Power Steering Light On problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

11 problems related to power steering light on have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2013 Malibu.

1 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2020

When I was parked I was rolling the windows with the car running and all the lights and car was cutting off. While I'm driving I lose power all my dash lights go out and while making a turn the steering wheel locks up to where I can not correct myself from turning so I have to stop in the middle of the street until the power comes back on.

2 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2018

Tl- the contact 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the steering lost power and the vehicle shut down and then restatrted. The service power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was taking to the classic lawton Chevrolet dealer (580-280-2800, located at 8308 NW cache rd, lawton, ok 73505) where it diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made away of the failure. The failure recurred. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. Fe.

3 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2017

While driving my Chevrolet 2013 Malibu ltz my stabiltrack light and service power steering pump light came on my dash immediately afterwards when driving at low speeds any where from zero to thirty miles per hour the car will randomly lose engine power and will stall but the electrical system will stay on but the head lights go out and the power steering will go out making the vehicle hard to turn. The car dies just about every time I am either accelerating from 0 mph to any low speed unless I slam on the gas pedal. In bumper to bumper traffic im restarting my Malibu every 3 seconds after it dies. It's is so dangerous if I have to turn and their is oncoming traffic cause the car could just die in the middle of the turn and be smashed by oncoming traffic. This happens on the street on the highway anywhere im driving . Car was taken to dealership where they held it for 2 weeks and said it was a oil pump solenoid valve being stuck. As soon as I drove off the lot I didnt even get around the corner and the car died at a low speed and the stability light came on along with the power steeri my pump and check engine light. Vehicle has to been taken in several times for cam shaft position sensor failure also. Car failures have been common since the date I purchased this vehicle.

4 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2017

My 2013 Malibu keeps having power steering failure. The power steering light flashed and stayed on. At the same time it lock the steering wheel while driving. I see this is a major problem happening with the Malibu 2013 models and owners have been complaining about this defect to the dealers. Not sure if there has been any recalls on this; however, the defects are causing people driving the Malibu to have accidents because the power steering locks as soon as the power steering light is displayed. The car also seems to stall a bit when the light comes on. The wheels are locked and I cannot turn the wheels at all until it unlocks on its own.

5 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2016

On numerous occasions my 2013 Malibu has lost power causing a steering issue. It could be while driving, turning, stopping or accelerating. The car will lose power to the touch screen radio causing the screen to go black, then I lose the steering momentarily and then everything will come back on. This can happen once or sometimes it continues to happen which causes the service stabilitrack warning light to come on or the service power steering light to come on. This has also led to the car stalling and losing all electricity and then starting back up right away. The more electronics you use such as the blinker causes the problem to get worse and usually ends up in the car stalling. I have taken it to the dealer four separate times for this issue and nothing has been fixed. I have not had my car more than a week since August 22,2016 because I refuse to drive the car until it is fixed. The dealer is focusing on my after market remote starter which is wrong seeing there are many of the same occurrences listed on tis website.

6 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2015

While driving at night went to roll up power windows which in turn caused my headlights to flicker and all dashboard instruments including radio to temporarily stop working. Subsequently gets worse which each occurrence. Last occurrence automatic headlights came on and subsequently caused loss of power steering and airbag light illuminated. Gratefully was able to retain control of car. Since first occurrence it has happened at least six times and seems to happen at night or while headlights are on.

7 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2014

I was driving my son to work and I lost all power to my vehicle. I had no brakes, power steering and my engine light came on and battery light came on as well. I managed not get in a accident and get into a parking lot. Thank god. My backlights have had issues as well they have stayed on and have cuased me to get pulled over by the police.

8 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2014

While traveling primarily at interstate speeds, I notice the steering lightly "sticking" or "locking" causing the car to veer off center, mainly to the left but occasionally to the right. When I make the correction I can feel a "catch" and the steering wheel jerks in the direction of the correction. At times the problem occurs frequently and at other times infrequently.

9 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2013

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel exhibited a slight delay and a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the failure was contributed to a computer glitch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

10 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed numerous times while driving at various speeds. The power steering light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure a diagnostic was performed which located the failure at the power steering gear. The dealer replaced power the steering gear twice however the failure was not corrected. The steering wheel recently failed while the contact attempted to drive out a parking area. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,692 and the current mileage 11,246. Li.

11 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle hesitated and powered down as the engine over speed and service power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted but the failure recurred approximately 30 times. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred only at 70 mph or higher. The contact also stated that when the failure occurred, the doors failed to unlock. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000. Ss.


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