10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,913 miles

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problem #60

Dec 222017

Malibu

  • 136,034 miles
My power steering light comes on and I am not able to turn my steering wheel. This has happened several times in the last week while my car was stationary. Also while I was driving tonight the car made a sound warning and right after that my power steering locked up while my car was in motion driving on a city street. I had to put my car in neutral turn my ignition off and then back on to get the steering back in my control. I believe this has something to do with the power steering. My steering wheel shakes ever since I first noticed this issue and the steering on this vehicle sometimes just all of a sudden pulls off to the left or to the right for no reason. My tires have the proper inflation and are only 3 months old. I drive down a mountain with lots of curves in the road to get to and from work if the steering decides to lock up while I am driving on a curve this could cause a very bad and possibly fatal accident. This car does not have a place to add power steering fluid the manual states to bring the vehicle to the dealership if this keeps occurring.

- New River, AZ, USA

problem #59

Dec 132017

Malibu

  • 138,000 miles
Driving approximately 30 mph down the road my steering stiffened and I heard a chime and service ESC across the dash warning system, I could not turn the wheel. The electronic steering control was not working and I had to try to manually steer. I had my 1 yr old and 4 yr old in my vehicle and the roads were snowy and icy, and no way to steer my vehicle safely.

- Candia, NH, USA

problem #58

Dec 152017

Malibu

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed and the traction control indicator illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- New London, NC, USA

problem #57

Nov 292017

Malibu

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering column seized while the vehicle was being driven various speeds. Also, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be operated after being manually restarted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure, but received no response. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The VIN was not provided.

- Manchester, OH, USA

problem #56

Aug 242017

Malibu

  • 94,600 miles
Takata recall for a Chevrolet Chevy Malibu 2012, you cant tell how fast your going the head light electrical fuse needs replacement, driver pedals need to be replaced also.

- Laurinburg, NC, USA

problem #55

Nov 022017

Malibu

  • miles
My headlights keep going out, my car will not align and the electrical plug will not work

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #54

Oct 292017

Malibu

  • 95,000 miles
While driving the power steering goes out says power steering off service ESC turn car off and restart went away I take it in and no code stored. My wife is affraid to drive the car

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #53

Jan 012017

Malibu

  • miles
2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to multiple safety defects with vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle has several safety defects including the electric stability control, brakes, sensor lights, steering, suspension, wheels, engine lights, power train. Updated 10/23/2017

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

problem #52

May 102017

Malibu

  • 101 miles
All lights on the dash board had brake pads installed vehicle making noise while driving vehicle pulling to the right, had three sensors replaced dash board light still ON05

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

problem #51

Sep 192017

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. When the engine was started, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The power steering, ESC, and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off, restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. The dealer (southern Chevrolet Cadillac, 5845 coliseum blvd, alexandria, la 71303) was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Deville, LA, USA

problem #50

Mar 202017

Malibu

  • 67,000 miles
I was driving to work one morning going about 30mph and car just lost all power, could not steer the car, pulled off road, waited about 20 minutes and car started back with no problems, then a few days ago went out to start car and would not start, the instrument panel would light up but would not start, had to have in jumped off, took it to auto place to have battery checked, battery was fine, drove it home, drove it the next morning to work with no problems, then that afternoon, would not start again, had to have it jumped off again, took it to auto place again, and battery ok, allternator ok, I have read several reviews on this car and all seem to have the same problems, have not took it to mechanic yet, but afraid to drive

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #49

Mar 142014

Malibu

  • 94,000 miles
"service ESC" light illuminates when making sharp turns, slowing down on the interstate, as well as breaking in bad weather. After replacing brakes twice and rotors once I scontinue to experience this problem. After a recent inquiry I learned of a recall on "service ESC" as well as "traction control".

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #48

Jun 012017

Malibu

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds above 40 mph, the instrument panel lighting failed to remain illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to lasorsa Chevrolet Buick dealer where it was diagnosed with an oil pressure valve malfunction. The dealer was also informed that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired for the oil pressure valve, but the dealer failed to diagnose the instrument panel and steering wheel failures. The instrument panel and steering wheel failure recurred and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #47

Jan 122016

Malibu

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering fluid was low and needed to be filled. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #46

Mar 012017

Malibu

  • 79,900 miles
As I was driving my car I heard a pop in my steering wheel and felt it in the gas pedal, and it keeps popping. My steering wheel should not go out! as I was making a left turn it locked up on me and just keeps popping.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #45

Mar 012017

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles
"takata recall" steering wheel moving on its on lost of power steering olin and out and traction warning on and off. Steering wheel pulsating and turning on its own while stationary.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #44

Feb 062017

Malibu

  • 94,000 miles
My car is not working the steering wheel and brake

- Balch Springs, TX, USA

problem #43

Jan 032017

Malibu

  • 163,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 10 to 15 mph, the vehicle lost steering power. As a result, the vehicle veered left and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle was towed out of the ditch. The contact stated that a warning indicator illuminated only during the failure. After the crash, the steering column shook violently. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering module and the power torque module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 163,000.

- Pinckneyville, IL, USA

problem #42

Feb 012017

Malibu

  • miles
Takata recall powersteering went our while driving.

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #41

Nov 212016

Malibu

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle and steering wheel vibrated violently. In addition, when making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

- Flint, MI, USA

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