2008 Chevrolet Malibu: multiple warning lights

Filed Oct 5, 2026 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, several warning lights flashed on the instrument panel, and the contact stated that there was heat coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the electrical gauges flickered. While attempting to pull off the roadway, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed, and the brake pedal became firm. The contact stated that prior to the failure, a mechanic had discovered a minor oil leak coming from the engine. The contact called an independent mechanic who arrived at the scene and inspected the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was driven to the residence, and the vehicle shut off upon arriving at the destination. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle several times after the failure; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V530000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 216,000 miles · WI

While driving on a city street the electric power steering failed. The vehicle could not be steered at low speeds preventing me from turning into my driveway. The dash lit up like a christmas tree and the power steering failure notice appeared. It is obvious that the prior recall was not large enough and did not cover the population of defective vehicles. Time for the federal safety agency and gm to expand the recall and eliminate this danger.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Steering, Transmission · 140,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving 80 MPH, the steering wheel began to drift and the transmission shifted erratically while several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Steering · 150,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized while all the warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the front seat passenger air bag warning light was remained illuminated. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Electrical · 84,000 miles · NJ

On numerous occasions the car will lock out and not start due to faulty anti-theft system. I have found jumping battery or disconnecting and reconnecting back will clear lock-out and allow car to start. Also have had problem while driving, suddenly while driving all dashboard warning lights will begin flashing requiring emergency stopping.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 124,169 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the check engine and ABS warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the front driver seat was adjusted, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. While at a traffic stop, the brake was applied but the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 124,169.