Chevrolet Malibu Electric Power Assist System Problems
- 178
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 8
- Years with records
- 1999–2011
- Stored years
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 178 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- power steering · 141 records
- steering wheel · 60 records
- steering failed · 24 records
- steering column · 24 records
- steering light · 12 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 104 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
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Electric Power Assist System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel was unable to be moved and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (pellegrino chevrolet, [redacted], westville, nj) informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11090129
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System
2011 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to electric power steering recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the rear fuse block and circuit had to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10806900
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel seized while making a loud noise without warning. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10617947
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel became extremely rough and difficult to steer. The contact stated while traveling on a major highway or roadway, there was a loud noise heard as the power steering sensor illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and on before the steering wheel would unlock. The contact was able to…
ODI 10618164
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System · Steering
This relates to recall campaign 14v153000. In 2009, i first began having power steering failures when accelerating from stopped. I would feel the steering wheel jerk to the path of least resistance (straighten) if i was in a turn, and would hear three chimes (ding-ding-ding). If i released the gas pedal, the power steering would resume operations, but if i maintained pedal activation, power steering would remain off…
ODI 10596379
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Letter from constituents regarding their 2007 malibu electronic power steering (eps) problems and failure; requesting that the appropriate state of ohio and federal agencies investigate this eps failure in the 2007 malibu model. *smd the consumer stated last week, the steering wheel began exhibiting a pulsating/jerking movement, while stopped at a red light. Then on april 5, 2014 the power steering failed. The…
ODI 10578742
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering failed. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel was very hard to turn. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the electronic steering column and air bag module. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id…
ODI 10594808
Electric Power Assist System · Ignition · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering failed and the warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and deactivated the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 10592505