Table 1 shows 14 common steering related problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (267 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering light on (46 problems).
The power steering goes out at times. When I start up or when I am driving my steering will get harder and I get a power steering warning on the dash. If I shut the car off, sometimes it goes away but most of the time it does not. Read details...
Power steering lights up on dash and steering wheel locks. Happens mostly with cold weather. While driving down a highway the steering locks. I have to stop and restart car in the middle of the road. Also. After being parked. When the car gets to a cold temperature the steering wheel will lock up. Read details...
Started vehicle and the power steering stops working and the traction control light comes on and service esc message comes across the message center. When this occurs there is no power steering. This is dangerous! this vehicle is a 4 cylinder and has the electronic steering, not hydraulic steering. Read details...