2012 Chevrolet Malibu: jerking or lurching

Filed Apr 24, 2025 · Transmission · DE

The problem started with the steering wheel jerking by itself then the power steering went out. The only way to get power steering back is to turn the car off then turn it back on while turning the steering wheel manually then it’s hard to say how long you have power steering for. To get it fixed is around 1,500 for a 3 hour job.

Filed Jul 26, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · IN

The electronic stability control activates under normal driving conditions. Power to engine is reduced, car does not brake or accelerate appropriately with this happens. It appears to be a problem that is reported frequently and one that has been a recall on some vehicles but this VIN does not show that recall. It puts me and others at risk because the car suddenly stops going at speed and lurches when trying to stop. Scans were done at a local auto shop which indicate issues with ESC. Warning lights include ESC activated, Engine power reduced

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · Steering · MI

The steering wheel begins to jerk while driving straight, causing involuntary and abrupt movement to the sides and poses risk for collision. The power steering mechanic intermittently loses ability to function causing difficulty in controlling the vehicle.

Filed Jan 16, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · 180,000 miles · TX

Power steering light comes on and my steering wheel is twitching and jerking.

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Steering · 103,794 miles · RI

Steering wheel sticks on occasion and is hard to move. Sometimes it will jerk side to side in a shaking motion before sticking. My car goes out of lane.

Filed Sep 22, 2019 · Driver assistance · 155,670 miles · GA

2 weeks ago my car was idling and started shaking and ESC notification came up and car cut off. Would not crank up until later. Today was driving in cvs parking lot and car accelerated on its own and I stepped on the break and then it started shaking and dinging and ESC lights came on again. Car kind of sounded like a lawn mower when it was shaking and jerking. Car would not crank again for a while.

Filed Jul 27, 2019 · Body, Driver assistance · 140 miles · IN

Takata recall it constantly shakes and my car is constantly pulling and random codes pop up all the time . Not to mention it's a 2012 and it's rusting majorly. I am driving when my car seems to be missing a beat it wants to jerk on me like it wants to stop running. I was on a city street it happens a lot .

Filed Mar 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 93,875 miles · MA · crash

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 ....

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 Nov 16, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · NE

Steering malfunction. Steering clicks and jerks while driving, stopped, and in park. Steering fails while driving. Turning car off and back on sometimes releases steering how many complaints does it take? There are past recalls for the same exact issue!! Not safe!

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Electrical · 112,000 miles · MI

While in motion car jerks and almost stalls. Rough idle again jerking and almost stalling. Service ESC / service traction /engine light come on. If car is not used for a few days, warning light will not come on. Then about 30 miles into drive lights come on and condition described above occur. This is a very dangerous condition.

Filed May 15, 2018 · Seats · 120,000 miles · MN

Drivers seat collapse in rear frame and is loose from frame. Seat is powered and no longer can be adjusted to desired position. Safety issue that should be on recall based upon the number of complaints to the federal safety agency and internet. Vehicle was stationary when setting down into seat and then seat lurched down and to the right in the back side of the seat.