Chevrolet Malibu Classic loss of power problems

Filed Oct 17, 2020 · 124,356 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

On 01/14/2012 I was driving a 2004 malibu classic in which I ended up in a crash involving 3 vehicles, I was driving on a street about 30 miles per hour when my malibu had suddenly turned off without power steering and breaks I hit the car in front of me, then that car hit the car in front of him, my 2004 malibu was totaled, the insurance company, was a total loss, at the time I was ticketed for following too closely, however I knew that this malibu had loss power causing the accident

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Engine · 99,378 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu classic. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the egr valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to gildner dodge-chrysler-jeep inc (1451 n 10th st, arkadelphia, ar 71923 (870) 246-6800), but no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a call back. The approximate failure mileage was 99,378.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · MO

I've replaced two ignition switches previously. On 1/23/16 another switch failed. The engine was running and suddenly quit running and dash lights power, RPM and battery went off. Started the car again, and as I put it in reverse in my driveway, the engine died again causing loss of power and steering control. There was no warning that this was about to happen again.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Steering · 49,000 miles · OH

I was driving on highway and my car chimed and lost all power steering for approximately 3-4 seconds and then the power came back. This type of power loss has happened to me twice since I have owned my vehicle which I purchased in 2008.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 88,000 miles · IA

While checking out my daughters 2005 malibu classic for complaints about intermittent airbag light I happened to slightly tug on her keychain while driving about 50 MPH on the highway. The engine shut off. I lost power steering. I lost power brakes. I could not restart the car while it was moving. Luckily I was able to pull it over to the side of the road. It would not restart until I put the shift lever into park. I investigated this on the internet and found other gm vehicles being recalled but not this one. I called gm's recall line. They said to contact my dealer. I asked the dealer to make some keys with a center hole rather than a slot (at my expense) to prevent the ignition switch from rotating to engine off when a keychain is attached. They said they could not do it without gm authorization. I am concerned about my family members using this vehicle. Luckily no one was hurt.

Filed Mar 28, 2014 · Steering · 97,600 miles · NE

I feel that I experienced the same power steering failure that affected other malibus (and chevrolets) and that my repair should have been covered under chevrolet special bulletin #10183. However, something about my vehicle's build kept my VIN from being included in the range for this extended coverage. I first experienced problems on february 13, 2014. My vehicle had 97,600 miles on it. After I started the vehicle, the car made a dinging sound and the words "power steering"' flashed on my radio information screen. I tried to drive a few feet but found I had no power steering assist. I had to stop and start the car a couple times before getting power steering back. On february 16, I experienced the same loss of power steering (audible ding, display read "'power steering" and I had no power steering). After restarting, the assist returned. On february 19, power steering failed three times in the last two miles of my commute. Restarting the vehicle at a stoplight solved the problem twice. After the final failure that morning, I drove the rest of the way without power steering. That night, I was unable to keep power steering functioning and drove the 12 mile trip home without power steering. In addition, when stopped and while driving, my steering wheel would move by itself. This occurred randomly between february 13 and 19. The amount of movement varied from a rapid shake to up to a 1 inch swing from center. Took to chevrolet dealer which diagnosed "traced to internal fault in steering column. Replaced steering column to correct."

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Steering · 163,000 miles · MD

I was driving on the highway and totally lost power steering. I pulled my car into a parking lot and let the car sit for a couple of hours. I was able to drive the car home where I lost power steering again while pulling into my driveway. I was able to drive my car to the repair shop a couple of days later where I had to have the entire steering system replaced.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Steering · 112,000 miles · MS · crash

I lost power steering when I was driving on a semi curve while raining lightly. The car kept going to the left and I could not steer. I pressed brakes and car spun. I almost hit a sign on the opposite direction. Thank god nothing happened to me nor my son. There were no other cars involved either. There was a truck coming on the opposite direction but he stopped. Otherwise, we would have collided. I got on the ditch. I was able to get back on road and drive to nearest gm/chevrolet dealership. They kept the car for 2 days and found out that the power steering motor control module had to be replaced for $703 including labor. There was a recall in canada for the same part (transport canada recall # 2012331: manufacturer recall number 12221) but as of now I have not found the recall in USA. Why??

Filed Aug 18, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · NY

My daughter was driving her car and for no reason the car just shuts off. This has happened 3 times in the last weeks. The car also on 6 occasions would not start(has brand new battery) won't turn over, my daughter has been stranded several times. After a $400. 00 fuel pump replacement , which after it was replaced the car , other cars which are just shutting off while they are being driven.this is very dangerous to lose all power while driving!. And as well there have been numerous car owners who have replaced fuel pumps, which did not solve the problem. The car now has had the ignition replace as the mechanics "think:"its the security system!. To date the repairs are hitting $1,000. Also the turning signals, radio and A/C all work intermittently. I am no mechanic but seems there is electrical/security systems issues with these cars. The forums are loaded with car owners having the same issues! But of course they are so varied that most not reported to you!and we all know the garages don't report all issues! Thanks for your help!

Filed May 5, 2011 · Engine · 40,272 miles · NY

Engine failure and intermittent starting problems. While driving a 2004 chevrolet malibu, its engine cut out without warning, causing the vehicle to lose all power controls ie. Steering and braking. After this incident, the car would intermittently not start for approximately 2 weeks. After the 2 weeks, the vehicle would not start at all. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the problem as a faulty passlock cylinder, which is part of the anti-theft system on gm cars. The passlock cylinder was replaced. The part is not available.