My vehicle has lost steering after starting several times over the last week. my info screen displays an esc and power steering message and my steering wheel is locked in place. once the car is shut off and restarted the messages go away and steering is back to normal. i have found a recall related to this on certain vehicles of my year/make/model and also many forums of people having the same issues. however, when searching by vin it says my vehicle has 0 recalls. i have also noticed when my vehicle is stopped, or in park my steering wheel will shake for a moment and then stop.
When driving my vehical all of a sudden the lower stearing went out and all these warning lights come on. it's super hard to steer i have 3 kids that ride in this car everyday and it's very dangerous. also my headlight drivers side has gone out 4 times in the past 6 months and its very expensive to fix!
Power steering has quit working unexpectedly while driving.. electronic traction control has quit working also at the same time.
While sitting idle my steering wheel shakes erratically. sometimes when i start the car the service esc and power steering shows on my dash, when i turn the car off and back on again it will not appear again and the steering is back. the steering wheel shakes while driving if i turn the steering wheel slightly to one side it stops. it seems to happen when it is very cold out.
I lose power steering while i'm driving. i have to stop and restart my car. after driving a few minutes the light comes on and says esc and i lose power steering again.
I was driving and the steering wheel was really hard to steer
Over the past week, my vehicle was sending me a esc service message and i noticed there was something wrong with my power steering. this happens when my car is turned on. the power steering turns itself to manual steering making it hard to turn. i have to turn the car off resetting it to make the power steering work again. while the car is in motion the steering wheel is pulsating and i'm afraid it will go into manual steering. i brought it down to my mechanic and he informed me it was a torque sensor. he then said he did some research and found there was a recall back in 2014 (bulletin 14116b.) this bulletin explains the exact same symptoms my car is having. he called hurd chevy in johnson ri and they told him there was a recall. i then called hurd and they told me there was no recall for my vehicle and there was nothing they could do. i then called the dealership where i bought my vehicle (diamond chevy, auburn ma) and spoke to an advisor named sean. he told me there was a recall but the special extended warranty expired 3/25/19 and there was nothing they could do. i then contacted gm on their website and explained to them the situation. they told me there was no recall for my vehicle and there was nothing they could do. the problem is, i never received anything notifying me of this recall. it sounds like diamond knew about the recall but they never contacted me or fix it the last time i was there for maintenance. now i'll have to pay over $500 out of my own pocket to have my vehicle fixed. i have provided bulletin 14116b and the paperwork my mechanic researched and gave me.
Today i lost power steering again (also happened 2 times about a month ago). i was driving in downtown madison wi today when it happened, very unsafe situation. gm's website says there was a recall for some 2009 malibus in 2014, but when i just called gm now they say my vehicle wasn't included in the recall. but obviously, there is an issue with my vehicle. based on all the other complaints on the website, gm should be forced to recall these vehicles again! this time, all of them.
The car will display an esc service light and then the power steering will go out once that happens. when you turn the car off then back on the light goes away and then the power steering will go out again and the esc service will display again.
While driving, i noticed the steering wheel would pulse, especially when turning the wheel left. after about 3 or 4 days, i left work(12/17/19), and "power steering service esc" showed on the dash display. since that time, the power steering has been intermittent. most times it goes out while i'm driving.
Stopped behind another vehicle, when i started moving again there was a severe shudder or vibration. then my car did not want to start moving again. once it did start moving it would not shift out of first gear.
I had a power steering light come one, and my esc light come on. these lights came on with no warning and disable those features while i was driving down the highway, going 57 mph, after a major ice and snow storm. i am unable to control my vehicle while it is on the road.
While driving down the road multiple warning lights popped up on the dash 'power steering' 'service esc off' 'brake light' 'service air bag' and the steering wheel becomes very hard to turn. trying to get the car pulled over to the nearest parking lot to my left i was almost t-boned by another vehicle because the turning process was so hard. after pulling into the parking lot and turning the vehicle off then back on it goes away then all the warning lights pop on again. this time after a few seconds everything on the dashboard goes blank including the radio and then the car dies out draining the cars battery completely.
