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Upon start up the electronic steering control module warning light come on and unable to drive the car or move the steering wheel. The warning light will go off by turning the switch off and restart the car. I am concern this will eventually happen while driving causing an accident. This happens intermittently and not a daily occurrence.
While in motion I turn and my steering wheel locks up and on the screen power steering and ESC traction control off pops up it's locking up more frequently now and this is very dangerous. Then a couple days later my engine light pops on I figured it was because of the power steering ESC traction control problem but after serval days later I'm at work and the car want start. I try a couple times and gives it some gas then it started so I was on my way then maybe 15 minutes down the road the steering wheels locks up again and the same message pops up on the screen this is really weird and again dangerous.
When driving the car at 40 mph all power steering would be lost, resulting in the "service ESC" light to come on the dashboard. The only way to regain power steering would be to shut the car off completely and then turn it back on. I recently had the vehicle serviced and the problem was found to be the steering torque sensor. The fix cost me $500.
Started vehicle and the power steering stops working and the traction control light comes on and service ESC message comes across the message center. When this occurs there is no power steering. This is dangerous! this vehicle is a 4 cylinder and has the electronic steering, not hydraulic steering. Vehicle was stopped on driveway. Searched some forums and other owners of this vehicle experienced the same issue, it appears that a faulty sensor in or near the steering column is the problem.
I had just left the gas station after filling up with gas I came to a stoplight and when I went to take off from a stop the car started sputtering and only going at very low power I turned the car around and noticed there was a tick in the steering wheel and it moved back and forth the steering became hard to turn as I lost my power steering then the car shut off when I started the car again it was still running at half power I managed to make it back to the house and upon restarting the car it was stuck in limp mode and was displaying power steering and electronic stability control lots on the dash after resetting the codes it runs properly but then kicks back into limp mode and loses steering ability of the electronic assist.
- Calvert City, KY, USA
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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the steering wheel was hard to turn and became inoperable without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving, the contact's nephew stopped at a stop sign and while attempting to make a right turn, the electrical power steering became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was more evident while stopped or driving at a slow speed. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. An independent mechanic was contacted and informed the contact that the failure was due to the electronic stability control. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
From the minute I drove my car off the lot the dash has been saying 'service airbags'. a week ago while I was driving I lost power steering. The dash said 'service ESC' and the traction control light popped up on the dash. If I turn off my car for a while the power steering may still work when I start it back up, but eventually I lose power steering again while driving.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist and electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel ceased and the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. On another occasion while driving and attempting to make a left turn, the steering ceased. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and operated as intended. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the warranty mileage was exceeded for the steering warranty repair. The failure mileage was 174,000.
Steering gets hard to maneuver while driving all lights come on on the dashboard and have to stop and reset vehicle, headlights work when they want to. I was driving on a highway when my steering got hard to use. I had to get on the shoulder and reset the battery, in order to get home safely
Power steering lights up on dash and steering wheel locks. Happens mostly with cold weather. While driving down a highway the steering locks. I have to stop and restart car in the middle of the road. Also. After being parked. When the car gets to a cold temperature the steering wheel will lock up.
Driving down the road about a 2 hour trip and all of a sudden the power steering went out and at first I could turn the car off then back on and it worked but only a few minute and the same night it went completely out and now it doesn't work at all. It's very hard to turn and it says service ESC, also traction and did say power steering, it also says that ESC is off.
After recall service for power steering failure it's doing the same thing. Power steering fails while driving. I have to shut the car off and restart to reset the issue.
The power steering sensor stop's steering during driving and traction loss. This car is very dangerous and costly to repair. I pray nobody dies from this. I see many complaints about this from other owners.
My ESC light comes on while driving and power steering locks up. So have to pull over and turn car off and back on and it goes away for a little bit then will come back on.
I was driving down a city street when all of a sudden I lost the ability to steer my escl came on. My wheels locked up.I just bought the car in August and have had nothing but problems with it and I'm now concerned as well about airbag safety I'm scared about how risky and dangerous this car really is Malibu is most recalled vehicles had I known ahead I would never have purchased this deadly weapon. I'm 22 a single mom who is responsible and now have a vehicle issue and a potential deadly one at that. Please do something it's not an error on my end I know that for fact. And of course there's no driving it at all. So please take time to take this matter serious god bless
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the rear center brake light failed to illuminate while driving 40 mph. The contact mentioned that the center brake light was repaired twice. The contact also stated that intermittently the air bags and power steering warning lights were illuminated while driving. Additionally, after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the vehicle regained steering functionality. The contact stated that occasionally two attempts at restarting the vehicle were needed before the steering wheel operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed however, the technician was unable to retrieve a failure code. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000. Consumer stated power steering module and motor has been replaced.
I bought my car used from a buy here pay here and maybe a month or so after buying my car I started noticing different little quirks here and there with my car, like if it's wet outside my brake lights either do not work or it looks like I am riding my breaks, if it's wet out my car hesitants while driving, my check air bags light is on, the traction control signal is on, my steering arm makes a very weird noise sometimes the list goes on and when I decided to check and see if my car had any recalls on it, to my discovery there is at least 4 one just from 2019 and all sounds so very much like what my car has been doing for months. I am hoping to receive some information back on what to do next.
After turning, powersteering cut off. The warning message "power steering- service ESC" appeared. I turned the car off, turned it back on, and power steering was re engaged.
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- Ramseur, NC, USA