This isn't the first time I've encountered this exact issue, and have had previous issues after purchasing the vehicle (used) back in 2013. Both times this exact issue at hand occurred, both happened while driving. First time, I was driving in a sharp curve with my children in the back seat. This last time I was driving on the highway. Luckily nothing was hit in either cases, however this past time I pulled muscles in my back straining so hard to try and steer the vehicle to get at least very minimum off the road and onto a side street and to safety. As both times I were driving the ESC light came on, and power steering light came on. Resulting in me not being able to brake, or steer - the only steering I were able to do was very strained (as previously stated), I had to put forth extreme efforts to get it to barely turn. The steering wheel acted as if it were locked. This needs to be addressed, and covered under a recall as I've read/heard a multitude of the same issues that are all common with this exact year, model/car. And for this be such a danger, it needs to be corrected before it costs someone their life. I'm terrified to think what if everyone around me weren't paying attention when both events took place, it could've resulted in my life. My spouse being single raising our precious 4 children. How chevy/gm can live knowing these issues happen and not address it is horrible, knowing very well it could result in a life I'd not more being lost. The only way I could get the lights to turn off and me to be able to drive, I had to shut the car off, wait, and turn it on in order to continue my drive to work. I'm terrified to drive this death trap of a car, especially knowing these issues could happen at any time, without warning or reason. This needs to be fixed. Otherwise this is a lawsuit just waiting to happen.
2011 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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While driving my 2011 chevrolet malibu ltz, I experienced brake failure. This failure was only temporary; while driving approaching a stop light, I went the apply the brakes and the pedal had almost no pressure. It almost went the the floor before I began pumping the brakes. Unfortunately this did not work, which LED to my car rear ending the vehicle in front of me. After bringing the vehicle to a stop, I made my best attempt to inspect the brakes and brake fluid, and noticed almost nothing. The only thing I had noticed was slight low brake fluid. After further research, I read a few complaints related to both electronic power steering rack issues, and brake failure. Both of these which I experienced. All of which happened at speeds below 40 MPH on a city street
It have the air bag light on in the dash say service air bags and with the steering wheel when you drive it like it won't to lock up
I got the electric power steering assist (eps) light several times. As a result, I wan't able to steer the wheels. I called gm and they said it's not subject to a recall. But they would fix the problem if it happens within 10 years or 150,000 miles on the car. But since that 10 years just passed in june 2020 for my car, I have to pay out of my pocket, they said. Then I asked why I didn't get a notification about the 10 years/150,000 miles coverage. They said it's because I'm not the original owner. Unlike recalls, they said only original owners got the notification (I bought this car second hand). I think this doesn't make sense. Not being able to steer wheels due to the mechanical defect is a critical safety issue. But it's not subject to open recalls yet. And gm sets an artitrary qualifications for free service and declines warranty for cars beyond them. I think the federal safety agency should order open recalls for this power steering problem so that all vehicles should be serviced regardless of year and mileage.
Since I purchased my vehicle back in 2015 (used) I have had ongoing steering issues. The steering feels much looser than most vehicles. It has almost taken me off of the road several times. I have had mechanics look at the car and they have all suggest I take it into chevy for diagnostics since it is electrical steering. There is a recall for the steering on this exact year, make and model, though it says my VIN was not affected. It is a huge concern for myself to have this steering corrected as I have a toddler in my back seat. When roads are wet, uneven pavement, or the weather windy.. My car pulls off the road drastically I have to grip my steering wheel so hard to the point my hands turn red from grabbing so tightly in order to maintain somewhat control of this vehicle.. With this year. Make and model having steering recalls, I request chevy honors my request to have my vehicle inspected by a licensed chevy dealer to determine what the issue is. This has been an issue since purchasing the vehicle and I find it unlikely that I have the same exact issues as the recall though a completely different issue. I am afraid this will cause me to lose control of my car and wreck. Higher speeds (for example on the freeway) make the steering almost unmanageable and difficult to control. I have spoke to numerous chevy malibu owners who have had this exact issue with their recalls. I have reached out to chevrolet directly to express my concerns and it was disregarded, they said my VIN was not effected so it couldn't be the issue.*dt consumer had the parts replaced on 6/19 again on 6/29 but vehicle is still unsafe to drive and problem is recurring.
Steering wheel shakes when vehicle is idling. Online research mentions a tsb 15356.61722 and recalls for earlier model years. Why was I not notified of this back in 2015?
