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.
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the steering column required excessive effort to operate the vehicle normally. In addition, the vehicle experienced a lack of engine power and would not accelerate past 40 mph. The contact stated that the esc, power steering, and engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was…
ODI 11063669
Steering
While driving one day, i noticed that my steering had started to tick whenever i would come to a complete stop. Two days later, when pulling into my driveway my power steering went completely out. I was thankful that it did not happen while i was driving because my children were in the car. The steering would not come back on for a while then randomly an hour or so later when the car was restarted, the power…
ODI 11065493
Steering
Takata recall. I was in driving mode when the steering wheel locked , causing the car to stop
ODI 11064668
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the contact was unable to steer the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle experienced a lack of engine power. The vehicle was pulled over and the esc, power steering, and engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated after the failure. The vehicle had to be restarted to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
ODI 11066994
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle lost steering functionality while being operated at various speeds. The service esc warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was corrected by manually restarting the vehicle; however, the recent failures were not remedied using this method due to the failure being more severe. The dealer and manufacturer were…
ODI 11047963
Engine · Steering
Everytime i turn left there is some kind of clicking grinding noise.
ODI 11110562
Steering
As i was driving down the road, the dashboard chimed and the power steering failed. This has happed two times within this week. The first incident was during an attempt to maneuver a curve and the second incident occurred while driving on a straightaway.
ODI 11041532
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to sisbarro deming superstore (4211 nm-549, deming, nm 88030, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering module, steering angle sensor, and clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11035223
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that an unknown recall was issued. The contact was advised to call her local dealer. The contact called selman chevrolet (1800 e chapman ave, orange, ca 92867, phone number [redacted]) and…
ODI 11030574
Air Bags · Steering
The power steering sensor will suddenly go off and my wheel locks, i cannot turn my wheels, i feel really unsafe i almost crashed with myself and kids.
Crash reported
ODI 11030572
Power Train · Steering
Power steering failed for the second time on september 10, 2017. I had to replace the steering column in november 2016 for the same condition. There is a recall for chevy malibus up until the 2009 model year and clearly there is a weakness in the 2010. This failure was while i was parked in a tight spot and couldn't get out. I restarted the car until it recalibrated, but it will undoubtedly go again. Repeat of…
ODI 11023678
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
The vechile lost speed as i was driving into a parking space. I then put it in park. At that point the engine light was blinking. The car was shaking uncontrollably as if it would all just fall apart in pieces. The steering wheel was hard to turn and also rapidly shaking. The service esc, service traction control, and a light with a car on a curved road was also on. This almost caused me to hit a parked car in front…
ODI 11021699
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
The esc and traction warning lights came on. Esc not working so i was very very cautious driving. I took to dealer. $1200 + to replace 2 computer modules for brakes, steering, traction. This brings number of modules needing replacement to 4 on this vehicle. Eight days later, all the same lights came on again plus brake fluid light. Called dealer and told to bring car in for diagnostic. I asked about safety and was…
ODI 11012822
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to back out of the driveway, the gear was placed in reverse and the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the engine stalled. The contact called a local dealer (lou bachrodt chevrolet pompano beach, fl 33069 at [redacted]), but failed to speak with anyone. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10994235
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The steering wheel started shaking on its own and i would move the wheel and it would stop. It has been doing this for about a month and would have like a ticking noise. This week i was driving to work and the wheel shook again and then it locked and i was unable to move it. I was driving! I got to a red light and it would not move. I turned the car off and turned it back on and the wheel would move again. A light…
ODI 10985499
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the electronic stability control warning indicator displayed "off" and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics. The first independent mechanic diagnosed that the failure was an inner tie rod failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken…
ODI 10984201
Steering
Takata recall.upon starting the vehicle the esc light appears, with a yellow blinking dash light warning of a car basically on road. I turned the vehicle off, (in park mode )restarted and it did it again. There is no steering. One another day, i started car and it was fine, however during the drive mode, cars power steering went out and could not turn the wheel. It is also noted at times, i was at a stop light, foot…
ODI 10979301
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn left or right and "power steering drive with care" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to jim ellis chevrolet ([redacted], atlanta, ga 30341, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 11219057
Steering
Power steering just randomly goes out intermittently...heard many complaints of this with other chevy malibus...can be dangerous especially if driving at high speeds.
ODI 10980419
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly failed and the esc, power steering, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for all systems to return to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that, due to…
ODI 10967802
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The power steering disengages randomly while driving. The resulting extra work required to turn the car, leads a car that is incapable of safe transport by most people. I was on a city street the first time it happened, preparing to get on the interstate. The problem is intermittent and may or may not be present each time the car is started.
ODI 10967269
Steering
Chevy 2010 malibu: while driving on the highway the power steering went out. At the same time the car started dinging and said check power steering esc off. I made it to a rest stop with difficulty then turned the car off. After starting the car the indicator was off. I began to drive on the highway again for about 10 minutes before it happened again. This has happened while driving on the city street as well. It…
ODI 10966641
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and back on and the vehicle performed as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
ODI 10959490
Steering
While driving the vehicle will lose power steering and a warning code will display on the dash "service esc" "service power steering". This happens while driving or while parked. Upon restarting the car the power steering will work for a brief time before failing again.
ODI 10965754
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
At first, when starting vehicle, dic would display service esc and power steering. Turning vehicle off and back on would usually clear the problem, however, while driving in a straight line, the steering wheel would randomly start moving an inch or so to the left and right. After a couple of days, while traveling at highway speeds, the service esc and power steering messages would display again, and power steering…
ODI 10957628