Power Steering Failed problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

Power steering fails under hard acceleration. When this occurs the check engine light come on and the steering has no electric assist. This continues until the acceleration is reduced. After reduced acceleration the check engine light goes off the the power steering returns to normal. This occurs intermittently, but typically on a freeway on ramp while getting up to speed and trying to merge with traffic.

As I began too turn while driving my power steering went out causing me to almost have an accident , it has happen other times as well . When we shut the car off and restart it the power steering is fine for a while . It was on recall for power steering failure and was repaired back in 2015 , now it's a problem again , so gm is free of the problem since they repaired it once !!!!! so please help us ! we can't afford these expensive repairs for a problem they claimed to have repaired !!!!!.

Electric power steering stopped working while I was on the highway going 75mph. Turned car off then back on and it didn't have an issue. Then cut out again while I was driving. Electric power steering has completely failed.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30 mph, the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

The power steering on my car is failing. It does not work at low speeds and reverts to manual mode. It appears there is a recall on certain 04-06 Malibu's, just not mine. Any chance the recall will be expanded?.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering and service engine sensor illuminated on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer. The technician serviced the vehicle under recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control). The contact indicated that the vehicle stalled several times after the recall repair and the power steering failure was persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 298,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise while making a right turn and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use extreme force in order to straighten the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reversing, the power steering failed as the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 202,337.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted and was able to function normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.

2004 Chevrolet Malibu experiencing power steering problems, abs and shift cable, all replaced. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the repair shop seven times, due to power steering failure, which resulted in the steering locking up. The consumer was involved in two accidents, in which the air bags failed to deploy. The consumer received a transmission, steering and brake recall. However, the parts were not available.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed without warning. The check engine warning light did not illuminate until after the failure occurred. The steering wheel returned to normal function when the engine was turned off and restarted. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the power steering system but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 133,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the steering suddenly seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the electronic power steering had failed. The vehicle not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the power steering assist suddenly failed. The contact also mentioned that the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 86,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph and changing lanes, the power steering assist failed without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and was not taken for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140,500.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph and completing a turn when the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned, making the steering wheel extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact indicated that the power steering failure sensor was also illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 101,000.

I was driving slowly in a parking lot and the power steering failed completely. The check engine light also came on. It was very dificult to naigate in the parking lot at such low speeds. When I left the parking lot and accelerated, I was able to manage steering with some force. After turning off the vehicle and restarting, the power steering worked fine and the check engine light went off. I was concerned for my safety and worried I would have an accident due to difficulty steering.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was restarted and performed normally. The vehicle had a power steering motor replacement previously but the problem had since recurred. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected since the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

While out driving doing regular errands, I needed to make a right turn at an intersection and realized that the wheel would not move. I had to force the steering wheel to move in order to make the turn. I was afraid to go any further because I was on a relatively busy street and did not want to have an accident. I pulled over and called my son who told me that it sounded like the power steering failed. After I calmed down, I drove the car approximately two miles back to my home. I have informed Chevrolet of the problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the power steering failed as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the internal steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. Kmj.

I was making a turn when the power steering in my vehicle locked up, making it hard to complete the turn and leading me into the oncoming lane, striking the bumper of another vehicle. I had the car towed to a private mechanic who diagnosed the issue and replaced the steering column at my cost. Less than a year later, the power steering has once more failed! I received a recall notice and took the car into the dealership. I was informed that in fact it was the recalled parts that had failed but since they were unsure of when the parts would be available, there was nothing they could do. When inquiring about a rental car, was told it is safe to drive!.

My daughter was driving to school this morning, and everything seemed to be fine. She pulled out of our neighborhood and into the turning lane on a fast moving street to turn into her school parking lot. As she went to turn, the steering wheel locked up right as she was turning into oncoming traffic. She said it took everything in her to turn the steering wheel enough just so she could get onto the curb and out of the way. She then went to park and could barely make it into a parking space. She said when she first started to turn, a sound went off; and a gold wrench sign appeared underneath her rpms. She turned off the car once in her parking space and then turned it back on, and the steering wheel was still locked. She did it one more time, and it finally unlocked. Her, my other daughter, and my friend's two kids who were also in the car, were extremely shaken and on the verge of tears. It was a terrifying experience for them all. My most precious things in life were almost in a serious (perhaps even deadly) accident because of this power steering failure. I know this is not the first time this has been reported because I found numerous accounts of this exact same thing happening online. It's time Chevrolet finally steps up, takes responsibility for this, and recalls all these vehicles to get this power steering failure fixed before it takes a life (or lives)!.

Driving down the road to drop off the kids at my mothers house and power steering failed.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken or inspection. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 143,932.

While driving the vehicle the power steering failed completely as has been noted by thousands of other 2004 chevy Malibu maxx owners. The steering becomes difficult is not impossible to operate or it locks up completely as was the case today and will not allow the steering to be turned. As a 30 year law enforcement veteran I recognize this as a very serious life safety issue. This vehicle needs to be recalled since gm is fully aware of the problem but does not want to step up and fix this issue that has caused accidents and injury to owners. The fault indicator comes on and a beeping occurs and the display in the center of the dash says "power steering".

Making left hand turn power steering failed,almost caused me to run up over curb,very hard to steer,happens fast light on dash steering gone! bought car used on 2/16/13 steering failed first time on 2/17/13 took back to dealer on 2/18/13 dealer said they replaced power steering motor. Car seemed ok for about a week,then power steering failed again on 2/24/13 turning left low speed in my driveway. Car going back to dealer today 2/25/13.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering assist failed. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was shut down and restarted but that was only a temporary remedy. The contact also mentioned that the failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the steering column and interior module need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 88,700 and the current mileage was 92,400. Mah.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5-10 mph, the power steering assist failed as the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact moved off the roadway and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 85,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Upon slowing down the car to make a right turn, the power steering failed causing the car to veer into an oncoming lane of traffic.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph the power steering failed. The contact mentioned that after turning off the vehicle for 10 minutes the steering resumed normal function. Also, the contact stated that the wrench symbol illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was told that the eletronic power assist failed. The failure mileage and the current mileage was 80,985.

As I drove my wife who was in labor to the hospital, the power steering failed as I began to turn into an intersection. Simultaneous to this, the check engine light came on. Barely made the turn without going into oncoming traffic. Power steering stayed off the rest of the trip. Arrived at hospital and turned car off. Power steering came back on. Power steering then failed on way home from the hospital.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed and the vehicle became hard to steer. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 151,734.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 55 mph when the power steering failed. The check engine warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 83,500.

While driving, my power steering failed.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised that power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered to cover fifty percent of the cost of the part. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 64,000. The VIN was unavailable.