Car would shimmy and shake. New tires new breaks etc. Made appoint. To fix recalls when power ster. Went out. Put new ps on and it didn't fix problem. Went back and forth to dealer. Had car diagnosed and service manager said there was a recall for so called gm, rep said they would fix and reinburse for the work already performed, gave a case number. Car sat a dealers weekend. Today gm rep said they would only pay 5% and denied other rep had said they'd fix. No power steering on car and it's dangerous to drive due to manufacturing defect and I'm expected to cover costs when I've already spent nearly 1000 on it and it's still not fixed. Please help
2012 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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164,00 miles. Temp 34 f. Drove car 3 miles and stopped at intersection. Put signal on and attempted left turn. Steering became locked. Break and accelerator went to lowest position nearest floor. Engine stayed on but car would not move even after lifted foot off break and attempted to push accelerator. . Put in park. Stopped engine. Restarted. No change after start. Again put in park pushed on break turned ignition it started. Was able to drive and steering back to normal. No noticeable problem after that.
The electronic power steering failed while driving. Service ESC light came on and car was nearly impossible to steer. After turning off the engine and restarting the car, the power steering came back on. I have looked it up and there is a recall for this problem but my car does not seem to be part of this recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While the vehicle was stopped, the steering wheel vibrated and failed to steer. In addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 147,000. The VIN was invalid.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 MPH, the power steering ecs activated warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The contact called victorville chevrolet (located at 15425 dos palmas rd, victorville, ca 92392, (760) 475-9098) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 204,000.
My power steering went out as I was exiting the highway at a bend and while I was turning to begin driving on the city streets. I had my 2 month old daughter and 6 year old son with me at the time this happened which frightened me tremendously.
My 2012 malibu 1lt has some of the same issues the recalls are for but my specific VIN number isn't included in the recalls. My driver seat moves when sitting in it and I need a rack-and-pinion. I'm also having issues with a 'rough' idle and when I put it in park the RPM's die down between 1&0 and the car acts like it's trying to cut off.
My vehicle is starting to show a power steering warning.there is a recall for this number 15356, 08/28/2015, campaign - electronic power steering failure warranty info. I called gm and they said my VIN number is not included. I feel it is going to lose power steering assist at any time. This could result in a serious accident. This is obviously the same problem as the malibus covered by the recall. They refuse to admit this problem is more widespread to 2012 malibus that are not included at this time.
There is a steering recall for my car but not for my specific VIN #. I'm having the same issue with mine as well. My racking pinion needs to be replaced.
Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed without warning and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an unknown chevrolet dealer in kentucky where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
I was driving my car on a city road and my steering stopped working. Thankfully I wasn't too far from home so I did get home safely. I had it towed to a (xxxx) dealership because my mechanic said that my warranty should cover it and that there was a recall. The dealership called me and told me I need a new steering module and column and that it is not covered. If I was on the highway and this happened I would have been seriously injured. I am pregnant and due in a few weeks and I need a safe reliable vehicle for my son and I. Please help us. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Well while turning on my street the steering wheel locked up and ESC light came on which almost cause me to hit my neighbor fence and car trying to turn..I was very scared had car put in shop and they told me steering was gone out..I didnt no about this recall stuff because I had to pay close to 1000 to get thos repaired..how can I get refunded for something that was a recall on
Power steering went out driver the 2012 malibu on the street. Locked up and almost was involved in an accident due to faulty power steering.
My power steering is not working properly. I have to turn the car on and off for the power steering to work. The steering wheel shakes and the ESC is on.
The steering wheel is very difficult to turn requiring vehicle to be restarted frequently.
Was actually driving down the street around the corner from the place I reside and all of a sudden the wheel started to jerk violently which caused us to drive into a curb , causing the vehicle to drive up onto a curb flattening both sides of the right side of the car as well almost clipping a car at the light to our left...the kids on back seat were completely terrified because they had no idea what was going on and are still scared to get into a vehicle...as well have a pplice report could probably obtain if need be.. We just want car foxed right way not trying to sue anybody or get aome outrageous settlement ....
Power steering failure. Power steering motor/module needs to be replace.
Takata recall, my cars power steering keeps going out while driving, I have to pull over and turn my car off then on and it will work again. It usually happens at least once or twice a day. The steering wheel does not move unless I use all my strength which is very difficult and scary. It has happened on the highway and on a city street while driving causing me to pull over.
