10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 1
Average Mileage:
76,806 miles

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problem #379

Oct 072019

Malibu

  • 189,000 miles
When driving the power steering goes out making the vehicle extremely hard to steer. When you turn the car off and turn it back on, it would stop for a short period of time, but would repeat the same problem.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #378

Sep 192019

Malibu

  • 146,750 miles
There have been multiple times now where my power steering light will turn on my dashboard, then it turns to manual steering which is very difficult to turn and almost caused me to crash my vehicle when trying to merge off to the shoulder. Seems to be more common when going 30 mph or under but has happened when going 75 mph on highway. Last time was today when I went to get new set of tires and it locked up on the technician. It will happen at random times and if I restart my car problem seems to go away for awhile.

- Monmouth, IL, USA

problem #377

Sep 132019

Malibu

  • 33,000 miles
The steering wheel starts to shake and pulls to the right side. Cannot control the car. Called GM and explained that there was not a recall. GM was terrible and would not let me speak to a supervisor concerning this issue. I cannot drive the car.

- Troy, NY, USA

problem #376

Sep 052019

Malibu

  • 70,000 miles
2008 Chevy Malibu engine shut off in mid drive on city highway during high traffic. My wife and children were in the vehicle the check engine light has displayed and continue to code P0365/6. however the camshaft position sensors, the camshaft position actuators, the altenator and the battery have all been replaced. The issue has upset me due to the fact that it is in line with 2 known concerns and reports that have not been answered by Chevy or GM. 1) discussion of battery cables being the cause of the problem (unanswered) 2) GM ignition switch recall Feb 2014 (which seems to be very in line with this issue). I have taken the vehicle to the Chevy dealership and ofcourse paid for a diagnostic to be told "could not duplicate". it is very concerning to me and hard to believe that this was the first time that these symptoms have been reported and no one knows what could be the source. I was able to find forums and reports on both the battery cables and the ignition switch failures. The ignition switch failure were supposedly only issues for specific vehicles however the symptoms within the recorded Malibu community are totally in line with the same from that recall. We now also have a problem with the ignition struggling to turnover. This is highly unsafe, financially burdening and stressful on the families who are currently dealing with these concerns with no answer or response in sight. Requesting assistance.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #375

May 032017

Malibu

  • miles
Electric power steering system - power steering assist locks randomly and makes it very difficult to steer the car.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #374

Aug 012019

Malibu

  • 127,800 miles
While driving down the road at about 20mph on city streets my power steering went out while I was turning left into a business and I was unable to turn the steering wheel. I had to turn the car off, then back on, and it would drive for a short while before power steering would shut off again, usually while making a left or right turn. The steering wheel also turns on its own while sitting still. I am unable to drive the car. Also, the steering wheel is making a grinding, popping noise and flashing "check airbag" messages when the car is turned on. I have researched this problem and found the power steering issue to be a broad GM vehicle problem. Chevy Malibu from 2004 to 2010 I believe were all covered for a recall. My VIN however is not on this list and I am suffering the same problems as all of these other Chevy Malibu owners. My vehicle has 128, xxx miles.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #373

May 262019

Malibu

  • 180,056 miles
First time car was in park. Then the traction control light comes but doesn't turn off. Also message pops up saying to service traction control. Next was stationary, I stopped at a light and the car just shut off. Next was stationary and the car turned on but then the cluster instrument lights didn't come on it was completely dark. Also while in motion car RPM didn't read anymore and it was shifting hard. Another thing it says service tire sensor and service airbag

- Douglas, GA, USA

problem #372

May 182019

Malibu

  • 204,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering lost power and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.

- New Kent, VA, USA

problem #371

Mar 282019

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles
Loss of power steering assist while driving. Brake lights go on when driving and do not go on when braking

- Stratford, CT, USA

problem #370

Apr 112019

Malibu

  • 147,000 miles
I started the vehicle up. Vehicle was still in park and the wheel started shaking from left to right ok N it's own for about 45 seconds. Power steering then popped up on the dash. The wheel stopped shaking. I backed out and began driving. I began on highway and the wheel starts shaking again. The wheel was shaking from left to right making it hard to steer the vehicle. I had to pull over to the side of the highway.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #369

Apr 032019

Malibu

  • 25 miles
"takata recall power steering issue can't move very dangerous

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #368

Mar 272019

Malibu

  • 158,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering became difficult to maneuver. When the contact pulled into a parking lot and turned the vehicle off and on, the failure went away. The failure occurred everyday since February 15, 2019. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the steering wheel input torque sensor was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

- Fulton, MD, USA

problem #367

Mar 012019

Malibu

  • 125,000 miles
This vehicle VIN code has not shown up for electric power steering recall. 05-07 Chevy Malibu 3.5L. My 2008 Malibu was manufactured July 2007. My understanding is GM vehicles manufactured after the months of March or April are next calander year. So my 2008 Chevy Malibu is an 05-07 body and understood as best trim level offered before the next body style and model. The 2008 model years body style changed.

- Bismarck, ND, USA

problem #366

Mar 132019

Malibu

  • 171,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to carter Chevrolet (175 hartford turnpike, vernon, ct 06066, (860) 646-6464), but it was not diagnosed because the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,000.

- Vernon, CT, USA

problem #365

Jan 022019

Malibu

  • miles
Power steering goes out then comes back sometimes when I turn it off then back on.

- Rienzi, MS, USA

problem #364

Mar 042019

Malibu

  • miles
The steering wheel loses power due to an electrical power steering issue that shows to have been fixed but it is still occurring and could result in an accident due to the limited ability to turn the steering wheel

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #363

Mar 012019

Malibu

  • 200,000 miles
I was driving home from work on the highway and the power steering light came on and my car was hard to steer.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #362

Feb 022019

Malibu

  • 200,000 miles
There was a recall on power steering. I took to Chevy dealer. They said they fixed it. Alittle better later it started doing it again so I called Chevy dealer and they said recall time was up there was nothing they can do. Now my power steering is completely out. I believe they should fix it and make it right.

- Bismarck, MO, USA

problem #361

Feb 222019

Malibu

  • 216,000 miles
While driving on a city street the electric power steering failed. The vehicle could not be steered at low speeds preventing me from turning into my driveway. The dash lit up like a christmas tree and the power steering failure notice appeared. It is obvious that the prior recall was not large enough and did not cover the population of defective vehicles. Time for NHTSA and GM to expand the recall and eliminate this danger.

- New Berlin, WI, USA

problem #360

Feb 112019

Malibu

  • 35 miles
The steering goes out while driving, making it hard to steer. The problem started intermittently now it just happens all the time. I did not see my VIN number on the list. From the looks of it, it looks like a lot more people are having this issue. Also when I'm stopped the steering wheel moves on it's own.

- Dyer, IN, USA

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