Steering Column Problems of Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

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. The contact would pull over and restart the vehicle after waiting for a while. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic, who stated that the power steering failed and the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

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Power steering keeps going out says no esc service power steering. Was the steering column module costed me 1600 because mine wasn't included in recall so many albums were covered why was mine not.

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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while at a standstill, the steering wheel became difficult to move. The vehicle was restated and regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering assist message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a&t Chevrolet (801 bethlehem pike, sellersville, PA 18960, (610) 890-7312) where it was diagnosed with needing steering column and steering gear to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

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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. Vehicle was stopped on driveway. Searched some forums and other owners of this vehicle experienced the same issue, it appears that a faulty sensor in or near the steering column is the problem.

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Steering shaft column torque sensor assembly part on 2008 4 cylinder Malibu replaced by Chevrolet dealer in oct, 2014 as part of Chevrolet recall # n140115 at about 75,000 miles of use -it was still functioning properly when replaced. The replacement part was redesigned but required replacement after only another 49,000 miles by the same redesigned part. Perhaps the recall remedy would have been more effective had the power steering motor controller unit also been replaced at about 75000 miles as recall # n140115 specified it could have been.

I called chevy right after I start experiencing my power steering went out and they made an appointment for me the lady told me that I had three recalls on my car and then I had missed my appointment because I had covid so when I was better I called and rescheduled appointment and when I took my car in they said that it was not under the recall list when I know it had been replaced before the girl before me that owned it said that it had to replace it once before for the power steering or the steering column so now this now I'm driving my car it has no power steering it's jerking back and forth while I'm driving down the highway it's not safe and I have nothing else to drive so what do I do so I've been looking things up and it told me to file a complaint safety complaint.

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The traction light keeps come on when cranking up car. I then received the message esc off and service power steering. Have had thus problem several times before and had to replace whole steering column. Had vechile checked at Chevrolet dealer and was told it was the torch sensor.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a clunking sound was coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact indicated that the steering column was previously replaced however, the failure persisted. The local dealer john elway Chevrolet located at 5200 s. Broadway, englewood, CO 80113 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

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The steering column has a sensor that goes out and removes power steering. They recalled some of my year and model but my VIN is not on the list. It should have been included since it is having the same issue.

Steering wheel column makes clunking noise when turning. It has been repaired at least 3 times. The last 2 were 5/31/2013, which we paid for, & 10/1/2014, which was on a recall. Now it has been doing it again for several months.

Was driving home from work on Friday and the power steering went out and I almost ended up in a field, could not turn it. Stopped and turned it off and back on again and it went back to normal, and it went out again as I was pulling into the drive. The next day I started car up and it had its warnings across my dash and the steering was out again. I just picked it up from the shop and it cost me $1562. 00 to get it repaired. The steering assist motor, a new steering column(electric) and r&r steering column w/sgl switch and new turn signal switch. It's all connected. I have yet to find a recall for my car on my VIN number but yet there were a few recalls on many cars including my 2009 Malibu for this exact issue but yet I never received anything in the mail about it. I hope that they intend on doing something about this, I could have been killed while trying to take a curve and had to struggle just to keep it on the road in the other persons lane until I could get pulled off the road and out of the way. From reading all that I have read on here it seems that I am not the only one with the issue.

The electric power steering suddenly stopped working, and I was in danger of crashing the vehicle. The chevy dealership says its a problem with the steering column torque sensor, and that gm had a million car recall on this issue. However, they stated this safety concern had an expiration date and for my vehicle, it expired may 2019. It appears to be having exactly the same symptoms, with the same dangerous consequences, as those recalled vehicles, and yet gm will not take responsibility for this safety matter. This condition occurred intermittently, and then all of the time. It occurs when in reverse, and forward gears, when turning and when traveling straight. It occurs at all speeds. Again, the gm mechanics state the problem is the steering column torque sensor.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel locked up and vibrated, without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a special coverage for the failure and told the contact to call the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the. Kenny ross Chevrolet Buick GMC dealer, located at 11250 rte 30, irwin, PA 15642, where a diagnostic test was performed. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and the steering module needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was over a 150,000 and would not be covered by the special coverage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that in addition to the failures that the dealer diagnosed, the torque sensor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 179,028. Fe.

