8.8
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $80
- Average Mileage:
- 146,550 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- power steering line replaced (1 reports)
I was driving the car in snow weather, and I hit the sidewalk by accident the control arm destroyed, inner tie rod as well. I did change the steering and rack pinion myself but guess what, after changing the problem was there (ESC, Power steering off, Traction control off) never buying chevy in my life.
- Jameel K., Sterling Heights, MI, US
Traction light came on..I.immediately get message..esc service...then power steering...vehicle was bought new in 2008...no major problem up to this point...minor ones I can live with like back door will not unlock with unlock function...blinkers will not stay on when turning....but this is a major problem...
- Susan E., Huntington, TX, US
I had just finished dropping my child off, thank goodness, when I pulled into a busy intersection and power steering decided to go out. No accident! But I stopped all traffic. I thought freezing weather had something to do with it but if so I would not of made it as far as I had before it went out. Cars had to stop so that I could put my car in reverse and turn it off. When the vehicle was turned back on it was fine. Went to the bank and in the drive-thru sitting it flashed "power steering" & "ESC" again so I went ahead and turned the car off.
This car is my DEPENDABLE car. Out of the three vehicles my husband and I have it is the newest with a car payment. We do not have any problems with the minivan or the Subaru. I am so disgusted with Chevrolet right now I cannot stand it. I just called GM to see if a recall has been miraculously placed on this since I have seen many complaints on this site and more, I was told no. She told me that I would HAVE TO take the car to a certified Chevrolet mechanic have it fixed and if they decide it has anything to do with recall # 14772 with 2004-2007 Malibu's then they MIGHT pay me back. I owe one year left on this car and thought that this would be the last of my worries with this vehicle. Now I am going to be lucky to sell it. Sorry for the ramble but I hope someone has a way to resolve this issue without spending the $1000 steering column replacement.
- Shana J., Sylva, NC, US
Took it in to replace transmission. Bad enough! Had to replaced power steering line. Total repair costs
$2541.25
- taylortjt, Glenshaw, US
Like many others, the power steering shuts off randomly and without notice. Highway, city driving etc. I put the car [in neutral and shut off the car and restart and it works. Very dangerous. Does not happen a lot. I have not found any clues to what causes this.
- yobokai, Saratoga Springs, US