2018 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 10
- 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.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
The steering will "stick" at the top after traveling in a straight line for a period of time. This will happen on the highway an in the city but is more pronounced on the highway. I have repeatedly taken it to the dealer and they cannot duplicate the issue even though it happens frequently. Seems to be worse in colder weather. This is indeed a safety issue because when it releases you over correct your steering and…
ODI 11296904
Steering
After driving on the interstate for a while, the steering seems to have a flat spot, where it is hard to turn and then it jerks slightly.. More frequently the colder the weather.
ODI 11289104
Steering
2018 chevrolet malibu with 15, 300 miles. Since the last recall work was completed, while driving on the highway around 65 mph, the steering wheel had an increase of tension then it suddenly releases all tension which could potentially lead to a rapid over correction. The problem feels similar to a magnetic break release. No fault codes trip and the dealership service center says they can't duplicate on while…
ODI 11289870
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I have taken my car into the dealership 2 different times now because of the steering wheel randomly shaking while going down a straight road. They have tried to replicate it but it seems to do it randomly. Ive noticed it is around 38 mph. If my hands barely come off of the steering wheel it starts shaking back and forth. This is happening just driving around the city on straight roads. Once i put my hands back on…
ODI 11256536
Steering
My car has been in and out of the dealership service department for months because of a "sticking" sensation in the steering while driving the car at highways speeds. The first time i noticed this issue was shortly after buying the car in sept of 2018. During a trip out to east texas i noticed the steering wasn't responding to the slight adjustment i was making to remain in my lane of traffic, like it was stuck or…
ODI 11255598
Steering
I rented a 2018 chevy malibu. It seemed to drive and handle great in town, however when i began driving on the interstate i noticed problems. While driving straight for a few miles the steering would 'stick' meaning i had to apply extreme force in order to turn the wheel, once it broke free it was back to normal but after i'd drive straight for a few miles i'd encounter the same issue. When i arrived at my first…
ODI 11191498
Steering
After driving the car for 30 minutes or more, the steering wheel will stick in the straight position. When trying to make lane corrections, the wheel will jerk left or right causing the car to move abruptly. The vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealer for evaluation, the service writer called it 'stick/slip' and said it was common on older malibus. Of course,the concern could not be duplicated by the dealer. Vehicle…
ODI 11161239
Steering
Steering wheel seems to stick in the straight-ahead position after driving 10 miles on a straight highway above 60 mph, the steering wheel can be turned but it requires increased effort
ODI 11161800
Steering
I rented a 2018 malibu (11k miles) with the 1.5 ecotech engine from hertz in lakeville, mn starting 10/31/18. No vin but it was rental record #147556754, vehicle #02298, license #il aw71337. We put approx 1100 miles on it the first two days - all interstate driving. On the highway, the steering wheel became 'stuck'. To make small lane corrections or change lanes, i had to moderately force the steering wheel to turn.…
ODI 11153184
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact released the accelerator pedal and depressed the brake pedal while approaching a stop. The contact managed to steer the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to bredemann chevrolet (1401 w dempster st, park ridge, il 60068, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering…
ODI 11255828