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Recall: 14118 and 13036 due to these recalls I drive around holding on to the steering wheel so not to loose controll into another car or run off the road. My electrical system is faulty all the time. I am preventing this car from crashing while driving with family and friends. I have called the local GM dealer ship who in turn will not call me back regarding the recall parts. I have been driving like this for 2 years and have already put an extra over $900 in this car. I am telling you this so to have it documenting for feal of getting killed while driving. I have no other choice to drive this car.please help. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering shaft U-joint. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,833. Updated 12/01/14 the consumer stated the failure was caused by a defective plastic type of synthetic which was worn out where the steering column meets the rack and pinion. The consumer has spoken to numerous other Malibu owners with the same malfunction. Updated 9/14/2015
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel automatically moved and began to shake. The failure occurred numerous times. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering); however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 12V460000 (power train), NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), and NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
There is something wrong with the steering that cause the cruise control to accelerate while driving, there is issues with braking in the, the transmission is sticking or not always working, and the car shakes or requires you to force turn it at low speeds like up exist ramps. This has gone on for quite a while I have called several dealerships and the main number on the recalls and they just keep telling me no parts are available. This is my only car and I have no money for another how do they expect people to depend on their cars or survive when transportation is needed. Why aren't these parts being made faster or why aren't people provided any other solutions?
- Hastings, MN, USA
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The contact owns 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
There was no incident. I currently have 4 recalls on my car and only one part is available for the recalls. I got the first letter in June about power steering. I think the recalls are a big safety issue for me. I have a 2 yr old son and not able to get the pieces fixed. I have called GM and the dealership for over 2 months and haven't gotten any satisfaction.
My daughter was driving the Malibu and the steering cut out on her. She managed to get the car to the side of the road. She turned the car off and restarted it and the steering came back. About two months later my son-in law was driving the car and the steering cut out again. I asked both of them if there were any lights or chimes involved when the steering cut out. Both of them said no. The past couple weeks my son-in -law told me that it cut out again. I told him to take it to a dealer to find out what the problem is. The dealer told him that it might be the steering column, power steering motor or control unit, and it would cost around 700 - 1,000 -dollars. My son-in -law asked if there was a recall and the dealer said there is one but its hasn't been sent out yet. Then they had the audacity to charge him 55 dollars for the time spent on troubleshooting there own problem
Pulling out of my parking space my steering wheel got stiff. I put car in park restarted car and it loosened up but as I started to drive it the power steering light came on and now my steering wheel is starting to shake and my engine light is on.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received recall notices for NHTSA campaign numbers: 12V460000 (power train), 14V153000 (steering), and 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and the dealer could not provide an estimated date of arrival. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated hat while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed and the vehicle veered into another lane. The contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.
All the dash board lights coming on and off then car would not start all the computers burnt out don't see how 1,400 dollars later she got it back some things don't work as they did.they said she did something to it. She's a 78 year old woman she can't even check oil. So U tale me what happen it. I think there was a problem and blamed it on her, I had to pay the bill she could not. This car dose not steer rite. This car steers from side to side never in the center. An when the wind blows its 5 times worse. They say its fine.it's a hard car drive U have to work the steer the car turn signals keep breaking.been this way since she bought it.
My vehicle started making a loud popping noise in the front when making a turn. The loud popping noise has now been happening just driving down the road and even worse at lower speeds of 20-35 mph. Along with a squeaky bouncing noise that is constant. I took it to my local dealership and I was told it had something to do with the steering column loosing it's lubrication and nothing can be done put replace the whole thing. The problem is so annoying and I feel like everyone can hear it. I am about to just trade it in on a Honda or Toyota even though I have only ever owned a Chevrolet.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart however, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to seize. The problem recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer stated that the parts were not available for repair. Additionally, the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) however, the contact stated that the recall had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,240.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to sudden loss of power steering recall. The consumer was informed, the parts were not available, and they wouldn't be available for two months.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact received the recall notification in June of 2014. The dealer advised that the manufacturer had not provided the part and uncertain of when the part would become available. The vehicle did not experience a failure...updated 08-26-14 updated 9/2/2014
While driving at a rate of 35 mph, the steering on my car began to act up. The steering felt like it wanted to lock up but then it would jerk to the left then to the right. After driving a few blocks, it stopped. I remained in the "slow" lane because I wasn't sure what was going on. After driving a few more blocks, it began to do the same thing. This behavior continued until I reached my destination. I also increased my speed to 55 mph when I approached the expressway. I received a notice about a recall on the steering; however, the part is not available at this time. The dealership only replies with, we don't have a part. Is it safe to continue driving the vehicle" is my family in danger at this point" this is my only means of transportation & as a single mom, I need my car! please review & advise.
While driving on the interstate going 65 mph my steering start jerking and locking up couldn't turn left or right pull over to the side and let the car rest for about 15 mins. It starting to drive right after I let it rest the next day the same problem and now the power steering light is on. If I wouldn't held tight to the wheel I might would have crash.
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- Bourne , MA, USA