10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
102,147 miles

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problem #441

May 012018

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles
Car loss of power, and steering assist, engine stops. May start after a minute.

- Greendale, WI, USA

problem #440

Jan 312019

Malibu

  • miles
My power source in car won't work, my cruise control won't work, my power steering went out fist I would just have to restart the car and it would be fine not anymore. Some times my car completely locks up in the middle of driving, my headlights sometimes work and sometimes don't

- Roseville, MI, USA

problem #439

Mar 042019

Malibu

  • 171,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 75 mph, the power steering failed. Also, the ESC device, power steering, and traction control indicators illuminated. The contact had to use extra strength to steer the vehicle. The contact's parent had to come pick up the contact. The vehicle was not towed. The contact called kelley Chevrolet (5220 value drive, fort wayne, in 46805, (260) 484-5566) and was advised to call GM's customer service line. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 171,000.

- Huntington, IN, USA

problem #438

Mar 082019

Malibu

  • 140,000 miles
2009 Chevy Malibu experienced intermittent power steering failures identical to the problem described in the GM #14116B product safety notice (document id 4006770), which affects some 2009 Chevy Malibu. The issue often occurs when the vehicle it just started, then will go away once the car is restarted after it has warmed up. GM says this safety recall in not applicable to our vehicle's VIN. I have no way to independently verify which torque sensor was installed in this vehicle, and wanted to report this issue.

- Lafayette, CO, USA

problem #437

Feb 282019

Malibu

  • 190,000 miles
Power steering quits without warning. Randomly.... turn the car off and back on it comes back. Sometimes gotta turn it on and off several times before it works. Then driving down the road outta the blue no power steering. It becomes a real fight to keep the car on the road at that point

- Mount Union, PA, USA

problem #436

Feb 202019

Malibu

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. Also, the traction control, electronic stability control, and service power steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle became difficult to stop. Griffin Chevrolet (11100 w. metro auto mall, milwalkee, wi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Milwalkee, WI, USA

problem #435

Mar 072019

Malibu

  • 107,800 miles
My steering wheel wobbles/shakes extremely during stop of vehicle as well as in drive. At one point it said power steering service etc. I came across recall #14V153000, dealers and website says not found on my vehicle. I am wondering why that is since my problems are the same as the ones stated along with the same make, mode and year

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #434

Feb 222019

Malibu

  • miles
Takata recall I have has this issue for about 2weeks now when driving my esp light appears on the dash and the word power steering as well I done took it in for a full diagnostic and by my vehicle being electric nothing can be done due to this issue a few repair shops stated my car has a recall I just want to get this handled correctly because its time consuming please help me out thanks

- Brown Deer, WI, USA

problem #433

Mar 092019

Malibu

  • 116,000 miles
Power steering, along with some other electric problems I am having with this car. I have only had the car for 3 years and already the steering wheel locks up frequently while driving my car on the highways, and traveling through the city. Last night the power steering locked as me and my child was driving home. I had to leave the car parked on a side street because the car would not allow me to turn the steering wheel to operate the car properly. At this time I am seeking immediate help with this issue.

- Dundalk, MD, USA

problem #432

Mar 082019

Malibu

  • 95,000 miles
My power steering just quit. I had to turn car off and then back on. It's done it twice now.

- Goshen, IN, USA

problem #431

Feb 012017

Malibu

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the electric power steering off and service off warning indicators illuminated and the steering wheel suddenly seized. George matick Chevrolet (14001 telegraph rd, redford charter twp, mi 48239, (313) 531-7100) replaced the internal dome light more than ten times due to an internal electrical short, but the failure persisted. The dealer made no mention of campaign number: 15356 special coverage adjustment (loss of electric power steering assist). The contact did not know if the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14E044000 (steering) and 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Southfield, MI, USA

problem #430

Nov 012018

Malibu

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the eps warning indicator randomly illuminated. Banner Chevrolet (5950 chef menteur hwy, new orleans, la 70126, (504) 302-8900) was contacted and stated that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was excluded from manufacturer coverage campaign number: 15356 (special coverage adjustment ' loss of electric power steering assist) based on the mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Gonzales, LA, USA

problem #429

Mar 062019

Malibu

  • miles
Power steering randomly stops work. I was driving down a busy highway and it completely stoped working! I have to stop the car shut it off and back on for the power steering to start working again. Also, when I start the car the wheel starts to shake (when in park) and also shakes going down the highway. Happens at least 3-4 times a week.

- Grundy Center, IA, USA

problem #428

Mar 062019

Malibu

  • 174,000 miles
Steering wheel randomly loses power and will not move or is very difficult to move. It happens at start up or while in motion. Definitely a safety hazard. The steering wheel also shakes or twitches at slow speeds or at a stop.

- Rapid City, SD, USA

problem #427

Feb 252019

Malibu

  • 175,000 miles
Power steering goes out. Warning message on dash reads "power steering - service ESC" this happens when I am driving and goes out without warning. Today it went out while I was driving on the highway at 65 mph rounding a long sweeping curve. Dangerous! I see that there is a recall on this problem - GM recall # N140115, but it doesn't cover the month that my Malibu was built, which is 12/08. It covers other Malibu's and other vehicles. My car has the exact same problem as theirs. GM definitely needs to expand this recall to include all cars that have been built at this time.

- Washington, MO, USA

problem #426

Mar 012019

Malibu

  • miles
The electrical power steering and ESC control are turned off as soon as I start the cars ignition. When the car is parked, the power steering begins to twitch the wheel and does not stop. When you turn the car off then back on, it resolves the problem for several seconds then continues to do the same thing. This problem creates a very dangerous car when combined when traveling down the road. The power steering has also done this whole driving. This is a huge issue in manufacturing and poses a life threat to my 100lb fiance and our newborn baby.

- Kendallville, IN, USA

problem #425

Mar 052019

Malibu

  • 157,000 miles
ESC system is not working properly. Power steering warning comes on at random times and it becomes very difficult to steer. Once I get pulled over and shut the car off and back on it returns to normal. I was driving down the highway when it started. It happened a couple times last year and then again yesterday.

- Keavy, KY, USA

problem #424

Mar 022019

Malibu

  • 217,156 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle had to be restarted in order to operate normally, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering needed to be replaced. Richard kay superstore (1935 pearman dairy rd, anderson, SC 29625, (864) 332-4031) informed the contact that there was no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 217,156.

- Anderson, SC, USA

problem #423

Mar 042019

Malibu

  • 18,000 miles
Takata recall, as I was dropping my daughter off at the bus stop I tried to pull back up to my house and the power steering came on and the wheel was hard to turn while my vehicle was in motion and there was alot of cars coming my way as I was trying to turn. I told my husband about it he went to check that it had power steering fluid in it and it was not low at all then he got in it to drive and it worked just fine. That was a scary experience for me. Another incident when I went to go get my car inspected the third brake light would not come on but when I went to my mother in laws it worked just fine and when I left to go home lastnight it was coming on when I wasn't even pushing the brakes so me and my husband figured it was a shortage in it or the wires need replaced. Someone needs to do something about this before there be an accident. I was doing some research about my vehicle and I seen that it had serveral recalls. The manufacturer recall #: N130036 the NHTSA recall #: 14V252

- Palestine, TX, USA

problem #422

Feb 252019

Malibu

  • 79,629 miles
Service powering steering light came on and steering went out immediately went out no warning was not able to steer car. Got the car home turned off let sit turn back on had steering but steering wheel shook back and forth moving and at idol.took to dealership and was told recall expired 10/18 but was never informed that there was one ended up having to pay 1200.00

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

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