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.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating and it was unable to be turned in either direction. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10667303
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed without warning while driving 70 mph and the steering wheel had to be turned with force. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed but to no avail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10558925
Steering
In december of last year and january of this year i had sporadic problems with the power steering unit in my vehicle. My vehicle is a 2010 chevrolet malibu. In particular, i had difficulty starting the vehicle and maneuvering the vehicle whether it was in park or drive. Once i started the vehicle i would get a flash message on the dashboard telling me to check the power steering and i was unable to drive and/or turn…
ODI 10587565
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The contact shut the engine off momentarily however, the failure recurred once restarted. The failure was recurring. In addition, the contact stated that the sunroof would leak whenever it rained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the…
ODI 10554376
Steering
I was driving 60mph on the highway as i was exiting the highway i came to a redlight and made a complete stop. As i was ready to make a right turn the steering wheel stiffened, power steering message displayed on my dash and then the steering wheel would not turn without making a strong effort with my two hands to turn it. There was a line of cars behind me. I checked online and this website and this seems to be a…
ODI 10553977
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting a turn, there was a sudden loss of power steering with the illumination of the warning indicator. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 72,440 .
ODI 10553975
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the highway, my car lost power. Several vehicles almost struck me on highway, very very, scary experience. . During driving, following messages appeared: 1)eng pwr reduced 2)service esc 3)service traction 4)esc off 5) service airbag. I also noticed the car shuddered extremely bad. The rear brake lights illuminated while i was not compressing the brake, and i had no acceleration. After pulling to the…
ODI 10553649
Column · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the power steering failed as the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,500 and the current mileage 115,982.…
ODI 10592645
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to turn the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 116,760. Updated 11/21/14 *cn updated 02/03/15*jb
ODI 10643302
Steering
Car steering wheel locked up while driving would not turn left or right. Turn switch off an on appear to get it going for a while. Now continue to do so. Cannot drive the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10546067
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The traction control & service electronic stability control (esc) lights were coming on. Also, the steering column angle sensor was found to be corroded, which may have caused the lights to stay on.
ODI 10715494
Steering
I was driving and my car went into a skid for no reason this had happend more then once there was dashlights that would come on one was the esc and tcs but they would go back off right away . I took the car to the dealership they said there was no codes . But they think the engine went into limp mode they relearned the power steering sensor . So i pick up my car but not haveing my car more then 10 min all lights…
ODI 10542423
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning lamp would illuminate sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. The vin was not available. Updated 03/05/14*lj
ODI 10554683
Steering
On numerous occasions since i got this car in 2010, the steering wheel has become very difficult, if not impossible at times, to turn when parallel parking. When the steering wheel is in extreme rotation, it becomes very rigid and difficult to turn, making it almost impossible to get into and out of a parallel parking spot. Moreover, once the vehicle is out of the spot and on the road again, it takes several miles…
ODI 10523051
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the traction control and the service esc warning indicators had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission, the power steering control module, and the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000…
ODI 10872888
Steering
Car was purchased 12/2009. June of 2013 car was brought to chevrolet due to a rumble in steering while turning at low speeds. Steering gear was replaced. October 2014 car was returned again to chevrolet with same problem. Power steering pump was replaced. June 2015 car was returned again with same problem. Steering gear, pump, and all hoses were replaced. Again 6 months later the rumble has returned. Gm has stated…
ODI 10871341
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering warning plus the check electrical system came on when we started the car, and the steering would not work. We were at the time in the north carolina mountains. We turned the ignition off, tried again, and the power steering returned. Nonetheless this made for a scary trip down mountain roads. This failure did not occur again for several months. Then in the winter of 2013-2014 it began to happen more…
ODI 10584665
Steering
On march 24,2014 as i was turning the corner making a left turn and my power steering went out, luckily the car that was ahead of me was able to move. I went up on a curb because the steering wheel locked as i was turning. I took the car in to gorden chevrolet in garden city on the following day march 25,2014 they verified my concern, they inspected and found internal fault in the electric power steering motor and…
ODI 10576969
Steering
FOR NO REASON POWER STEERING WENT STIFF. *TR
ODI 10576805
Electrical System · Steering
I purchased the vehicle in july of 2011 and had noticed a few times during winter that when i turned the steering wheel, sometimes the headlights would dim and the heater fan would suddenly slow down. Nothing really ever happened to make me think there was a serious issue. I would notice it would happen intermittently through out the next several months. Early in march, 2013, i had noticed as i was backing out of my…
ODI 10504174
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My 2010 chevy malibu loses power steering at low rates of speed when the steering wheel is moved in either direction. This has put my family in dangers way on multiple occasions. Gm/chevy recently had a recall to fix the issue i am having however they will not cover the 2010 model under the recall. The 2008-2012 models of the chevy malibu use the same electronic steering parts however gm feels they only need to…
ODI 10659887
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
The rack and pinion on drivers side end rattles at slow speed. I have tried 3 different brand front brakes and all have squeaked,the transmission cooler line started leaking.the car has 69,000 on it as of now 1/26/2013. Dealer want fix any of the problem under the drive train warranty. Also has cold start engine knock. *tr
ODI 10494799
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
While driving my 2010 chevy malibu lt (ecotech engine), the engine starts to stutter and the esc shuts off and claims it needs servicing. The esc will go on and off randomly. The check engine light comes on as well. I have had the codes read multiple times and changed multiple parts but to no avail. It keeps stating that there is a misfire in cylinder 1. Have changed spark plugs and coil packs. The stuttering…
ODI 10598655
Steering
I started the vehicle and began to backup. The vehicle suddenly lost power steering. I put the vehicle into "park" and then immediately turned the vehicle off and then on again and the power steering function returned and functioned normally. This has happened on (3) occasions. I took the vehicle to my local chevrolet dealer, but they said that they could not replicate the problem. I submitted a complaint online on…
ODI 10576959
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering and air bag defects. *smd the consuer stated the steering would squeal and growl, which created a vibration making steering difficult. The airbag warning light was illuminated.*js
ODI 10838358