2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,015 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 33 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 20 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
SteeringJul 21, 2014
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
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Electrical system, wiringMay 14, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
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Power train, automatic transmissionApr 30, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
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Steering, electric power assist systemMar 31, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
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Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Sep 18, 2012
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
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Representative owner complaints: steering
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Steering, Feb 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD INDEPENDENTLY MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE STEERING COLUMN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 116,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Engine, Feb 12, 2013
STEERING SHAKES VIOLENTLY,WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED,TO THE POINT OF LOSING CONTROL. CONDITION IS INTERMITENT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER AND DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A STEERING CONTROL MODULE. SO FAR CHEVROLET HAS NOT OFFERED A FIX ,EXCEPT TO REPLACE IT AT A COST OF 743 .00$ WITH THE SAME PART THAT IS DEFECTIVE? ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 70000 MILES AND DEALER REPLACED CAT CONV AT NO CHARGE . THE THIRD ISSUE IS DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AT 74000 MILES,AND WILL ONLY OPEN MANUALLY. THE STEERING IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND I FEAR WILL CAUSE A ACCIDENT. *TR
Steering, Feb 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.
Steering, Jan 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. UPON RESTARTING, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. UPDATED 03/01/13*LJ UPDATED 03/07/13
Steering, Jan 27, 2013
WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH BY ITSELF. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING. WHEN I WENT TO TAKE OFF THE CAR WOULD PULL TO ONE SIDE THE JERK BACK AND FORTH. IT KEPT DOING THIS MOST OF THE WAY HOME. MY WIFE WILL NO NOLONGER DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WHY WONT THE GOVERNMENT MAKE CHEVY FIX THIS PROBLEM. I KNOW FROM DOING RESEARCH ABOUT IT THAT IT IS HAPPENING WAY TOO OFTEN. I GUESS SOMEBODY HAS TO GET HURT BEFORE THEY WILL DO ANYTHING. *TR
Steering, Jan 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED, PREVENTING HER FROM COMPLETING A RIGHT TURN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE STEERING SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000. UPDATED 3/20/13 *CN THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL TORQUE INPUT SENSOR. UPDATED 04/17/13
Steering, Jan 6, 2013
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE STEERINGWHEEL ON MY 2008 CHEVY MALIBU STARTED TO SHAKE BACK AND FORTH BY ITSELF . IT NEARLY MADE ME LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. IT NOW DOES THIS AT ANY SPEED AND AT ANY TIME OR DRIVING CONDITION. IT WILL ALSO DO IT WHEN THE CAR IS JUST SITTING STILL. *TR
Steering, Dec 18, 2012
MY WIFE, CHILDREN, AND MYSELF WERE LEAVING FOR SCHOOL AND DOCTOR APPOINTMENT, WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED OR WAS VERY HARD TO TURN, THEN A WARNING CAME ACROSS THE DISPLAY OF POWER STEERING LOSS. NONE THE LESS, ATLEAST NO ONE WAS INJURED, WE BACKED UP INTO DRIVEWAY WHICH WAS A CHORE WITH NO POWER STEERING. WHEN WE GOT BACK FROM ALL OF OUR RUNNING I PUT THE CAR ON THE COMPUTER AND IT SHOWED NO ERROR CODES, IT DIDN'T EVEN SHOW THERE HAD BEEN A LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE SYSTEM. I START THE CAR AND DROVE DOWN THE ROAD EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE FOR NOW. I EXPECT THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND CAN ONLY HOPE MY WIFE AND CHILDREN AREN'T IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. *TR
Steering, Nov 27, 2012
STEERING WHEEL STARTS VIBRATING ON IT'S OWN UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE STOPPED AND MOVES ON ITS ON WHILE DRIVING. THERE ARE MANY MANY MANY CASES OF THIS ON THE 2008 MALIBU AND CHEVY REFUSES TO RECALL. PAID OVER 1000 DOLLARS TO REPLACE POWER STEERING MOTOR. PLS LET ME KNOW WHAT MY OPTIONS ARE TO GET CHEVY TO RECALL. CAR VEERS INTO OTHER LANES OF TRAFFIC ON IT'S OWN. CAR STEERS ITSELF. *TR
Steering, Nov 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITH DIFFICULTY WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Steering, Oct 31, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO SIT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Steering, Latches/locks/linkages, Tires, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 21, 2012
STARTED THE CAR TO COME OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, HEARD HUMMING/RATTLING NOISE. STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE THEN WOULD DO RAPID HALF-TURNS BY ITSELF, JERKING LEFT AND RIGHT. SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED. SEEMED OK FOR FIRST FEW MINUTES THEN STARTED AGAIN. GOT ON THE ROAD, DRIVING ABOUT 35-40 MPG ON HIGHWAY AND IT BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. COULD NOT KEEP IT STRAIGHT WITHIN THE LANE. ALMOST HIT A CAR IN THE LANE ON MY RIGHT! PULLED UP TO AN AUTO SHOP NEAR BY. THEY TEST DROVE AND EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE BUT EXPLAINED THAT WITH THESE CARS, THE TECHNOLOGY IN THEM IS TOO ADVANCED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO A CHEVY DEALER. MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT THE MATTER IS QUITE HAZARDOUS AND IT WOULD BE A HUGE RISK DRIVING IT NOW. SINGLE MOM DRIVING 45 MINUTES FROM HOME WITH 2 MINOR CHILDREN. HAD TO GET A TOW TRUCK TO GET BACK HOME, 45 MINUTES AWAY. $$$!! HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 11 MONTHS ONLY. PRIOR TO THIS ISSUE, HAD DOOR LOCKS ISSUES AS I'VE READY ON OTHER THREADS AND ALSO CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH FAULTY TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR AS WELL. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I'VE HAD IT. THIS IS MY FIRST AND VERY LAST CHEVROLET!! *TR
