The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that excessive force was required on the steering wheel in order to maneuver the vehicle. In addition, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering shaft and column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

- Johnston City, IL, USA

Power steering failure. Multiple occasions.

- Purcellville , VA, USA

While driving on the highway lost all power steering after fighting to get car off the road finally was able to stop vehicle turned off ignition had to park vehicle will not drive it until this problem is fixed contacted GM and was told this VIN was not covered under power steering recalls even though my vehicle is doing the same thing as the ones that are covered.

- Enterprise, MS, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The specifics of the repairs were not available. The failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

- Carpentersville, IL, USA

My car looses power steering suddenly. Steering wheel is glitching while idling or stopped at red light.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failures as mentioned in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). However, the VIN number was not included. The vehicle was taken the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was mot made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Excelsior, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds, the power steering would fail and when idle the steering wheel would shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the eps motor controller needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Henderson , NV, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to shake and move independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the motor control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Canfield, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,673.

- Darien, IL, USA

For about a month now, my steering wheel has had a mind of its own. It vibrates, shakes and does not comply with the driver. The situation is getting worse, and I do not feel safe driving the car.

- Pawleys Island, SC, USA

Intermittent loss of power steering, other 2008 Malibu have been recalled by GM for this, my vehicle has not been recalled but obviously has the same problem.

- Carter Lake, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel felt abnormal and an unknown warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

- Panora, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while making a U-turn at approximately 10 mph, the gear shift failed to switch gears and the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14V153000 (steering). The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V224000 (power train) and 14E044000 (steering). The failure mileage was 50,500.

- Washington, DC, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would shake and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

While driving on city roads or 65-70 mph on the highway, the steering wheel shakes. As of now it's a "mild" shake (but it seems as if its getting "shaker" as the days go by. Im not sure if there an alignment needed. I had a new tire put on (passenger back tire) approximately 3 months ago had tires rotated back in July 2014?

- Kansas City, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when making a turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact would have to use extreme force in order to control the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Cumberland , MD, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became stiff and failed to respond. The contact had to use extreme force to turn the steering wheel. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering). However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,850.

- Harpersville, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. Updated 02/09/15 updated 9/8/2017

- Toms Brook , VA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 35 mph, the power steering seized and a warning alarmed activated. In addition, the service wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted and the power steering was difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

2008 Chevrolet Malibu power steering just went out. The consumer also experienced problems with the shifter and the brakes.

- Semmes, AL, USA