When I start my car, the steering wheel is locked up and a message stating "power steering" comes across the main screen. My vehicle was stationary. The issue only continues to get worse over time, and the current recall for this doesn't seem to cover my VIN number or yield an open recall. It is possible the person who had this car before me had the issue fixed and it is now happening again. Only after restarting the vehicle multiple times am I able to turn the wheel all the while it shakes back and forth as if there's an issue with the steering column.

When I'm driving down the road the power steering just goes out on me. I took it to my mechanic and he said it was under the recall and sent me to a Chevrolet dealer (beckley Buick GMC automall) they looked at it and said the recall was fixed on 04/18/2017 and this was not covered under a recall. They told me it needed a new power steering module, column. I took it back to my mechanic and he said that it was covered under the recall and to contact Chevrolet and if they don't do anything to contact national highway traffic safety administration. I have two children and this is a concern for me because it just goes out while I'm driving and if I wreck and kill us or hurt someone else because I can't turn the steering wheel.

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While pulling into a driveway, it appeared as though the power steering stopped working, ie. Very hard to steer. Then there was a very loud "bang", and the steering wheel just, freewheeled, with loud "clicks" as it turned. There was no steering in either direction. Luckily, I wasn't at highway speeds. It appears that the intermediate shaft on the steering column broke. This was a recall item from 2014. We bought the car Nov. 2018. The local dealer told me that the recall expired in 2017. A recall expired??? and a steering column broke??? this is a major safety issue and should be addressed my gm, without an expiration. Not to mention, are the replacement parts identical to the part they replace? or has the defect been re-engineered to not happen again. Reports I've now read concerning this issue, state that the same condition re-occurs in less than 20,000 miles. This should not be considered a "wear and tear" item. This is a gm engineering defect and must be addressed by gm.

I was driving my car on a city road and my steering stopped working. Thankfully I wasn't too far from home so I did get home safely. I had it towed to a (xxxx) dealership because my mechanic said that my warranty should cover it and that there was a recall. The dealership called me and told me I need a new steering module and column and that it is not covered. If I was on the highway and this happened I would have been seriously injured. I am pregnant and due in a few weeks and I need a safe reliable vehicle for my son and I. Please help us. �parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

This car had many recalls they did fix the one of the steering column and it was never right made clicking aound I purchased from second party who had it done I fixed the tire rod on that side it never fixed the problem now the power steering made sound started shaking the steerinv wheel after the fact I know there is recall regarding this issue of power steering. So please double check I have disability and need my car to be safe I'm unable to drive anything that requires such strength.

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Lost steering power while trying to park car. Steering would not turn was very hard to turn the wheel manually. Also now told - my steering column now need to be replaced. Was parking in front of the home in city, putting car in reverse and then moving forward.

Esc off "service traction control" lights flashed on upon start of vehicle, power steering was off/not working. After restarting the vehicle, the errors disappeared and it was driveable. This happened 7-8 times over the course of 2 weeks, as it became more frequent the vehicle was taken in for service and the steering column replaced. The steering wheel also would shake when driving, especially while turning, and this was a danger at times on icy roads in north dakota!!.

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Turning left off the highway onto a road the steering froze. I had to stop and back up to release the steering. This has happened 2 or 3 times both right or left turn. The steering column is making a noise and I believe it is the intermediate shaft. Mayploe chev replaced the steering column.

The power steering would stop working periodically, most often upon starting of the car but it failed while driving on the interstate one time. The mechanic read it as a c0545 code, steering wheel torque input sensor. The dealership stated the steering column needed to be replaced. This issue is well know, and it appears some vehicles with the same make and model and year were covered under a recall, but my particular one does not seem to be.

