Power Steering Failed problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu - part 2

Electric power steering failure. Young female driver had difficulty controlling vehicle.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the power steering failed and the warning lights for the traction service and power steering illuminated. The contact merged to the side of the road, where the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle resumed normal function. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileage was 118,000.

Power steering failed on freeway at 65 mph just as listed on a gm recall for this exact make and model. My VIN was not included in the recall but it had the exact same failure. Gm will do nothing since my specific VIN is not listed.

The electronic power steering failed while driving on highway, causing loss of normal steering control, making the vehicle difficult to steer. Vehicle had to be moved out of traffic and restarted to reset the failure. Loss of steering and esc. Error code later determined to have been co545 (steering torque sensor).

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while traveling to a stop light, the sensor light had illuminated to service traction control and there was a loss of power steering. The contact had to park the vehicle and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occured intermittently and while traveling approximately 30 mph the power steering failed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the emergency lane and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,720. Dyd.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed to operate in cold temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,349.

Over last summer I had a hose go. Not a big deal. Only a $200 dollar repair. Last week is when the rest of the power steering failed. My power steering pump blew when I was trying to leave work. I attempted to move the car but I could barely steer, so I had to get a tow. When I brought it to the shop, a new pump was installed. 15 minutes later that pump blew out. When this first pump blew it sucked metal into the power steering gear which then needed to be replaced. This repair cost me $900. I think there should be a recall. I see lots of complaints about this issue and if it were to happen while I was driving I could have been killed.

In January of 2014, I experienced two separate instances of the electrical power assist steering failing suddenly in my 2009 Malibu. Fortunately I was traveling at low speeds in a residential area both times and was able to control the car. The problem would not correct until I stopped the car, turned it off and restarted it. When general motors acknowledged a problem with power assist steering in 2008-2009 Malibus in March of 2014, I reported the problem to general motors' customer service. I expected that the recall would include my vehicle. I have been informed by general motors that my vehicle is not included in the recall. I find it troubling that if I experienced two instance of the loss of power steering and reported it to gm, that my car would be included in the recall. I'm writing to advise of my experiences so you can include my 2009 Malibu in the scope of the recall.

While driving (exiting freeway) the electronic power steering failed making it difficult to control the vehicle. (no report filed at the time, but a couple months later heard that gm was recalling '09 Malibus for power steering failures. Upon contacting gm this week to find out why I have not been notified of the recall, I have found that my vehicle is not affected by the recall and decided to report the failure in case it is a pattern of failures beyond the initial recall scope. ).

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering assist failed with the illumination of the esc warning light. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v15300 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering assist failed with the illumination of the esc warning light. The failure was recurring over a one year period. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Power steering motor failure warning light appeared on dash, traction control disabled warning appears. Happens very often at startup, making steering difficult and disabling traction control. Has occurred while driving, causing difficult steering. If vehicle is turned off and restarted, works properly approx. 50% of the time.

Erratic steering while trying to park. Chimes were head, message came across speedo, major clunk also started at same time. Sounds like right front. Another electric power steering failure from a car barely brokin in, from gm. When will they take responcibility for substandard parts they import for american cars?.