Problems with 2010 Chevrolet Malibu STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. in addition, the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist motor and the wiring harness in the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating and it was unable to be turned in either direction. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14e044000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel failed without warning while driving 70 mph and the steering wheel had to be turned with force. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed but to no avail. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 110,000.

In december of last year and january of this year i had sporadic problems with the power steering unit in my vehicle. my vehicle is a 2010 chevrolet malibu. in particular, i had difficulty starting the vehicle and maneuvering the vehicle whether it was in park or drive. once i started the vehicle i would get a flash message on the dashboard telling me to check the power steering and i was unable to drive and/or turn the wheel on the vehicle. this happened on a number of occasions. i had the problem fixed. the work that was performed on my vehicle, included replacing the entire steering column due to a bad torque sensor. i paid for the repair and am seeking a reimbursement given the fact that other customers are being compensated for similar problems. i understand the 2009 vehicle is recognized as being affected, but not the 2010. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. the contact shut the engine off momentarily however, the failure recurred once restarted. the failure was recurring. in addition, the contact stated that the sunroof would leak whenever it rained. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting a turn, there was a sudden loss of power steering with the illumination of the warning indicator. the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 72,440 .

I was driving 60mph on the highway as i was exiting the highway i came to a redlight and made a complete stop. as i was ready to make a right turn the steering wheel stiffened, power steering message displayed on my dash and then the steering wheel would not turn without making a strong effort with my two hands to turn it. there was a line of cars behind me. i checked online and this website and this seems to be a common issue with my model and year vehicle. *tr

While driving on the highway, my car lost power. several vehicles almost struck me on highway, very very, scary experience. . during driving, following messages appeared: 1)eng pwr reduced 2)service esc 3)service traction 4)esc off 5) service airbag. i also noticed the car shuddered extremely bad. the rear brake lights illuminated while i was not compressing the brake, and i had no acceleration. after pulling to the side of the road, the brake lights turned off. the rpm jumped between 3000-4000. after turning the car off and letting it sit for approx 5 min. the warning messages disappeared, however ses light remained. 2 codes presented today. 1)c0242 2)p2135. will be contacting customer care, and taking car to dealer tomorrow. extremely unsafe driving conditions. not alone, many people have same issue. car still randomly illuminating for service airbag. -----------------------http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mytmb6qod4y. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the power steering failed as the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 113,500 and the current mileage 115,982. updated 06/10/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to turn the steering wheel. the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 116,760. updated 11/21/14 *cn updated 02/03/15*jb

Car steering wheel locked up while driving would not turn left or right. turn switch off an on appear to get it going for a while. now continue to do so. cannot drive the vehicle. *tr

The traction control & service electronic stability control (esc) lights were coming on. also, the steering column angle sensor was found to be corroded, which may have caused the lights to stay on.

I was driving and my car went into a skid for no reason this had happend more then once there was dashlights that would come on one was the esc and tcs but they would go back off right away . i took the car to the dealership they said there was no codes . but they think the engine went into limp mode they relearned the power steering sensor . so i pick up my car but not haveing my car more then 10 min all lights came back on and stayed on i call the dealership back and told them . so i took the car back in on 8/21/13 this time they found a code and replaced the steering column . i think this is a big safety issues.for a car to go skidding and locking up .

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the power steering assist warning lamp would illuminate sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000. the vin was not available. updated 03/05/14*lj

On numerous occasions since i got this car in 2010, the steering wheel has become very difficult, if not impossible at times, to turn when parallel parking. when the steering wheel is in extreme rotation, it becomes very rigid and difficult to turn, making it almost impossible to get into and out of a parallel parking spot. moreover, once the vehicle is out of the spot and on the road again, it takes several miles before the steering wheel is back to "normal." i took it to the dealership and the service department was able to duplicate the problem, but told me no parts would be replaced due to the fact that nothing was per se "defective." this notwithstanding, i continue to have this problem every other time i parallel park and have to turn the steering wheel in an extreme rotation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the traction control and the service esc warning indicators had illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission, the power steering control module, and the electronic control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering ) however the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 92,958.

