2010 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 345
- 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 345 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 152 records
- steering wheel · 58 records
- steering went · 13 records
- light came · 12 records
- service power · 9 records
- steering failed · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 112 |
| 100–150k mi | 97 |
| 150–400k mi | 44 |
| 30–60k mi | 31 |
| 1–30k mi | 29 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting · Steering
The headlight of the car keep burning off, i have changed the bulb 5 or 6 times in each side, snd we change the connectors one time. So annoying. It is very hatd to replace tem and labor is so expensive. I have a power steering, electronic stability control (esc) issue with the same car. Very scary. The steering wheel locks and you can not steer. Thankfully there were no cars and nothing major happened. We got so…
ODI 11206611
Steering
The power steeling went on the car. It was extremely difficult to turn the wheel. The power steering light came on in the vehicle. Apparently this has been the case for all of the chevy malibu's. This is very dangerous and should be part of a recall like the previous years were. I think there needs to be some changes to the power steering columns to ensure this doesn't happen in the future makes and chevy needs to…
ODI 10694428
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 70 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and seized. The contact stated that the power steering and service esc was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the…
ODI 10690951
Steering
While driving at low speed the power steering became inoperative and the esc lamp lit as well as the service power steering message displayed. Similar conditions as described in the nhtsa campaign number 14v153000, power steering assist lost. 2008-2009 malibu's are affected and my vehicle is in the next my using the same part, which was used on malibu's between 2004 and 2010. *tr
ODI 10689670
Steering
On several occasions, while driving or upon starting my vehicle, i lost power steering capabilities. On one of these occasions, i was traveling during a ice storm, thankfully i was going straight and did not need to make any turns and the traffic was light, i was able to safely home. This problem makes steering nearly impossible when it goes out. My vehicle is currently in the shop with the diagnosis of power…
ODI 10689374
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
ODI 10690046
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 65 mph, the air bag warning light and the traction light illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power steering and the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10691098
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The driver had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The contact was uncertain about what warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the…
ODI 10702124
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The driver had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The contact was unsure about what warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering…
ODI 10702121
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The contact indicated that during the incident the power steering and service esc sensor lights had illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10682412
Steering
My power steering torque sensor went out while driving my vehicle. Have had random issues going back years with the power steering but never while driving. Usually only when starting the car. Gm said,even though it's the same exact part number listed in the 2005-2009 chevy malibu recall, my 2010 was not part of the warranty. Repairs were quoted at $1800-2200. Gm seems unwilling to fix the defective part they put in…
ODI 10683134
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the dealer provided a 15 point inspection and indicated that the vehicle was safe to drive. Upon operating the vehicle, the steering wheel had a strong vibration and was tight when turned to the left and right. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft may need to be replaced. The dealer would not…
ODI 10734637
Steering
Power steering failure, vehicle became impossible to control. *tr
ODI 10680921
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The dealer stated that the torque center needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
ODI 10680517
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle stalled with no warning several times. Also, the contact stated that the rear break light illuminated frequently when the brake pedal was not applied. The contact had to tap the brake pedal to get the light to turn off. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14e044000…
ODI 10678255
Steering
Was turning left when it suddenly became slightly harder to steer. The dash started beeping and the notification "power steering" came up. Power steering turned back on after the turn. *tr
ODI 10676477
Steering
On 17 january 2015 i was driving home down a somewhat winding road and all of a sudden the power steering on my vehicle failed coming into a turn almost causing me to go into a ditch. The failure was sudden and i had to apply my brakes to avoid driving off the road. I have read around on forums and though many of the recalls for other models and same models of different years that have a similar steering setup. I…
ODI 10676425
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the torque input sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
ODI 10679277
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering malfunctioned as the power steering warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the electrical power steering control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10672835
Steering
I was driving on the expressway in the far left lane. I heard chimes. Power steering. Service ecs message scrolled across. The traction indicator icon came on. I took the car to phillips chevy in lansing. I was charged $119.75 diagnostic test fee. The steering column must be replaced. I asked if this was a recall item with malibu. There are recalls for other years but not the 2010. To fix it i was given an estimate…
ODI 10682256
Steering
I had a loss of power steering "service esc" light also came on. Car was completely manual steering at that point, extremely hard to control. Same problem with the steering described in the recall 14e044. Also, part made by the same company that the recall involved. I purchased a new power steering sensor and had it installed by a certified mechanic. The power steering still did not operate properly, but this time…
ODI 10667605
Steering
While driving, the electronic power steering went out, making it unable to steer the car. The steering torque sensor was replaced at a cost of $400. Our 2004 chevy malibu had the exact thing happen to it. It was covered by a gm recall. However with the 2010, there hasn't been a recall. There should be a recall. This was a dangerous, life-threatening situation. *tr
ODI 10678529
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
ODI 10678317
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while reversing at 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and functioned as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
ODI 10664697
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10664789