This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While driving down the road at about 20mph on city streets my power steering went out while I was turning left into a business and I was unable to turn the steering wheel. I had to turn the car off, then back on, and it would drive for a short while before power steering would shut off again, usually while making a left or right turn. The steering wheel also turns on its own while sitting still. I am unable to drive the car. Also, the steering wheel is making a grinding, popping noise and flashing "check airbag" messages when the car is turned on. I have researched this problem and found the power steering issue to be a broad GM vehicle problem. Chevy Malibu from 2004 to 2010 I believe were all covered for a recall. My VIN however is not on this list and I am suffering the same problems as all of these other Chevy Malibu owners. My vehicle has 128, xxx miles.
First time car was in park. Then the traction control light comes but doesn't turn off. Also message pops up saying to service traction control. Next was stationary, I stopped at a light and the car just shut off. Next was stationary and the car turned on but then the cluster instrument lights didn't come on it was completely dark. Also while in motion car RPM didn't read anymore and it was shifting hard. Another thing it says service tire sensor and service airbag
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering lost power and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.
I started the vehicle up. Vehicle was still in park and the wheel started shaking from left to right ok N it's own for about 45 seconds. Power steering then popped up on the dash. The wheel stopped shaking. I backed out and began driving. I began on highway and the wheel starts shaking again. The wheel was shaking from left to right making it hard to steer the vehicle. I had to pull over to the side of the highway.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering became difficult to maneuver. When the contact pulled into a parking lot and turned the vehicle off and on, the failure went away. The failure occurred everyday since February 15, 2019. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the steering wheel input torque sensor was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
This vehicle VIN code has not shown up for electric power steering recall. 05-07 Chevy Malibu 3.5L. My 2008 Malibu was manufactured July 2007. My understanding is GM vehicles manufactured after the months of March or April are next calander year. So my 2008 Chevy Malibu is an 05-07 body and understood as best trim level offered before the next body style and model. The 2008 model years body style changed.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to carter Chevrolet (175 hartford turnpike, vernon, ct 06066, (860) 646-6464), but it was not diagnosed because the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,000.
The steering wheel loses power due to an electrical power steering issue that shows to have been fixed but it is still occurring and could result in an accident due to the limited ability to turn the steering wheel
There was a recall on power steering. I took to Chevy dealer. They said they fixed it. Alittle better later it started doing it again so I called Chevy dealer and they said recall time was up there was nothing they can do. Now my power steering is completely out. I believe they should fix it and make it right.
While driving on a city street the electric power steering failed. The vehicle could not be steered at low speeds preventing me from turning into my driveway. The dash lit up like a christmas tree and the power steering failure notice appeared. It is obvious that the prior recall was not large enough and did not cover the population of defective vehicles. Time for NHTSA and GM to expand the recall and eliminate this danger.
The steering goes out while driving, making it hard to steer. The problem started intermittently now it just happens all the time. I did not see my VIN number on the list. From the looks of it, it looks like a lot more people are having this issue. Also when I'm stopped the steering wheel moves on it's own.
I just purchased my vehicle last year. My steering wheel keeps locking up and a message comes up saying power steering is out. Sometimes it just cuts off while I'm driving. Keep hearing about a recall with the electrical power steering in the 2008 Chevy Malibu. What should I do?
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving highway speeds, the "power steering fault" message displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
At approx. 140K miles, the eps module failed and caused the power steering to fail and the car immediately changed to manual steering while driving on the highway. The warning chime alerted me to the eps module failure. After getting to a safe area and turning the car off and back on, the eps resumed working for a breif period, only to fail again the same way. This occured multiple times over the next few days until even turning the car off and on again did nothing. The eps just will not engage now at all. GM issued a recall for other 2008 Malibu's for this exactfailure but my VIN is not listed. I have heard/read about this exact issue from many other 2008 Malibu owners.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, made a squeaky noise, and vibrated violently. Also, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was later taken to future Chevrolet of sacramento (4811 madison ave, sacramento, ca 95841, (916) 331-6777), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
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