The power steering sensor will suddenly go off and my wheel locks, I cannot turn my wheels, I feel really unsafe I almost crashed with myself and kids.
2010 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Power steering failed for the second time on september 10, 2017. I had to replace the steering column in november 2016 for the same condition. There is a recall for chevy malibus up until the 2009 model year and clearly there is a weakness in the 2010. This failure was while I was parked in a tight spot and couldn't get out. I restarted the car until it recalibrated, but it will undoubtedly go again. Repeat of previous problem. Also had to replace the transmission after complete failure at 48,000 miles in january 2017. That was a mere $4600. It failed while in motion, but fortunately I was uphill from my home and I was able to roll it to the curb.
The vechile lost speed as I was driving into a parking space. I then put it in park. At that point the engine light was blinking. The car was shaking uncontrollably as if it would all just fall apart in pieces. The steering wheel was hard to turn and also rapidly shaking. The service ESC, service traction control, and a light with a car on a curved road was also on. This almost caused me to hit a parked car in front of me. I turned the car off and then back on and all the lights were off. I believe it to be the streering coloumn or an electrial issue. I read on some recalls and I think it is similar to the recall #14e044000. However, when I search my VIN it is not listed under it. Yet it is the same issue.
The ESC and traction warning lights came on. Esc not working so I was very very cautious driving. I took to dealer. $1200 + to replace 2 computer modules for brakes, steering, traction. This brings number of modules needing replacement to 4 on this vehicle. Eight days later, all the same lights came on again plus brake fluid light. Called dealer and told to bring car in for diagnostic. I asked about safety and was told to check brake fluid. I said I don't know how. So, I went to car and brake was harder but working. Drove to dealer. When I arrived, there is no brake fluid left. Lucky I made it to the dealer. Was told either part not installed properly or defective part. This was a very dangerous situation that could have cost my life or someone else's life. In researching later, I see a number of complaints about these warning lights and modules. I am lucky there was no incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to back out of the driveway, the gear was placed in reverse and the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the engine stalled. The contact called a local dealer (lou bachrodt chevrolet pompano beach, fl 33069 at (954) 971-3000), but failed to speak with anyone. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
I was travelling about 25-30mph started to skid (yes it was icy) lightly tapped the brakes then all of a sudden the steering locked up and the brakes also. All I could do was let go and hope for the best. Ending up hitting a fed ex van and pge truck with a snow plow. There is a police report and the car ended up getting totalled. I had only made one payment on it. Insurance claim# 003379048000000016001 usaa , airbag did not deploy.
The steering wheel started shaking on its own and I would move the wheel and it would stop. It has been doing this for about a month and would have like a ticking noise. This week I was driving to work and the wheel shook again and then it locked and I was unable to move it. I was driving! I got to a red light and it would not move. I turned the car off and turned it back on and the wheel would move again. A light came on and said power steering eps needs attention. It kept happening again and again and it was scary because there was traffic. I had to drive it like that back home because it is not safe to drive especially trying to turn the wheel in corners. That can cause a crash. Also, I've always had issues with the sensors on the car. I have had to replace fuses often, different sensor lights come on it keeps saying (ABS) and the headlights have to be replaced often because of an electric short.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the electronic stability control warning indicator displayed "off" and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics. The first independent mechanic diagnosed that the failure was an inner tie rod failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a tire shop where it was diagnosed with a tire rod and sway bar malfunction. The brackets on the sway bar were replaced, but the issue persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a third independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a possible rack and pinion malfunction. The mechanic informed the contact of a recall and was advised to take the vehicle to a general motor dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
Power steering just randomly goes out intermittently...heard many complaints of this with other chevy malibus...can be dangerous especially if driving at high speeds.
Takata recall.upon starting the vehicle the ESC light appears, with a yellow blinking dash light warning of a car basically on road. I turned the vehicle off, (in park mode )restarted and it did it again. There is no steering. One another day, I started car and it was fine, however during the drive mode, cars power steering went out and could not turn the wheel. It is also noted at times, I was at a stop light, foot on brake in drive mode, the steering wheel will vibrate left to right a bit. I do not have heavy keys, it is one key.I checked and although the VIN is not on recall, which is crazy, the car is having the same exact problems as campaign#14e044000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly failed and the ESC, power steering, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for all systems to return to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that, due to the mileage on the vehicle, the repair would not be covered. The approximate failure mileage was 172,360. Updated 05/30/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle failed on multiple occasions. The consumer stated the repair too expensive. The consumer believes the failure should be a safety recall. Updated 08/07/2017
The power steering disengages randomly while driving. The resulting extra work required to turn the car, leads a car that is incapable of safe transport by most people. I was on a city street the first time it happened, preparing to get on the interstate. The problem is intermittent and may or may not be present each time the car is started.
Chevy 2010 malibu: while driving on the highway the power steering went out. At the same time the car started dinging and said check power steering ESC off. I made it to a rest stop with difficulty then turned the car off. After starting the car the indicator was off. I began to drive on the highway again for about 10 minutes before it happened again. This has happened while driving on the city street as well. It appears to do it at random, speed nor condition seems to play a factor. I have been extremely fortunate that I have been able to control the car to safely pull over, maybe not accurately but at least have been able to get out of traffic. How is there not a recall??? I have read the cobalt has had the same issue.
While driving the vehicle will lose power steering and a warning code will display on the dash "service ESC" "service power steering". This happens while driving or while parked. Upon restarting the car the power steering will work for a brief time before failing again.
