2011 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 132
- 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 132 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 111 records
- steering wheel · 55 records
- failure mileage · 21 records
- notified failure · 15 records
- traction control · 11 records
- steering warning · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 35 |
| 100–150k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Per online reviews from recalls for 2011 malibu the power steering warning light flashed. This recall was not sent to me, however, my car is affected.
ODI 11309401
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while his daughter attempted to drive, the steering wheel become difficult to turn. The power steering service esc warning light illuminated. The contact called jones ford dealer, ([redacted], savannah, tn 38372, [redacted]) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing.…
ODI 11306943
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Steering
When the car in motion. The steering makes a loud noise when turning the wheel. And the air bag indicator just popped on. Stating service the vehicle.
ODI 11299399
Steering
While driving on a city street power steering light came on and i was unble to control the steering while as if the power steering went out.
ODI 11268506
Steering
LOSS OF POWER STEERING
ODI 11266952
Steering
Loss of power steering, dash says no power steering and esc disabled, engine still runs typically when dong parking lot maneuvers. Shut off engine, restart no issues. It repeats with same results.
ODI 11241429
Steering
Takata recall. As i was leaving work, making a right turn, my steering wheel jerked to the left and locked. While still driving, i managed to turn the steering wheel just enough for me to pull out of the road and into a parking lot. When i stopped the car there was a message on the dashboard that displayed 'power steering'.
ODI 11222024
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Takata recall. I have recalls that chevrolet not picking up. All the recalls are happening to my car. When it rain the traction system light comes on, my lights bulbs constantly go out, my cigarette light starked fire. When turning a curve my car halts or stall and jerk. There are so many things going on with the car that i can explain. When it rain my car pulls or goes off road i have to drive really slow because i…
ODI 11205586
Electrical System · Seat Belts · Steering
While driving and stationary the inside lights blinks, the power steering cane on twice and i have my seatbelt on the light indicator comes on while the it's connected
ODI 11206386
Electrical System · Steering
My vehicle is at an auto shop been there for a week and a half to repair the clunking noise in the steering column but the motor and module for the electric steering assist is seizing up which would be dangerous to turn in traffic. I already spent enough time and money on parts and labor. This is nothing i have done to the car only had for a year. I need your help! This should be a recall issue! Or send me a new…
ODI 11197388
Steering
On friday morning, march 22, 2019 while driving my power steering was lost. The power steering esc message came on. By the grace of god i was able to get the vehicle to safety .huffines chevrolet plano replaced and programed steering torque sensor for $590.18. The mileage on the car was 154,257 so the #15356: special coverage adjustment - loss of electric power steering assist - (aug, 2015) document id: 4259502…
ODI 11191543
Electrical System · Steering
My girlfriend was driving my car home from the doctors and all of a sudden the power steering went out. It cause her to hit the curb and possibly do more damage. She was only doing 30 mph on a busy street. I have a date with a dealership on the 27th of march 2019 to wait for the verdict of what there going to say. I have read alot of the post on here and have seen that it is a common problem. I also have a problem…
ODI 11191769
Steering
Starting car and power steering light comes on. I turn it off and back on and it's fine. This just started.
ODI 11187282
Electrical System · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the traction control system warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure began approximately a year ago and was worsening. The vehicle was taken to four different independent mechanics, but none of them could resolve the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the…
ODI 11184548
Steering
While drinking the car the steering quits working almost causing me to be in an accident with my children in the car, the warning light came on saying electronic steering control was the issue. I take it to a shop and they tell me the malibu, g6, and impalas always do that and that there should be a recall placed on it, & it is either the electric steering motor or the tourqe shaft sensor. They said there have been…
ODI 11185025
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Service esc message - esc off message - and power steering messages come on and i cannot turn my car. Happens multiple times while driving on daily commute and causes me to be put in dangerous situations especially on the expressways. There is not always a place to pull over. These indicators happens whether driving or sitting still. Service air bag message stays on.
ODI 11180952
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The power steering was lost as i was driving my vehicle in a city road. I was driving approximately 25 miles an hour on a straight road, not turning at the time. The service esc light came on. The car jerked to the side, which was terrifying with my two young kids in the car. This repair was covered under the gm bulletin 15356 and the dealership replaced the eps motor and torque sensor. However, since having the…
ODI 11196745
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Esc off "service traction control" lights flashed on upon start of vehicle, power steering was off/not working. After restarting the vehicle, the errors disappeared and it was driveable. This happened 7-8 times over the course of 2 weeks, as it became more frequent the vehicle was taken in for service and the steering column replaced. The steering wheel also would shake when driving, especially while turning, and…
ODI 11180127
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Upon starting my 2011 malibu, the alert tone sounded and a message appeared flashing "power steering and also esc". It was almost impossible to turn wheel. I shut the car off, waited a minute, then started it again. It was fine, but has done the same thing several at least once daily over the last week. When error message is not present, the wheel pulses & moves- while in park and in drive. 149,700 miles on car.
ODI 11176091
Steering
While driving my 2011 chevy malibu, i received an error message for power steering. I tried the steering and it was impossible to turn. I turned off the car completely for about 30 minutes. I started it back up and the steering felt normal, so i drove it about a quarter of a mile home. The next morning, i went to start the car to take it to the dealers and the power steering light was lit up in the dashboard and…
ODI 11175007
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Saturday around about 2 pm on 2/2/2019. In vehicle traveling in left lane on highway 72. Vehicles were at complete stop at traffic light. When the traffic light changed and the vehicles began to move about low mph to gradually flowing with moving traffic. I removed my foot from brake my vehicle initiated an acceleration. It seemed strange since the vehicle completely stopper on a slight incline. My vehicle propelled…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11302153
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was taken to cook gm super store (located at 1193 w saginaw rd, vassar, mi 48768, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering angle position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 11172820
Steering
Electrical power steering is failing. Steering wheel shakes at times and other times the wheel can't be turned. Noticed this right after starting the car and trying to back out of parking space.
ODI 11172251
Steering
'power steering recall ' my power steering on my 2011 chevy malibu went out. It is over $ 1000 to get ot fixed on my own and its causing me to miss work as well as other places and things i have a obligation to attend. When the incident first occured, i was driving over 60 mph putting me as well as other passengers at risk for being extremely jarmed. I took my car back to the original car dealership and there os…
ODI 11190253
Steering
Loss of steering control due to failure of electronic steering system. Occurs at all speeds, roads, weather, etc.
ODI 11171405