Steering wheel randomly loses power and will not move or is very difficult to move. It happens at start up or while in motion. Definitely a safety hazard. The steering wheel also shakes or twitches at slow speeds or at a stop.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Power steering goes out. Warning message on dash reads "power steering - service ESC" this happens when I am driving and goes out without warning. Today it went out while I was driving on the highway at 65 MPH rounding a long sweeping curve. Dangerous! I see that there is a recall on this problem - gm recall # n140115, but it doesn't cover the month that my malibu was built, which is 12/08. It covers other malibu's and other vehicles. My car has the exact same problem as theirs. Gm definitely needs to expand this recall to include all cars that have been built at this time.
The electrical power steering and ESC control are turned off as soon as I start the cars ignition. When the car is parked , the power steering begins to twitch the wheel and does not stop. When you turn the car off then back on, it resolves the problem for several seconds then continues to do the same thing. This problem creates a very dangerous car when combined when traveling down the road. The power steering has also done this whole driving. This is a huge issue in manufacturing and poses a life threat to my 100lb fiance and our newborn baby.
Esc system is not working properly. Power steering warning comes on at random times and it becomes very difficult to steer. Once I get pulled over and shut the car off and back on it returns to normal. I was driving down the highway when it started. It happened a couple times last year and then again yesterday.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle had to be restarted in order to operate normally, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering needed to be replaced. Richard kay superstore (1935 pearman dairy rd, anderson, sc 29625, (864) 332-4031) informed the contact that there was no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 217,156.
Takata recall, as I was dropping my daughter off at the bus stop I tried to pull back up to my house and the power steering came on and the wheel was hard to turn while my vehicle was in motion and there was alot of cars coming my way as I was trying to turn. I told my husband about it he went to check that it had power steering fluid in it and it was not low at all then he got in it to drive and it worked just fine. That was a scary experience for me. Another incident when I went to go get my car inspected the third brake light would not come on but when I went to my mother in laws it worked just fine and when I left to go home lastnight it was coming on when I wasn't even pushing the brakes so me and my husband figured it was a shortage in it or the wires need replaced. Someone needs to do something about this before there be an accident. I was doing some research about my vehicle and I seen that it had serveral recalls. The manufacturer recall #: n130036 the federal safety agency recall #: 14v252
Service powering steering light came on and steering went out immediately went out no warning was not able to steer car. Got the car home turned off let sit turn back on had steering but steering wheel shook back and forth moving and at idol.took to dealership and was told recall expired 10/18 but was never informed that there was one ended up having to pay 1200.00
Power steering works randomly but mostly not at all. Power steering, service traction control light. Abs light and ESC flash on dash display all in one week. Driving to work made a left hand turn and power steering went out causing me to drive off the road. Power steering came back on and then out again. And has been off since
Intermittently upon starting the stationary vehicle the 'service ESC' light comes on followed by 'power steering' light. The power steering won't work. Turning the ignition off and restarting the vehicle 1-3 times usually corrects the problem. Also, while driving this same problem occurs where the power steering goes out, without warning. Extremely dangerous when going around bends or turning. Lastly, when moving (usually backing up, but also while driving) the steering wheel turns back and forth by itself as if the power steering is engaging but no turning is required. I've lost control on slick roads and in parking lots because of all of these problems. I also noticed that there's a recall for the 2012 malibu for something similar to what my problem is, but not for the 2009 model. However, when looking up the 2012 recall it says 2004-2012 malibu were under recall, yet my VIN for 2009 malibu shows no recalls. Very odd. If not fixed for free, I'll be looking into class action.
Powersteering starting periodically going out and ESC notification would appear. Eventually it completely quit. Called chevrolet and was told my car is not part of the recall for that issue.
Anytime I'm driving my car wether it be on the highway or through town, the steering power gives out. It happens every 5-7 minutes I would say. I have to turn the car off and turn it back on just so I can readjust it and get the steering wheel moving again. This just started happening about a week ago.
My ESC light to service came on, which also triggered the power steering to go off. This happened a week ago when I was driving . When I called gm, I was told there was no recall, that was a special coverage and it expired in october if 2018. Well it's never been a problem before and now I have a vehicle that has issues the manufacture know about, and they know it was a defect but I am now expected to pay for a $1300 repair myself.