Lost power while driving on main road at 55 speed zone and car would only do 15 mph finally got to a store and got it stopped and steering was shaking and car shakes when i hit brakes
The power steering goes out and the traction control light comes on and service esc message comes across the message center. i cannot turn the wheel when this happens. i turn the car off and back on and the light goes out, power steering comes back for a second then the light trips again and it's out again as soon as i turn the wheel. this occurs while driving the vehicle at a slow pace.
Tcs, abs, esc, etc intermittently stop working. electronic power steering occasionally stops working, usually when turning at low speeds. brake lights sometimes do not illuminate when pedal is pressed. i also replaced the wiring harness to the passenger head light that had shorted out and melted. there is a slew of electrical issues, and they usually get worse as the weather gets wetter and colder.
Over a period of 7 days mid-nov-2019, brake lights would work backwards. depressing pedal, brake lights off. pressing gas pedal brake lights on. within a few minutes, service esc/traction msg. shut car off, restart, everything worked fine. started as weather turned cold/damp. happened both stationary and moving. brought it to dealer, "could not replicate problem".
Gauges go crazy on dashboard
After pulling away from espresso stand the power steering on 2009 chevy malibu completely failed w/out warning. this occurred as i was just going into a right hand turn in a parking lot at approximately 5 to 10mph. i nearly hit the drivers door of a vehicle in the intersection as they were taking a left turn into the parking lot. the steering was extremely difficult and required both hands. i came to a stop as i completed the turn, just before the parking lot exited to a side road. the truck behind me was honking and my vehicle was barely positioned safely on 'my' side of the driveway. i had no choice but to turn right onto the roadway and pull as far off to the shoulder as i could. the shoulder; is about two car lengths long before it turns into a sidewalk. it should have been an easy task however, due to the steering i could barely get off the roadway- my front tires all but resting on the start of the sidewalk. the message center on my dash read "power steering" followed by "service esc" and the esc/ traction control indicator light on the dash was lit up. i called for help & they arrived within minutes. we are unable to access the power steering unit as is located underneath the alternator, and requires removal of the alternator. about 30 min after incident i moved car back several feet - steering was still hard. i turned it off. a few minutes later i turned back on. still getting message, but decided to drive the 5 mi back since only 2 turns were necessary. one person helping was in front and one person following. it was uneventful however warning indicators were still on & steering extremely difficult. 3hrs later i turn car on to get mileage and noticed that indicators are off. tested the steering- it has resumed to normal. vehicle is driven approximately 8mi hm. message displayed twice during this drive. vehicle had pre-trip inspection 1wk prior. 108k mile
Starting last week, i've noticed that my brake lights turn on when i'm not even touching the brake pedal. it happens all the time and the brake lights turn on when i'm accelerating and then turn off when i apply the brakes. i have to really push down hard on the brake pedal to have the brake lights turn on. the electronic stability control and traction lights also appeared on my dashboard and that's when i took my vehicle to the car shop today, but there was nothing wrong with my brakes, brake pads or suspension system. i looked online to find the recall number 14v252000 matching the exact description of what i'm experiencing in my chevy malibu. i searched on vin on the online database, but my car didn't appear in the search even though my car matches the make, model, year and manufacture date range (august 2008).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated on several occasions while driving, the drivers side headlight and rear brake lights became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. the parts replaced was not stated by the contact. a dealer was not contacted. the contact referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). the manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Esc car, car completely shuts down and esc tracking light comes on and it says no power/low power esc - this can cause an accident. the car completely shuts down!
While driving down the highway there was a sudden loss of electric power steering. just as described in bulletin 114116, making it hard for me to turn the steering wheel which caused the car to shake terribly.
Issue started with gear shift not going into park and then power steering started having issues and quit working while driving with wheel shaking back and forth. next transmission began slipping and now barely shifts. wheel jerks so hard when i turn now that it kicks my hand off wheel. coughlin automotive in london, ohio told us that recall had been fixed but refuses to give us proof. power steering has gone out in the middle of turning.