Steering, Oct 19, 2012
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THE STEERING SEEMED TO LOCK UP AND THEN WAS VERY HARD TO STEER. I GOT THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OVER AND TURNED IT OFF, AFTER A FEW MINUTES I STARTED THE CAR AND THE STEERING SEEMED OK.THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 7 OR 8 TIMES SINCE 10/1/12. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALER ON 10/13 AND THEY COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO DO IT WHILE THEY DROVE IT. I AM TAKING THE CAR BACK ON 10/22 TO GET IT CHECKED AGAIN. THERE IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED POWER STEERING. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Sep 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE AND A JERKING MOTION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHILE PARKED, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD MOVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING THREE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 11/01/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE SIDE. UPDATED 11/01/12
Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 24, 2012
TURN SIGNAL ARM DOES NOT STAY IN PLACE WHEN SIGNALING TO TURN. ALSO THE TURN SIGNAL ARM WHEN IT DOES STAY IN PLACE IT WILL NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION/TURN OFF SIGNAL BY ITSELF AFTER MAKING A TURN. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IT MAKES POPPING NOISES. DOOR LOCKS ON ALL DOORS STAY EITHER IN THE "LOCK" OR "UNLOCK" POSITION AT ALL TIMES. ONE OF THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK HAS BEEN REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR $300.00 AND THE DOOR LOCK STILL FAILS. THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK THE PASSENGER DOORS IS TO DO IT MANUALLY AND CLIMB OVER THE SEATS. THE DRIVER DOOR HAS TO BE UNLOCKED WITH THE KEY AND MANUALLY LOCKED WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Sep 20, 2012
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH STEERING SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, SHE WAS CONFIDENT THAT HER VEHICLE HAD COVERAGE FOR A STEERING MOTOR REPLACEMENT, ALONG WITH MANY OTHER CHEVY MODELS. UNFORTUNATELY, WHEN SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER, SHE WAS INFORMED HER VIN WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THEIR CURRENT POLICY.
Steering, Sep 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
Steering, Aug 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE CONTACT COULD HEAR A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Steering, Aug 27, 2012
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND HARD TO TURN. *TR
Steering, Aug 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE IN A VIOLENT JERKING MOTION. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN RESUMED WITH THE STEERING MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES A WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY. THE DEFECT PERSISTED WITH THE ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,435. UPDATED 10/26/12 *CN
Steering, Service brakes, Jul 27, 2012
WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE TO SLOW TO TURN TO THE RIGHT THE ESC SERVICING COMES ACROSS THE DASH. I CALL THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE NEXT DAY (CAUSE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER HOURS) THEY TECH SAYS NEXT TIME THE LIGHT COMES ON BRING IT IN WITHOUT TURNING THE CAR OFF. FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL TIMES IT HAPPENS OF COURSE WAS AFTER HOURS. I TOOK IT IN FOR A OIL CHANGE, AND WHEN LEAVING THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I AUTOMATICALLY TURNED AROUND AND WENT BACK. UPON DIAGNOSTIC TESTING IT SHOWS NOTHING IS WRONG AND THE TECH SAYS MY CAR DOESN'T HAVE ANYTHING THAT WOULD SET OFF THIS CODE. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT ESC STANDS FOR ON THIS MODEL CAR????? *TR
Steering, Jun 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME ABNORMALLY LOOSE AND EXTREMELY SENSITIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOR YEARS. OVER TIME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A JERK OR CATCH DEVELOPED IN THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER AND OFFERED A 50 PERCENT DISCOUNT FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 478 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED 7/23/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE REPLACEMENT STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO SHAKE. UPDATED 07/30/12
Steering, Service brakes, Jun 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL BUT HAD A DIFFICULT TIME DOING SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE HAPPENED, THE BRAKES FAILED AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AGAIN AND THE FAIL STILL RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE SPECIFIC REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD ASSIST IN HER PURCHASING A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Apr 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE FREELY WITHOUT DEMAND. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Air bags, Apr 11, 2012
WHILE DRIVING OR NOT DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIGOROUSLY AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I'M NOT TOUCHING THEM.WHEN I DO APPLY THE BRAKES THE LIGHTS GO OUT. THEN HAVE TO APPLY A GENEROUS AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO GET THEM TO COME ON. I CONSTANTLY KEEP GETTING THE LIGHT SERVICE ESC THEN IT SAYS IT IS OFF. I TURN OFF CAR AND IT RESETS BUT AFTER 2 OR 3 MINUTES IT COMES BACK ON. I ALSO KEEP GETTING A SEATBELT LIGHT AS TO BUCKLE UP AND I'M ALREADY WEARING SEATBELT. THE STEERING GETS HUNG WHILE DRIVING PULLING TO EITHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. *TR