Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu has 209 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
209
Complaints
1
Recalls
12
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14E044000
STEERING
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | STEERING | The Powersteering is failing in my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu with 93K miles on it. The warning light on ... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | STEERING | apparently, there was a recall on these cars for the power steering suddenly shutting off. Apparentl... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering jerks violently left/right at 35–65 mph. Nearly lost control — happens intermittently... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Steering locks while driving |
| Mar 2, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving down the road my power steering went out , driver side head light and it was like my b... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | STEERING | NO POWER STEERING FEELS LIKE MANUAL STEERING |
| Jan 30, 2025 | STEERING | Failed steering control sensor |
| Jan 28, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My electrical power steering is going out. A “power steering” flashes on my dash. I turn off my car ... |
| Jan 27, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | We own this vehicle with 147,xxx miles on it. There was extended warranty coverage of 10-years or 15... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | STEERING | The vehicle has recently started to have power steering failure, making it a hazard while driving a... |
| Dec 12, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost ... |
| Nov 11, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving my steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. My dashboard then flashed “ESC”... |
| Oct 29, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the power steerin... |
| Sep 28, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | About 8 weeks ago first my driver side speaker in the front went out then my passenger low beam ligh... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | STEERING | Power steering issue. |
| Feb 12, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while her son was driving 30 MPH, the e... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | STEERING,SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH a... |
| Jan 22, 2024 | STEERING | My power steering Stopped working 4 times in the middle of the road all the power steering lights ca... |