2012 Chevrolet Malibu: steering wheel locks up

Filed Feb 25, 2026 · Steering · TN

i was driving and the steering wheel locked, the whole steering column has to be replaced it brought up a code saying torque input sensor i've only put 10,000 miles on this car and have only had it for 11 months

Filed Mar 29, 2022 · Steering · 179,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel locked without warning. The contact stated that after multiple restarts, the power steering functionality returned. Over time, the contact stated that the failure would occur while driving at various speeds without warning. The contact had spoken with the dealer and was informed that her vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14E044000 (Steering). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and she was referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000

Filed Jan 11, 2022 · Steering · TX

The electric power steering locks up due to a faulty steering angle sensor. When it locks up you can not steer the vehicle at all. This has happened several times. Which has nearly caused an accident everytime.

Filed Dec 22, 2020 · Acceleration · MO

The ESC service light came on, while I was driving then the steering wheel locked up.

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Steering · 120,000 miles · IL

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

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Steering · 149,850 miles · IL

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/.

Filed Feb 2, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 91,000 miles · IL

"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

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Steering · 245,000 miles · CA

Steering malfunction while driving. The steering wheel locked making it hard to steer the vehicle. Message for ESC and power steering came on. The steering wheel continues to jerk and twitch when driving.

Filed May 21, 2018 · Steering · 88,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 MPH and while accelerating from a stop position, the steering wheel seized and an abnormal noise was heard. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the dealer (motor city buick gmc, 3101 pacheco rd, bakersfield, ca 93313, (855) 393-2841) and was informed that there were no recalls pertaining to the steering failure. The contact was advised to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Jan 1, 2018 · Steering · 136,034 miles · AZ

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.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Steering · 164,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and resumed driving. In addition, while driving 5 MPH in the driveway, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.