Power steering has issues. Receives a power steering fault on display. Steering wheel oscillates and locks up. If the component fails completely power steering control will be lost. This is a known issue for this year make model of vehicle. Torque sensor failure recalls exist. Being told that this known problem is not covered for repair.

- Ossian, IN, USA

While driving the lights went dim and the steering was hard, the information panel on the car said "power steering", the car finally stopped running and had to jump start the car. This has happened five times now. GM says there is no recall on this but I noticed several recalls similar to this and with a lifetime service to replace the electric assist

- Columbis, WI, USA

My power streeing keeps going out and the streeing wheel shake by itself while im drvingi have to turn the car off os the power streeing to go back on. When I back up out of a parking space or anywhere really my streeing wheel locks up and shoots to the opposite direction. There is an ex warranty for the 2005 Chevy Malibu for the exact same part the part are the same. Power streeing asst.

- Adelanto, CA, USA

Power steering repeatedly goes out while driving. Blinkers only work sometimes. Cruise control does not engage. I lost power steering going down a busy highway.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

I took my 2004 Malibu max Chevy to.ray Chevrolet in antioch Illinois.we got recalls on the steering they told us they didn't have the part.they told us they would let us know when the part came in.its been a year.its really dangerous driving is way.the steering went out a couple of times.I need help.

- Antioch, IL, USA

My car had a recall for the electric power assist after fulfilling the recall I started having power steering problems loss of steering airbag light coming on and the power steering coming across the car message center. I went to turn the wheel it turned then when I turned the wheel again the car lost steering and I almost had a crash. The dealership told me that the internal steering gear failed and isn't covered under the warranty recall but it will be $1900 dollars to fix it. GM corporate office told me what do I expect from a 2004 with 150,000 miles on it its old and has excessive miles on it. I asked them why dont they stand by their product they kept saying its a 2004.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to park the vehicle at 1 mph, the contact heard a thumping noise coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The steering wheel also became very loose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft failed, but the mechanic did not specify whether the part would need to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Euclid, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 60 mph, the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The steering wheel required excessive force in order to make a turn. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. The failure recurred several other times. The contact also stated that the brake lights failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the recalls were expired. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where they estimated that the diagnostic check would cost $114. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 166,000.

- Milington, TN, USA

When I went to make a turn, the steering wheel made this popping noise and the car would not turn. The steering wheel spins completely around and does not turn either of the wheels. No warning lights appeared on my dash. The car had a complete loss of steering left and right. Very dangerous and I caused total chaos on the street just trying not to hit someone.

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

I received a letter from General Motors explaining they knew issues with the rack and pinion for my 2004 Chevrolet Malibu during the first 150,000 miles of the vehicle at no charge. It also states if I paid for repairs I would get reimbursed for this. Currently I have 48,857 miles. My steering column went out of control while I was in motion. I had the rack and pinion and outer tie rod replaced on my vehicle on (4/4/17). I called GM on 4/11/17. In the morning, they said I would get re-imbursed. In the afternoon I received a phone call stating I would not get re-imbursed. I believe there are currently 12 recalls for this vehicle. I would like this matter of the rack and pinion issue be looked at further by the safety board to impose a safety recall. If it happened to my car, it may happen to other GM cars.

- Lancaster, NY, USA

"takata recall" my 2004 Malibu does not have working cruise control, my wiring is barely working as in my locks won't work, my heat we only blows cold air on defrost my defrost barely clears my windows, my T\C light is the only light that stays on all the time and I barely have traction while driving if I'm trying to accelerate getting on the highway my wheel will lock or barely move and I have to let completely off the gas to free the wheel I get any alerts on my speedometer.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

The power steering on my car is failing. It does not work at low speeds and reverts to manual mode. It appears there is a recall on certain 04-06 Malibu's, just not mine. Any chance the recall will be expanded?

- Centerville, OH, USA

Inflated.

- Altoona, PA, USA

2004 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for power steering recall repairs. The consumer was informed the recalled part and the part that was replaced on her vehicle were not the same. The repair shop replaced a bad switch and steering column.

- Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph and making a left or right turn, the power steering seized and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning indicator illuminated and a beeping noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph and turning, the vehicle made clunking noises. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and the steering shaft was lubricated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

- Yellow Springs, OH, USA

Complete steering failure. Steering has made "clunking" sounds for years (since about 1 year after new), and has been "repaired" several times previously, only once under warranty. Action: Suddenly, while driving, the steering wheel began "ratcheting" when making a turn, and the wheels would not respond to the direction of the steering wheel. Did not cause accident, but badly frightened the driver. Repair required replacement of the rack & pinion assembly plus the steering shaft (rusty) for a total cost of $1,300 (including $100 "fee" imposed by GM to be able to keep the failed parts). The failed parts are available for examination by NHTSA if needed.

- Evanston, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The failure mileage was unknown.

- Flint, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at various speeds, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. In extremely cold temperatures, the steering wheel would become stuck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft exhibited signs of failure, but had not completely failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 04/21/2016

- New York City, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. Whenever the vehicle was driven, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The repairs were done, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

- Laport, TX, USA