Steering Problems of Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid owners have reported 9 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering anti-theft device (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid


Recently reported Steering problems of Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

The Steering problem

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel violently vibrated when the failure occurred.   Read details...

The Steering Anti-theft Device problem

When driving, 2 messages appeared on dash - "power steering" and "service air bag. " when attempting to start the car later, it would not turn over, and the "anti-theft" light was on, along with the other 2 warning messages from above.   Read details...

The Power Steering Failed problem

Power steering goes out and traction control light and service esc message comes on. If I turn car off and back on the error message goes away and power steering is restored till it happens again. Happened yesterday on highway suddenly I had no steering.   Read details...

The Lose Power Steering problem

While turning on the car the power steering will not turn on. We have to turn the vehicle off to gain power steering back. The car continued to do this for several months. We now lose power steering while driving down the road at random points in time.   Read details...




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