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.
Body · Service Brakes · Steering · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Cleaning out the trunk discovered no spare tire. Only sealant air compressor. How stupid. Was not informed by the dealer, who obviously knew they would lose a deal if customer informed. This is a big time scam and cover up. I can see real trouble if i have a blow out! Stupid!!! *tr
ODI 10683000
Steering
When driving on the highway, the car never drives straight, always veering slightly left or right. The steering wheel sticks when you try to correct. It takes a significant effort to move the steering wheel. When the wheel finally moves, it has no resistance and over corrects. I drive 70 miles a day on the highway, and it does it every single day consistently at speeds over 45. The car goes all over the road and is…
ODI 10702031
Steering
Letter from congressman jolly on behalf of constituent re an issue with 2013 chevrolet malibu that general motors will not recall (attn: brenda frantz) *smd the consumer received a letter from gm regarding potential problems with the steering. The dealer informed the consumer, it was not recall, rather an extended warranty was being issued on the part, if it the part should fail within the next ten years. *jb
ODI 10690371
Steering
2013 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering system issues. *smd the consumer was informed by three different dealers, the steering must fail, before it can be fixed. *jb
ODI 10667991
Steering
Steering became stiff with slippage when bearing left or right. Took it to dealer in savannah where purchased. Was told this was an issue for quite a few people. Power steering motor was replaced. Also had an issue with heater vents blowing hot air even when turned off. Happened on start up several times. Dealer said computer had to be reprogrammed. Had a flat and side of tire had a hole. The kit in the trunk…
ODI 10618338
Steering
Steering has a dead spot at neutral as though the steering locks up and a force must be applied to break it loose. Discrepancy occurs at highway speeds above 50 mph. Problem is intermittent but is increasing in frequency of occurrence. Dealer says nothing is wrong. Suspect a problem in electric power steering computer programming. *tr
ODI 10576574
Steering
Driving alone in the car on a smooth dry road with hills at 40 - 55mph the steering would pull the car off the centerline and then stick until i pulled it back to center. Not a lot of force required to bring back on center but it continued to do it numerous times. It appeared the wander was not due to road surface conditions but something going on with the steering assembly. The sticking condition is of major…
ODI 10574243
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving my son to work and i lost all power to my vehicle. I had no brakes, power steering and my engine light came on and battery light came on as well. I managed not get in a accident and get into a parking lot. Thank god. My backlights have had issues as well they have stayed on and have cuased me to get pulled over by the police. *tr
ODI 10588872
Steering
The steering continually locks up while driving on the interstate. It takes a sharp pull to get it unlocked. This could be dangerous and seems to only happy at high speeds. *tr
ODI 10568073
Steering
I recently just bought a 2013 chevy malibu and i was excited, now i am just having regrets. I have noticed that my steering wheel locks up at or around 45 mph and over. My car starts to drift towards the yellow or white line, and i will try to make the minor adjustments (just like i would in any other vehicle) and i find myself tugging pretty forcefully to break it free, which then results in my car jerking over…
ODI 10577873
Steering
While driving, the power steering abruptly ceased working and a service warning came on. There was no prior warning or problem. After pulling over, stopping the auto and a wait of 90 minutes, the problem went away. The dealer "reprogrammed and initialized power steering module, cleared code and confirmed repairs". *tr
ODI 10574343
Steering
The steering continually locks up while driving on the interstate. It takes a sharp pull to get it unlocked. This seems to happen when i go over 40mph. *tr
ODI 10576742
Steering
Steering wheel seems to lock and needs a hard pull to turn wheel, i have noticed this issue on other trips. I came home checked on line to see if this problem is something other owners experience and i see it is. This issue should be addressed for safety reasons! *tr
ODI 10562382
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering assist became inoperable. The vehicle was able to be driven after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. ..updated 03/18/14 *bf the dealer was unable…
ODI 10564751
Steering
While traveling primarily at interstate speeds, i notice the steering lightly "sticking" or "locking" causing the car to veer off center, mainly to the left but occasionally to the right. When i make the correction i can feel a "catch" and the steering wheel jerks in the direction of the correction. At times the problem occurs frequently and at other times infrequently. *tr
ODI 10561844
Steering
Hard steering at 55-65 mph speed when going around curve. *tr
ODI 10664501
Steering
While driving at approximately 60 mph the steering gets stuck and i have to pull it back to the right. This has happened several times. I took it back to the dealer and there is no recall on the power assist at this time. I feel that with the steering getting stuck i may have a hard time getting it back so as to cause an accident. Please look into this steering mechanism. *tr
ODI 10576398
Steering
While driving stretches of straight road, the steering seems to almost lock into position. When attempting to make a very slight correction, there is resistance that must be overcome, in my case, only when turning the wheel to the right. *tr
ODI 10560325
Steering
While driving at interstate speeds, particularly after more than 30 minutes of continuous travel, my 2013 chevrolet malibu's steering becomes extremely dangerous. The car will "wander" left or right even though the steering wheel is held straight. When i attempt to correct the "wander," the steering wheel does not react. After applying continuous pressure to the steering wheel for approximately 2 seconds, it then…
ODI 10559746
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel exhibited a slight delay and a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the failure was contributed to a computer glitch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure…
ODI 10576395
Steering
While driving approximately 70 mph on the freeway, the steering wheel become stiff. When trying to make a steering adjustment to the right, the steering wheel become tight and had to force steering wheel to make the movement. It was like the feeling of a torque wrench reaching the required torque, then the steering wheel jerked to the right. This continued the entire time driving home for approximately 180 miles.…
ODI 10556985
Steering
When driving straight (most notable at highway speeds) the steering feels stiff on center. Minor steering corrections are becoming difficult due to the resistance felt. *tr
ODI 10560307
Steering
When driving in a straight line one has to correct to keep on going straight and in doing so there is a slight bump in the steering, almost as though the steering wheel doesn't want to turn but with a little mote effort it gets over the bump. *tr
ODI 10567743
Steering
Erratic steering when traveling at highway speeds, when in the left lane the car will always drift towards the ditch after a few feet. When in the right lane the car will always drift into the left lane within a few feet. Also have issue with a 'lock' in the steering wheel, when driving for a couple of miles, when turning left or right, have to give steering wheel extra push to make it move, it feels like the…
ODI 10567639
Power Train · Steering
Steering became sticky stiff in 12 o'clock postition, making steering corrections difficult with overcorrecting. There is definitely a problem that could be a sever safety hazard. I was traveling on i-75 at 65-70 mph when malfunction occurred. I contacted a dealer in tampa and they did not seem too concerned, hard to communicate due to it being a holiday weekend. The tampa dealer advised if there was a problem, i…
ODI 10554103