Steering rack has been replaced 3 times (2011, 2012, 2016) in 32,000 mi. Noise & clunk when turning while driving on city streets. Roughly 8,000 per failure. Dealer replaced before total failure and/or accident. Worried about future failures in short times which could result in an accident.

- Redding, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 80 mph, the steering wheel began to drift and the transmission shifted erratically while several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Elacentro, CA, USA

Loss of power steering and the electric assist steering, car was extremely hard to steer, I contacted GM and they have no recalls, however doing a search apparently this is a known problem with many other GM cars as well as the Malibu, the person I spoke to from GM said that they offered an extended warranty to make the repair, but only up to 150,000 miles, and my car has 207,000 and she states that I am out of warranty. This is a major safety concern and should be covered under a recall!

- Brick, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. The VIN was not available.

- Willingboro, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel moved left and right on its own. At low speeds, the steering wheel moved in the opposite direction. The vehicle remained parked at the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer in 2012 for the power steering failure. The dealer performed an alignment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

- Essex, MD, USA

When driving and going into a turn, the driver assist warning light appears and there is a loss of power steering. Upon a diagnostic, the torque sensor requires replacement. Although several bulletins indicate a recall for this item, based on VIN for this vehicle, the sensor is apparently not covered under the recall. However, because of the sudden loss of steering ability, crashes are imminent and therefore it is a strong safety issue. Vehicle mileage is 113,000. This loss of power steering occurs while in motion on city streets and highways whether merging into another lane or turning.

- Nampa, ID, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,328.

- Harrisville, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and the electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- Bryan, TX, USA

When the car was started the information panal was not reading, it consisted of mostly dashes. The car was running much louder than normal and the check engine light came on. It started saying service traction and engine power loss. I placed the car in drive, the interior lights started flashing and locks went up and down rapidly. I shut the car off and re started it, attempted to see if it would drive but it had no power, could only reverse and there seemed to be no power steering. The next day I started the car again, this time no immediate issue until I pulled out on to the street. The steering wheel was tight, and the car failed to accelerate. Loss of engine power was on the dash, engine and traction lights remained on. Restarted the car and I was able to park again. The car remains at the dealer after being towed a week ago, and they are unsure of the cause. This is extremely dangerous, especially if it were to happen on the highway I would not have had any control of the car and most definitely would have caused an accident.

- Boston, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving in a parking lot, the steering wheel locked without warning while turning. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal and the steering wheel. The contact was not notified, but the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or remedied. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 12V460000 (power train) and 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact did not receive notification of those two recall repairs and had to call the manufacturer to be referred to a dealer to schedule the repairs. The failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Crosby, TX, USA

Electronic power steering assist system keeps failing. Recall was replace in early 2015 and again was in the dealer on 12/30/15 for the same problem with power steering failing. On 1/08/15 the power steering system yet again failed and this time this power steering failure caused the car to go into the ditch and through a barb wire feance. This has been a ongoing problem with my car and General Motors does not seem to have some kind of fix or does not want to admit there car has this problem. I have the documents from the dealer where it was soposed to be fixed on 12/30/15.

- Frederic, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was shut off and restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 172,882. Updated 05/10/16

- Afton, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized while all the warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the front seat passenger air bag warning light was remained illuminated. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Rockford, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact mentioned that a power steering message displayed. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and the contact did not sustain any injuries that required medical attention. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly and motor control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was not included NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 163,000.

- Little Rock, CA, USA

While driving on the city streets my vehicle steering wheel became extremely hard to control. It felt like it was going to lock. I had to use a lot of energy and muscle to turn the wheel. It was almost impossible to turn. I took my car to smicklas Chevrolet in Oklahoma city. They informed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the U-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure. It doesn't turn half the time and makes a loud popping noise and the blinker never turn off.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

Knocking in steering when turning wheel. I have been told it is the intermediate shaft, which should not knock considering the vehicle only has 27,450 for milage. How can I verify if this was a recall that was already completed. Please forward web site.

- Auburn, ME, USA

The power steering tends to freeze for a split second while I am driving. It does not happen all of the time but does seem to happens when I drive on mountain roads that require more turning or when making sharp turns. It does not happen for long period of times. Took it to dealership and they could not duplicate it and I called Chevrolet and the gave me a senior adviser who asked what do I expect from Chevrolet and also asked if I was in the market for a new car. I hung up on them and responded to their email.

- Colton, CA, USA

Power steering loses power steering control intermittently. Took it to Chevy dealer and they told me the steering module is defective. Car is only 6 years old with only 38K miles on it. Loss of power steering control can happen when car is either stationary or in motion.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

Recall was done in Nov. 2014 at ryan Chevrolet in minot, nd. On Oct. 3, 2015 the steering wheel locked up while driving at low speed in a residential area. Took car in to gateway Chevrolet in fargo, nd. Repairs were made and was told by them that either the recall had been done incorrectly or the replacement parts were defective.

- Minot, ND, USA