The vehicle's electric power steer failed with no warning while my daughter was driving along a normal suburban road. This created a dangerously unsafe driving condition as she could barely turn the steering wheel. Fortunately there was no tragedy that resulted, but the car is not safe to drive and we towed it to our home then to a gm store. This is a safety issue that should be recalled as it is well known problem within gm and public forums across. I was informed that gm has created a special policy #15356 to address this issue when I was at the gm store, extending the warranty, they said it was only to 150k miles & our vehicle has 159k miles so we weren't covered. I asked if there was any maintenance that we could have done to prevent this, there wasn't any procedure. Further research has shown that there is no set mileage that this can occur due to the fact that is a faulty design & not normal wear and tear ! This really needs to be a recall due to the safety ramifications when the failure occurs and the steering becomes very difficult to operate creating a dangerous situation and is sure to the cause of accidents/ injury/etc.
2010 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned on the highway. The check power steering warning indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
While driving about 30 MPH on city street, chime rang and power steering cut out. Car was still steerable without power assist, but became much more difficult at low speeds. Sudden maneuver at slower speed would be nearly impossible. Power steering came back on next time I started the car, but cut out again after a short time. I am aware that there are recalls for the exact same problem with the previous four model years of the same series of chevrolet malibus. The mileage on the car is about 48,000. Clearly, the 2010 malibu needs to be recalled as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The failure mileage was 17,800.
While driving approx 35 MPH, lost power steering. Power steering warning message appeared, car very hard to maneuver. Turned engine off and back on, power steering returned. Power steering continues to shut off randomly at various speeds without warning. Approx 98,800 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering column failed. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the steering wheel and a service warning indicator illuminated. However, the contact was unable to identify the nature of the service indicator illumination. After the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally except the service indicator was still illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.
I was notified by my oldest daughter that the steering wheel in her car would not turn and that she was stuck in the middle of the street, she was in motion at the time of the incident, she and several other people were able to push the car to the side of the road. I instructed her to turn the car off and that I would have it towed to the service station that it was purchased from. What she explained to me is exactly what is being described in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 dated march 31, 2014.
I was on my way to work and I had to stop to get gas. Everything was fine. I pulled away form the pump and proceeded to the end of the driveway. When I left the parking lot to pull into traffic, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. I was driving less than 5 MPH. The traction control light was on, ESC message, and service power steering system were activated. I drove back home and went to work in my other vehicle. 162,409 miles. I purchased the car brand new in february 2010. All oil changes and tire rotations have been completed at a chevy dealership. I've only purchased tires, two batteries, and windshield wipers for my car until last week. That was the engine coolant sensor. Until now I always bragged and said that my malibu was the best car ever because I never had any issues with it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and the radio turned off and on independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Car had been parked for apx 2hrs. Got into car and what appeared to be water dripped from under the dash onto the floor just under the emergency break peddle. It had rained within the last hour. Thought of it as odd but not a real issue. Within one minute of driving the steering wheel shuttered. Steering light on dash eliminated. Steering became difficult. Light went out. Parked car. Restarted car and let idle s few minutes. Steering light went on again. Searched online. Looked under dash. Clear fluid on emergency break peddle. A few drops of moister in same area. Parked car.
Car lost control of power steering same time as driver side back brake light went out steering wheel shakes bad when slowing down from 70
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the traction control and the service ESC warning indicators had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission, the power steering control module, and the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering ) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,958.
Car was purchased 12/2009. June of 2013 car was brought to chevrolet due to a rumble in steering while turning at low speeds. Steering gear was replaced. October 2014 car was returned again to chevrolet with same problem. Power steering pump was replaced. June 2015 car was returned again with same problem. Steering gear, pump, and all hoses were replaced. Again 6 months later the rumble has returned. Gm has stated they will no longer spend money fixing the car even though I have full warranty.
