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.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
We purchased this malibu lt 2010 in september 2018, it had under 100,000 miles on it. A few days ago i was pulling out of the driveway & the power steering went out & the esc & powersteering warning lights came on. I shut the car off & turned it back on it was working fine until 3 days later. I was driving on the highway & it did it again powersteering went out & the esc & powersteering warning lights came on & its…
ODI 11174299
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Bought in february 2018 93 k miles jan of 2019 with 124 k on it replaced front tires and brakes and rotors immediately got in to test drive steering had a violent twitch. Took it to have steering sensor recalibrated .. Got in car zero electric steering.. Unhooked battery.. Hooked back up steering extremely lose with even worse twitch twitch started in park while running and has progressed to a twitch all the time…
ODI 11173419
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I purchased this car in december 2018, it had 123,500 miles on it. This morning as my son was proceeding through a left turn through an intersection, the steering suddenly locked up, warning light "service ecs" came on, and he had no power steering! We turned the car off for about five minutes and restarted the engine, and everything was working again, so we were able to get it to a safe spot to park. This was a…
ODI 11172092
Steering
I put brand new rims and tires on the 2010 malibu and received an alignment. About 20 minutes later while driving on the highway my steering wheel locked up and my esc power steering lights came on! Fortunately i was not injured.
ODI 11171849
Steering
I was driving and my power steering light came on the dashboard and the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. I turned off the vehicle and it was drivable, but again the steering wheel became hard to drive.
ODI 11170773
Steering
Power steering went out in the middle of driving
ODI 11166759
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While the contact was parallel parking, an abnormal noise was detected coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to sharrett buick gmc ([redacted], hagerstown, md 21740, [redacted]) where the front struts, inner tie rod, and passenger side axle were replaced. The contact mentioned that the passenger side axle seal was replaced two years ago. The manufacturer…
ODI 11183516
Steering
Tamara recall. Power steering failure, lost power steering down highway
ODI 11163315
Service Brakes · Steering
On 12. 06. 2018 the power steering code c0454. Last year nov. 2018, it was the timing chain, then the esc, which is still unresolved , then i had to put in a new transmission.
ODI 11156717
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering lost power and the "power steering off" indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dublin chevrolet gmc buick [redacted], located at [redacted], dublin, ga 31021) where a diagnostic test was recommended. The test was not performed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…
ODI 11162638
Exterior Lighting · Steering
When i first turn the car on it will flash service esc and power steering wheel also flash at that point i have no power steering, and then i will turn the car off and turn it back on and i have power steering there is no flashing of esc or power steering. The steering wheel will shake while stationary. In the last year i have replaced all four turn signals at least twice and both headlights at least twice. When i…
ODI 11186691
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Car has been having all the problems since i got it , and now just by doing research i seen that they had a lot of these cars recalled
ODI 11155483
Steering
Power steering lights shower. The wheel stared to shakes and the wheel lose control
ODI 11155362
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the power steering was difficult to turn left or right. In addition, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and an abnormal beeping noise was heard. The contact called the local dealer (mark chevrolet, [redacted], wayne, mi 48184, [redacted]) where a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11155652
Steering
Just bought a used 2010 malibu with 2.4l engine for my teenage daughter. After several days, when trying to teach her parallel parking, the steering began locking up and steering system warning is displayed. When it locks up, the wheel cannot be moved at all, regardless of vehicle speed. Steering control only returns after shutting the engine down, waiting a few seconds, then starting it back up. The car has done…
ODI 11155292
Steering
My power steering stopped working while driving. The steering got really heavy, and trying to turn the wheel felt notchy, like the power steering motor was fighting me. I was pulling into a parking lot when this happened. A triangle shaped yellow warning light came up. I think the warning message below it was esc traction or something like that. After turning off the car and letting it rest for 1.5 hours, the car…
ODI 11153223
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering locks when driving and i have no control of the steering wheel
ODI 11152965
Steering
While driving esc light came on power steering issue displayed and power steering failed. Stopped and turned car off; upon restart no issue.
ODI 11151554
Steering
Power steering goes in and out. Etc light comes on and flashes power steering failure. Upon reading, gm issued a recall for this but our dealer has no recall information on this. Safety issue, could lead to a crash
ODI 11151320
Steering
Power steering suddenly went out while driving, i made it home safely then the next day car drove as if nothing was wrong, power steering functioned normally. The following day power steering went out again as i was turning the corner. I turned the car off and then restarted, then it drove fine until i pulled in my driveway the power steering went out again. For the last 4 days it has been going in and out at will.
ODI 11151709
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked left to right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11151227
Steering
Service esc error message and then power steering message began flashing and i couldn't turn the wheel. Steering goes into manual mode and i am unable to move my steering wheel. This happens many times while i was driving, i had to pull over, place it in park, turn it off, then restart the car. I have to do this about every 5 to 15 minutes. This always happens while car is in motion
ODI 11183636
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving the esc, traction and power steering lights came on and then the power steering went out. For a short time i could stop, turn the car off and it would work again . Now there is no power steering and of course all the lights are still on. This year model was listed as one of the recalls for the power steering but not my vin number. I have had this car in the shop for a recall on the lighting system that…
ODI 11183724
Steering
My 2010 chevy malibu is losing power steering during normal driving conditions, the service ecm is displaying and then the power steering failure is on the dash. I can get the power steering to turn back on once i turn the engine off and back on again but it continues to shut off.
ODI 11142791
Steering
Driving and my electric power steering went out causing the car hard to control . 2.4 fur cylinder chevy malibu 2010 the dashboard lit up power steering loss
ODI 11161443