Power steering works randomly but mostly not at all. Power steering, service traction control light. ABS light and ESC flash on dash display all in one week. Driving to work made a left hand turn and power steering went out causing me to drive off the road. Power steering came back on and then out again. And has been off since

- Alliance, OH, USA

Intermittently upon starting the stationary vehicle the 'service ESC' light comes on followed by 'power steering' light. The power steering won't work. Turning the ignition off and restarting the vehicle 1-3 times usually corrects the problem. Also, while driving this same problem occurs where the power steering goes out, without warning. Extremely dangerous when going around bends or turning. Lastly, when moving (usually backing up, but also while driving) the steering wheel turns back and forth by itself as if the power steering is engaging but no turning is required. I've lost control on slick roads and in parking lots because of all of these problems. I also noticed that there's a recall for the 2012 Malibu for something similar to what my problem is, but not for the 2009 model. However, when looking up the 2012 recall it says 2004-2012 Malibu were under recall, yet my VIN for 2009 Malibu shows no recalls. Very odd. If not fixed for free, I'll be looking into class action.

- Toledo, OH, USA

Powersteering starting periodically going out and ESC notification would appear. Eventually it completely quit. Called Chevrolet and was told my car is not part of the recall for that issue.

- Davenport, IA, USA

Anytime I'm driving my car wether it be on the highway or through town, the steering power gives out. It happens every 5-7 minutes I would say. I have to turn the car off and turn it back on just so I can readjust it and get the steering wheel moving again. This just started happening about a week ago.

- Menasha City, WI, USA

My ESC light to service came on, which also triggered the power steering to go off. This happened a week ago when I was driving. When I called GM, I was told there was no recall, that was a special coverage and it expired in October if 2018. Well it's never been a problem before and now I have a vehicle that has issues the manufacture know about, and they know it was a defect but I am now expected to pay for a $1300 repair myself.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

Power steering goes out going down the highway it also goes out after starting the car. N touching the wheel. They. ESC an powersteering light come

- Ottumwa, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was an electric power steering (eps) failure and the eps warning indicator randomly illuminated. The contact was not able to determine when the steering wheel would seize. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign numbers: 14E044000 (steering) and 14V153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to pietroske Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac (4000 grand ave, manitowoc, wi 54220, (920) 684-0224). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

- Manitowoc, WI, USA

This car first belonged to my mother and I borrowed it once to go out of town to pittsburgh which introduced me for the first time to the problem with the power steering because of what I thought the cause was extreme cold. Now I have transferred over the title and the car is supposed to be my daily reliable source of transportation but the power steering stops working and gives a service warning regardless of outside temperature and happens 3-4 times in a 20 minute drive at its worse. At first the solution was to just turn the car on and off but that isn't possible when you're on an interstate so it has now become a safety issue. I saw there was a recall but I do not believe my VIN # was apart of the recall but it is a serious issue that puts my life in danger in unpredictable and sporadic moments of my daily drives and I would greatly appreciate any help in finding a solution.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

The car has the 2.4 4 cylinder with the unreliable electric power steering unit that shuts off almost everytime the car is driven.it shuts off and the car must be turned off then restarted before steering is restored.it goes off under all driving situations sitting, in motion, turning, going forward or backing up.on city streets or major highways..it happens at all speeds and all weather conditions...

- Brackenridge, PA, USA

Takata recall ! I currently own a 2009 Chevy Malibu ecotec and when starting the car one morning my electric stability control came on also saying no power stearing there has been a recall on the other models but not my ecotec 4 cylinder..

- Steubenville, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to park the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Nebraska City, NE, USA

Power steering goes out randomly while driving or when parked, dash reads: Power steering, ESC off, service ESC. This has happened multiple times on the highway, on city streets, while turning and while going straight. There was a recall on other models of Chevy Malibu but my 4-cylinder was excluded. There are many other similar complaints. A new recall to include our models is needed. Mileage is at approx. 173,000

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

Power steering notification comes on dash and steering wheel is hard to turn. I turn the car off and restart and then its fine but shortly after driving notice flashes on dash again and am unable to turn steering wheel.

- Southfield, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bomnin Chevrolet manassas (8000 sudley rd, manassas, va 20109, (703)-368-2111) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls or warranties. The failure mileage was 100,006.

- Stanley, VA, USA

The power of steering does not work. When driving or when I turn the car on the power of steering stops working. I looked online and notice a lot of people had the same problem. Why was their never a recall on this?

- Westville, NJ, USA

The power steering message comes on when you start the vehicle and then says ESC off. Steering wheel won't turn. Turn the car off and most times if U turn the steering wheel while starting the car it will go off. Other times it takes 2 to 3 times of restarting. Tonight driving home the power steering light came on and the steering went out. Had to pull over and turn off the car and restart it. The steering wheel is shaking and vibrating all the time now.

- Eldersburg, MD, USA

The electric power steering assist motor is malfunctioning, almost causing an accident, the steering wheel is "twitching" the steering will give out unless I restart the car. Most of these are on recall but unsure why my car wouldn't be. Almost caused a serious accident on highway.

- Saco, ME, USA

Driving, power steering freezes, cannot change lanes, or turn. It will suddenly turn into old school power steering, and I can muscle it home. This is a known safety issue P, due to median of error. They seem to think all of the other 2009 Malibu's do this, but not mine. What a ridiculous notion. I am a single mother, nursing student, hoping I had bought a really nice car. Now I fear my death daily.

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control off and traction control warning indicators kept randomly flashing. Also, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and vibrated during the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V153000 (steering) and 14E044000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,317.

- New Brighton, MN, USA

ESC light came on while driving on 01-21. Morning of 01-22 was complete loss of power steering while trying to leave driveway. Ecs light remains on and power steering never returned even after 20 miles of highway and rural road travel. Extremely dangerous. Furious that only certain VIN #S are part of recall when it clearly affects the vast majority of vins for this model year.

- Rural Retreat, VA, USA