Steering Wheel Vibrate problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

Power steering is not working just in the last week. Sometimes it works but the steering wheel shakes even when I'm not moving the car. Other times it doesnt work at all.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevorlet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering is failing very bad. The steering wheel shakes out of control and seems to never be able to gain control. The power steering light illuminates when the vehicle is turned on. The vehicle was taken to a diamond auto group chevorlet (508) 635-4207 768 washington st rt. 20, auburn, MA 01501 dealer and refused to acknowledge the recall problem. The vehicle was not repaired and was not diagnossed. The manufacturer was not informed. The failure mileage was 140,000. Nhtsa. Gov is stating that this vehicle has zero recalls but the contact is stating that they are still having these. Jw.

Started car to go to work, "power steering/service esc" light on, no power steering. Turned car off, back on. No light, and operated normally. Restarted vehicle again, no power steering, and same service lights on. Also, while in park, steering wheel shakes back and forth. Steering torque sensor was replaced in Jan. 2016 due to recall, with same symptoms. Both dealer and gm say there is no extension or warranty because recalled part was already repaired. Car is now sitting in driveway, not drivable.

I have a 2008 chevy Malibu. It took me a lot of hard work to afford a car. I make payments of around $400 a month. Recently my steering wheel started shaking, and a power steering warning flashed on the center consule. After doing this repeatedly for a couple days my steering wheel is now locking up. It locks up on me while driving, and I need this car to go to work everyday. Its my only car! I researched the problem, and seen others with the same issue. It seems its the power steering motor and torque sensor. There was a recall on the vehicle for this very problem. The issue is you put a warranty on it for 150k miles or 10 year whatever comes first. My car is at 159k. This is totally unfair, I could seriously hurt myself or injure someone due to this recall, and if its a recall it should be a lifetime warranty. I dont have $600 to get the issue repaired, I have rent, a car payment, and other bills. Please extened my warranty, and fix my car so I can move on in life.

In 2014 there was a recall on chevy Malibu, we werent experiencing any problems but took it to the dealership instead. We are now experiencing problems with the steering. While car is still, and also in motion the steering wheel will shake very bad. When driving the steering wheel will lock up, and jerk causing you to have to grip the wheel extra hard to keep it straight. The wheel will also shake vigourously while still and in motion causing driving to be dangerous. Took the car to the dealership, they said there was nothing they could do about it.

When driving the steerin wheel shakes, and when sitting still it will turn on it's own. Back and forth.

When I start the car the steering wheel does not move at all. On the dash it says power steering then esc off pops up. I have to restart the car a few times in order for it to be able to move and the message is gone. When im driving the steering wheel shakes and turning gets a little stiff. I drive both city streets and highways im afraid it will lock up on me when in motion.

Power steering warning is displayed on diagnostic center. Hard to turn steering wheel when making a left or right turn. While at a stop sign or stopped at a traffic light the steering wheel will shake.

My steering wheel shaking/vibrating while in park, in motion and while turning. Was a recall on it. Unfortunately I bought the car in 2015 and can only find that the recall was supposedly done. No one can tell me where, and I looked online and find that these electrical power assists have been replaced and still yet failed again. Called Chevrolet and they will do nothing--my case for my car "has been closed out". . . Therefore it will be $700. 00 out of my pocket. Is there any way to be sure a recall was done and/or find out if the parts they replaced were also defective? started acting up in Aug. /sept and has worsened in the last month. Having it looked into while having a separate recall for break lamp malfunction done. Oct. 12, 2016.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds, the power steering would fail and when idle the steering wheel would shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the eps motor controller needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

While driving on city roads or 65-70 mph on the highway, the steering wheel shakes. As of now it's a "mild" shake (but it seems as if its getting "shaker" as the days go by. Im not sure if there an alignment needed. I had a new tire put on (passenger back tire) approximately 3 months ago had tires rotated back in July 2014?.

