10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 82,711 miles
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We have replaced the electric power steering (eps) torque sensor twice, with differing brands (ac delco, and can't remember the other). Since it's an issue with the eps, the traction control is out/disabled as well. The car feels like it could be potentially dangerous to drive, considering it's a full size sedan and the operator is 115lbs with her children in the car. It's exceptionally difficult to steer at slower speeds, and almost impossible parked. The dealership she bought it from, nor the local Chevy dealership will take any responsibility, and she can't afford to sink even more money into the car. This is rather outrageous considering the car is normally maintained and the dealership she bought it from was aware of the issue as she had brought it to their service center (due to purchased warranty at the time) where whatever-they-did reset the light, but the issue recurred later on. Date given is approximately the month issues began to get significantly worse. The issue started quite some time ago. This has not resulted in an accident strictly due to the operators over-abundance of caution. Mileage I report is approximate, but certainly was lower than the number given when it began.
- Danville, IL, USA
Put car in gear. The button stays in and key won't come out. The car isn't engaged so it can move on it's own.
- Big Rapids, MI, USA
In 2012, we were driving along and attempted to back into a parking spot, when the car refused to reverse. It started going slower than the usual speed limit, so I didn't know what to do. I pulled out to head home, but the car didn't get much speed, nor would it reverse at all. I had it towed and the transmission was burned out. I'd only had the car less than 30,000 miles. Chevrolet repaired or rebuilt the transmission. A year later, I was pulled over due to the tail lights not working. 2016 the car wouldn't pick up speed again. I had it towed and the transmission had burned out again. We got it rebuilt a second time and now the lights, wipers, door locks, and windows aren't working again either. Obviously there's a manufacturer issue that needs reviewing on this year Malibu.
- Houston, TX, USA
While driving on the interstate, in a curve, the power steering quit working, the wheels turned straight and I had to slam on my brakes to avoid hitting the barrier wall. After turning the car off and restarting it, the power steering began working again. The power steering now quits working after a mile of driving, only to start working again after a restart of the engine. This has been happening for around 20,000 miles.
- Cross Lanes, WV, USA
When I started the car the steering wheel twitches on its own and when I'm driving the steering wheel gets stiff and it says serivce ESC/powersteering.
- Stafford, VA, USA
On the dash power steering warning comes on along with service ESC then ESC is off. This has been happening while driving. The power steering will cut off.. also of I'm idle the steering wheel will start jerking by its self
- Manteca, CA, USA
Power steering off will appear on dash with each off light and traction control light off.
- Kansas City, KS, USA
Power steering keeps going in and out. Cant drive car very far at all. While driving.
- Ontario, OH, USA
My steering goes out while driving almost caused a accident on a highay
- Baltimore, MD, USA
I started my car, my traction light came on, and my service power steering like came on as well and I couldn't move my steering wheel. I turned the car off and back and and it didn't have again. I don't know what's wrong and I don't know what actions to take.
- Coffeen, IL, USA
Steering goes out while driving, noticed a slight twitch in the steering wheel when I started it up to leave for work. It was doing this twitch while in park.. on the way home from work it goes out while driving on the highway
- Dayton, OH, USA
Whenever the car starts, the service ESC lights come on and stay on. Steering wheel is very hard to turn and won't turn unless the car is in motion thus causing me to wrestle with the steering wheel to make a right or left turn. Every mechanic I've seen told me to trade it in because the repairs are quite expensive. They mentioned something about replacing the entire steering column. They also couldn't service the power steering because it's strictly electronic. This is not safe for me or my family because who knows when it will lock up for good while I'm driving. This has been going on for the past month. Please help
- Brick, NJ, USA
Two days ago, I noticed that my steering wheel would shake when I would stop at a light or something but I could still drive. That same night, I turned on my car to leave a parking lot when my steering wheel locked up. It would not budge. I noticed that it said my ESC system needed to be checked. I turned my car on and off 5 times to see if it would move and it did not. On the 6th try, the wheel moved and I took the chance to drive my car to the dealership. After 2 days of working on my car, they determined that sensor went bad. After looking online, I see this is a common problem that is very dangerous. I commute 2 hours round trip each day on the interstate and I am so thankful that this happened in a parking lot.
- Durham, NC, USA
The power steering control locks up the steering system. The brakes pulsates when stopping cause losing traction. ESC control is off. Making the vehicle not drive-able.
- Bolingbrook, IL, USA
4 cylinder with electric power steering is not part of the recall..I'm having problems with the power steering completely going out while driving in motion and parking.....also the traction control lights constantly stays
- Elgin, IL, USA
Vehicle was working great as has always, until out of nowhere, in the middle of driving down the highway, I lost all movement in my steering wheel. It became more than impossible to turn and I had to stop every 10 seconds and turn my car off and back on to try and get it home. I know that more than a fair share of people with the same vehicle having the exact problem. Sudden loss of steering. I know that there is an open recall, but its not showing my vehicle has any current recalls, though there was one for the power assisted motor that is still open from what I can see. I have always taken caer of my vehicle and never had anything like this happen, am I correct with taking it to the dealership still to get it replaced from the recall?
- Woodbridge, VA, USA
Upon driving the car the ESC light and power steering light will come on and care will have no power steering.steering wheel also moves on it's on and makes sounds inside the column. Very dangerous for my wife to have to drive and drop off the kids at school.nothing but problems out of the car since we purchased it 3 years ago.
- Ripley, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and then slowed down. The ESC and traction control warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kramer tire (6628 providence rd, Virginia beach, va 23464, (757) 346-5739) where the front brakes and rotors were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the passenger side cv joint was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
- Chesapeake, VA, USA
Brake lights constantly stay on 24/7. service ESC, tracition, and svc tire monitor lights stay on dash. Interior lights dim in and out if the window buttons are pushed. Passenger door glitches sometimes will not open from inside nor out. Locking unlocking still nothing. Etc... etc.. oil consumption!!! I'm losing 100$S overtime constantly having to put a quart in due to losing a quart in a days time like makes no sense
- Fulton, MS, USA
- Greensboro, NC, USA