The valet parking attendant brought the car back to me and stated the power steering was no longer working on the vehicle, but he knows it was working fine when he parked it. drove vehicle home with extremely difficult steering; restarted vehicle and power steering worked for 10 minutes and went out again all while staying in my driveway. now scared to drive unit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure for eight months, but had gotten worse. the vehicle was driven to the dealer (montgomery chevrolet in louisville, kentucky) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion and steering shaft needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Off and on my power steering goes out, i can be at a redlight, parked or even driving and it goes out, i end up having to turn off car if im parked or at redlight, and if im driving i go into neutral to turn car off and then off... my esc goes off als, this has happened several times since i first purchased the car, so since 2012 it most recently happened last night on my way home from work while at a light
The steering wheel gets hard i kind think that it's electric steering motor
I started my car and the power steering failure message came across the screen, then the esc and traction logos popped up. i shut the car off and restarted it again and it went away.. it did this again while i was driving on the highway and i almost got into an accident with my young kids in the car.. i have seen multiple other people with the same error. this needs to be a recall!
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving at any speed, the steering wheel shook and the power steering failed. in addition, the "esc" indicator illuminated. the dealer was not notified, but the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 175,000. *tt *tr
I was driving 55 mph on highway and power steering went out steering wheel stiffing up and i almost went in the lane next to me./ second time i just made it to work tr=urn the steering wheel to park and it went out again./rear defrost don't work changed fuse and still wont work
Was actually driving down the street around the corner from the place i reside and all of a sudden the wheel started to jerk violently which caused us to drive into a curb , causing the vehicle to drive up onto a curb flattening both sides of the right side of the car as well almost clipping a car at the light to our left...the kids on back seat were completely terrified because they had no idea what was going on and are still scared to get into a vehicle...as well have a pplice report could probably obtain if need be.. we just want car foxed right way not trying to sue anybody or get aome outrageous settlement ....
My 2012 chevy malibu 4 cylinder power steering keeps going in and out. the service esc warning comes on the traction light comes on. i restart car and it goes away but comes back later. does this whole driving. can cause accident.
I have only had my car in my care for going on 3 years. the steering wheel pops when making a right or left turn. after about 6 turns the steering wheel fails to turn and gets stuck. i had a mechanic look at it and he said it is the rack and pinion. agter getting an opinion i have other people i know saying that there was a failure in the rack and pinion in this make and model of vehicle yet no one has issued a recall for my particular vin number/vehicle make and model.
Left store and care was driving fine, lost power steering and esc light came on. was able to pull over. cut car off and turned back on and issue was fixed. as soon i as pulled in my garage, i lost power steering again. it's dangerous especially when you are driving down the road in traffic.
'takata recall' at start up , a loud noise comes from the left side of the engine compartment . as you drive it , there's a loud noise coming from engine compartment as you turn. definitely a steering issue. meanwhile, the esc off, service traction and the service esc warning sign illuminates . the check engine light flashes as the car misfires from cylinder 2. i have changed all spark plugs and the injector to cylinder 2 and the same issue happens. the vehicles has shut off on me as i came to a stop at a red light at an intersection. all these issues occur as your drive the car and go away sometimes, but never for good. this has been an ongoing problem for over a year now
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.
Tl* 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.
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.
Tl* 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.
While sitting still the wheel moves by itself. then when driving the power steering goes completely out. making it hard to move off the road. then u have tko shut it off and restart and pray u make it home safely. this was a car bought for my teenage daughter and now i'm scared for her to drive it. needs to be recalled before someone gets killed
My headlights keep going out, my car will not align and the electrical plug will not work
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
Tl* 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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, a noise was heard coming from the steering column. the contact stated that the noise could be heard more while driving over bumps in the road. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to gengras chevrolet (585 connecticut blvd, east hartford, ct 06108, (860) 748-4388) where an unknown failure was detected and the contact was informed that the steering column needed replacement. the contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired as he found recalls online for the steering column failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Tl* 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.
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
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 it
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph, the steering failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the failure occurred several times. a local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 57,600. the vin was not available.
My car is not working the steering wheel and brake
Takata recall powersteering went our while driving. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. the vehicle was difficult to maneuver and a loud noise was heard coming from the front driver side wheel. the traction warning indicator illuminated. after several minutes, the vehicle was able to operate normally, but was vibrating. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
While driving, car's power steering turns off. a message stating that service to esc appears. *tr
Loss of power steering while driving on city streets. power steering works for about 5 minutes then it goes out and i get 3 messages on dash back to back powering steering / service esc/ no esc. power steering does not work at any time during the trip. when car is turned off cycle repeats. *tr
Tl* 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.
