2010 Chevrolet Malibu

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Steering is the leading concern among 1,363 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 1,363

Of the 2010 reports, 41 involved a crash and 14 involved a fire. 47 people were injured.

Primary concernSteering455 reports · 33% of complaints
Owner complaints1,363Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship4 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Steering455
  2. Electrical system294
  3. Electronic stability control (ESC)227
  4. Service brakes200
  5. Exterior lighting194
  6. Air bags145
  7. Power train133
  8. Vehicle speed control116

Recalls and investigations

  1. Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 16, 2019

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.

    If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.

    Campaign 19V019000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

1,363 reports, newest first.

  1. Air bags, Apr 1, 2016

    2010 CHEVY MALIBU LT2..APX 76,000 MILES..**SIDE AIR BAG PROBLEMS** I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT GOING ABOUT MAYBE 10 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A BIG LIKE "GUNSHOT" SOUND IT WAS SMOKEY AND LIKE A POWDER RESIDUE IN THE CAR CAUSING ME TO COUGH A LITTLE AND IT FELT AS I GOT IN A ACCIDENT OR HIT SOMETHING. MY SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO MY DRIVER SIDE OR ANYTHING .. I AM TRAUMATIZED AND JUST HAVE MINOR INJURIES SUCH AS BACK PAIN, FOR A MINUTE MY HEAD WAS SPINNING AND I HAD A HEADACHE..I WAS JUST SO CONFUSED AS TO WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED. IT HAPPENED SO QUICK THANK GOD I WASN'T GOING FAST BECAUSE IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE. TO MAKE EVEN MATTERS WORSE MY 5 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN BACK GLAD HE WAS SAFE. GM REALLY NEED TO LOOK INTO THIS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND ADDRESS IT CORRECTLY. NOW I'M OUT OF A CAR BASICALLY UNTIL I HEAR BACK FROM THEM.

  2. Steering, Mar 31, 2016

    AT IDLE AND ACCELERATION, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE BACK AND FORTH.

  3. Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Mar 29, 2016

    ESC SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED 100 % OF THE TIME, AND CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. THE DEALER DID THE RECALL A YEAR AGO AND NOW I HAVE THESE ISSUES. REPLACED BRAKE POSITION AND REPROGRAM FOR $140 BUT DIDN'T FIX. DEALER NOW WANTS TO REPLACE ABS MODULATOR VALVE, BCM, AND ABS CONTROL MODULE FOR 1450.

  4. Exterior lighting, Mar 21, 2016

    SAFETY RECALL 13036B BRAKE LAMP MALFUNCTION THIRD BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. WILL GO OFF WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. WILL ONLY ENGAGE WHEN PEDAL IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. ALSO EFFECTS TRACTION CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL AND SHIFTING IN/OUT OF PARK. DEALER SAID IT WAS ALREADY FIXED, I HAVE NO RECORD OF IT. THEY, DEALER SND GM WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THEIR ISSUE. VERY BIG SAFETY ISSUE, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE.

  5. Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), Traction control system, Mar 21, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT STOPPED FUNCTIONING AFTER THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE BRAKE SWITCH NEEDED TO BE CALIBRATED. THE SWITCH WAS CALIBRATED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER" 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 05/11/16*LJ *TR

  6. Steering, Mar 20, 2016

    THE POWER STEERING IN THE VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY STOP WORKING MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. ONCE THE CAR IS SHUT OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES AND TURNED BACK ON THE POWER STEERING WILL WORK AS IT SHOULD UNTIL IT RANDOMLY GOES OUT AGAIN. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED! THE RECALL ONLY COVERED UP TO 2009 AND SHOULD OF INCLUDED 2010.

