Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 6,020 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 29 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (3,391 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering light on (491 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I have a 2017 chevy Malibu that in 2022 had a shift malfunction causing it to become stuck in reverse and roll backwards. It ended up having to be towed and was repaired in may 2022. On August 25 and 26, 2026 the car is now experiencing another shift to park malfunction whereby the vehicle does not Read details...
Intermittently my car esc service power steering light goes on and the power steering goes out. I have to pull over and turn the engine off and then the power steering comes on. I'm an older woman and am terrified to get on a freeway or busy street because I can barely steer the car when the power Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that at start-up or while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed to operate as designed. The power steering assist message was displayed on the instrument panel. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would suddenly fail to operate as needed. Read details...
Son driving home from college, loses power steering and traction control light comes on. Readout bar service power steering and esc. There are several recalls on this exact problem and exact year of vehicle but his vehicle VIN is not included. Read details...