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
Takata recall while pulling out of a parking space my power steering went out. Almost hit another car.
ODI 11072422
Steering
Vehicle's steering wheel locked up while driving down the highway.engine light came on.had to shut the car off and restart before i went into the ditch or had a head on collision with another car.upon restarting the engine the light went off and the steering wheel worked again.now it moves on its own and makes a noise.i'm afraid it's going to happen again.and i'm fed up with this car and the recall notes i've been…
ODI 11072709
Steering
STIFF STEERING; WILL NOT TURN.
ODI 11071649
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn and the traction power indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering began to operate normally. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The dealer was contacted (kendall auto…
ODI 11071642
Steering
Periodically, upon initial switch-on, power steering / esc control error messages flash and power steering is inoperative (very difficult to turn). Switching off ignition and restarting usually clears the problem. In addition, while idling (stop light) the steering wheel pulses or vibrates slowly with no hands on the wheel. This seems to be getting worse with time; and has occasionally happened while the car was…
ODI 11067058
Steering
I have had issues with the power steering in the car not working. It will randomly shut off while driving but if the car is shut off and restarted a few minutes later it will work fine for a few miles.
ODI 11066905
Steering
The power steering fails intermittently. This morning it almost caused me to wreck while getting off the interstate. I went to turn on the off-ramp and my power steering failed, followed by several messages on my information display. (power steering, esc) once i turn the car off and back on again, my power steering returns. Since then it continues to shut down on me while driving. After looking into the issue…
ODI 11067000
Steering
Steering power shows in my car, loosing the control of my wheel
ODI 11067217
Steering
Power steering loss while driving. Esc light came on. I pulled over and the steering wheel was shaking. Restarted car and problem went away. Got home and restarted car. Lost power steering. Esc light came on said it turned off.
ODI 11065523
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Esc light comes on and off and the steering wheel locks
ODI 11072953
Steering
On my 2010 chevrolet malibu my power steering went out. Loss of power steering almost died on the interstate while driving at night .
ODI 11074409
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Pulled out of car wash and onto the highway (speed limit is only 40) through town, power steering went out and light began displaying with audible sound as well as service esc. The mileage on my vehicle is 150,760 when this occurred. There is currently a bulletin published referencing this problem (15356) in which it appears to only warrant a repair at manufacturer cost if 150,000 miles/ten years. From reading…
ODI 11064207
Steering
July 2015, driving down the highway at 70 miles an hour, steering locked up on me and had to power the vehicle off the road with the dash saying, "esc power steering". In between starts, the wheel unlocked and the dash message was gone. I stopped at a gm agent and was told they could only help if it was still showing on the dash. This problem coupled with a constant twitching occurred over 10 times in 3 years; and…
ODI 11080794
Steering
My vehicle was giving a weird vibe when i drove it but the mechanic said it just needed an alignment. So i got that done. Shortly after it started again, this time it started this weird twitch in the steering column as well. The power steering went out, warning lights for power steering and ecs flashed continuously. I parked and turned the car off to go get fluid. When i got back realized no reservoir. So i turn the…
ODI 11061092
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Malibu suddenly flashed service esc/ esc off/ power steering. All steering controls of the vehicle were lost. Car must be steered manually. After turning car off, all lights and messages disappear and power steering works for approximately 2-3 miles before same messages appear and power steering is lost again. I contacted local chevrolet service department where they looked up all recalls on my car and stated there…
ODI 11061547
Steering
I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING
ODI 11061087
Steering
When starting vehicle, "service esc" and "power steering" is displayed and the power steering is disabled. Occasionally, turning off the car and then restarting it, while turning the wheel, will correct the problems. Additionally, the steering wheel twitches back and forth without me touching it at all times whether the car is moving or stationary. This problem is not corrected by turning the car off and back on.
ODI 11063713
Steering
Power steering light comes on then power steering goes out. I turn car off then re start and it goes away. The power steering went out on me 7 times the other day. It goes out just after i start my car sometimes. This is very dangerous, especially since my drive to work is going around a lot of curves. This issue has been going on for about a week. I've read there are lots of other issues with this with other…
ODI 11061031
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When i started my vehicle, an indicator light immediately reported a need to service my esc and my power steering was disabled. After restarting the vehicle, it seemed to correct itself. Now, when driving, my steering wheel vibrates when there is no torque applied to the wheel and makes a chattering noise periodically. This has been going on for a week now.
ODI 11057096
Steering
Esc-stability control light on, power steering issue. Car has trouble turning and is a safety hazard. Gm has recalled 1/3/ million cars for this same issue-affecting malibu, cobalt's and hhr editions.
ODI 11055037
Steering
I am constantly getting a warning that my power steering is out and "service esc". I restart the vehicle and it goes away for a short amount of time then i have the same warning sign on the dash and the steering is hard again.
ODI 11054705
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall. This recall has been closed, but the problem persists. Gm was said to have fixed the problem in may,2014. Vehicle has been taken in after the recall date, and told its closed. Problem still occurs, not fixed. Told by chevy that if there is more repairs to be done, it is not covered by recall and i will have to pay out of pocket. Same problem it had before but the bcm was never replaced. I was driving…
ODI 11052962
Steering
Power steering issue started in december 2017 to present. When i would start my car it was hard to turn the steering wheel this has happen 34 times i had to turn the car off then restart the car problem went a away 4 times while driving on down the street and highway the power steering would go out. Have to stop turn the car off. Restart the car. Chevy on january 26, 2018 i have call about this problem they have…
ODI 11090210
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving on the highway when esc light came on and completely lost power steering on the highway where there was snow and ice. Had to pull of to the side of the road almost getting into an accident.
ODI 11073772
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, 'power steering and service esc' displayed on the instrument panel and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. After turning the vehicle off and back on, the power steering operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The vin was not…
ODI 11165243