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.

Complaints by model year
  1. 1,015

Of the 2008 reports, 33 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 20 people were injured and 2 people died.

Primary concernSteering468 reports · 46% of complaints
Owner complaints1,015Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship5 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Steering468
  2. Electrical system244
  3. Exterior lighting107
  4. Service brakes90
  5. Power train89
  6. Latches/locks/linkages76
  7. Electronic stability control (ESC)71
  8. Air bags66

Recalls and investigations

  1. 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.

    Campaign 14E044000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. 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.

    Campaign 14V252000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. 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.

    Campaign 14V224000 on NHTSA.gov

  4. 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.

    Campaign 14V153000 on NHTSA.gov

  5. 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.

    Campaign 12V460000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints

1,015 reports, newest first.

  1. Steering, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 24, 2018

    I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH MY ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING AMONGST OTHER THINGS AS WELL. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME FOR THE FIRST TIME WHILE PARKED. I TURNED THE CAR OFF THEN BACK ON & IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL. I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH IT MAKING A SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN & THE STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE ON IT'S OWN & WILL STICK WHILE I'M DRIVING WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE. ALSO THERE IS OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSING SECURITY LIGHT TO COME ON & MY CAR WILL LOCK UP & I CAN'T START IT. THE "SERVICE ESC" LIGHT CAME ON AROUND THE SAME TIME AS WELL. THE SEATBELT LIGHT WILL COME ON WHEN EVERYONE HAS THEIR SEATBELT ON TOO. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING GOING ON WITH WIRE CONNECTIONS OR SOMETHING. I'M AWARE OF RECALLS ON THE SAME EXACT YEAR MAKE & MODEL AS MY VEHICLE FOR THE SAME ISSUES I'M HAVING BUT NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED NOTHING BUT GM VEHICLES & THIS ONE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!

  2. Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 22, 2018

    ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AND I WOULD HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF TO RESET IT AFTER THAT I WAS NOTIFIED THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND WOULD TURN OFF WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES PRETTY MUCH WORKING IN REVERSE NOW AT THE MOMENT IT IS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME AND IT IS MAKING IT VERY UNSAFE FOR ME AND MY CHILD TO DRIVE IN. ALSO WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR WILL SHIFT FROM FIFTH GEAR DOWN TO 4TH GEAR AND I WOULD HAVE TO SWITCH TO THE MANUAL SHIFT MODE TO SHIFT CORRECTLY DUE TO THE CAR NOT SHIFTING CORRECT.

  3. Steering, Jun 26, 2018

    CLUNK, KNOCK AND RATTLING SOUND FROM INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND STEERING RACK AND PINION. THE CLUNKING AND KNOCKING SOUND HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS (PARKING LOTS, DRIVEWAY AND CITY DRIVING) AND AT 70-75 M.P.H. (HIGHWAY SPEEDS) IT STARTS TO RATTLE IN THE STEERING RACK THEN MAKES THE ENTIRE CAR START TO VIBRATE.

  4. Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jun 26, 2018

    MY TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING, THEY RANDOMLY WENT OUT HOWEVER BRAKES BLINKER ECT ALL STILL WORK MULTIPLE FORUMS SAY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE JUST GOOGLE IT. THEY WENT OUT AT NIGHT IN A CANYON, I COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY HURT HAD AN OFFICER NOT NOTICED.