Car was purchased 12/2009. june of 2013 car was brought to chevrolet due to a rumble in steering while turning at low speeds. steering gear was replaced. october 2014 car was returned again to chevrolet with same problem. power steering pump was replaced. june 2015 car was returned again with same problem. steering gear, pump, and all hoses were replaced. again 6 months later the rumble has returned. gm has stated they will no longer spend money fixing the car even though i have full warranty.

Power steering warning plus the check electrical system came on when we started the car, and the steering would not work. we were at the time in the north carolina mountains. we turned the ignition off, tried again, and the power steering returned. nonetheless this made for a scary trip down mountain roads. this failure did not occur again for several months. then in the winter of 2013-2014 it began to happen more frequently. in april 2014 we told the chevrolet service advisor who said to bring in the car while the steering was not on power. so we did with difficult steering in city traffic. the advisor diagnosed steering column failure. gm has offered to pay part of the price of repair. this offer came after extensive conversations with gm and the local dealer with whom we have done a significant amount of business. *tr

On march 24,2014 as i was turning the corner making a left turn and my power steering went out, luckily the car that was ahead of me was able to move. i went up on a curb because the steering wheel locked as i was turning. i took the car in to gorden chevrolet in garden city on the following day march 25,2014 they verified my concern, they inspected and found internal fault in the electric power steering motor and module. necessary to replace steering column and control module $1259.00...this car needs to be a part of the recall list also, i am so upset that my car was not included because now after i paid my car note last week i have to figure out a way to get my car fixed. really gm??? *tr

For no reason power steering went stiff. *tr

I purchased the vehicle in july of 2011 and had noticed a few times during winter that when i turned the steering wheel, sometimes the headlights would dim and the heater fan would suddenly slow down. nothing really ever happened to make me think there was a serious issue. i would notice it would happen intermittently through out the next several months. early in march, 2013, i had noticed as i was backing out of my driveway to go to work, the steering wheel would become much more difficult to turn and there would be a message on the dash that just read power steering. this would only last for a brief moment, and then it would go away and the steering would be fine. i thought it was from the cold weather. on friday, march 15, i had stopped at a few different places, was having no issues that i could tell. i got into my car to leave the last stop, started the car and began to back out of the parking lot. i didn't see a message at first and it felt like i had a flat tire. about 5 seconds later there were 4 dings and the dash said power steering again and the steering wheel was very sluggish. i'd been half expecting it to start working again, but after speaking with a rep at an auto parts store, they told me it sounded like the electronic assist motor on the rack-and-pinion had shorted, causing a fuse to blow which was something gm had already put a recall out for other vehicles, except my model year. i spoke with the dealer and they told me that the only recall that was out on the car at the moment was an issue with the gear shift indicator and i will be taking care of that soon. they want me to take it in for diagnostics to see what gm will cover for repairs, but honestly i don't think i should be liable for a problem that gm didn't fix right the first time. *tr

My 2010 chevy malibu loses power steering at low rates of speed when the steering wheel is moved in either direction. this has put my family in dangers way on multiple occasions. gm/chevy recently had a recall to fix the issue i am having however they will not cover the 2010 model under the recall. the 2008-2012 models of the chevy malibu use the same electronic steering parts however gm feels they only need to recall the 2008 and 2009 models. this is urgent that this be addressed with gm and is a matter of public safety. i also will be writing my local and state regulators in the hopes that this may save lives and document my complaints. please see gm recall below. again this does not cover the 2010 model even though it uses the same parts! this has been independently verified by 2 certified gm mechanics as well as 2 local mechanics. if we lose one more life because of gm's careless actions then our system does not work. i can be reach directly by email or at [xxx]. please help. if power steering assist is lost, a message displays on the driver information center and a chime sounds to inform the driver. steering control can be maintained because the vehicle will revert to manual steering, but greater driver effort would be required at low vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash. models subject to safety recall are the: chevrolet malibu: all model year 2004 and 2005, and some model year 2006 and model year 2008 and 2009 vehicles service parts installed into certain vehicles before may 31, 2010 under a previous safety recall depending on the vehicle, gm will replace free of charge either the power steering motor, the steering column, the power steering motor control unit or a combination of the steering column and the power steering motor control unit. *tr parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc

