2013 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 145
- 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 145 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 83 records
- steering wheel · 44 records
- lost power · 14 records
- service power · 13 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- check engine · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 44 |
| 1–30k mi | 42 |
| 30–60k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the instrument panel flashed off and on. In addition, the contact attempted to make a turn and the steering lost power. The service warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at: george matick chevrolet, [redacted], where a multi point inspection was performed and the power steering module was also…
ODI 11021033
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
While getting on the expressway the car cut off on the ramp while going 24mph. I was unable to turn on hazard lights, nothing at all would work. I could not immediately restart the car. I could not remove the key either. I had to wait approximately 3 mins for the car to light up and then i could restart the car. On the way home on the ramp on the expressway the car lost power steering and jerked to the left. The…
ODI 11011556
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Purchased this 2013 malibu lt in august of 2016. After about a month, i started experiencing power failure and power steering loss while driving. On some occasions, the electrical issues and power failure is triggered by engaging the turn signal. Searched youtube and discovered that dozens of other 2013 malibu owners are experiencing the exact same issue. The scary part of this issue is that the car stalls out…
ODI 11003929
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When driving the car the radio panel, air conditioning, control panel and power steering goes out. When driving over 45 mph on the highway, the engine will not stop. However, when driving 45 mph or below on city streets, the car will shut completely off and i will have to restart the car. Everything goes complete off. This has been an ongoing issue for several months now. The car has had this issue while in traffic…
Crash reported
ODI 11011222
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I have a 13 malibu ltz but as i'm driving the car completely shuts off and comes back on in the middle of me driving. I had it sent to a shop they diagnosed it but found nothing said the key was possibly a problem. I went to the dealership and got a new key so for a month or so the issue was fine. I started driving again and as i have my blinkers on i'm getting ready to turn and the car shuts off again.. I'm in 5pm…
ODI 10980565
Steering
While driving in town the turning signal blinks with no sound then the screen goes black the power steering goes out. I have seen over 50 complaints on line regarding this issue and gm issued a recall but not on the 2013. I believe the original recall is listed as 14v-153 additional models/years were added under 14772 ... There are also additional day this happened also 4/29 & 05/01/2017
ODI 10983649
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
While driving and going to change lanes, i turn on my turn signal to change lanes and the power steering stops working, the dash gauges flicker and the radio cuts out and sometimes the motor cuts off. This also occurs when sitting still, the steering wheel will bounce if turning one direction or the other. I have seen many of these complaints online and no resolution. This also happens while turning. This happens…
ODI 10956855
Electrical System · Steering
Turning left into my driveway, (luckily not going very fast) the power steering goes out several times in a row and then the screen prompted to "service power steering". Checked fluid level and it was fine. Read that there are a lot of others with this same problem. My children could get hurt! And i paid too much money for this car to be unable to drive it and feel good about it! Smh!!
ODI 10954554
Steering
My 2013 malibu keeps having power steering failure. The power steering light flashed and stayed on. At the same time it lock the steering wheel while driving. I see this is a major problem happening with the malibu 2013 models and owners have been complaining about this defect to the dealers. Not sure if there has been any recalls on this; however, the defects are causing people driving the malibu to have accidents…
ODI 10945688
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Several times now the car radio and electrical has just shut off . Shortly there after --- the steering locked up while driving. Such that there was an inability to maintain control, and the steering wheel was unable to be moved at all. This happened multiple times. This vehicle was purchased for my daughter and my grandchildren. Thus safety is a major concern. If indeed my daughter were to have been in a busy…
ODI 10938645
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the rpms decreased and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would only restart after receiving a jump start. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and battery charge, stability track, and service power steering warning messages appeared on the instrument panel display. The contact mentioned that the failures occurred on…
ODI 10934733
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing power loss and loss of power steering. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 57,700.