  7. Service brakes, Mar 17, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

  8. Visibility/wiper, Mar 14, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ *TR

  9. Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 11, 2016

    WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE ESC, TRACTION CONTROL, AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR ALSO MISFIRED. TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THROTTLE BODY REPLACED. CODES FOUND AT GARAGE PO300, P2135. BEGAN 2/12/16 AND RANDOMLY HAPPENED THROUGH 3/9/16

  10. Service brakes, Engine, Mar 10, 2016

    WHENEVER I PRESS THE GASS AND I LET IT GO THE CAR KEEPS GOING AND WHEN I TRY TO STOP THE CAR TAKES LONGER TO STOP BECAUSE THE ENGINE TRY TO KEEP GOING SO I HAVE TO PRESS THE BREAK HARDER AND WHEN FINALLY STOPS AFTER LIKE 5 MINUTES THE CAR GOES NORMAL.

  11. Seats, Mar 10, 2016, fire

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DRIVER SIDE HEATING SEAT ACTIVATED, THERE SUDDENLY WAS A BURNING ODOR. THE DRIVER DISCOVERED AT BURNT HOLE IN THE BACK AREA OF THE DRIVER SEAT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 05/11/16*LJ *TR

  12. Steering, Mar 8, 2016

    CAR ONLY HAS ABOUT 3,0070 MILES ON IT AND POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT. I GET THE MESSAGES WHEN I START THE CAR THAT "POWER STEERING" AND "SERVICE ESC." AND WHEN I DRIVE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING.

  13. Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 1, 2016

    2010 MALIBU LT, RECALL #13036 ON THIS CAR AND OTHERS, I TOOK IT TO ONE OF THE LOCAL AUTO NATION DEALER IN MID 2015, MIND YOU I DID NOT HAVE ANY OF THE WARNING SIGNS NOTED IN THE 14V-252 REPORT. NOW I SEE THERE IS A RECALL #13036A, 13036B REVISIONS, THEN ABOUT THREE WEEKS OR SO I WAS GOING HOME, MAJOR ROAD 40 MPH, A FRIEND HAPPENED TO BE BEHIND ME, HE FLASHED HIS LIGHT, I SLOWED, LET MY WINDOW DOWN, HE YELLED YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OUT! I MADE IT HOME IT WAS DARK MY BRAKE LIGHTS WORK AT RANDOM, MY TRACTION CONTROL DISENGAGES AND A SERVICE NOTICE SCROLLS ACROSS READING: SERVICE ESC, AT TIMES THE ENGINE WILL IDLE ROUGH! GM: WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH YOU GUYS, I HAVE BEEN A GENERAL MOTORS GUY ALL MY LIFE, THEN I BUY A 2010 IN 2011 AND IT IS ALREADY A ROAD HAZARD FOR ME AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, NOT TO MENTION, A PIECE OF [XXX]! PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*CC

  14. Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Feb 26, 2016

    WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AT NORMAL TRAVELING SPEED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR GOES INTO MANUAL STEERING WHICH MAKES THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AND HAS MADE ME ARK THE CAR BECAUSE I FEEL IT IS FAR TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THIS STARTED OCCURRING FEBRUARY15TH AND CONTINUED UNTIL I PARKED THE CAR ON FEB2ST.

  15. Electrical system, Structure, Feb 25, 2016

    MY 2010 CHEVY MALIBU DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE DOORS ARE UNLOCKED OR FROM THE OUTSIDE BY PULLING ON THE HANDLE. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU UNLOCK FROM INSIDE USING UNLOCK/LOCK BUTTON ON DOOR OR OUTSIDE USING KEY FOB, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR AN EMERGENCY, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGERS WHOSE DOORS ARE AFFECTED WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE AFFECTED DOOR. TRIED PENETRATING OIL AND GREASE TO LUBRICATE ACTUATOR AND HAS NOT FIXED PROBLEM. ALSO HAPPENS RANDOMLY, DOES NOT MATTER TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO CURRENT RECALLS OUT ON THIS ISSUE, AND REPAIR COSTS RANGE UPWARDS OF $350. THE PULL HANDLE INSIDE THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT IS NOT ENGAGING WITH THE COMPONENTS TO UNLATCH THE DOOR, AND THE SAME FEELING IS OBSERVED WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE CAR ON THE OUTSIDE USING THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE.

  16. Structure, Feb 23, 2016

    CHROME PAINT ON INTERIOR HANDLERS IS PEELING CAUSING CUTS/LACERATIONS ON PEOPLE'S HANDS.

