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.
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering seized and the vehicle crashed into a jersey barrier. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy and there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was…
Crash reported
ODI 10870322
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Right now i have the service esc and service traction light on again for the 3rd time. I took each time to chevy classic in grapevine tx and they told me no codes the 1st time, took it to clay cooley in irving--light came on then no codes they showed. Today 4-15=16 light came on again and i took it to classic chevy and they found 3 codes this time. They say i will have to pay for this! I should not since there was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10859777
Steering
At idle and acceleration, the steering wheel will move back and forth.
ODI 10852750
Steering
The power steering in the vehicle will randomly stop working making it very difficult to steer. Once the car is shut off for a few minutes and turned back on the power steering will work as it should until it randomly goes out again. This is dangerous and should be recalled! The recall only covered up to 2009 and should of included 2010.
ODI 10850614
Steering
Car only has about 3,0070 miles on it and power steering has gone out. I get the messages when i start the car that "power steering" and "service esc." and when i drive there is no power steering.
ODI 10845635
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had to restart the vehicle for it to operate normally. East pat o'brien chevrolet ([redacted], willoughby hills, oh 44092, [redacted]) was informed of the failure, but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware…
ODI 11190268
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving the car at normal traveling speed the electronic stability control shuts off and the car goes into manual steering which makes the car very difficult to control and has almost caused two accidents and has made me ark the car because i feel it is far too dangerous to drive. This started occurring february15th and continued until i parked the car on feb2st.
ODI 10838632
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the service esc warning indicator illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use great efforts to steer the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and the steering operated properly for approximately five minutes. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10822785
Steering
I lost power steering of my vehicle while i was turning on a major intersection. I almost got into a head on collision with a semi-truck. Faulty electric power steering assist.
ODI 10819982
Steering
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering replacement parts issues. *smd
ODI 10838286
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Car lost control of power steering same time as driver side back brake light went out steering wheel shakes bad when slowing down from 70
ODI 10873290
Steering
While driving on a highway i experience my steering column vibrate start to vibrate followed by an electroinc warning stating power steering along with a service esc. My power steering went completely out for the remainder of the drive. I parked and turned off my car. After waiting for several minutes, i started my car and everything seemed normal. I proceeded home and again experience the power steering and service…
ODI 10789174
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The failure mileage was 17,800.
ODI 10927828
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When turning or drving car. It would lose speed. Also noticed smell in car of fuel i would get nauseating headaches. Purchased car june 2015 from courstey ford. Car was in motion on street and highway.
ODI 10818031
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10786316
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was at burger king drive thru and when i got done ordering i tried to pull around and my power steering light cam on and my esc light . I could not turn it was very hard i had to turn off my car and it fixed it self. This better be a recall bec why do i got to spend my money to fix this it's bs
ODI 10786111
Steering
While driving on a city street the power steering suddenly failed without warning making the vehicle extremely difficult to handle. The esc warning light illuminated. Turned the vehicle off then back on and the power steering was reengaged. Shortly after it failed again and the vehicle was driven immediately to the dealership.
ODI 10786079
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving home from work on october 2016 3 random lights on my dashboard appeared(engine light, service airbag light, esc). They stayed on for about 2 hours then disappeared for the rest of the day. The following day, all three lights appeared and did not leave for 3 days, then disappeared. Then they reappeared for 2 days, then disappeared. The day after they disappeared,all lights appeared but the engine light.…
ODI 10809386
Steering
Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent re 2010 chevy malibu. *smd the consumer received a recall letter regarding the power steering. When she took the vehicle to the dealer, she was informed they could diagnose the issue using their electronic equipment. On november 1, 2015, the power steering went out again as she was driving. The consumer went to another repair facility and had the problem diagnosed.…
ODI 10859744
Steering
Steering column popping, clunking, and binds up during driving or stationary. More often when turning right but happens when turning left. Sometime the car needs more force to return straight after veering right on highway.. Could not turn into right lane because the steering wheel would not turn that sharp until it popped. Dealer said the steering box separated and needs replaced; its a $1,095. Repair for me
ODI 10778612
Steering
I received a letter from general motors dated september 2015 which identified that there is a potential steering problem with my car which may occur suddenly without prior warning. The car may lose power steering assist and be hard to steer according to the letter. The letter offers an extended warranty. I have checked for recalls related to gm vehicles. There is a recall identified for the problems identified in…
ODI 10775488
Steering
We had just gotten off of the highway and were in the drive through waiting on our food when all of a sudden the wheel locked up. We had to pull into a parking spot and tried to figure out what was going on. We waited about 1 1/2 and tried to turn the wheel again and it was working. The next morning we rented a car and took the vehicle into the dealer ship to get repaired. They called us back later in the day to…
ODI 10767423
Steering
Takata report car lose's steering out of no where lights on dash flash.shows recall for other years but not 2010. Even thou sticker on door of car says was built in 2009.type in vin. Says no recalls at this time is confusing when have seen that there was one. Campaign # 14v252000 figure just another way gm covering up their tracks. At our lives expense. Would enjoy some help from someone!
ODI 10824692
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and the radio turned off and on independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10898587
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and the power steering malfunctioned. After the failure, the service esc warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 10773848