2010 Chevrolet Malibu: engine failure

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Engine · 57,555 miles · MO

Pulled my 2010malibu out of garage and 15 minutes later tried to put back in garage but only heard click, click. Have taken car to several auto shops and all said engine is locked up and need a new engine.

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · Steering · 200,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized the contact stated that the failure occurred periodically. Also, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel violently vibrated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Steering · 85,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had to restart the vehicle for it to operate normally. East pat o'brien chevrolet (2810 bishop rd, willoughby hills, oh 44092, (440) 348-0553) was informed of the failure, but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Steering · 89,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked left to right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 145,000 miles · NM

The first time my vehicle died while driving I was slowing down to turn right. The engine died and I turned off the vehicle, tried to restart and it would not stay started. I had it towed to the dealership and they could not duplicate the problem or get the car to give them codes so they had me pick it up. The 2nd time the car died on the freeway a week later. I was going 60mph trying to keep acceleration when it lost power. Thankfully I was near an exit and I was able to pull to the side of the exit. Again had it towed to the dealership. They duplicated the problem but have not been able to figure out what's causing it.

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 100,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the contact was unable to steer the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle experienced a lack of engine power. The vehicle was pulled over and the ESC, power steering, and engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated after the failure. The vehicle had to be restarted to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ESC failed. The dealer (gray-daniels chevrolet, 6080 interstate 55 north frontage rd, jackson, ms 39211) informed the contact they would repair the vehicle for a fee. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Steering · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the ESC indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to outten chevrolet (1701 tilghman st, allentown, pa 18104), but the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they adjusted the steering column. The vehicle was taken back to outten chevrolet, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to assist. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Steering · 115,525 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that an unknown recall was issued. The contact was advised to call her local dealer. The contact called selman chevrolet (1800 e chapman ave, orange, ca 92867, phone number (714) 633-3521) and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,525.

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · Steering · 111,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and back on and the vehicle performed as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · RI · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the power steering seized and the vehicle crashed into a jersey barrier. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy and there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was unknown.....updated 07/05/16 *bf

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Steering · 80,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the service ESC warning indicator illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use great efforts to steer the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and the steering operated properly for approximately five minutes. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) however, the remedy failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 159,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the power steering and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000.