The rack and pinion on drivers side end rattles at slow speed. i have tried 3 different brand front brakes and all have squeaked,the transmission cooler line started leaking.the car has 69,000 on it as of now 1/26/2013. dealer want fix any of the problem under the drive train warranty. also has cold start engine knock. *tr

While driving my 2010 chevy malibu lt (ecotech engine), the engine starts to stutter and the esc shuts off and claims it needs servicing. the esc will go on and off randomly. the check engine light comes on as well. i have had the codes read multiple times and changed multiple parts but to no avail. it keeps stating that there is a misfire in cylinder 1. have changed spark plugs and coil packs. the stuttering happens at all speeds, including while accelerating and idling. there's also been times of tough steering as if the power steering is not working properly. i have noticed it happens more often in late spring through summer when the temperatures outside are higher. i have checked and there is not a crack in the head gasket or the head. *tr

I started the vehicle and began to backup. the vehicle suddenly lost power steering. i put the vehicle into "park" and then immediately turned the vehicle off and then on again and the power steering function returned and functioned normally. this has happened on (3) occasions. i took the vehicle to my local chevrolet dealer, but they said that they could not replicate the problem. i submitted a complaint online on (3) occasions to gm, but they never responded. i'm surprised that this vehicle is not included in the recent recall concerning loss of power steering. ps... sorry, but i don't answer phone calls that are not familiar. *tr

2010 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering and air bag defects. *smd the consuer stated the steering would squeal and growl, which created a vibration making steering difficult. the airbag warning light was illuminated.*js

I was on the highway and the power steering went out. i had to quickly pullover to avoid getting hit by oncoming cars. *tr

My vehicle is experiencing steering problems in which it is hard to steer the wheel of the vehicle while making turns and driving. also, the airbag light is on on the dashboard. the vehicle warning light also displays traction control. *tr

I drive for a taxi company that extensively uses the 7th generation chevy malibu (2008+). a well known defect around here involves the power steering sensor, which can without warning stop operating and make steering impossible. this has been known to happen most often when odometer mileage is 150k+. vehicle must be restarted to regain full steering operation. steering can resume normal operation without a repeat of the error, or the fault can be repeated almost immediately. it is an intermittent and random problem. i believe my company has not yet reported this, but i personally don't fancy getting myself and potentially my customers into a life threatening situation. i would appreciate an official look into high mileage malibus, especially those in a commercial capacity. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle would pull toward the left while driving at various speeds and loud banging noises could be heard coming from the front end. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 43,700.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while attempting to shift into drive, the steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel could not be turned in any direction. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the power steering motor assembly. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver while driving at all speeds. the steering wheel would not seize, but it would take excessive force to turn. the contact also stated that the steering wheel would not easily return back to its centered position after completing turns. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

I would be driving and the car steering wheel will lock up and the car would cut off sometimes. setting at the traffic light the with foot on the breaks the car feels like its going to take off even when its in park driving on the interstate it would slow down by it self and then speed up. took it to the dealer 3 times they said they could not find any thing wrong ones said i just needed a battery tried to sale me one for $268.00 i end up buying one from a auto store. after that went back paid them $542.00 for services and the car still doing the same thing. look like they have a recall on the 2010 malibu with the recall number 93696 on the power train automatic transmission gear the position indication but they said that's not my vehicle said they have had no recalls on the 2010 chevy malibu lt. engine light comes on esc light comes on some other 3 letter alphabet light comes on. wheel traction light comes on all the time if it reads the front driver tire is low when you check it it's the rear passenger tire that's it reading all indicators are wrong. i'm still making payments on a car that i am afraid to drive if i trade the car in then i would be upside down paying for that car still. they are the ones who put the car together so they should figure it out. i know they are aware that somethings is wrong they just don't know what to do. but keep telling me to bring it back mean while they just keep making money off of me, and the car still not running right this need to be address before someone else get seriously hurt or killed, driving these defected chevy vehicles. they need to recall the whole car or replace them. look like chevy made a lemon that they can't fix are want fix. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that in cooler weather, the power steering would become very shaky and no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. updated 8/11/14*cn the consumer stated when the steering was cold, there was a chatter and a constant growling noise. also, the check engine light illuminated. updated 08/26/14