Power steering goes out going down the highway it also goes out after starting the car. N touching the wheel. They. Esc an powersteering light come on
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was an electric power steering (eps) failure and the eps warning indicator randomly illuminated. The contact was not able to determine when the steering wheel would seize. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14e044000 (steering) and 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to pietroske chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (4000 grand ave, manitowoc, wi 54220, (920) 684-0224). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
This car first belonged to my mother and I borrowed it once to go out of town to pittsburgh which introduced me for the first time to the problem with the power steering because of what I thought the cause was extreme cold. Now I have transferred over the title and the car is supposed to be my daily reliable source of transportation but the power steering stops working and gives a service warning regardless of outside temperature and happens 3-4 times in a 20 minute drive at it's worse. At first the solution was to just turn the car on and off but that isn't possible when you're on an interstate so it has now become a safety issue. I saw there was a recall but I do not believe my VIN # was apart of the recall but it is a serious issue that puts my life in danger in unpredictable and sporadic moments of my daily drives and I would greatly appreciate any help in finding a solution.
The car has the 2.4 4 cylinder with the unreliable electric power steering unit that shuts off almost everytime the car is driven.it shuts off and the car must be turned off then restarted before steering is restored.it goes off under all driving situations sitting,in motion,turning,going forward or backing up.on city streets or major highways..it happens at all speeds and all weather conditions ...
Takata recall ! I currently own a 2009 chevy malibu ecotec and when starting the car one morning my electric stability control came on also saying no power stearing there has been a recall on the other models but not my ecotec 4 cylinder..
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to park the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Power steering goes out randomly while driving or when parked, dash reads: power steering, ESC off, service ESC. This has happened multiple times on the highway, on city streets, while turning and while going straight. There was a recall on other models of chevy malibu but my 4-cylinder was excluded. There are many other similar complaints. A new recall to include our models is needed. Mileage is at approx. 173,000
Power steering notification comes on dash and steering wheel is hard to turn. I turn the car off and restart and then its fine but shortly after driving notice flashes on dash again and am unable to turn steering wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bomnin chevrolet manassas (8000 sudley rd, manassas, va 20109, (703)-368-2111) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls or warranties. The failure mileage was 100,006.
The power of steering does not work. When driving or when I turn the car on the power of steering stops working. I looked online and notice a lot of people had the same problem. Why was their never a recall on this?
The power steering message comes on when you start the vehicle and then says ESC off. Steering wheel won't turn. Turn the car off and most times if u turn the steering wheel while starting the car it will go off. Other times it takes 2 to 3 times of restarting. Tonight driving home the power steering light came on and the steering went out. Had to pull over and turn off the car and restart it. The steering wheel is shaking and vibrating all the time now.
The electric power steering assist motor is malfunctioning, almost causing an accident, the steering wheel is "twitching" the steering will give out unless I restart the car. Most of these are on recall but unsure why my car wouldn't be. Almost caused a serious accident on highway.
Driving, power steering freezes, cannot change lanes, or turn. It will suddenly turn into old school power steering, and I can muscle it home. This is a known safety issue p, due to median of error. They seem to think all of the other 2009 malibu's do this, but not mine. What a ridiculous notion. I am a single mother, nursing student, hoping I had bought a really nice car. Now I fear my death daily.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the electronic stability control off and traction control warning indicators kept randomly flashing. Also, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and vibrated during the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,317.
Esc light came on while driving on 01-21. Morning of 01-22 was complete loss of power steering while trying to leave driveway. Ecs light remains on and power steering never returned even after 20 miles of highway and rural road travel. Extremely dangerous. Furious that only certain VIN #s are part of recall when it clearly affects the vast majority of vins for this model year.
Loss of power steering while driving on a curvy backroad (sr 724). I returned the car to my house and switched vehicles. Later I took the car to the garage for repair --there was no power steering problem. Upon looking up the code, the garage said it was the steering shaft torque sensor. Garage (autopro, inc - shillington, pa 19607) replaced the part. Issue seems very similar/the same as recall 14v153000 which was for "certain 2008-2009 chevrolet malibu's." based on online research, there are many owners of the same vehicle that have had this issue and were also told that their VIN was not covered.
When driving down the highway power steering will quit working and it becomes extremely hard to steer(very unsafe condition). By turning off the ignition and restarting, steering will be fine until it happens again(which it does, can happen at any time, again very unsafe)
Vehicle was in drive but stopped in a drive thru. Service ESC, power steering light came on. Power steering went out and wheel would not turn. Turned off car. Problem went away after restarting.
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