  17. Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 17, 2016

    THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. WILL NOT TURN OFF NOW MY BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND CAUSES THE CAR TO BE HARD TO STOP.

  18. Other or unspecified, Feb 14, 2016

    DRIVING APROX. 55 MILES AN HOUR, WHEN SUDDENLY A SERVICE ESC LIGHT APPEARED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALSO AT THIS TIME I LOST ALMOST ALL ENGINE POWER AND WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO MAKE IT HOME.....

  19. Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Feb 9, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK BUT STOPPED AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT FOUND. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE JERKED BEFORE IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

  20. Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 7, 2016

    DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SURROUNDED BY 18 WHEELERS. SUDDENLY MY TRACTION LIGHT AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE REDUCED POWER NOTIFICATION CAME ON, THE CAR SLOWED TO ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR VERY SUDDENLY AND THE CAR WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD, WAITED AND RESTARTED CAR, WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ON HIGHWAY AND IN CITY - VERY DANGEROUS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NO HELP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. REPLACED THROTTLE BODY AND TWO SENSORS AND ISSUE STILL REMAINS

  21. Steering, Feb 7, 2016

    "TAKATA REPORT" CAR LOSE'S STEERING OUT OF NO WHERE LIGHTS ON DASH FLASH.SHOWS RECALL FOR OTHER YEARS BUT NOT 2010. EVEN THOU STICKER ON DOOR OF CAR SAYS WAS BUILT IN 2009.TYPE IN VIN. SAYS NO RECALLS AT THIS TIME IS CONFUSING WHEN HAVE SEEN THAT THERE WAS ONE. CAMPAIGN # 14V252000 FIGURE JUST ANOTHER WAY GM COVERING UP THEIR TRACKS. AT OUR LIVES EXPENSE. WOULD ENJOY SOME HELP FROM SOMEONE!

  22. Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 5, 2016

    VEHICLE MODEL IS EXPERIENCING ESC OFF/SERVICE TRACTION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. SIMILAR TO RECALL INVOLVED WITH OTHER MODEL YEARS BUT THIS CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALLS. DEALER REPAIR SHOP REPLACED BRAKE PEDAL SENSOR TWICE AND ALSO THE BODY CONTROL MODUAL. PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. VEHICLE EXPERIENCES REDUCED ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING WHEN THE ESC OFF/SERVICE TRACTION LIGHT IS ON.

  23. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 3, 2016

    2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ESC LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATING AND TRAC CONTROL SWITCH ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE PART WAS REPLACED, THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO REPORT THE TRAC SERVICE LIGHT WAS STILL DISPLAYED. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A POSSIBLE BCM INTERNAL FAILURE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE SHORTLY THEREAFTER REGARDING AN ISSUE WITH THE BCM CONNECTION SYSTEM WHICH COULD RESULT I A MALFUNCTION. ONE OF THE SYMPTOMS OF THE PROBLEM, AS STATED IN THE NOTICE WAS TRACTION CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND PANIC BRAKING ASSIST FEATURES, IF EQUIPPED MAY BE DISABLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER *JB

  24. Wheels, Jan 29, 2016

    2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU MANUFACTURER STEEL WHEEL ARE DEFECTED, AND CHEVROLET GM WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE MOLDING OF THE STEEL, AT A COST OF $233.84 FROM THE DEALERS TO REPLACE. CUSTOMER SERVICE SEND ME TO BELLAMY STRICKLAND IN MCDONOUGH, GA AND THEY ALSO FOUND THE CRACK IN THE STEEL RIM. THERE ARE MANY CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, DATED AS FAR BACK AS 2008 FROM CONSUMERS. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND STEEL RIM I WILL NEED TO REPLACE AT MY EXPENSE. THIS IS A HAZARDOUS AND DANGEROUS FOR THE OWNER/DRIVER AND THE PUBLIC.

  25. Steering, Jan 28, 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE SERVICE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE GREAT EFFORTS TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE STEERING OPERATED PROPERLY FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E044000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.