  5. Electrical system, Jun 24, 2018

    I WENT TO THE WALKING TRACK WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD SON TO TAKE OUR DOG FOR A WALK. IT WAS HOT THAT DAY SO WE WAITED UNTIL EVENING TO GO. WHEN WE WERE DONE, I POPPED THE TRUNK TO PUT HIS BIKE AWAY AND UNLOCKED THE DOOR, WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON (THE ICON OF THE CAR WITH A LOCK ON IT), AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START. GOT MY OWNERS MANUAL OUT, BUT IT WAS OF NO HELP, SO I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM. MOST PEOPLE WHO HAD THIS ISSUE SAID TO PUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION AND TURN IT TO THE ACC POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN TAKE THE KEYS OUT AND TRY TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND IT SHOULD START. WELL THAT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME, AND I GUESS I HAD TRIED TOO MANY TIMES TO START IT, SO THEN IT WENT COMPLETELY DEAD AND WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. SO THERE I SIT, 10 O'CLOCK AT NIGHT WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD AND OUR CHIHUAHUA, IN AN EMPTY PARKING LOT WITH NO STORES OR BUSINESS CLOSE BY THAT WERE OPEN. NOT TO MENTION MY DOG WAS PANTING BECAUSE IT WAS STILL MUGGY OUTSIDE FROM BEING 90 DEGREES THAT AFTERNOON. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK, WHO THANKFULLY CAME WITHIN THE HOUR TO HELP ME. I TOLD HIM THE PROBLEM AND HE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE SOME KIND OF SENSOR ISSUE. SO HE JUMPED MY CAR OFF SINCE I HAD DRAINED THE BATTERY TRYING TO DISABLE THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM, AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. BY THE TIME WE GOT HOME, THOUGH, IT WAS 11:30 AT NIGHT. ANYTHING COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO US THAT LATE AT NIGHT, IN AN EMPTY PARKING LOT, WITH NO WHERE TO WALK TO. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE MALIBUS, AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMETHING TRAGIC HAPPENS AND THEN CHEVROLET FACED WITH A LAWSUIT. I WILL BE TAKING MY CAR TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER TOMORROW, AND FINDING OUT WHAT THE ISSUE IS FOR CERTAIN, BUT I'M QUITE SURE IT IS THE PASSLOCK SENSOR IN THE IGNITION THAT HAS FAILED, WHICH OTHER OWNERS HAVE FACED AS WELL.

  6. Steering, Jun 18, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DIAMOND AUTO GROUP CHEVROLET (768 WASHINGTON ST RT. 20, AUBURN, MA 01501, (508) 635-4207), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. *TT

  7. Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Jun 11, 2018

    BRAKE LIGHTS RANDOMLY ILLUMINATE! WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR A WHILE NOW.

  8. Steering, Electrical system, Structure, Jun 5, 2018, crash

    VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHILE I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO ANOTHER CITY STREET MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHICH ENABLED ME TO STRAIGHTEN UP MY WHEEL. DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO STRAIGHTEN UP MY WHEEL AFTER STEERING LEFT I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT KNOCKING OFF MY DRIVERS SIDES HEADLIGHT AND FRONT BUMPER COMPLETELY OFF OF MY VEHICLE. AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK HOME THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER START. THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT CAPITOL CHEVEROLET IN AUSTIN TEXAS AND BEFORE REPLACING THE RECALL PARTS THEY INSISTED ON A BATTERY REPLACEMENT I DID REPLACE THE BATTERY AND 3 DAYS LATER THEY CALL AND INSIST ON AN ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT THAT WILL COST ME $800 IN ORDER FOR THEM TO START ON THE REPLACEMENT/ REPAIRS OF THE RECALLS. THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ALL WERE WORKING IN GOOD CONDITION BEFORE THE POWER STEERING ISSUE CAME ABOUT WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. I SHOULD NOT BE RELIABLE OF PAYING FOR THIS. THE DEALERSHIP IS ALSO CHARGING ME A $65 TOWING FEE!

  9. Other or unspecified, Jun 1, 2018

    TRANSMISSION

  10. Fuel/propulsion system, May 16, 2018

    GAS LEAK. GRADUALLY BEGAN TO NOTICE STRONG FUEL ORDER AND NOW AN ACTUAL LEAK.

  11. Steering, May 3, 2018

    THE CAR HAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING THAT OCCURS 1 MINUTE AFTER STARTING THE CAR. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AND A CHIME SOUNDS. THE CAR IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL WITH OUT THE POWER STEERING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING THE CAR.

