8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$880
Average Mileage:
62,400 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. replace steering column and kit (1 reports)
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problem #4

Nov 122018

Malibu LS 2.4L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,000 miles

On Monday 11/12/18 I took my daughter to school and no problem with the steering. Then when I went to pick her up, I could hardly turn. It takes two hands to turn the steering wheel. Are there any fuses that may be changed to fix this problem or what has to be done?

- MARY L., Newark, OH, US

problem #3

Mar 302018

Malibu LS 2.4L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,000 miles

Power Steering cuts off. Will work after shutting off the ignition and restarting the car. Steering shakes when stopped and feels shaky while driving.

- jdsherman, Livonia, US

problem #2

Nov 192016

Malibu LTZ 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

The steering failed as my daughter was driving home from college. Luckily she was only blocks from the house when it happened, but the steering shut down on her while she turned a corner and killed the engine. The car went up onto the curb. Thank goodness no one was hurt as it was a busy 4 lane intersection. Took the car in to Jensen Tire of Lincoln and they said it was the steering column that had to be replaced. They told me when they looked up the parts online that Chevrolet had an entire assembly kit with it, which meant they had obviously had previous problems, but not a recall yet. In other words, Chevrolet is failing to follow through on something of significant and dangerous issues. In due time, I will expect to be reimbursed by Chevrolet!

- Ryan P., Lincoln, US

problem #1

Jan 292016

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,450 miles

while driving i lost the power steering. thank god was no traffic and i was able to steer the car safely. if there was traffic most likely i would cause an accident. i hope chevy solve this problem before some people die. i will try to contact chevy to solve this matter. thaks

- subieta, Yonkers, NY, US