Electric power steering went out intermittently Feb. 2017. Gm recall performed (replaced steering column and other components). Oct 2018 electric power steering went out intermittently again. December 2018 electric power steering went out completely. Dealer who performed original recall for this issue determined car needed another new steering column. Car towed to independent mechanic who also determined car needed another new steering column. In spite of known issue with electric power steering and steering columns in this vehicle, gm refuses to pay any of the approximately $850. 00 repair bill.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While pulling out of the driveway, the steering column seized and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was not covered by the warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

While driving , power steering stopped work. Steering got real hard and became real hard to turn my vehicle. There also seems to be some play (twitch) in steering column when stopped at a red light or stop sign. After a restart, it went away but same problem came back again the next day. There was message on dash regarding esc sevice and power steering. It all sounds similar to the dorman recall on other gm vehicles.

Tl the contact called on behalf of the driver who owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel seized and the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and able to drive normally. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,207.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, there was a clunking noise that sounded from the steering column. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the drive shaft u-joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 8-4442499282. The failure mileage was 127,000. Ad.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 65mph the efc system warning indicator illuminated and steering was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to dealer (Chevrolet suburban Chevrolet - 12475 plaza drive eden prairie, mn 55344) where it was diagnosed that a steering column was needed, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000. Jc.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon trying to operate the vehicle while idle the vehicle's steering column was not able to be moved. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. Pellegrino Chevrolet located 1000 gateway blvd, westville, NJ was contacted however the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 76800. Kh.

Steering column replacement 8/17/2009 and again 10/29/10 after recall. Failed again and just had to replace. Gm did not notify customers that there was a special coverage adjustment - power steering adjustment issued 5-23-2012. Under this I was covered by miles but not by date. This was clearly a way for gm to not fix this persistent problem. They clearly knew this was a problem but did not notify customers. They would not cover this work even though they clearly used sub par parts in there recall work.

I have had nothing but problems with my electronic power steering amongst other things as well. The steering wheel locked up on me for the first time while parked. I turned the car off then back on & it went back to normal. I've been having issues with it making a sound in the steering wheel column & the steering wheel will move on it's own & will stick while I'm driving which makes it hard to control my vehicle. Also there is other electrical problems causing security light to come on & my car will lock up & I can't start it. The "service esc" light came on around the same time as well. The seatbelt light will come on when everyone has their seatbelt on too. There is obviously something going on with wire connections or something. I'm aware of recalls on the same exact year make & model as my vehicle for the same issues I'm having but no recalls have been issued for my specific vehicle. I have owned nothing but gm vehicles & this one has been nothing but problems!.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to steering column safety recall. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs made to vehicle related to an expired safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer notified, but did not offer any assistance.

The problem started as the steering wheel would continuously bounce to the left and to the right, also could be described as a wobble when the car would be sitting still. If and when this would happen while driving, it would pull the car to the left or to the right. On top of this "wobble" the power steering only works when it wants to and will quit while driving or not be working when you start the car. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on the pretence that the car should fall under recall 14v153000 released in 2014. However the dealer and gm disagrees, even though the dealer has confirmed the eps in the steering column has gone bad and the power steering motor/module is also bad and needs replaced.

A clunking was coming from the steering column while driving, which ended up being the intermediate steering shaft.

I was driving and a warning signal sound came on and the "power steering" message appears on the screen then the power steering went out. I was on on on the highway so that was the scary part. I started to go home because I knew it was not safe. The car would shake and make noises while I was stopped at a stoplight and the steering wheel would jerk and move and continue to rattle. I was able to pull over and turned the car off. I started it back up and it was okay. I started to drive and again the signal sound and the power steering message came on and it went out while I was turning which was a scary moment because an accident would've happened had another car been in the way. It was very difficult to drive and I was worried about an accident happening. I was told to take it to the shop and did so. Was told it was probably a sensor. I looked up recalls and that was a recall on my car. I called the gm/chevy consumer line and they recommended it take it to my local chevy dealer and stated the recall had been fixed. Local chevy dealer calls to tell me that there is a "bulletin" and the steering column needs to be replaced at a cost of $1,100. The steering column is listed on the previous recall but they only replaced a sensor. I was told I had to pay to have it fixed. I find it very disturbing that millions of cars have this issue and nothing is being put out to fix the problem. It is dangerous.