My power steering light comes on and I am not able to turn my steering wheel. This has happened several times in the last week while my car was stationary. Also while I was driving tonight the car made a sound warning and right after that my power steering locked up while my car was in motion driving on a city street. I had to put my car in neutral turn my ignition off and then back on to get the steering back in my control. I believe this has something to do with the power steering. My steering wheel shakes ever since I first noticed this issue and the steering on this vehicle sometimes just all of a sudden pulls off to the left or to the right for no reason. My tires have the proper inflation and are only 3 months old. I drive down a mountain with lots of curves in the road to get to and from work if the steering decides to lock up while I am driving on a curve this could cause a very bad and possibly fatal accident. This car does not have a place to add power steering fluid the manual states to bring the vehicle to the dealership if this keeps occurring.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Driving approximately 30 MPH down the road my steering stiffened and I heard a chime and service ESC across the dash warning system, I could not turn the wheel. The electronic steering control was not working and I had to try to manually steer. I had my 1 yr old and 4 yr old in my vehicle and the roads were snowy and icy, and no way to steer my vehicle safely.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering failed and the traction control indicator illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering column seized while the vehicle was being driven various speeds. Also, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be operated after being manually restarted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure, but received no response. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The VIN was not provided.
Takata recall for a chevrolet chevy malibu 2012, you cant tell how fast your going the head light electrical fuse needs replacement, driver pedals need to be replaced also.
My headlights keep going out, my car will not align and the electrical plug will not work
While driving the power steering goes out says power steering off service ESC turn car off and restart went away I take it in and no code stored. My wife is affraid to drive the car
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to multiple safety defects with vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has several safety defects including the electric stability control, brakes, sensor lights, steering, suspension, wheels, engine lights, power train. Updated 10/23/2017
All lights on the dash board had brake pads installed vehicle making noise while driving vehicle pulling to the right, had three sensors replaced dash board light still on05
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. When the engine was started, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The power steering, ESC, and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off, restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. The dealer (southern chevrolet cadillac, 5845 coliseum blvd, alexandria, la 71303) was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I was driving to work one morning going about 30mph and car just lost all power , could not steer the car, pulled off road, waited about 20 minutes and car started back with no problems, then a few days ago went out to start car and would not start, the instrument panel would light up but would not start, had to have in jumped off, took it to auto place to have battery checked, battery was fine, drove it home, drove it the next morning to work with no problems, then that afternoon, would not start again, had to have it jumped off again, took it to auto place again, and battery ok, allternator ok , I have read several reviews on this car and all seem to have the same problems, have not took it to mechanic yet, but afraid to drive it
"service ESC" light illuminates when making sharp turns, slowing down on the interstate, as well as breaking in bad weather. After replacing brakes twice and rotors once I scontinue to experience this problem . After a recent inquiry I learned of a recall on "service ESC" as well as "traction control".
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds above 40 MPH, the instrument panel lighting failed to remain illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to lasorsa chevrolet buick dealer where it was diagnosed with an oil pressure valve malfunction. The dealer was also informed that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired for the oil pressure valve, but the dealer failed to diagnose the instrument panel and steering wheel failures. The instrument panel and steering wheel failure recurred and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering fluid was low and needed to be filled. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
As I was driving my car I heard a pop in my steering wheel and felt it in the gas pedal, and it keeps popping. My steering wheel should not go out! As I was making a left turn it locked up on me and just keeps popping.
"takata recall" steering wheel moving on its on lost of power steering olin and out and traction warning on and off. Steering wheel pulsating and turning on its own while stationary.
My car is not working the steering wheel and brake
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 10 to 15 MPH, the vehicle lost steering power. As a result, the vehicle veered left and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle was towed out of the ditch. The contact stated that a warning indicator illuminated only during the failure. After the crash, the steering column shook violently. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering module and the power torque module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 163,000.
Takata recall powersteering went our while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle and steering wheel vibrated violently. In addition, when making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The vehicle was difficult to maneuver and a loud noise was heard coming from the front driver side wheel. The traction warning indicator illuminated. After several minutes, the vehicle was able to operate normally, but was vibrating. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
While driving, car's power steering turns off. A message stating that service to ESC appears.
Loss of power steering while driving on city streets. Power steering works for about 5 minutes then it goes out and I get 3 messages on dash back to back powering steering / service ESC/ no ESC. Power steering does not work at any time during the trip. When car is turned off cycle repeats.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While at a stop light, the steering wheel shook violently. The dealer stated that the extended warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,195.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds and turning the steering wheel, the power steering indicator illuminated and it became very difficult to turn. As a result, the vehicle drove straight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Letter from congresswoman foxx on behalf of constituent re 2012 malibu steering column recall. *smd the consumer was informed, his VIN was not included in the recall.
Pulling out of a parking space, all of a sudden my steering wheel does a quick jerk, my traction light luminates and then service ESC comes up on the display and then power steering shows on the display and at that point iost power steering assist and at this point I could not turn the wheel at all, I had no control over the car at this point. I put the car in park, turned it off for several minutes and then turned it back on and power steering was back. This is unexceptable...what if I had been on the free way going 70 miles per hour and lost power steering. This very issue was a recall on the recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 chevrolet malibu(s) and obviously it is still an issue with the 2012 model. I have had no issues with steering prior to ths day it happened 10/30/16 and no warring power steering assist was going to fail. Fix it once and for all gm. Do your customers have to be seriously injured or worse in order for you to get this right!!!! Now we have to find the power steering unit and get it fixed because my car is literally a death trap. Also, the interior lights (dome) and headlights start flickering after 10 mins to 60 mins into my drive like there is an electrical issue. Also, the rear defrost stopped working and I can't see out the rear window, I have to drive with the windows down to try and hurry the process along and that is not fun when it is freezing out side!
Several systems have been affected. The systems affected are the radio controls on the steering wheel, the power steering, the traction control and the rear defrost. There seems to be a short that goes from system to system. Modern chevrolet in winston salem, nc said it was a short in wires on the steering column that was causing this. There are three recalls that would deal with this. The recalls are for steering, traction control and finally wiring. Both modern chevrolet and chevrolet corporate have said my vehicle is not covered due to the VIN #. I do not see where that matters. If a part is bad then all vehicles that part is used on should be covered no matter what. The steering was the most affected. The power steering would go out and it was very difficult to steer the car. This happened on several different occasions.
While making left hand turn engine stalled lost power for a moment then restarted several times in the last year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel abruptly locked while attempting to turn at a low speed. The failure was experienced several times. While the bluetooth was in use, the radio and steering wheel simultaneously failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery cable was defective and caused the electrical system to lose charge. The vehicle was repaired. The battery cables were replaced and routed correctly. The manufacturer stated that the cable failure was due to wear and tear. The failure mileage was 47,607. Updated 09/20/16*lj
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