2014 Chevrolet Malibu: steering wheel locks up

5 of the 351 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu describe steering wheel locks up.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 41 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Steering wheel locks up by model year

2025
1
2023
1
2021
1
2018
2
2017
8
2016
9
2014
5
2013
41
2012
15
2011
24
2010
55
2009
84
2008
43
2007
90
2006
118
2005
45
2004
98
2001
5
2000
5
1999
8
1998
1
1997
8

What owners say

Filed Apr 28, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · VA

It started off with just a little jerking when I would be in stop and go traffic then it progressed to whenever I was driving below 35mph, the car would completely cut off and the doors would unlock. The check engine light came on and I took it to be repaired. They stated there was a hole in my exhaust which a GM service employee repaired. Two days later the check engine light came on again and this time they stated I needed a new transmission. So I took it to a transmission company, who installed a rebuilt transmission. A few days after getting my car back, the same issue happened again. The transmission company did a diagnostic and stated it wasn't the transmission so I took it back to a GM service place and they stated it was my manifold. I paid for the repairs and the vehicle worked fine until the beginning of April 2022. Now the vehicle is doing the exact same thing expect this time the doors are not unlocking when the car cuts off. A new thing has started where the car shakes when I sit with my foot on the break for too long such as at a traffic light, once I take my foot off the break to accelerate it will jerk or turn completely off. Today, I was trying to do a U-turn and the car just stopped working almost like it was in neutral then the steering wheel locked up.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Engine · TN

The autostop feature has a malfunction when the car comes to a stop on down side of a hill causing the engine to shut completely off for up to 15 to 20 minutes before it cranks back up again. When this happens the steering wheel locks up and the car is able to switch gears and lights come on int he dash as normal. The check engine light appears while its in this dead state and once it cranks up as normal the light goes off. Local dealerships arent able to pinpoint the exact issue and the car doesnt keep a record of the check engine code. A new battery was given once but that disnt last long before the auto stop feature malfunctioned again

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Steering · 36,731 miles · WY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving 80 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to move. The contact restarted the vehicle, but it was unable to be driven above 20 MPH without the steering wheel locking up. Also, the "please service steering" warning indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 8-3897166123. The contact was referred to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 36,731.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Steering · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road with caution. The engine was turned off and after restarting it, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · TN · crash · 2 injuries

I pulled to a stop at a stop sign. The car went into auto stop. As I try to navigate right the steering lock up on me. This made the car start climbing the side of the road. I tried to step on the brakes and the car accelerated and hit the wall.