  12. Steering, Apr 25, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (PELLEGRINO CHEVROLET, 1000 GATEWAY BLVD, WESTVILLE, NJ) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,800. *TT CONTACT STATES ALL POWER LOCKS AND SWAY BAR FAILED AND TIRE PRESSURE BUTTON IS ALWAYS ON AND BLANK. *TT

  13. Steering, Electrical system, Apr 22, 2018

    I WORK 50 MIN AWAY FROM HOME AND I WAS ONNTHE HIGHWAY AND IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC MY STEERING WHEEL GOT HARD AND I SWERVED INTO ANOTHER LANE ALMOST HITTING ANOTHER CAR SO I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY LOOKED IT OVER AND TOLD ME IT WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM A LONG TIME AGO.SO I'M WONDERING WHY I DIDN'T GET NOTIFIED OF THIS ? AND I ALSO TOLD HIM NONE OF MY WINDOWS WORK AND HE SAID THEY RECALLED OUT FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALSO AND NOW I'M HERE THANK YOU

  14. Steering, Apr 20, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED AUTOMATICALLY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE STEERING ABILITY BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.

  15. Steering, Apr 15, 2018

    EVERY TIME I TURN TO EITHER THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT MY STEERING WHEEL POPS AND I CAN FEEL IT INSIDE THE STREERING WHEEL WHEN I HIT A BUMP WHILE TURNING IT IS EVEN WORSE

  16. Steering, Apr 13, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

  17. Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Apr 12, 2018

    THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED ON ALL DOORS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE A RECALL WITH GM. CHECK THE FORUMS TO SEE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK/LOCK FROM KEY FOB OR FROM DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL.

  18. Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 11, 2018

    FUEL TANK LEAKING SEEN SEVERAL CHEVYS WHERE RECALLED BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDING UNABLE TO DRIVE CARE AS DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK

  19. Engine, Mar 30, 2018

    2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND TRACTION CONTROL MESSAGE LIGHT ISSUES. *SMD *CN

  20. Steering, Mar 28, 2018

    I WAS DRIVING A COUPLE DAYS AFTER BUYING THOS VEHICLE & NOTICED THAT MY POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON ON MY DASH. A FEW DAYS LATER THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARDER TO CONTROL & WHEN I WAS PARKED MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD MOVE ON IT'S OWN. I LOOKED ONLINE TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT WHY IT COULD BE DOING THAT BECAUSE I HAD NEVER HAD A CAR WITH ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING & I SAW THAT I WAS 1 OF MANY PEOPLE WHO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME MAKE & MODEL CAR, SOME OF WHICH HAVE A RECALL FOR THAT VERY REASON. I FEEL LIKE IT IS VERY DANGEROUS NOW DRIVING BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT IS MOVING ON IT'S OWN WHILE DRIVING.

  21. Steering, Mar 21, 2018

    TAKATA RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING SHUTS DOWN.I PULL OVER SHUT IT OFF WAIT A MINUTE THEN IT WILL WORK FOR A FEW MIN.TBEN SHUT OFF AGAIN.IM A CANCER PATIENT AND NEED MY CAR TO GET TO HOSPITAL.THIS HAS REALLY GOT ME STRESSED.

  22. Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 14, 2018

    I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT.

  23. Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Mar 14, 2018

    TAKATA RECALL. I'M COMPLAINING ABOUT MY POWER STEERING IT GO'S OUT WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS COULD CAUSE A CRASH. AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FUNNY. CANT PUT IT ON CRUSE CONTROL WHEN DRIVING CAUSE BRAKE SYSTEM SAYS ACTIVE WHEN BRSAKES NOT ON

  24. Steering, Mar 10, 2018

    THERE WAS A RECALL ON STEERING ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST IN WHICH MY VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT GM DEALERSHIP FOR IT. EVENTHOUGH, I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO A GM DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS MY TORQUE SENSOR. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IN THE RECALL, SO NOW I HAVE TO COME OUT MY POCKET TO PAY FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE THE GM DEALER SAID THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS ON MY 2008 MALIBU. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS STILL A PROBLEM WITH THE PARTS BECAUSE IT SHOULD NOT BE FAILING THIS SOON. THANK YOU.

  25. Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 7, 2018

    THIS CAR HAS 77000 MILES, AND DUMPING FUEL FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK ON TO EXHAUST SYSTEM WHILE BEING DRIVEN. FUEL IS ALSO SMELLED AFTER BEING DRIVEN.