ODI 10929898
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
2013 chevrolet malibu (lt) has been experiencing serve electrical issues. This highly dangerous defect i have been experiencing as well yet there is no recall! First the my link/navigation/radio module would shut off and come back on. While this occurs, the battery voltage would jump down then jump back up. I called chevy/gmc and they recommended to shut the car off, remove the key, open the driver side door so the…
ODI 10926353
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's son was driving various speeds, the power steering failed to turn left or right and the instrument panel lighting automatically turned off without warning. The contact's son pulled over to the side of the road and waited 8-10 seconds. Afterwards, the vehicle returned to normal. The contact's son was able to drive to work and back home. The vehicle was…
ODI 11042013
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
While driving the radio and interior lights go out and power steering stops working. Seems to happen when left blinker is used. Headlights will flicker when this happens also. There is no warning prior to shutdown. One occurrence car completely shut off on its own after power surge. Very unsafe to drive this vehicle, i almost hit a parked car because of this failure. It happens on highway or neighborhood. Car is…
ODI 10918914
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Vehicle moving on city street, lost power to radio, navigation system, etc., then lost steering. Lost steering while making u-turn. Lost steering in forward and reverse while parking vehicle. Power to control panels shut down during both incidents. Occurred briefly on highway while traveling at high rate of speed. The loss of power and steering has become more frequent and lasting for a longer period of time.…
ODI 10918591
Electrical System · Steering
My car initially started with the radio and touch screen powering off for a few seconds. Then, i was driving and went to make a left turn, the radio power went off as well as the steering wheel locked up, again only for a few seconds. Now, when it happens (it's happening more frequently), the headlights and dash lights flicker as well as the radio power shuts off and the steering locks up. It all only lasts around…
ODI 10917822
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the while turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel would lock and there would be an abnormal noise without warning intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to holiday automotive sales located at 321 n rolling meadows dr, fond du lac, wi 54937, where they were unable to determine the failure. The failure would continue to occur on several…
Crash reported
ODI 11297377
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the electronic screen blanked out, the engine shut down and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was driven to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,968. Updated…
ODI 10916725
Electrical System · Steering
While driving down the highway first the windshield wipers quit during a down pour, the anti traction was malfunctioning on the screen then said anti theft system needed service then the steering went out and locked the car down. All of this happened while the car remained running. Was very scary. Have done some research and it appears gm is aware of a problem. The car is currently at the dealership. No known reason…
ODI 10905954
Electrical System · Steering
I got my car 6 months ago, and now my car steering wheel locked , and lost battery voltage , i'm getting message to service wheel steering system ann battery charge system
ODI 10903401
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The check engine light comes on and stays on - when checked at the dealer they told me no code found for two years, then as time went on it started adding service power steering and ac/dc shut down. After numerous visits to the dealer and two major repairs, the check engine light still comes on, and the power steering locks up. On august 24, 2016, i was driving 50+ mph on a curvy road when the check engine light…
Crash reported
ODI 10908043
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
On numerous occasions my 2013 malibu has lost power causing a steering issue. It could be while driving, turning, stopping or accelerating. The car will lose power to the touch screen radio causing the screen to go black, then i lose the steering momentarily and then everything will come back on. This can happen once or sometimes it continues to happen which causes the service stabilitrack warning light to come on…
ODI 10913971
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving car instrument panel turns off, after which steering locks up and brakes become inoperable. Instrument panel turns off for seconds, then as the instrument panel turns back on, all messages on instrument panel flash (ie engine light, low battery, etc). Most common message is about stabilink. Even after instrument panel turns back on, the steering wheel will remain stiff and hard to move until you leave…
ODI 10913759
Electrical System · Steering
While driving, all of the sudden the raio/ screen goes out, steering locks up! Has happened right after started, day & night, may be fine for an hour to 4 or 5 hours, never know! Has happened when turning, very dangerous! I've almost had 4-5 accidents due to this problem! Chevys says they haven't had any knowledge! Dought this, complaints all over the internet. This started around 45,000 ruth just the radio /screen…
ODI 10895218