Just bought the car a few weeks ago and out of nowhere the power steering ESC light pops on. I didn't ever hit pot holes or anything just a basic home to work car.

- Mishawaka, IN, USA

The vehicle was driving great then one day while driving the ESC light and power steering light came on and the power steering had gone out.

- Trenton, MI, USA

My car has sudden loss of electric power steering. I receive an alert saying powering steering service ESC. If I turn my car off and turn back on it will go away, however when I'm in park or stopped my steering wheel is moving by itself. It just now has 102K miles on it.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

Power steering becomes stiff after idling for a few moments. Shut the engine off and restart and problem goes away. Brake lights work intermittently. Power door locks work intermittently when lock button is pushed several times. Unlocking doesn't work at all unless car is put in reverse then back into park.

- Bellevue, KY, USA

While driving the electric power steering stops working. ESC warning light goes on. May happen multiple times per drive. Resets when car turned off, but recurrs.

- Mukwonago, WI, USA

Lost power steering when attempting to leave the driveway. Low speed. Electric power steering unit failed. I have not received any information or recall notice for this problem. I have parked the car until I determine how best to proceed with repairs.

- Germantown, OH, USA

I have had the car serviced 3 times for the headlights going out on me. I was driving home from work at 930pm and noticed my lights were not on. It was pitch black because I have to go through the park to get home. I almost hit the curb because I could not see. I panicked but I tried the brights and they worked so I used them to get home. The greenwood Chevrolet replaced the head light bulbs 3 times but it has to be electrical being that it went out 3 times in 2 months I haven't even had the car a year! on my way home from the grocery store on 3/6/2018 I almost wrecked because the power steering went out on the vehicle. I attempted to turn and almost ran into the back of the vehicle in front of me. The suspension doesn't work either. As of today I cannot drive at night because I do not have any head lights (that's been for 3 months) I cannot drive the car now because I do not have power steering to drive the car. I'm making payments on a death trap because I almost wrecked twice thank goodness god was with me.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

Have lost all power steering, sensor is messed up, brakes are barely working, why wasn't a recall issued for all 2009 Malibu? this is beyond dangerous.

- Holly Springs, MS, USA

Power steering failed while on interstate, and caused the ESC and traction to turn off as well. Cruise control continues to function. Shutting vehicle completely down and starting the vehicle again resets everything.

- Crestview, FL, USA

Steering wheel jerking while in park and while driving to the point you had to put a lot of strength into keep car in lane, service ESC: Power steering warning light chimes and comes on while driving, steering wheel locks up while trying to pull over on the side of the road. I took the car to kipo Chevrolet, the codes that came up were C0545(00), U0121, and C0661. Kipo Chevrolet stated torque sensor readings were surging around not holding steady, would have to replace torque sensor and re-evaluate concern.

- Wilson, NY, USA

Power steering goes out and traction control light comes on at intermittent times. Can be driving down the road, or making turns and the power steering will go out. This is a 2009 Malibu with the electronic power steering. Very unsafe to drive. If car is turned off and restarted sometimes it will come back on and other times it will just stay in manual steering. Car has right about 200,000 miles on it. It is a 4-cylinder.

- Vinton, IA, USA

Lost steering while driving down the highway at 70 mph. Service ESC and power steering message came on.

- Caledonia, MI, USA

My power steering light is on in my car. The power steering is acting up. I have the electronic powering steering system on my Malibu that was recalled due to malfunctioning. My car is currently experiencing this problem. Chevy recalled over 1.3 million vehicles for this same problem. My VIN # is apparently not listed on the recall list but I still have the problem. I would like Chevy to have to fix this. My steering power steering is acting up and I feel this is dangerous.

- Columbus, MI, USA

Service ESC lights comes on and the service ABS

- Miami, FL, USA

No steering at all. Got in this morning to go to work and can't turn the wheel left or right. This is very dangerous. I'm thankful it didn't happen when I drove home from work last night on the thruway. The car is undriveable. I am a full-time college student with a part-time minimum wage job. I can't afford this repair. Others online have stated it's between $700 - $1,000 to fix. GM please extend my warranty to fix this. I only have 108,000 miles on the car and need this car to last me at least two more years through college

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

Chevrolet Malibu lt 2009 4 cylinder escoff electric power steering goes out on its own. Seems to be a sensory issue. If it does go out, it is usually right after starting the ignition. Shutting the vehicle down and starting it again has take care of this problem over the last year. Over the past few weeks, ESC turns itself off and locks power steering on its own while I'm driving. It doesn't seem to matter if I'm going 75 on the highway or 35 on a bend, or from stationary at a light moving through the middle of an intersection to make a left turn. Only thing I've noticed is the heightened frequency of the issue in cold temperatures and again in moist conditions such as a rainy day. Although it still happens in all weather. I work in transporting children and this has nearly gotten them killed and I've put myself in the same situation several times over the last two weeks because I can't afford to have a dealership fix the issue without shelling out $800-$1200. Not including the $80-$100 ABS scan they must charge you firsthand. Other variants of the Chevrolet Malibu 2009 have released a recall for this problem exactly, and for some reason, my VIN is not included on the recall, though same make, model, year, and life-threatening problem that came bundled with the car straight from the manufacturer. This is my daily driver, I have toughed it out myself because I still have places to be and things to do. I can't work because I refuse to put the life of any of my youthful clients at risk. This still leaves others on the road and myself at risk of serious injury, major destruction of property, and once more, death!!! Chevy forums mention many people experiencing this problem with their 4 cylinders whose VIN # are not included on the recall. Please recognize this as a serious safety concern and help save the lives of poetially countless numbers of innocent lives. I beg you.

- Jeddo, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the stability and traction indicators illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to parkway Chevrolet at 25500 tx-249, tomball, tx 77375 where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 218,000.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

My 2009 Chevy Malibu lt (2.4L, 4 cylinder) showed me a message on the dashboard screen stating ' power steering service ESC' after my steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn while driving in my neighborhood at 25 mph zone. I believe that I have an electric power steering wheel assist since I couldn't locate the steering power wheel reservoir around the engine. Please help. Thank you

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

We already had the power steering fixed once two years ago. It has recently went out again. My husband was driving 70 miles a hour down the highway. When I was driving it also went out on the highway. It mostly happens when you start the car. You have to keep shutting it off and starting it to turn it back on.

- Medford, OK, USA

Power steering comes and goes as vehicle is in motion. This happens whether in town or on the highway straight or going into a turn.

- Richmond, IN, USA