2013 Chevrolet Malibu: pulls to one side

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 66,600 miles · VA

I would be driving the car and all the lights on the dashboard would come on and then go off. The steering would pull to the left. A couple of times all the lights on the dashboard would come on and the car would cut off while I'm driving on the road.

Filed Jul 12, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 83,900 miles · GA

Takata recall I have my car for less than 6 month dashboard is dead it jumps on and off from time to time , services lights are coming on , my steerling wheel is pulling to the right I can't let it go with it pulling and almost causing a wreck on the road

Filed Mar 23, 2014 · Steering · 3,380 miles · OH

Driving alone in the car on a smooth dry road with hills at 40 - 55mph the steering would pull the car off the centerline and then stick until I pulled it back to center. Not a lot of force required to bring back on center but it continued to do it numerous times. It appeared the wander was not due to road surface conditions but something going on with the steering assembly. The sticking condition is of major concern as loss of control was a possibility because it was happening at a higher speeds on a hilly two lane road. It feels like something is allowing the assist to lighten up then something jams until a slight correction unlocks it.there is very little normal road feel through the steering when this occurs. I have driven this route a number of times before without incident and around town at low speeds it is fine.I should mention this model is the ltz with wide tires (19 inch goodyear eagle rsa: horrible traction in snow but very good on dry road surface) that are inflated to the proper 35psi all around per the operators instructions. I should also mention that my previous car was a 2005 malibu with electric steering so I am quite familiar with this type assist and that one never behaved like this. I don't know what the dealer can do for me because it has only done this once so far and appears normal once again. I am very concerned about driving this car at high speeds at this point.

Filed Mar 5, 2014 · Steering · 18,000 miles · IN

The car appears to have no center. Sometimes it pulls left and sometimes it pulls right. When I go to correct the issue the car doesn't respond right away, then it over corrects. The car never rides in the center anymore. I am constantly having to move the steering wheel to keep the car going straight. I feel like someone is going to report me for drunk driving or that I am going to get pulled over for it. I have taken it to the dealership twice for it and they "cannot duplicate" and tell me that it's normal for the car to drive that way because its all electric now. The car did not drive like this when I bought it less than a year ago. If it did, I would have not purchased it.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Steering · 7,000 miles · AR

While driving at interstate speeds, particularly after more than 30 minutes of continuous travel, my 2013 chevrolet malibu's steering becomes extremely dangerous. The car will "wander" left or right even though the steering wheel is held straight. When I attempt to correct the "wander," the steering wheel does not react. After applying continuous pressure to the steering wheel for approximately 2 seconds, it then "gives" too much in the corrective direction. It is as if the steering response is dead and then over-correction occurs. If the wander occurs to the left first, over-correction will occur, and then the car will wander to the right, and then over-correction will occur again, etc. As a driver, it feels as if traveling in a straight line is no longer possible and a zig-zag pattern is the new straight. This over-correction of the dead steering wheel varies in level of intensity. However, there have been several occasions since initial failure that have resulted in near accidents. My local chevrolet dealership was not able to recreate the issue (they would not drive the vehicle for 30 continuous minutes at interstate speeds of 70 MPH). The dealer rotated my tires and checked alignment with no issues identified or causes for concern noted. The date of this service was 12-31-2013. This issue appears to getting worse as the mileage accumulates on my vehicle. Please address this issue. Someone could be very seriously injured or worse.