Symptoms started occasionally mainly while going straight, at any speed, would stay off until I restarted the car, now it increased to all the timen within a few months. When electric power steering is on the steering wheel will shake in park...and would jerk the steering wheel while driving. Power steering goes out.. Says to service power steering and service ESC. Makes it very difficult to steer especially and the lower speeds, I feel like I am driving as if I am drivint a semi, forces me to take wider turns. Did contact gm, they didn't seem to care that my car has same symptoms as other previously recalled vehicles. The car was out of the special warranty gm issued due to mileage, I however bought the car used with 170,000 it had already surpassed the warranty.
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.
At first, when starting vehicle, dic would display service ESC and power steering. Turning vehicle off and back on would usually clear the problem, however, while driving in a straight line, the steering wheel would randomly start moving an inch or so to the left and right. After a couple of days, while traveling at highway speeds, the service ESC and power steering messages would display again, and power steering was lost. This started happening more frequently to the point where I can't complete a trip without the power steering dropping out. Research shows gm is aware of the problem, and my vehicle will be fixed under gm special coverage 15356, since I am under 150,000 miles. However, I feel this is happening to enough to warrant a general recall.
Hello I have a big problem in my car today when im drive my car I lost the control on my steering and the car written (power steering /ESC off) and the steering didn't move left or right and still like that that's on westbrook st south portland me I don't know what I should do it was hard.. Thanks.
Hello I have a big problem with my steering wheel today when I drive my car the steering stopped and I lost the control and the car written (power steering /ESC off) it was very hard now my steering doesn't move and I still have the problem. That happened on (westbrook st , south portland, me) how can I fix it? Chevrolet malibu 2010 thanks
Esc light is coming on and the steering wheel locks up and won't turn while driving and also while parked. Shutting off car then turning back on sometimes resets it but the steering column is also vibrating and almost feels as the steering wheel is going to fall off. Steering wheel is also twitching even while at a stop. My vehicle has been very well taken care of, all oil changes done on time snd regular maintaince.
I was driving on the freeway and all of a sudden I lose power of steering. The power steering light came on and the ESC light. Totally freaked me out. I pulled over to the side of the freeway and turn the car off. When I restarted the car everything went back to normal until later that day. This has been happen for the last three day. Soon as I start the car up and drive for a 3 miles then the power steering goes and if I stop and turn the car off and restart, it goes away for a moment and then comes bac. I don't think this is normal. This is happening at all different rate of speed.
I started the car then began to pull away from park. The driver's info display had a message pop up - something about steering, or ESC, or something like that. I think it went off or maybe it went off when I stopped the car and shut the engine off to try and reset the system. While the engine was still running when I was starting to pull away from park, the steering wheel was extremely hard to turn. I shut the car off and restarted it and it seemed fine. Now, there is a grumbling sound coming from the steering column and wheel shakes a little. The service engine light is on but I have not had it read yet to see what codes come up.
I went out to my car to go somewhere and the ESC is the power steering the steering wheel will not move was in the back of my house
When I come to a complete stop while driving in the city, I felt a small jerking to the left in the steering wheel. This started on friday february 3, 2017 between driving from one work place to the other. There were no issues when driving it home. No issues noticed on saturday february 4th while running errands in the am hours. I did not notice any jerking in the steering wheel at all. Later on that saturday night the power steering went out while backing out of a parking space at a restaurant. We traveled on the city streets home because it was almost a straight drive home from the restaurant. It was very hard for my husband to steer the car on the way home. There was no power assist at all. There has been several complaints on other malibu's with the same issue. Not sure if I really want to drive my vehicle tomorrow for work with this issue. I do travel on the freeway in the mornings.
Service ESC and power steering. Cars power steering will turn off and display service ESC. Power steering will turn off automatically while car is being driven. Car then needs to be turned off then on again in order to get the power steering back.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 MPH approaching an exit ramp, a chime rang and a power steering indicator illuminated. In addition, the power steering assist failed and almost causing a crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor circuit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,068.
After I start the car, the vehicle will chime as the dic displays "power steering" (usually accompanied by "service ESC" and "svc tire monitor"). The electronic power steering will then completely give out making it very strenuous to use steering wheel to turn both in motion and stationary. This problem requires the car to be restarted multiple times in order for power steering to run and work smoothly again. Power steering occasionally gives out during many trips (regardless of speed and distance), while successfully completing very few trips uninterrupted. I drive a 2010 chevy malibu with 140k miles on it - this has been pretty much my only problem thus far, but has now occurred everyday for about 4-5 days in a row.
Ecslight come on and then you lose power steering and get a error saying power steering if you turn car off and make on it again light goes off and the power steering comes back car was on highway this as happened multiple time in the last two sats
On dec 9 2016 I was driving on hwy 169 in mn and my 2010 malibu displayed service ESC than flashed power steering then ESC off then I lost power steering and it has not regained even after all the restarts been couple weeks now still there searched the internet seems I am not the only one car has 180,000 miles but serviced regularly so yes I think this should be a recall. Steering is pretty important when driving . Any info pertaining to the malibu steering.
While driving the vehicle my power steering stopped working at low speeds. This was as I was turning, so it caused quite a bit of panic. I thought this was a one-time issue, however 2 months later, I am driving to school and taking a turn when it happens again, once again this issue caused me to be in a unsafe situation, loss of power steering at low speeds. I am a female therefore cannot generate the effort needed to turn the wheel when the power steering goes out. I researched and found that the 2009 model year has a tsb on it, however my vehicle which has exactly the same symptoms does not.
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