I purchased a 2008 chevy Malibu one year ago and has had steering and electrical problems after 2 months of ownership. The biggest problem is the power steering and lack of control. When the car is in park or driving, the steering wheel shakes and makes loud noises. When I'm driving, the wheel will jerk left and right and feel "stuck" in certain positions. I am terrified to drive the car because the wheel will turn and stick at any given moment. . . It has turned and stuck going into oncoming traffic on the street and highway. There is also issues with the car door locks going up and down, and I have replaced the headlight bulb twice within a year. I noticed the turning light/blinker going fast and slow and a couple of times the car speakers have gone in and out. My dealership has sent me around in circles with no care if this gets resolved. I contacted gm and I have a case number but no one has given me a resolution or even suggested help by gm or my dealership.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 50 mph the wheels were vibrating excessively which forced the contact to grip the steering wheel very hard in order to control the vehicle. The contact stated at a traffic light the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel would vibrate. The contact was notified of a recall that was similar with the failure she experienced, and wanted to know why her vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Rk.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed, making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The contact also indicated that while at a stop light the steering wheel would shake. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no solution was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same defect as listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would shake and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Djr.

Car steering wheel shakes while in park also shakes uncontrollably while driving. Very hard to control vehicle while driving! power steering light comes on. This problem has been recalled in canada. This problem is very unsafe and will cause a serious accident! please help! this needs to be recalled in the united states! took the car to dealer and said the problem is caused by the power steering motor being defaulted.

Steering wheel shakes while car is idling and driving. Problem was intermittent. Power steering would fail while driving, pulling vehicle to the left. Gm had recalled many 2008 Malibu vehicles for the same problem. Steering wheel warning light would emit. I checked with my local dealer and they said it was covered. Replaced defective part, problem solved. 2 weeks later received a bill for the repair, the bill stated it wasn't covered since my VIN didn't fall in the brackets of vins for repair. Gm doesn't seem to want to do anything about it either. The dealer didn't contact me concerning the non coverage, just sent me a bill. This failure could have caused an accident as it would pull the car into oncoming traffic. This is a known problem and not sure why gm won't cover my vehicle. Their attitude seems that since the VIN doesn't fall in the category, it's not their problem.

Steering was a fight to keep the car in lane steering wheel shaking like it was trying to steer it's self thought is was going to run off the road this needs to be recalled reserched online found hundreds of the same complaint what will it take to force a recall someone dieing I cant let anyone drive this car.

Whether in park or driving the steering wheel shakes. While driving it is a constant fight to keep the car between the lines. The motion of the car is enough for passengers to notice the movement. This car is the 2. 4lt. 4 cylinder. It has electric power steering. Having experience with syncro servo systems this kind of effect could result in catastrophic failure of the transmitter or receiver resulting in loss of control. However chevy dealerships don't seem to have any mechanics qualified to work on these systems or a clear understanding as to how they really function.

Steering wheel shakes while car is stationary or on the move violently, power steering light comes on in information screen. This is a very serious problem that could get people in accidents!!.

The steering wheel shakes and vibrates on and off. Now I get a message power steering. My husband looked online and there over three or four pages of consumers with the same issues, power steering column and gm has not put out a recall. The consumer must make the repairs of approximately 700 to 1500. I do not have money or credit. I may have to give the car back as I am unable to drive it. It is a shame that gm will not step up and fix this known issue.

Steering wheel shakes back and forth uncontrollably 3/4 of the time while driving. It also does it when the vehicle is idle and in park. There has been numerous complaints about this issue. This is a safety issue and needs to be recalled immediately. Families lives are at stake. Many people have posted videos on youtube and have filed complaints about the problem. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and shut off the engine. After allowing the vehicle to sit for several minutes, the vehicle was restarted and the power steering assist resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. Additionally, the steering wheel would shake violently while parked with the engine running. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate in a violent jerking motion. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road for a few seconds and then resumed with the steering malfunction. The failure recurred at least three times a week. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician did not repair the vehicle under the extended service warranty. The defect persisted with the engine and power steering warning indicators illumination. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 93,435.

Steering wheel shakes while driving on highway and streets. Power steering stopped working while trying to make a turn. First time steering started shaking is when I was on the highway, when it just started shaking and made my car go right onto the next lane.