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while turning approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel locked up and became stiff. the contact turned the vehicle off and restarted it; the contact was able to use the steering wheel after the restart. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 70,000. updated 02/10/11 *bf updated 02/23/11

2005 malibu maxx... power steering lock up.. luckily each time it has happened i was traveling at low speed or just after starting the engine i would get he power steering alarm. turn the engine off and restart the problem is gone. could have been disastrous at high speed on a crooked road. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering locked up and the vehicle crashed into another vehicle because the contact could not turn the steering wheel. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel prior to or after the crash. there were no injuries and a report was filed with the police. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 500.

I keep getting a "service traction control" message when and only when i am sitting in the car in "park". also another issue is the car just dies as i turn the steering wheel to the left in a turn or on a curve. dealer says they cannot duplicate the issues. i call "[xxx] as i cannot stop the issue not only that but the dealer has charged me $300 plus for the repair? say what? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Brand new 2010 chevrolet malibu leaks when rains and it runs into my floorboard, airbags and wire harness causing car to short out. most of the time the lights in dash won't work. *tr

The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely rough to turn. additionally, the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently and the battery continued to drain prematurely. the contact also stated that the rear suspension was unstable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact was traveling on the highway when the rear suspension failure recurred and the vehicle swayed violently toward the driver's side of the vehicle. the steering wheel seized and as the contact applied force to the steering wheel, the steering wheel seized and the contact crashed into a tree. the air bags only partially deployed. the driver sustained severe injuries and the jaws of life were used to remove an injured passenger from the vehicle. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). the contact received the recall notification after the crash occurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failures several times but to no avail. the approximate failure mileage was 1,000. *tr updated 3/3/15*cn updated 07/06/2017 *ct

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the steering wheel was tight and there was a progressing failure in which the steering wheel would randomly lock for an extended period of time. the contact constantly had to turn the vehicle off and restart the vehicle each time the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the failure mileage was not available.

2010 malibu power steering malfunctioning less than 10,000 miles. i've been fighting with gm for many months to fix problems,engine knocking noise,air conditioning has mold smell. this car nearly cause accident because of power steering malfunction..this is a partial power steering malfunction car has had a major power steering malfunction to where you cannot turn steering wheel at all.car has been in a shop 6 times dealers cannot fix problems or find problems.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_ou-mxip7m. *tr

Rented a brand new (45 miles) 2010 chevy malibu. several times over 4 days, the power steering would give out briefly. this occurred while driving in mountain roads and could have been very dangerous. i returned the car with a note to the rental company. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would turn to the right and left without assistance. in addition, the steering wheel would shake and vibrate. the failure occurred when the vehicle was in operation and during the initial engine start-up. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to detect the cause of failure. the failure mileage was approximately 24,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 30 mph, the esc service warning and power steering lights illuminated on the dashboard. the steering wheel then became extremely stiff and difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed a wire was loose and causing the failure. the dealer made repairs to the vehicle. the failure recurred within two months. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 5,000. the consumer was informed heavy rain was causing the shortage. updated 10/26/10

Can someone please see if the 2010 chevrolet malibu has the same steering as the cobalt? i have owned this car for 1 month now and have the same issue. problem: over 45mph there is a disconnected feeling in the steering. on rough roads or on a windy day the car is hard to keep in your lane. i have had 3 other people drive the car and they confirm the under-steer feeling. car is going back to the dealer ship this weekend to be investigated. *tr