Takata recall: I'm having the same issue that's attached to gm recall 13036. I just took it to the chevy dealer and this recall wasn't attached to my VIN, even though my car was manufactured in the same year listed in the 13036 recall. My vehicle is dangerous to drive ! The ESC light flashed 'off' then it says service ESC . The check engines illuminates and flashes as well as the service traction . I've replaced spark plugs , injectors and wiring attached to the cylinders, to fix the codes being shot out (p0302 / p0352) and the problem continues . The steering is rough and makes noise while turning , especially when vehicle is cold . The sound is really loud . My vehicle has stalled a few times has I came to a stop at stop signs and intersections . This needs to be fixed asap !!
'takata recall' at start up , a loud noise comes from the left side of the engine compartment . As you drive it , there's a loud noise coming from engine compartment as you turn. Definitely a steering issue. Meanwhile, the ESC off, service traction and the service ESC warning sign illuminates . The check engine light flashes as the car misfires from cylinder 2. I have changed all spark plugs and the injector to cylinder 2 and the same issue happens. The vehicles has shut off on me as I came to a stop at a red light at an intersection. All these issues occur as your drive the car and go away sometimes, but never for good. This has been an ongoing problem for over a year now
I was driving to pull out of grocery store and all of a sudden lost my power steering. It goes in and out of working and steering is very difficult.
I have been having problems with my steering nearly everytime I would start my car. After starting it repeatedly it usual would steer but today as I was driving the steering froze! It was very scary and could have turned out dangerously. I am not sure what the problem is but I see that many others are having the same problem with the steering of this year and model/.
Wanted to update my case 11173286. I took the car to chevrolet dealer to have car repaired 02/05/2019. Apparently chevrolet knows they have a problem with the steering because it was covered under a special warranty. They replaced the steering torque sensor and motor part numbers 23232310 sensor kit and 22837369 module. I think this is a serious problem because if it had happened when my wife was driving she would of had a real problem because the steering wheel is very hard to turn. She would not know if you restart the car the steering works again. She probably would just stopped the car where ever she was and cause a traffic problem. Also there was not any warning that steering was going to go bad. It happened to me 5 times before I had it fixed. The problem would any place. I have happen on the street going 45 MPH, turning a corner, backing our of my driveway, 2 times on a city street under 30 MPH. If you go online there are other people complaining about the same problem.
Started out when I'm just driving down the road my steering wheel twitches. Now has gone to ESC power steering warning indicated and the steering wheel completely locks up. Most of the time just when I start the car however has done it when I'm driving down the road. Thankfully it was a secluded road and I didn't hit anyone. This is super dangerous and according to my search of the internet I'm not alone.
Was driving down a crooked road when steering felt like it locked up. Barely made it to side of road without crashing. Flashed ecs and powersteering on dash. After I restarted the engine it quit but did it again about a week later but the 2nd time it didn't quit after turning the car off, but the next day it waa driving fine again.
Constantly having issues with the electical system in this vehicle, and from further studies and investication via internet complaints and youtube customers/owners...this is a continual ongoing problem for a substaintial amount of chevy malibu owners from the year of 2009 to 2013/2014 models. There should be a recall asap on these make and models. The issue is that the headlights constanly short out and blow out. Mechanics and service has found that the electtical connectors for hllightbulb overheats, melts the wiring, and burns out bulb> this is very dangerouse and is a fire hazard. This has happened at least three times on my vehicle alone. Also constat problems with rear right wheel convertor speed and tire sensors, and the entire electrical system over all. The wiring in this make and model vehicle constantly have blow out fuses, the emergency light indicators always coming on, and the sensors on and off. This is a well noted and documented occurans with these vehicles. These cars need to be recalled due to danger with possible fire and car stalling out while driving due to electrical issues and heating/cooling AC wires shorting out. In all overview this has caused me severe finacil problems due to constant repairs and part replacement. It is a danger to myself and others on the highways and roads. I need this to be addressed immediately. I have some of the melted fire sparked parts.please contact me as soon as possible. Many days I dont have needed transportation due to these issues and I get repairs all of the time while still paying a car note. I am scared to keep driving thius car.
"takata recall " im having problems with my 2012 malibu when im driving down the street my vehicles steering wheel locks up and " service ESC " pops up making it hard to turn so I have to stop in the the middle of the street to restart my car it happened a month and a half ago and just recently started again it stopped for a day and now its back even worse. Took it to the repair shop the think its my torque sensor and intake and exhaust camshaft
I was driving 55 MPH on highway and power steering went out steering wheel stiffing up and I almost went in the lane next to me./ second time I just made it to work tr=urn the steering wheel to park and it went out again./rear defrost don't work changed fuse and still wont work
When driving the car the dash will display " ESC power steering" and the power steering stops working. Shutting the engine off and restarting the car will turn the power steering back on. For how long? Maybe 1 mile or 100 miles. There is no warning that the power steering is going to fail. This has happened while driving on a street, turning and sitting still.
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