Chevrolet Malibu Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems
- 28
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 7
- Years with records
- 1999–2008
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- power steering · 34 records
- steering failed · 6 records
- steering column · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- current mileage · 4 records
- steering gear · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering
Ding sound and then power steering light came on. Took to dealership and was told power steering sensor was the cause of the problem. I have read where there have been several complaints on problems with the power steering with this vehicle. I have contacted gm and they proclaim they are not aware of any problems yet there is a letter that was sent out in 2007 extending the warranty on the vehicle. I purchased the…
ODI 10437479
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering
My 2008 malibu has a power steering problem. On a daily basis the power steering becomes erratic and fails to react properly under normal driving conditions, usually at highway speeds. While stopped, the steering wheel will turn left and right on its own. When this occurs at highway speed control of the car is dangerous. Two hands are needed to keep car in lane and not cross the line into other vehicles. Problem…
ODI 10419604
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the information system light illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on; after the restart, the power steering functioned properly. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000 and the current mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated…
ODI 10373223
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed and it was difficult to control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was within the power steering torque input sensor. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10365481
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 mph, the contact felt a vibration in the steering. The power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed a second later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified; however, they would not accept a trade-in because the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The…
ODI 10220902
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the power steering failed and the warning light illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced at the cost of $700. The failure mileage was 67,224 and the current mileage was unknown.
ODI 10221412
Hydraulic Power Assist System
I was taking my daughters 2004 chevy malibu for a test ride after she complained about the power steering going out on her. I drove several miles, then the mechanical light on the lower left part of the display came on. I pulled in to a parking lot to park when the power steering completely went out, causing me to almost collide with another parked car. I finally got the car parked after struggling with the…
ODI 10216037
Hydraulic Power Assist System
My steering gear chasis keeps failing. Got component coverage from gm which proves they know its issue!!! *tr
ODI 10219908