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.
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering has failed. While driving approx. 15 miles per hour power steering warning comes up and anti-traction light came on at that point the steering wheel jerks to the left and hit the curb. Turned car off and back on to try and reset. This process works sometimes but not reset every time you do this we have to do it multiple times to keep going. This is a highly dangerous situation and i can see that the…
Crash reported
ODI 10676553
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While making a left turn between 30-40 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bearings in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10672241
Steering
Power steering goes out in middle of left hand turn. Pull over turn car off start car power steering back on. Happens off and on every few days. *tr
ODI 10651948
Steering
The power steering assist light has been coming on in my car but the power steering has worked. I took it to the dealer twice and was told the problem was nothing to worry about. It would cost hundreds to fix. The power steering failed, however, when i was operating the vehicle at approximately 20 mph. I pulled over turned off the ignition restarted the car and the power steering worked. Gm has recalled earlier…
ODI 10650986
Air Bags · Steering
My seat belt warning pings when i am buckled up and goes off as frequently as it would if i was not buckled up. My "service air bag" light randomly pops up my car revs when im driving at the same pace on a flat road. Which is scary because it speeds up too. My driving wheel sticks sometimes. I feel like its not a safe car i bought this car in feb thinking it was a good investment and i regret it 100%. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10649856
Steering
While leaving the parking lot, my power steering alert came on. I took my car into the mechanic, and he found an error message relating to the steering column in my car. He said to fix the problem, they would need to replace the entire steering column, align the wheels/steering, ect. All at a cost of about $873. My car isn't even 5 years old yet, and i'm forced to replace the steering column? I see that gm has…
ODI 10639217
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
I was stopped to wait on oncoming cars to pass to turn left onto a street. As i was about to turn with my children in the car the steering wheel locked up and would not turn.if, my steering wheel would have not been turned already, as i was getting ready to turn, i would have been hit on the right side where my child was sitting. I had no option but to drive up on the curb. This is the same situation as the 2008 and…
ODI 10649074
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
ODI 10684093
Steering
While going thru a turn the input shaft came out of the rack and pinion causing loss of steering. Wheels went straight causing the car to jump the curb and strike boulders in the land scape. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10631485
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed without warning. The failure caused the contact to use excessive force to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10681010
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver and the traction control warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
ODI 10639454
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel vibrated multiple times without warning. On another occasion, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required. The eps warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the power steering failed and the torque…
ODI 10692411
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated and excessive force was required to turn the steering wheel. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted but the failure persisted. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the input torque sensor failed and the…
ODI 10654530
Steering
My 2010 malibu is now making a creaky/clunky noise when steering into a turn. It is most noticeable at slow speeds. I know the power steering motor has been an issue in prior model years. This vehicle is currently under the recall for the brake light / traction control / cruise control issues under recall # 13036. There has been no diagnosis done on the power steering as i will bring this to the dealer's attention…
ODI 10615558
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The traction control light comes on and stays on when i shut off the car it goes out ,also my brake light stays on also when im going around a corner the car pulls to the left and it feels like its floating almost i brought it in ad they said it was separation ,i just put new tires on it and it isn't right, also my electrical something is wrong the radio light will blink of then come on and go dim, there is also a…
ODI 10659957
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly decelerate and the steering, abs and traction control sensor lights would illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 52,000.
ODI 10606023
Steering
Power steering assist shakes steering wheel back and forth while operating at low speeds. Wheels turn rapidly left to right. Have also had times in the past where steering light came on in dash at highway speeds and power assist steering does not work. Seems like 2010 model malibu should also be added to the recent steering recall. *tr
ODI 10605184
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
ODI 10597942
Steering
I started my car to back up and the service esc indicator came on and then the service power steering came on. I had no power steering. I tried backing up but could barely move the car. I ended up shutting the care off and restarted it and the power steering came back. This went on for a day or so. Once while driving the lights came on and i had no power steering. This could have cause an accident while driving.…
ODI 10585832
Steering
Started the car one morning and heard a chime, then observed power steering warning on the display. Steering needs more effort than usual ever since. *tr
ODI 10604948
Steering
Last spring i had an issue with my 2010 chevy malibu with the electronic power steering assembly. The electronic steering column assembly failed resulting in no power steering. After research i became aware this is a common problem with chevy malibu's but was only covered in recalls until 2009. I paid for repair on this out of pocket like many other people who have filed complaints as seen with research on the…
ODI 10695355
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl * the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brakes engaged. The contact mentioned that the esc and the abs warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the…
ODI 10588980
Steering
I own a 2010 chevy malibu. My previous complaint number in the nhtsa data base is 10575915. This is an update to the well know intermittent electric power steering (eps) loss for recall bulletin: 14116. However this bulletin only covers up to 2009 chevy malibus. I own a 2010 chevy malibu with the defective electric power steering issue. After a phone call and waiting several days for a return call from gm help desk…
ODI 10587209
Steering
Power steering failed while pulling out into traffic. Driving approximately 10 mph pulling onto a highway the steering cut out and the warning light illuminated. In order to avoid being struck by oncoming traffic, the vehicle had to be backed up down the street still unable to turn, and struck a light pole. No damage to vehicle other than rear fender popped out of place. Upon restarting the vehicle all functions…
Crash reported
ODI 10667568
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel locked without warning while driving at various speeds. The contact had to turn the steering wheel left and right while restarting it to regain the steering wheel function. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in…
ODI 10577145