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.
Steering
Dead spot at dead center. Takes extra force to make very small adjustments to push through the force - making a much larger output than normal input. Feels dangerous. *tr
ODI 10562296
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when driving various speeds, the steering wheel failed as the power steering warning light illuminated. On another ocassion, the contact attempted to drive out park and the steering wheel failed. The failure would occur on numerous ocassions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several ocassions for the failure where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 10588960
Door · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle hesitated and powered down as the engine over speed and service power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted but the failure recurred approximately thirty times. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred only at 70 mph or higher. The contact also stated that when the failure…
ODI 10762486
Steering
On the first incident i was driving home from work. It had been raining earlier so i was going slower than usual. While driving the steering would veer to l or r and act as if it were stiffening. I took it into the dealer who said they could find nothing wrong that it was probably "just the rain". The following week it did the same thing, no rain! This has progressively gotten worse and i have taken in for a repeat…
ODI 10584268
Steering
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 55 mph or greater the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician replaced an unknown part however, the failure persisted after the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500. Js
ODI 10556185
Steering
I was going about 65 mph on the freeway and the steering wheel suddenly becomes stiff causing me to jerk the steering wheel a little bit harder. That is dangerous because it causes the vehicle to swerve and potentially getting into an accident. I am not sure what the issue might be if it is a brand new car fresh off the lot. *tr
ODI 10552450
Steering
In about september my steering started sticking at freeway speeds since then it is getting worse have not taken it to the dealer yet, i plan to do so a little worried with reading what issues other owners have had with the dealership. I feel this is a huge safety hazard and chevrolet needs to look into what is causing this problem before there are several fatalities! *tr
ODI 10556999
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
As i am driving either on the highway at over 70 mph or in the city i have lost all power to the vehicle. Loss of power steering, power breaks everything. The car shuts completely down and just before all the check engine and service lights flash through. This has happened 4 times and the last time i was pulling into apple valley motors in martinsburg wv parking lot, lost power and hit the curb and blew out a tire…
ODI 11265436
Steering
At different speeds the steering will have some form of a dead spot in it. This started around 13000 and i now have over 20000 miles on it.you will attempt to go left or right and have to corrected the steering with alot more force than normal. This has occurred at highway speeds as well as in city traffic. On 2 different occasions so far in city traffic, i have almost caused wrecks from the correction. My wife and…
ODI 10559274
Steering
Steering was great up to about 7000 miles, then gradually seem to lose its centering capability. Steady driving, especially highway cruising, began to require constant corrections and each correction became an overcorrection because the steering wheel seemed to be stuck in position. The jerk from being stuck causes another overcorrection the other direction. Driving the car has become very annoying, and i suspect…
ODI 10576847
Steering
When driving on the interstate the steering seems to lock up and then the car will slightly drift and then you have to pull on the steering wheel to break/ unlock the steering wheel. It makes a very jerky movement that can be unsafe. *tr
ODI 10568071
Electrical System · Steering
While driving my car shot off temporaily causing my steering to lock nearly causing an accident. It has happened a few times in the last week. The only warning is the radio shuts off. Very dangerous and reported in many forums.
ODI 11241374
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The car engine stalls, locks go up and down, panel lights go out, power steering is disabled, rpm gauge revs up to 7000+, then engine comes back on. This has happened multiple times nearly causing crashes and causing extreme anxiety. The service department says no error is stored on the car computer and they cannot duplicate the incident. After 2 days in the shop, i got my car back, drove 378 miles and the incident…
ODI 10631687
Steering
When driving at highway speeds, there is a stiff or sticky spot in the steering. Steering must be pulled harder than what would be normal to right or left giving a clicky or bumpy feeling in the steering. Problem is continuous when driving at highway speeds. *tr
ODI 10562172
Steering
My son was driving down the road when the cars steering drastically pulled him totally off the road !!!! Lucky there was no one to the right of him they would of bean killed .this is a very serious problem! The dealer is trying to brush it off like nothing happened. Niles sales & service key west florida ! Its a new car. Please call me [xxx]5/13 /13 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…
ODI 10511612
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the electrical system also failed simultaneously. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and repair. The contact was not aware of the exact repairs made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.…
ODI 10546594
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, he approached a turn and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact applied excessive force to the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice where the steering module was replaced each time. The failure recurred after each repair. The manufacturer had not been notified of…
ODI 10535150
Steering
The car appears to have no center. Sometimes it pulls left and sometimes it pulls right. When i go to correct the issue the car doesn't respond right away, then it over corrects. The car never rides in the center anymore. I am constantly having to move the steering wheel to keep the car going straight. I feel like someone is going to report me for drunk driving or that i am going to get pulled over for it. I have…
ODI 10567503
Steering
While driving on long straight stretches of smooth road (i.e. Interstate) the steering system appears to take a "set" when making small steering corrections. This manifests as a slight bump or resistance when attempting to turn the wheel to the right. It is an intermittent problem, and never appears during periods of much steering activity (i.e. Lots of turns, town driving, etc.) in my case it usually appears on…
ODI 10562321
Steering
This vehicle steering wheel becomes sticky/stuck at interstate speeds and trying to correct the problem creates oversteer and overcorrection creating a swerving of the vehicle. The car was taken to the dealer and was not corrected. I'm set to take it back because this is becoming a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10556178