I have on occasion at least 4 times that I vivid recall had a situation where I get message to service ESC and then I have no power steering. Now the steering wheel moves back and forthe then I am stopped at a light and move the wheel slightly. It has happened when in motion and when it has been stopped.

- Waterford, MI, USA

When first got car doors locked and unlocked with remote for apps 1 week. Then over appx month stopped working 1 door at a time. At this point the power locks inside (on door) do not work and lock/ unlock intermittently and even if I can unlock manually my drivers door it still stays locked even when lock is in fully unlocked position. Quite scary for someone that drives alone at night and my doors are unlocking themselves. God forbid I do get into an accident and need to get out of the car quickly. Also this makes it so my panic does not work on my fob. Yes I've changed batteries multiple times. Also my power steering has been cutting in and out while moving most often during turns. What happens if I am moving on a highway and I cannot steer correctly? feeling very unsure of my safety at this point.

- Kennebunk, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 60 mph, the power steering wheel failed to turn left or right without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and it returned back to normal. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 224,000.

- Memphis, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and the part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign numbers: 14E044000 (steering) and 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The contact was uncertain that the failure would not recur if the oem parts were replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 224,000.

- Memphis, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle pulled to the left and right without warning. The contact mentioned that the issue started shortly after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed as needing a front end alignment. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

- Norton Shores, MI, USA

The power steering fails while driving.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving and making left and right turns, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 186,707.

- Jackson, TN, USA

Power steering stop working while the car was in motion. The manual steering still work but it is harder. I stopped the car, turned off the engine and it works again. This is a safety issue. I called the dealership and they said I must bring the car in for a diagnosis test that will cost $144. If they found the problem, I will not be charged but if they do not find the problem I will be paid $144. I read the recall notices from NHTSA website but it indicated "some 2009 Malibu had this issues"

- White Bear Lake, MN, USA

I am reporting two incidents! approximately 6 months ago my break lights starting turning on again (after the recall was fixed a year prior) while diving the vehicle. I would tap the breaks and the light would turn off (giving cars behind me the idea that I was breaking when I wasn't and when I was breaking to slow down, they couldn't tell). It still does this problem. Now as of 3/18/2017 while driving on the highway my "service ESC power steering" light came on. It was very hard to steer off the highway or even get the vehicle home. As I research my vehicle online, these two issues were recalled back in 2014. I don't know if my vehicle was serviced for the power steering recall as I bought the vehicle on 12/26/2014. I do know that the break light recall was serviced because I took my vehicle in for the recall. I have an appointment tomorrow at the Chevrolet dealer, but I know I'm going to have to pay $1200 to $1600 for this repair. Something needs to be done about these recalls! someone needs to make sure they don't continue to happen every year or every other year going forward.

- Lake Villa, IL, USA

Vehicle is stating service power steering and the steering wheel locks up and I am unable to drive my vehicle. From what I have read online this is known problem with 2009 vehicles but yet my car has not been included in the recall. It is not safe to drive my children in this vehicle, and I shouldn't be responsible for fixing a part that is obviously defective.

- Carrollton, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel lost power. The ESC/power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then merged to the shoulder of the road and powered off and restarted but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,800.

- Ottumwa, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized more than twice. The eps warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the power steering motor twice but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced but the repair was not performed. In addition, the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was pending a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

- Southfield, MI, USA

Sudden loss of power assist while in motion on city street. This made changing lanes and turning onto other streets very difficult, especially when it first occurred. Aaa towed the car and did a diagnosis check and said they received 2 codes for steering sensors. They said they could not repair my car and I would have to take it to a dealer. They did not charge be for the diagnosis but also did not give me the printed report. The power assist sis restore when the car was shut-off and restarted. How can it be that GM would would sell a vehicle that can suffer a total failure of the steering due to a sensor code without providing a fail safe mode? as the steering assist was restored with the shot-off and restart of the car, it was the ECU that failed and the assist motor was still in functioning condition.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at any speed and making a turn, the steering wheel seized. The failure also occurred while at a stop and attempting to make a turn. The steering warning light illuminated along with other unknown warning lights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

I recently bought this car at a buy here pay here and after one say the power steering went completely out on the vehicle. I researched and found a recall on the power steering unity but dealership said it was expired?

- Owensboro, KY, USA

On 4/13/2015 - 3/5/2015 my 2009 Malibu is experiencing a steering issue. My dashboard displayed a signal, power steering / service ESC. After shutting the car off and restarting it it was fine. The dealer told me there was a recall for this problem but, not for my VIN # they said for a $ $99 diagnostic fee they would look into it. Since then it has become more frequent almost daily even "while driving " it will go out. All year vehicles involved should be covered under this recall not just certain VIN # please check into the severity of this issue before someone gets killed because of this known about problem.

- Athens, NY, USA

While driving down the highway the ESC light with service power steering came on and my power steering turned off almost causing me to lose control of the vehicle.

- Robersonville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering ability seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact slowed donn to a complete stop on the shoulder. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- Louisville, KY, USA

A few days ago while picking up my son from school the steering wheel began to lightly vibrate. As of this evening, I went to start up the car and now the display says power steering ESC and the wheel is extremely hard to steer.

- Gladstone, MO, USA

I have a 2009 Chevy Malibu 4 cyl with electric power steering. It is having the same issues as the rest of the recalled Malibu's but mine is not on the recall list. The power steering light flashed shuts off the traction control and loses power steering while going down the highway

- Meredith, NH, USA