Two problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2012 Malibu.
My 2012 Malibu 1lt has some of the same issues the recalls are for but my specific VIN number isn't included in the recalls. My driver seat moves when sitting in it and I need a rack-and-pinion. I'm also having issues with a �rough� idle and when I put it in park the rpm's die down between 1&0 and the car acts like it's trying to cut off.
I have only had my car in my care for going on 3 years. The steering wheel pops when making a right or left turn. After about 6 turns the steering wheel fails to turn and gets stuck. I had a mechanic look at it and he said it is the rack and pinion. Agter getting an opinion I have other people I know saying that there was a failure in the rack and pinion in this make and model of vehicle yet no one has issued a recall for my particular VIN number/vehicle make and model.