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
Letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent re 2010 chevy malibu. *smd the consumer received a recall letter regarding the power steering. When she took the vehicle to the dealer, she was informed they could diagnose the issue using their electronic equipment. On november 1, 2015, the power steering went out again as she was driving. The consumer went to another repair facility and had the problem diagnosed. However, the repair facility was not a gm dealership.
Right now I have the service ESC and service traction light on again for the 3rd time. I took each time to chevy classic in grapevine tx and they told me no codes the 1st time, took it to clay cooley in irving--light came on then no codes they showed. Today 4-15=16 light came on again and I took it to classic chevy and they found 3 codes this time. They say I will have to pay for this! I should not since there was an open recall on 5/14/2014 for 2010 malibu's. My car is doing this now !@!!@ it needs to be fixed at no charge to me!! I feel like this is the most dangerous car on the road for me and my daughter. I don't want to be a statistic if we have a car crash and it was all because chevy kept making excuses to not fix my crap car for me. The other recall was the brake system not illuminating I got that letter a little too late . Someone rear ended me in oct 2012 while I was stopped at a red light. Maybe those stupid back brake lights were not working then!!!!!! Someone at classic or clay cooolye chevy needs to fix this ESC light on my car and fix all the recalls for free. I also have an eps recall letter that was sent to me but someone at chevy told me the light has to come on for them to fix it. This is ridiculous. My car needs to be fixed for all these problems it has no matter if the light is on or not. But the light is on for service ESC and traction right now!@ gm or chevy needs to pay for it and fix this car. The consumer stated the dealer did not completely fix the problem. They only lubricated and she continued to experience problems with the brakes, service light and ESC light. Also, the front axle was leaking.
At idle and acceleration, the steering wheel will move back and forth.
The power steering in the vehicle will randomly stop working making it very difficult to steer. Once the car is shut off for a few minutes and turned back on the power steering will work as it should until it randomly goes out again. This is dangerous and should be recalled! The recall only covered up to 2009 and should of included 2010.
Car only has about 3,0070 miles on it and power steering has gone out. I get the messages when I start the car that "power steering" and "service ESC." and when I drive there is no power steering.
While driving the car at normal traveling speed the electronic stability control shuts off and the car goes into manual steering which makes the car very difficult to control and has almost caused two accidents and has made me ark the car because I feel it is far too dangerous to drive. This started occurring february15th and continued until I parked the car on feb2st.
"takata report" car lose's steering out of no where lights on dash flash.shows recall for other years but not 2010. Even thou sticker on door of car says was built in 2009.type in VIN. Says no recalls at this time is confusing when have seen that there was one. Campaign # 14v252000 figure just another way gm covering up their tracks. At our lives expense. Would enjoy some help from someone!
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.
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering replacement parts issues.
I lost power steering of my vehicle while I was turning on a major intersection. I almost got into a head on collision with a semi-truck. Faulty electric power steering assist.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the "service ESC, engine power reduced and traction control" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on multiple occasions where it was diagnosed that the throttle body, the throttle body sensor, spark plugs, torque sensor, and the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that a carbon cleaning needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
When turning or drving car. It would lose speed. Also noticed smell in car of fuel I would get nauseating headaches. Purchased car june 2015 from courstey ford. Car was in motion on street and highway.
While driving home from work on october 2016 3 random lights on my dashboard appeared(engine light, service airbag light, ESC). They stayed on for about 2 hours then disappeared for the rest of the day. The following day, all three lights appeared and did not leave for 3 days, then disappeared. Then they reappeared for 2 days, then disappeared. The day after they disappeared,all lights appeared but the engine light. Now I only have ESC and service airbag which comes on and off.
While driving on a highway I experience my steering column vibrate start to vibrate followed by an electroinc warning stating power steering along with a service ESC. My power steering went completely out for the remainder of the drive. I parked and turned off my car. After waiting for several minutes, I started my car and everything seemed normal. I proceeded home and again experience the power steering and service ESC warning light.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
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