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel ceased and became difficult to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he almost crashed into two vehicles and barely coasted to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred. The vehicle was left at the side of the road for two days and later was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with the code c0545 which was a steering wheel torque sensor malfunction, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Power steering light displays on the dash than car lost power steering control..while driving able to steer with using extreme strength turning by driver this happen on city road.
I was driving at 70 miles per hour, the steering wheel started shaking and locked up, I almost loss control of the car. This is my 2nd 2011 malibu and the other car had the same problem. It an issue with the power steering control. The car is currently cannot be driven.
Per online reviews from recalls for 2011 malibu the power steering warning light flashed. This recall was not sent to me, however, my car is affected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while his daughter attempted to drive, the steering wheel become difficult to turn. The power steering service ESC warning light illuminated. The contact called jones ford dealer, (510 florence rd, savannah, tn 38372, (731) 925-4018) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Saturday around about 2 pm on 2/2/2019. In vehicle traveling in left lane on highway 72. Vehicles were at complete stop at traffic light. When the traffic light changed and the vehicles began to move about low MPH to gradually flowing with moving traffic. I removed my foot from brake my vehicle initiated an acceleration. It seemed strange since the vehicle completely stopper on a slight incline. My vehicle propelled without the help of acceleration as traffic were at low MPH. My vehicle suspension changed in steeling off into the median from left lane going down hill unable brake or to control the steering. It happened suddenly hitting the raised concert median my car and I went airborne. Injury to my head, aggravated neck cervical, spine, hip and legs. Airbag failed to deploy vehicle totaled. The on-star failed to operate. Thank god for dispatching his angels around me. And thank god for on the scene angel and angels. Stayed with me and called for help. I had paid my car off 2 years ago. The dealership sent me a letter that they had a buyer for my vehicle. Unbeknown to the dealership car was totaled. With in the last year I have see chevrolet cars and trucks manufactured more and more defective vehicles. Failure to keep the consumers safe is bad business based on advertisement safety hazards that causes premature death. Communication to the consumer safety is just as important informational to the media about recalls defects warns proactively speak volumes about the manufacturers and their defective product. Customer services is key to safe lives matters on the street and in my vehicles manufactured and dealership we the people can count on you!
My mother"s 2011 chevy malibu ltz has had a recurring problem concerning dash lights. It is quite common for us to be driving down the road and all of a sudden, there are no lights within the gauge panel or stereo face panel. Sometimes the lights will only dim, others they go out completely. On other occasions the lights don't come on at start-up and may turn on at some point, 10-15 minutes down the road. We've called the dealer the car was purchased from, starling chevrolet-cadillac to report these issues, only be told to bring the vehicle in "when it was happening", by the time we would get half way there, the problem stopped and the service writer says come back when it's happening. We've wondered if this could be related to the electrical issues for which chevrolet sent out the extension of the warranty to 15 years or 120,000 miles. Another issue we've had relates to the older power steering recall. We've had the car in to starling chevrolet twice that they have replaced the power steering pump. The problem I have concerns the un professional work of the mechanic who performed the service. While having tires replaced a couple of months after the power steering replacement, we were shown the way the starling chevrolet mechanic had beat the devil out of the cars' under carriage. It's absolutely unforgivable for a chevy dealer to cause this kind of damage while performing a recall service!!! Finally, is the first problem we incurred with starling. During the original test drive, the dealer's salesman proceeded to toss a drive-out tag in the rear of the car during which they damaged the paint. My brother tried to stop the salesman from using this tag hanger when he saw the unguarded magnet hanger, but the dealer rep wouldn't listen. It tooky a month to get the paint fixed and only then after mr. Starling got involved. The dealer changed hangers as a result!
When the car in motion. The steering makes a loud noise when turning the wheel. And the air bag indicator just popped on. Stating service the vehicle.
Buzzer sounded, red light flashed power steering service. Then I had trouble steering and had to fight to make turns. Hurt my arms. Vehicle had just begun moving and the minute I touched the steering wheel it wouldn't move. If I put all my might into the steering while moving, I could turn corners, but it hurt. Stayed stable going straight.
My power steering keeps going in and out while I'm driving. The service ESC light appears and then will turn off when I turn my car off
While driving on a city street power steering light came on and I was unble to control the steering while as if the power steering went out.
Loss of power steering
Loss of power steering, dash says no power steering and ESC disabled, engine still runs typically when dong parking lot maneuvers. Shut off engine, restart no issues. It repeats with same results.
