2012 Chevrolet Malibu: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jul 20, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · NC

Rack and pinion failure causing play in the steering, pull to one side, clunking and rapid shaking of the steering wheel when braking.

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 140,000 miles · CA

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 !!

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 Mar 8, 2017 · Steering · 79,900 miles · KY

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.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 66,000 miles · TX

A couple of months ago, I was driving. 10mph or lower and all of a sudden my cars ESC turned itself off. I had difficulty steering it and veered off the road. Thankfully I was able to regain control. I reported it to the dealer, and when my car went in for it's 3rd recall in 2 years, they looked at it. They told me they could not get the problem to duplicate. Then today, as I was parking in ny driveway, I started rolling my windows up when I noticed they were particullary slow. I put the car in park,turned my car off, but the key back in and tried to restart it, only to hear clicking and my steering wheel to be completely locked up. Alot of indicators came on, including the cars security indicator. My car is at 66k miles, but we do routine maintenance and it has never been involved in a car accident.