Randomly without warning the esc light will come on and the cars electric steering goes out and makes it nearly impossible to steer. as of now you can shut the car down and wait a few minutes and start the vehicle and it will work but then shut down within 10 miles. this makes the car extremely dangerous to drive.
Takata recall. esc triggers with turns, power steering shuts down making it difficult to turn. on multiple occasions steering has failed causing me to stop in the middle of traffic, luckily able to avoid accidents. 09' malibu @ 148k
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering was faulty and excessive force had to be used to turn the steering wheel. in addition, the electronic stability control indicator (esc) illuminated and the contact's spouse changed the brake hubs more than twice. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the esc sensor needed to be serviced and a new power steering system needed to be installed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 154,700.
Takata recall. the whole car appears to be having problems at once. we go and get a certain minor problem fix and the next things pops up. having problems driving acceleration and breaking. doesn't seem to be safe to drive.
When starting my car, i attempt to take it out of park and i need to step on my brakes as if i am slamming them just to move my car out of park. my brake lights are reversed, i noticed this at night when a car almost hit me. i thought it was the brake sensor so i changed it and that didn't fix the issue. since then 3 cars have almost hit me because of this braking issue. while driving my traction light also comes on, it states 'service traction, service esc' and makes my car shake.
The service esc light came on, then the power steering light came on. i was in motion at the time about to make a turn. after a few days of the problem being intermittent, my car wouldn't start at all. i tried to start it and nothing. replaced battery and a engine power reduced light came on. car still won't start.
While operating my 2009 chevy malibu 4cyl in a turn, the electric power steering without any warning failed. a warning indicator afterwards then flashed power steering and electronic stability control failure. the result was almost total loss of control of vehicle while driving in heavy city traffic going through a traffic circle with children in backseat of my vehicle. this is because without warning the electronic power steering failed which caused me to panic emotionally and also caused me great physical difficulty as i am a woman and i all of a sudden had to garner all this strength to manually steer the vehicle in heavy city traffic. chevy is aware of this defect and will repair this if the vehicle is less than 10 years old and had less than 150,000 miles. we could have all died in a car crash. i think this should be recalled as this is a safety hazard that comes without any warning and renders the vehicle undrivable unless repaired as it is unsafe. the chevy mechanic indicates if both the sensor and motor need to be replaced it will cost $1200.00. my husband is a veteran and we cannot afford this costly repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. when making a turn, the steering failed and the electronic stability control indicator illuminated. the contact was able to gain control of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.
Power steering, along with some other electric problems i am having with this car. i have only had the car for 3 years and already the steering wheel locks up frequently while driving my car on the highways, and traveling through the city. last night the power steering locked as me and my child was driving home. i had to leave the car parked on a side street because the car would not allow me to turn the steering wheel to operate the car properly. at this time i am seeking immediate help with this issue.
My steering wheel wobbles/shakes extremely during stop of vehicle as well as in drive. at one point it said power steering service etc. i came across recall #14v153000, dealers and website says not found on my vehicle. i am wondering why that is since my problems are the same as the ones stated along with the same make, mode and year
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. while driving 75 mph, the power steering failed. also, the esc device, power steering, and traction control indicators illuminated. the contact had to use extra strength to steer the vehicle. the contact's parent had to come pick up the contact. the vehicle was not towed. the contact called kelley chevrolet (5220 value drive, fort wayne, in 46805, (260) 484-5566) and was advised to call gm's customer service line. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 171,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. while operating the vehicle, the service esc and power steering warning messages appeared. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the local dealer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 112,000.
The electrical power steering and esc control are turned off as soon as i start the cars ignition. when the car is parked , the power steering begins to twitch the wheel and does not stop. when you turn the car off then back on, it resolves the problem for several seconds then continues to do the same thing. this problem creates a very dangerous car when combined when traveling down the road. the power steering has also done this whole driving. this is a huge issue in manufacturing and poses a life threat to my 100lb fiance and our newborn baby.
