2009 Chevrolet Malibu steering problems
768 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 768 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 120,000 miles 593 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 19 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 29 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 56 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 77 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 99 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 88 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 86 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 63 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 31 |
| 200k+ miles | 38 |
What the data shows
Of the 593 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 120,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While I was driving on my way to work going 45 miles an hour the steering wheel suddenly locked up on me almost as if the car was off and I lost complete control of the car resulting in crashing into a street light pole head on.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed as power steering assist failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
- Electrical system 368 complaints
- Stability control 255 complaints
- Lighting 173 complaints
- Brakes 153 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 104 complaints
- Cruise control 76 complaints
- Engine 71 complaints
- Air bags 62 complaints