While driving down the highway at a speed of about 45 miles per hour, the steering wheel on my 2008 Malibu began to shake or vibrate while building speed. A power steering warning light came on. After pulling over, I turned the engine off and then turned it back on which seemed to reset the warning light. I knew about pulling over to reset the car due to an ?airbag warning? light that has randomly come on ever since I purchased my car. Upon resuming driving, the power steering warning light came on again. It took pulling over and resetting it four times to get twenty miles down the road. It came on at various speeds. Upon heading home, the steering wheel in my car moved while sitting still with the motor running. It looked like someone was turning the wheel back and forth and up and down, but I was not touching the wheel. The power steering warning light came on while sitting still, so I shut the car off to reset it. It took three tries of starting and starting the engine to reset the warning light. I drove home on a curvy county road. The same power steering warning light came on five time in less than twenty miles at various speeds - no certain speed seemed to prompt it. Sometimes I was going 20 mph and sometimes I was going 55 or 65 mph when the system failed. I had to stop in the roadway to reset the car. Each time, the steering became nearly impossible to turn and maneuvering the corners was not safely possible and since there was no shoulder, I had to stop in the roadway to try to reset the steering. The steering wheel shakes at various speeds and the power steering warning light continues to come on at various speeds or while sitting in park with the engine running.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel began to shake slightly. The contact approached a stop sign and attempted to brake but the steering wheel began to shake vigorously. The failure was constant. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the steering motor and module assembly was defective and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 68,245.

I purchased a 2008 chevy Malibu at matt blatt in egg harbor township in new jersey approximately 5 month (March or may of 2011) with approximately 28,500 miles. I spoke with a service representative don in regards to the power steering problem that my vehicle was having. My steering was shaking out of control and I almost got involved in two vehicle accidents this week 10/19/11. I explained this situation to don, who stated that because I did not purchased an extended warrantee on the vehicle I will had to pay for the service. I then proceeded to speak to the manager scott, who kindly sent me to the bennett Chevrolet on the same date and the problem was corrected. I own a 2008 chevy Malibu with 30,700 miles. I also have a problem with the power locks which I was advised that I will have to pay for this. I believe that my complaint was handled very unprofessional by don, because I was very specific that I was afraid to drive the vehicle and he stated ã‚we can towed your vehicle, but you will have to pay the feeã‚쳜. Again I was afraid because the power steering motor was damage and my vehicle was driving out of control. Iã‚m requesting some type of compensation and I will like the power locks to be fixed free of charge. Remember my car only has 30,700 miles and when I purchased the vehicle I was advised by the salesman jay r. Larmore that I had warrantee for 100,000 miles or 5 years bumper to bumper. I will like someone to investigate this. Thank god I didnã‚t have an accident due to the electronic power steering motor. I purchased in the past a 2 chevy impalaã‚s and now a chevy Malibu and I will never purchase a chevy again. Again, this was a safety issue and was handle wrong by service representative don . The steering wheel shakes when vehicle is in motion and the the vehicle is not moving.

While driving or not driving the steering wheel shakes vigorously and the power steering warning light comes on. Then the brake lights come on when I'm not touching them. When I do apply the brakes the lights go out. Then have to apply a generous amount of pressure to get them to come on. I constantly keep getting the light service esc then it says it is off. I turn off car and it resets but after 2 or 3 minutes it comes back on. I also keep getting a seatbelt light as to buckle up and I'm already wearing seatbelt. The steering gets hung while driving pulling to either side of the road.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 mph and at any speed the steering wheel began to shake violently causing the vehicle to move to the right and left instead of remaining inside the lane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the motor/module assembly for the electric steering was faulty. The repair cost was $800; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would notify her and let her know if they would repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 103,487.

When sitting at a stop sign or sitting in drive way after starting vehicle, the power steering trouble light will come on and then the steering wheel will shake for no apparent reason. This has also happened while driving and makes the driving of the vehicle difficult (makes it seems as though there is a flat tire, when there is none!). When I first purchased the vehicle in July 2011, I put the car into the dealer to get it fixed and they could not find anything wrong. The current mileage of the vehicle is at 83000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering column locked and the electronic power steering was pulling the steering wheel to the left and right involuntarily. The steering wheel began to vibrate once the vehicle was stopped. The failure recurred at different speeds on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel began to shake vigorously. The failure recurred intermittently when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering light was illuminated on the instrument panel. Over time, the contact began to hear a popping noise coming from the steering column while making turns at various speeds. The contact also stated that the steering wheel would shake whenever the vehicle was shifted into gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.

2008 chevy mailbu. The steering wheel shakes and pulls from left to right when the car is in park and first turned on. It also happens when driving on and off the highway. The problem is intermittent. Car had 36,000 when problem stated. Pulling and shaking is getting worse and harder to control and keep car in lane.