10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 1
Average Mileage:
77,330 miles

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problem #395

May 192020

Malibu 4-cyl

  • miles
Power steering went out and I could not turn my steering wheel, and it's getting harder by the second.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #394

May 192020

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
When I drive the car sometimes I get a message on my dash that says service traction control and service power steering. When the service power steering message comes on the speedometer says error and I cannot see how fast I'm going and the car stays in first gear.

- Plattsburgh, NY, USA

problem #393

May 122020

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 136,319 miles
Power steering stopped working when stopped to make a left turn across 3 lanes of traffic, when clear.it did not work in the 3 miles to home. It was frightening. I drove to the repair shop(non dealer).they quoted a repair cost and indicated there had been an expired bulletin. I told them to repair the vehicle. Total charges were $708.30. The part replaced, #23232310 was replaced by the GM dealer on Mar 03,2015 @78,311 miles on bulletin # 14117 at no charge without any previous issues. Requested total refund from dealer - they said call GM - (case #[xxx])who said the period of 10 years/150,000 miles had expired. Am I without recourse in this matter" a good part lasted almost 7 years, replaced by a part that lasted 5+ years. I wonder if this new part will correct the problem or is it a design problem? will you help me" information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Vestavia, AL, USA

problem #392

May 142020

Malibu

  • 222,000 miles
Came home from work, parked my car. Everything was normal. Next day I went to start it and leave for work. When I turned on the car, the power steering alert appeared in the information center. Very hard to steer. Thought it just needed some power steering fluid but learned this car does not take any. Started doing some research and found out that many people have issues with this car and power steering.

- Mt Pleasant, MI, USA

problem #391

Dec 012017

Malibu

  • 136,006 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving steering wheel wobbles and when at a stop light the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the wiring harness was bulb was replaced on four different occasions. The contact also mention the rear signal inside the vehicle would click very fast and that the ABS warning light stayed illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed but was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,006.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

problem #390

Jan 302020

Malibu

  • 169,000 miles
Power steering is not working just in the last week. Sometimes it works but the steering wheel shakes even when I'm not moving the car. Other times it doesnt work at all.

- Bangor, PA, USA

problem #389

Jan 152020

Malibu

  • 116,000 miles
Random lose of electric power steering, on highway at freeway speeds.. the steering wheel will lock and cause you to be unable to keep the car in control.. I've contacted General Motors after being advised this was and is a known issue and in most cases is covered under recalls and extended coverage. They said this vehicle wasn't covered

- Kingwood, WV, USA

problem #388

Jan 262020

Malibu

  • 136,000 miles
Electric steering goes out while driving. Was a recall for this in 2014 for some of the 2008 Malibu but dealership say not my vehicle even though that's the problem its having.

- Liberty Center, OH, USA

problem #387

Jan 162020

Malibu

  • 153,000 miles
My electric locks are locking and unlocking randomly and the power steering goes out with message on dash. There is no powersteering until I turn the car off and back on then last for a undetermined amount of time.

- Noblesville, IN, USA

problem #386

Dec 282019

Malibu

  • 121,035 miles
Power steering sensor kit failure, known issue on this GM model and there was a recall for this year model on this issue yet didn't cover this VIN number, it is my belief that the recall for this issue wasnt wide enough to include this VIN # part replacement P/N 23232310 $708.73

- Commerce Township , MI, USA

problem #385

Dec 142019

Malibu

  • 118,400 miles
When I start my car, the steering wheel is locked up and a message stating "power steering" comes across the main screen. My vehicle was stationary. The issue only continues to get worse over time, and the current recall for this doesn't seem to cover my VIN number or yield an open recall. It is possible the person who had this car before me had the issue fixed and it is now happening again. Only after restarting the vehicle multiple times am I able to turn the wheel all the while it shakes back and forth as if there's an issue with the steering column.

- Gowen, MI, USA

problem #384

Dec 012019

Malibu

  • 171,000 miles
I was driving my car and my power steering light came on while on the highway and the wheel became hard to turn

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #383

Sep 012017

Malibu

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at a slow rate of speed, the power steering ceased to operate. The power steering warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000.

- Miller Place, NY, USA

problem #382

Nov 192019

Malibu

  • 121,000 miles
The power steering goes out without warning. A "power steering" alert comes up on the dash and the power steering goes out. This can happen after putting it in park or while driving slow, fast, straight or turning.

- Hauser, ID, USA

problem #381

Nov 132019

Malibu

  • 75,000 miles
Steering will lock up sometimes it say power steering on warning, sometimes the traction control light comes on I can correct by putting in park shutting off the vehicle and restarting, then it goes back to normal operation - I am worried I might get rear ended if I can't get over in time this has happened several times but most recently three times last week and so far twice this week happens when going into a turn

- Ennismore Ontario, Canada, K0l, OH, USA

problem #380

Nov 032019

Malibu

  • 20 miles
If I drive real fast whenever it rain it'll say power steering service traction off my car would slid as I pull off from a complete stop. It's hard for my car to turn and it's triggering my check engine light.on the highway wheels and tires shake

- Salisbury, NC, USA

problem #379

Oct 072019

Malibu

  • 189,000 miles
When driving the power steering goes out making the vehicle extremely hard to steer. When you turn the car off and turn it back on, it would stop for a short period of time, but would repeat the same problem.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #378

Sep 192019

Malibu

  • 146,750 miles
There have been multiple times now where my power steering light will turn on my dashboard, then it turns to manual steering which is very difficult to turn and almost caused me to crash my vehicle when trying to merge off to the shoulder. Seems to be more common when going 30 mph or under but has happened when going 75 mph on highway. Last time was today when I went to get new set of tires and it locked up on the technician. It will happen at random times and if I restart my car problem seems to go away for awhile.

- Monmouth, IL, USA

problem #377

Sep 132019

Malibu

  • 33,000 miles
The steering wheel starts to shake and pulls to the right side. Cannot control the car. Called GM and explained that there was not a recall. GM was terrible and would not let me speak to a supervisor concerning this issue. I cannot drive the car.

- Troy, NY, USA

problem #376

Sep 052019

Malibu

  • 70,000 miles
2008 Chevy Malibu engine shut off in mid drive on city highway during high traffic. My wife and children were in the vehicle the check engine light has displayed and continue to code P0365/6. however the camshaft position sensors, the camshaft position actuators, the altenator and the battery have all been replaced. The issue has upset me due to the fact that it is in line with 2 known concerns and reports that have not been answered by Chevy or GM. 1) discussion of battery cables being the cause of the problem (unanswered) 2) GM ignition switch recall Feb 2014 (which seems to be very in line with this issue). I have taken the vehicle to the Chevy dealership and ofcourse paid for a diagnostic to be told "could not duplicate". it is very concerning to me and hard to believe that this was the first time that these symptoms have been reported and no one knows what could be the source. I was able to find forums and reports on both the battery cables and the ignition switch failures. The ignition switch failure were supposedly only issues for specific vehicles however the symptoms within the recorded Malibu community are totally in line with the same from that recall. We now also have a problem with the ignition struggling to turnover. This is highly unsafe, financially burdening and stressful on the families who are currently dealing with these concerns with no answer or response in sight. Requesting assistance.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

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