2012 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to multiple safety defects with vehicle. *ld 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*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while at a stop light, the steering wheel shook violently. the dealer stated that the extended warranty had expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 168,195.
Tl* 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.
Letter from congresswoman foxx on behalf of constituent re 2012 malibu steering column recall. *smd the consumer was informed, his vin was not included in the recall. *jb
Pulling out of a parking space, all of a sudden my steering wheel does a quick jerk, my traction light luminates and then service esc comes up on the display and then power steering shows on the display and at that point iost power steering assist and at this point i could not turn the wheel at all, i had no control over the car at this point. i put the car in park, turned it off for several minutes and then turned it back on and power steering was back. this is unexceptable...what if i had been on the free way going 70 miles per hour and lost power steering. this very issue was a recall on the recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 chevrolet malibu(s) and obviously it is still an issue with the 2012 model. i have had no issues with steering prior to ths day it happened 10/30/16 and no warring power steering assist was going to fail. fix it once and for all gm. do your customers have to be seriously injured or worse in order for you to get this right!!!! now we have to find the power steering unit and get it fixed because my car is literally a death trap. also, the interior lights (dome) and headlights start flickering after 10 mins to 60 mins into my drive like there is an electrical issue. also, the rear defrost stopped working and i can't see out the rear window, i have to drive with the windows down to try and hurry the process along and that is not fun when it is freezing out side!
Several systems have been affected. the systems affected are the radio controls on the steering wheel, the power steering, the traction control and the rear defrost. there seems to be a short that goes from system to system. modern chevrolet in winston salem, nc said it was a short in wires on the steering column that was causing this. there are three recalls that would deal with this. the recalls are for steering, traction control and finally wiring. both modern chevrolet and chevrolet corporate have said my vehicle is not covered due to the vin #. i do not see where that matters. if a part is bad then all vehicles that part is used on should be covered no matter what. the steering was the most affected. the power steering would go out and it was very difficult to steer the car. this happened on several different occasions.
While making left hand turn engine stalled lost power for a moment then restarted several times in the last year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the esc warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 20-25 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering and the esc and power steering warning indicators illuminated. the power steering functioned normally after a brief period of time. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 136,000. the vin was not provided.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds and turning the steering wheel, the power steering indicator illuminated and it became very difficult to turn. as a result, the vehicle drove straight. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel abruptly locked while attempting to turn at a low speed. the failure was experienced several times. while the bluetooth was in use, the radio and steering wheel simultaneously failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery cable was defective and caused the electrical system to lose charge. the vehicle was repaired. the battery cables were replaced and routed correctly. the manufacturer stated that the cable failure was due to wear and tear. the failure mileage was 47,607. updated 09/20/16*lj *as
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 15v269000 (seat belt), the steering wheel ceased without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cause of the failure was undetermined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
When driving, at low speed in the city, or on the highway at speed, power steering and power brakes intermittently fail without warning (according to the repairing dealer, vehicle is unsafe and should not be driven); dash gauges go on and off; traction control and electronic stability control turn own and off without warning; dash lights go on and off without warning; bells and buzzers ring; door locks cycle, and theft deterrent warnings illuminate. dealer has attempted multiple times to repair it by replacing the body control module. it is at the dealer service department now, has been there for a full week and at this point is still unsafe
I was driving my children to school, when without any warning my power steering went out. i almost got into an accident!!! it was very abrupt. a message saying "power steering" "service esc" came up. i come to find out that earlier models of the malibu were recalled for this very reason. i would recommend that you check this problem out very seriously on the 2012 model before someone gets killed!!! i had all i could do to steer the car manually! my children and i were very lucky that we didn't end up in an accident. the next person might not be so lucky. before chevrolet gets sued, they might want to look into this problem. my wife drives this car on the expressway. i can't even imagine what would have happened had this occurred while she was driving. i thank god that i was behind the wheel at the time.
Tl* 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.
I was driving my children to school, when without any warning my power steering went out. i almost got into an accident!!! it was very abrupt. a message saying "power steering" "service esc" came up. i immediately took it to the dealership, where i still have a warranty and i was told they would have to do a diagnostic check on it (150.00) before they could let me know if it was covered under my warranty. i come to find out that earlier models of the malibu were recalled for this very reason. i would recommend that you check this problem out very seriously on the 2012 model before someone gets killed!!! i had all i could do to steer the car manually! my children and i were very lucky that we didn't end up in an accident. the next person might not be so lucky. before chevrolet gets sued, they might want to look into this problem. my children also drive this car. unlike me, who knows about manual steering and was able to deal with the problem, young adults have no idea what manual steering is. my daughter drives this car on the expressway. i can't even imagine what would have happened had this occurred while she was driving. i thank god that i was behind the wheel at the time. i did contact gm and they are helping me rectify this problem.