2012 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 125
- 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 125 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 113 records
- steering wheel · 56 records
- failure mileage · 15 records
- notified failure · 12 records
- light came · 10 records
- traction control · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 37 |
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
As i was driving my car i heard a pop in my steering wheel and felt it in the gas pedal, and it keeps popping. My steering wheel should not go out! As i was making a left turn it locked up on me and just keeps popping.
ODI 10959523
Steering
Takata recall steering wheel moving on its on lost of power steering olin and out and traction warning on and off. Steering wheel pulsating and turning on its own while stationary.
ODI 10958634
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,600. The vin was not…
ODI 11073919
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My car is not working the steering wheel and brake
ODI 10950106
Steering
Takata recall powersteering went our while driving. *tr
ODI 10948980
Steering · Traction Control System · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The vehicle was difficult to maneuver and a loud noise was heard coming from the front driver side wheel. The traction warning indicator illuminated. After several minutes, the vehicle was able to operate normally, but was vibrating. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10946530
Steering
While driving, car's power steering turns off. A message stating that service to esc appears. *tr
ODI 10945900
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Loss of power steering while driving on city streets. Power steering works for about 5 minutes then it goes out and i get 3 messages on dash back to back powering steering / service esc/ no esc. Power steering does not work at any time during the trip. When car is turned off cycle repeats. *tr
ODI 10944041
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 10 to 15 mph, the vehicle lost steering power. As a result, the vehicle veered left and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle was towed out of the ditch. The contact stated that a warning indicator illuminated only during the failure. After the crash, the steering column shook violently. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering module and the power torque…
Crash reported
ODI 10949275
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Wheels
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to multiple safety defects with vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has several safety defects including the electric stability control, brakes, sensor lights, steering, suspension, wheels, engine lights, power train. Updated 10/23/2017*js
ODI 11035054
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While at a stop light, the steering wheel shook violently. The dealer stated that the extended warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,195.
ODI 10935465
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle and steering wheel vibrated violently. In addition, when making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10947469
Steering
Letter from congresswoman foxx on behalf of constituent re 2012 malibu steering column recall. *smd the consumer was informed, his vin was not included in the recall. *jb
ODI 10924729
Exterior Lighting · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
Pulling out of a parking space, all of a sudden my steering wheel does a quick jerk, my traction light luminates and then service esc comes up on the display and then power steering shows on the display and at that point iost power steering assist and at this point i could not turn the wheel at all, i had no control over the car at this point. I put the car in park, turned it off for several minutes and then turned…
ODI 10920378
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Several systems have been affected. The systems affected are the radio controls on the steering wheel, the power steering, the traction control and the rear defrost. There seems to be a short that goes from system to system. Modern chevrolet in winston salem, nc said it was a short in wires on the steering column that was causing this. There are three recalls that would deal with this. The recalls are for steering,…
ODI 10915134
Engine · Steering
While making left hand turn engine stalled lost power for a moment then restarted several times in the last year.
ODI 10892730
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the esc warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10876779
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 20-25 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering and the esc and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The power steering functioned normally after a brief period of time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000. The vin was…
ODI 10873574
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds and turning the steering wheel, the power steering indicator illuminated and it became very difficult to turn. As a result, the vehicle drove straight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10926498
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel abruptly locked while attempting to turn at a low speed. The failure was experienced several times. While the bluetooth was in use, the radio and steering wheel simultaneously failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery cable was defective and caused the electrical system to lose charge.…
ODI 10881993
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 15v269000 (seat belt), the steering wheel ceased without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cause of the failure was…
ODI 10855094
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
When driving, at low speed in the city, or on the highway at speed, power steering and power brakes intermittently fail without warning (according to the repairing dealer, vehicle is unsafe and should not be driven); dash gauges go on and off; traction control and electronic stability control turn own and off without warning; dash lights go on and off without warning; bells and buzzers ring; door locks cycle, and…
ODI 10851273
Steering
I was driving my children to school, when without any warning my power steering went out. I almost got into an accident!!! It was very abrupt. A message saying "power steering" "service esc" came up. I come to find out that earlier models of the malibu were recalled for this very reason. I would recommend that you check this problem out very seriously on the 2012 model before someone gets killed!!! I had all i could…
ODI 10821497
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering fluid was low and needed to be filled. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified…
ODI 10967359
Steering
I was driving my children to school, when without any warning my power steering went out. I almost got into an accident!!! It was very abrupt. A message saying "power steering" "service esc" came up. I immediately took it to the dealership, where i still have a warranty and i was told they would have to do a diagnostic check on it (150.00) before they could let me know if it was covered under my warranty. I come to…
ODI 10820167