Takata recall. As I was leaving work, making a right turn, my steering wheel jerked to the left and locked. While still driving, I managed to turn the steering wheel just enough for me to pull out of the road and into a parking lot. When I stopped the car there was a message on the dashboard that displayed 'power steering'.
While driving and stationary the inside lights blinks, the power steering cane on twice and I have my seatbelt on the light indicator comes on while the it's connected
Takata recall. I have recalls that chevrolet not picking up. All the recalls are happening to my car. When it rain the traction system light comes on, my lights bulbs constantly go out, my cigarette light starked fire. When turning a curve my car halts or stall and jerk. There are so many things going on with the car that I can explain. When it rain my car pulls or goes off road I have to drive really slow because I am afraid that I will loose control of the vehicle do the braking system etc.
My vehicle is at an auto shop been there for a week and a half to repair the clunking noise in the steering column but the motor and module for the electric steering assist is seizing up which would be dangerous to turn in traffic. I already spent enough time and money on parts and labor. This is nothing I have done to the car only had for a year. I need your help! This should be a recall issue! Or send me a new motor and module for this car please. You guys can at least do that. I love the car but this is a problem. 2.4l electric assist. The steering column is fine just need the motor and module. Thank you for your help!
The power steering was lost as I was driving my vehicle in a city road. I was driving approximately 25 miles an hour on a straight road, not turning at the time. The service ESC light came on. The car jerked to the side, which was terrifying with my two young kids in the car. This repair was covered under the gm bulletin 15356 and the dealership replaced the eps motor and torque sensor. However, since having the work done, the mechanic informed me that my steering column is now bent. As I have not been in any accident, this could only be from the impact of losing my power steering. I feel like this repair should be covered under this special bulletin as well. This power steering failure jeopardized the safety of my family and this should be made a full recall covering all the steering components to the 2011 chevrolet malibu. I would like to be reimbursed for what will be over $700 to fix the issue caused by this power steering failure.
My girlfriend was driving my car home from the doctors and all of a sudden the power steering went out. It cause her to hit the curb and possibly do more damage. She was only doing 30 MPH on a busy street. I have a date with a dealership on the 27th of march 2019 to wait for the verdict of what there going to say. I have read alot of the post on here and have seen that it is a common problem. I also have a problem with my headlights going out I have changed them several times with different brands and they continue to go out. I have to run with my high beams on because the lights keeps burning out. This is cause and safety issue and could involve points on my license if pulled over. This is critical since I'm a cdl driver. The steering could cause death if traveling at a higher speed. Gm knows about the problem and if public isn't notified that it's faulty could also involve a lawsuit.
On friday morning, march 22, 2019 while driving my power steering was lost. The power steering ESC message came on. By the grace of god I was able to get the vehicle to safety .huffines chevrolet plano replaced and programed steering torque sensor for $590.18. The mileage on the car was 154,257 so the #15356: special coverage adjustment - loss of electric power steering assist - (aug, 2015) document id: 4259502 which states 10 years or 150,000 miles did not apply.
'power steering recall ' my power steering on my 2011 chevy malibu went out. It is over $ 1000 to get ot fixed on my own and its causing me to miss work as well as other places and things I have a obligation to attend. When the incident first occured, I was driving over 60 MPH putting me as well as other passengers at risk for being extremely jarmed. I took my car back to the original car dealership and there os nothing they could do pr wanted to do. I can not drive a care that I've been paying on because pf the recall and I dont know what to do. Please help.
Starting car and power steering light comes on. I turn it off and back on and it's fine. This just started.
While drinking the car the steering quits working almost causing me to be in an accident with my children in the car, the warning light came on saying electronic steering control was the issue. I take it to a shop and they tell me the malibu, g6, and impalas always do that and that there should be a recall placed on it, & it is either the electric steering motor or the tourqe shaft sensor. They said there have been people in accidents which resulted in death due to this issue. Could you please check into this please as I am afraid to drive this even after the $1500 for repairs are done. I am a single mother and cannot afford to buy another new car. This is very scary when this goes out especially with children in the car. I have a video of what the car does when you start it up when the steering goes back to working. It does this while driving or sitting stationary. When looking on a chevrolet forum there were thousand of people this has happened to with numerous causing accidents.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the traction control system warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure began approximately a year ago and was worsening. The vehicle was taken to four different independent mechanics, but none of them could resolve the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
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