Power Steering Light On problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu - part 2

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became very stiff. The contact was able to pull over and check under his hood to see if the fluid was low. After lifting the hood the driver noticed that there was no reservoir for the power steering fluid. The contact then called the dealer and informed them of the situation. They advised him that the vehicle had an electronic motor and there was no where for him to place the power steering fluid. The driver waited a while and then restarted the vehicle, which temporarily repaired the steering failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 186,000. The VIN was unavailable.

While driving home from work my power steering light came flashed on the radio and the dashboard, I tried to make a right hand turn and the wheel was very hard to turn. I pulled over to the side of the road turned the car off and waited about 5 minutes started it back up and it was ok. I drove for about 1 mile and it did it again. This happened my whole drive home, I had to keep turning the car off at each intersection just to make it home. This happened again yesterday October 25th, I had to keep turn the car off in order to make it home. Since I drive about 8 miles each day to and from work I am concern that this is a very dangerous situation. I went on line and have found that this is a serious problem with the 2004 Malibu, why in the world has there not been a recall on this problem. ? I am just thankful that I was not on the highway when this happened, because this could have been a disaster. I live in an area of the country that can be very bad in the winter and with this happening someone can be seriously hurt if you cannot maneuver in bad weather. I hope that there have been enough complaints that this will call for general motors to do a recall before something terrible happens.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed while approaching a stop light. The contact was able to coast into a parking area. The power steering warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 163,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering became hard to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic, which located the failure at the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 86,200.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and it became hard to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated as the failure occurred. The contact stated that the front drivers seat became lower and they were unable to adjust the front or back. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for both failures where the failures were unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. The current mileage was 95,000.

I was driving and I heard a ding,I looked down at my gauges and the steering light was on. After that I noticed the power steering was not there. I then shut off my car and let it sit and then started it. The steering was back on but I don't want my life or any others lives at risk. Updated 07/05/12.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who reset the steering and corrected the failure for three weeks before recurring. The dealer was notified who advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 67,356.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light also illuminated. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the mechanic stated that the steering column would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware if the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact stated that the driver was driving 40 mph when the steering wheel seized. The power steering light and check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The driver stopped and shut off the vehicle. The steering wheel functioned as normal upon restart. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Driving approx 20 miles per hour when turning left at an intersection and the vehicle service light came on, power steering message displayed on the information console and the power steering stopped working. The unexpected loss of power steering caused the vehicle to enter into the shoulder of the road. The power steering system worked after turning the car off and then back on. However the power steering light continued to show on the information panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repair and the steering column was replaced. No further information message concerning the power steering has been seen since the repair.

The power steering warning light has been coming on for some time now, but 3 different times the power steering has failed when leaving from being parked. Turning off the car and restarting fixes it but for how long will that continue to work.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 208,000.

Power steering warning light appears in dic and car loses electronic assisted steering for a period of 5-10 seconds. This problem occurs at several different speed intervals and is very dangerous.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and attempting a left turn, the power steering seized with the illumination on the power steering warning light. The vehicle was then turned off for a few minutes and once restarted the power steering resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was contacted and stated to the contact that the steering column needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 134,985 and the current mileage was 135,011.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact was driving 55 mph when the steering seized while making a turn. The power steering warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 59,843.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated but the power steering assist was not affected. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic advised the contact that the battery could possibly have been causing the failure. The battery was replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact was driving 20 mph when the power steering light illuminated, and the power steering failed making it difficult to make a right turn. The steering wheel became hard to turn. The failure occurred on three previous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed there was condensation in the wiring. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,502 and the current mileage was 71,000.

The service steering warning light/chime illuminated while driving the car. No loss of steering. Drove the car to the local Chevrolet dealer the next day without incident. They replaced the steering column at a cost of $777. 22. The owner (my mother) was responsible for the bill. I'm reporting it now on her behalf as it appears general motors might finally recall the 2004 models given their renewed focus on safety in light of the current cobalt/g5/ion fiasco. ** was the 2004 Malibu exempt from the 2005 and up recall when it uses the same electric steering unit?*** thank you.

One morning last month, I was driving my kid to school at speed 30 miles per hour, when suddenly the electronic power steering problem light turned on again, and the steering power was gone and the steering was totally locked, I could not make any turns. Because this is the 4th time it happened, I knew what to do. I stopped the car at the middle of the road ( I am lucky it is happened during local not highway driving). I turned off the engine, then turn on the engine again, and everything back to normal. So far it happened at least 5 times to me. The current mileage of my car is 116000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became stiff and the steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After restarting the vehicle, the power steering functioned normally. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact inspected the vehicle and replaced the electronic power steering motor. After the repair the failure continued. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 260,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated and the steering became extremely resistant. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised him that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted nor was the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering stopped functioning with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The contact was able to apply extreme force to the steering wheel and maneuver the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics and was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

My Malibu maxx power steering light comes on while driver intermittently. I had the steering column replaced in 2008 for another issue. I know some day the steering wiiill fail at a most critical time. Please investigate this and other steering column problems continue to occur. I can not buy another chevy with this kind of workmanship. Not looking good for the bailout repayment promise.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed sporadically with the illumination of the service engine and power steering warning lights. The contact stated that the power steering would reset once the vehicle was turned on and off. The vehicle was not inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileage was 128,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the vehicle would experience an intermittent failure in which the power steering failed while driving at various speeds. During the failures, a power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. In order to regain power steering the vehicle would be restarted. An independent mechanic was notified and the contact was informed a module within the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Sm.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering would fail without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would have to be turned off and restarted in order for the power steering to reset. The power steering warning light would then be illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer advised that they were unable to determine a failure with the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 155,069.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated suddenly. The contact turned the vehicle off which reset the warning indicator. The failure occurred at various times and was more frequent when making a turn. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became very stiff and a steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was pulled over and shut down. Upon restart, the contact was able to operate the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,300.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering column would become loose while driving at any speed and the wheel would sporadically shake when driving over 50 mph. In addition the power steering warning light was illuminated when the failure would occur. The contact stated the failure was the second occurrence and the steering column was replaced in 2007. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the recent failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but they were unable duplicate the problem. The failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 03/29/lj updated 03/30/11.

I have a 2004 chevy Malibu and the power steering light comes on and my steering system is inoperable and makes it very hard for me to steer in traffic. I have to turn my car off to reset it. This is very scary while driving and could be a hazard.

Driving in city traffic. Power steering warning light engaged suddenly. Power steering not effected. Car shut off. Restart and drives normally then light goes on again. I have found other complaints about the power steering suddenly going out, so I am adding my voice to those to request chevy recall.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact was attempted to exit a parking space when the steering wheel locked abnormally. The power steering warning light illuminated following the failure. The contact turned the vehicle off for moments and when restarting, the steering returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed. The dealer located the failure at the steering computer and advised that it would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, she noticed that the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel followed by a loss of power steering. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace the power steering column. The power steering column was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Traveling at 45 kph in heavy traffic, power steering warning light came on and power steering assist was lost making vehicle very, very difficult to steer. This is a safety issue and should result in a product recall. After vehicle was parked and ignition turned off and back on again, power steering resumed.