curve which i almost lost control called dealership and mention no recalls for this issue (its electric power steering )
ODI 11129520
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving , power steering stopped work. Steering got real hard and became real hard to turn my vehicle. There also seems to be some play (twitch) in steering column when stopped at a red light or stop sign. After a restart, it went away but same problem came back again the next day. There was message on dash regarding esc sevice and power steering. It all sounds similar to the dorman recall on other gm vehicles.
ODI 11129386
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact called nucar chevrolet (174 n. Dupont highway, new castle, de 19720, [redacted]) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11123234
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
I have not had my 2009 malibu for almost a year now. I took it to the dealership to get looked at and they want to charge me 140 dollars for looking at it, just to tell me the transmission is messed up. I knew this. It started when i was driving to work and a light came on and it was really hard to turn the steering wheel. I had to slow way down because i could barely turn the wheel. This was a huge safety issue. I…
ODI 11266930
Steering
Ok so this has happned multiple times now i have owned this car for about 3 years i will be driving speed dosent matter as its happned at low speeds of 25 aswell as on the highway going 65. All of a sudden my dash indicates and says traction control failure then service esc then my power steering cuts out. When i pull over and turn the car off then back on everthing goes back to normal as it never happned. Please…
ODI 11118750
Steering
Tl* the contact called on behalf of the driver who owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel seized and the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and able to drive normally. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was…
ODI 11165697
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was driving the car and the power steering went out and the esc light , traction light , battery light , air bag light , and all speed went all the way down as i was driving the car down the road. This problem has happened before but it has started again.
ODI 11093922
Steering
On may 13, 2018 at aprox 7:30am, i was traveling on ct-9 highway at 55mph preparing to exit the highway when suddenly car alert chimes came on and warning message about "service power steering"and i lost power steering as i was exiting. I had difficulty making a left turn at the end of the exit and pulled over to investigate. Shut car off and inspected under hood/belts, everything ok. Restarted car and message went…
ODI 11093614
Steering
When driving you lose power steering and cant turn the wheel they have this recal on some of the malibu cars
ODI 11124414
Steering
Power steering when out while trying to make a turn without any warning. Turning became extremely hard and this would happen randomly at 1st. Within the next couple of weeks it would happen over and over again. I took it to the mechanic and my mechanic said that it was the steering wheel torque sensor. I feel this is an extremely extremely dangerous and matter that should be taken care of. If i didn't have 2 hands…
ODI 11150357
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Car loss of power, and steering assist, engine stops. May start after a minute.
ODI 11190444