Brake lights stay on while driving and brake light goes off when stepping on the brake pedal. the lights are intermittently working and i've taken the car to get the problem taken care of, but it returns.
Intermittently upon starting the stationary vehicle the 'service esc' light comes on followed by 'power steering' light. the power steering won't work. turning the ignition off and restarting the vehicle 1-3 times usually corrects the problem. also, while driving this same problem occurs where the power steering goes out, without warning. extremely dangerous when going around bends or turning. lastly, when moving (usually backing up, but also while driving) the steering wheel turns back and forth by itself as if the power steering is engaging but no turning is required. i've lost control on slick roads and in parking lots because of all of these problems. i also noticed that there's a recall for the 2012 malibu for something similar to what my problem is, but not for the 2009 model. however, when looking up the 2012 recall it says 2004-2012 malibu were under recall, yet my vin for 2009 malibu shows no recalls. very odd. if not fixed for free, i'll be looking into class action.
Power steering works randomly but mostly not at all. power steering, service traction control light. abs light and esc flash on dash display all in one week. driving to work made a left hand turn and power steering went out causing me to drive off the road. power steering came back on and then out again. and has been off since
Power steering goes out. warning message on dash reads "power steering - service esc" this happens when i am driving and goes out without warning. today it went out while i was driving on the highway at 65 mph rounding a long sweeping curve. dangerous! i see that there is a recall on this problem - gm recall # n140115, but it doesn't cover the month that my malibu was built, which is 12/08. it covers other malibu's and other vehicles. my car has the exact same problem as theirs. gm definitely needs to expand this recall to include all cars that have been built at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. also, the traction control, electronic stability control, and service power steering warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle became difficult to stop. griffin chevrolet (11100 w. metro auto mall, milwalkee, wi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 170,000.
My esc light to service came on, which also triggered the power steering to go off. this happened a week ago when i was driving . when i called gm, i was told there was no recall, that was a special coverage and it expired in october if 2018. well it's never been a problem before and now i have a vehicle that has issues the manufacture know about, and they know it was a defect but i am now expected to pay for a $1300 repair myself.
While driving on highway, traction service indicator would come on as well as esc indicating it was off, also brake lights would stay on all the time and cruise control would not work, vehicle would downshift at highway speeds (approximately 60 mph). passenger side lower beam light continues to blowout (have replaced three times in as many months) also turn signal will not always click off after turning. as far as repairs on traction,esc brake lights and downshifting, i removed the bcm connector, cleaned it and used dielectric grease on it and as of now seems to have resolved the problem, however, the headlight problem is ongoing as well as the turn indicator, if you will go online, (google) lower beam headlight problem on chevy malibu's as well as as the other electrical problems, you will find numberous complaints, but no recalls
Driving home, stopped at a light, 'service esc' appeared on my dash, light turned green and i had no power steering! made it to a parking lot and turned off the car. went to start it and it wouldn't start.
Power steering goes out going down the highway it also goes out after starting the car. n touching the wheel. they. esc an powersteering light come on
Was driving on the highway and the esc light cane on car started going every which way on it on !! i started going in the other lane while i was driving and almost wrecked !! luckily i was able to pull it over to the side of the road !! it is not driveable!! had to call aaa to come tow my vehicle home !!
Takata recall ! i currently own a 2009 chevy malibu ecotec and when starting the car one morning my electric stability control came on also saying no power stearing there has been a recall on the other models but not my ecotec 4 cylinder..
My power source in car won't work, my cruise control won't work, my power steering went out fist i would just have to restart the car and it would be fine not anymore. some times my car completely locks up in the middle of driving, my headlights sometimes work and sometimes don't
Esc light came on while driving on 01-21. morning of 01-22 was complete loss of power steering while trying to leave driveway. ecs light remains on and power steering never returned even after 20 miles of highway and rural road travel. extremely dangerous. furious that only certain vin #s are part of recall when it clearly affects the vast majority of vins for this model year.