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.
Steering
Replaced intermediate shaft on feb 12, 2015. Was told not included under certified warranty. Also not included in recalll. Would like consideration of refund of repair. There was a clunk noise on left side. Found to be intermediate shaft and paid for repair.
ODI 10788739
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact also mentioned that once the vehicle was restarted, it resumed to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,700.
ODI 10690099
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. As a result, the traction and service esc warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column and steering module had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however,…
ODI 10681100
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Airbags and side airbags didn't deploy, steering locked up and wheel separated form axel
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 11056165
Steering
Had issues with steering properly, i had to pull over and wait on the side of the road until some one came out to help pull the car home. The scary part was that this happened during rush hour. *tr
ODI 10663600
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the esc and eps warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel seized and excessive force was required but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis where the technician stated that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10663475
Steering
I was driving the malibu on the highway and the steering wheel began shaking and the dash board indicated that the power steering was out and that the esc must be serviced. I took the car to chevrolet and was told that there is a recall on this issue but my vin was not covered. The mechanic said that my issue with the malibu is the same issue that is currently listed as a recall for other malibu (s) of the same…
ODI 10661325
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was driving my 2011 chevy malibu home to tulsa ok from arkansas my car dropped speed, i lost my power steering, the reduced engine power light came on, service traction esc light came on too. When this happened i was on the highway driving 65 mph and then the car lost speed down to 15 mph. I was almost hit on the highway. I made it off the highway and stopped at a store but could not figure out what was wrong.…
ODI 10668477
Steering
While backing up; steering wheel locked up on the left side; dashboard screen read power steering malfunction; service soon; the dealership states part is not under recall; but other readings have suggested that it is; on july 25,2014; i was involved in a collision that occurred while making a left turn......on 9/8/ ; steering completely lock and made turn extremely difficult. *tr
ODI 10631801
Steering
Approaching a left turn lane when power steering failed and i could barely turn the wheel to get through the left turn. Very difficult to steer car to drive the 1 mile back to home. I see on the recall list many gm cars with power steering failure recall but not my year and vehicle. I don't think they fixed the problem and my car should be added to the recall list. *tr
ODI 10631547
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact indicated when the failure occurred, the electronic stability control and the power steering sensor lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 10598482
Steering
Have heard a clanking/clunking noise in steering since vehicle was purchased in nov 2013. Not always but on occasion and it became a normal driving noise in the vehicle after several people tried to diagnose what i was hearing and feeling in the steering. Noise became louder the last couple weeks and 4 days ago it made a loud banging noise and was difficult to turn in either direction. No noticeable change in…
ODI 10596906
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the power steering module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 18,000.
ODI 10632521
Steering
2011 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering loss while driving. *smd
ODI 10597171
Steering
When driving at any speed and you make a right there is a notice sounds like coming from right wheel and rubbing noise in steering wheel. When parking and turning the steering wheel makes the rubbing sound. Took the to the dealership on a tuesday got oil changed and was told warranty was over and need brakes and fuel and throttle body service. Went back to same dealership on thursday charged $85. To tell me that…
ODI 10583317
Steering
I have a 2011 malibu 4dr sdn lt, that has a rattle in the steering column and it also seems to be reproducing the same noise when driving at lower speeds in parking lots and in city traffic at speeds under 30 mph on course roads/pavement. Took to dealer and they fixed per notice #pi0372. That notice advised the dealer to put two additional wave washers to the brake pedal connector pin where it connects to the power…
ODI 10577043
Steering
2011 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to the powertrain components warranty coverage and requests reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer included the invoice for the power steering high pressure hose, that had to be replaced, because it was leaking. *jb
ODI 10630807
Steering
First noticed a tick in the steering as i was driving on the highway. No message appeared on the dic yet. A couple days later, turned the car on and noticed no power steering and a message showed up that read "esc failure" which upon my understanding is the electronic stability control. Turned key off and back on and no message and had regained power steering. This happened a few times on and off for a couple weeks…
ODI 10573624
Steering
Driving down the highway when the steering wheel starts vibrating and turning on its own with little or no input. Random loss of power steering occurred. Very difficult to turn wheel. Power steering comes back every time vehicle is shut off and back on again and same thing occurs. Identical symptoms to older models with recall from 2008 model year. *tr
ODI 10691730
Steering
Shortly after i purchased veh the power steering started to not work. At first it rarely happened. I would just restart the vehicle and the steering would work again. Now it almost never works. My veh was not apart of the recall. And the my warranty ran out before the dealership could not tell what was wrong. By the time they realized it was the same problem that had been recalled in the other vehicles my warranty…
ODI 10678747
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
My service esc light kept coming on and i took the car to the dealer and they didn't know why it was on other than some kind of glitch and they made it turn off. In july of 2014 i got the safety recall letter and have yet to hear anything. The light us on again and steering is funny and other lights are coming on for no reason. Tells me my tires need air and they do not! My children ride in this car! *tr
ODI 10631729
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized making the steering wheel difficult to maneuver. The contact also mentioned that while shifting into reverse, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle…
ODI 10614512
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact indicated that the failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10579132
Steering
Driving down two lane road at around 45 to 50 mph, light rain.....puddles on uneven surfaced road started to gather, car started to hydroplane and wanted to go left into oncoming traffic on left....tried to move car to the right to avoid accident.....slowed way down and turned off road into parking lot. Took car for repair and the steering motor was bad and replaced. *tr
ODI 10533715
Steering
The electronic steering went out....the car was pulling to the left...raining...barely made it off the road without an accident....took to the dealer and the dealer replaced the motor. *tr
ODI 10577038