NHTSA Complaint #11503582 — 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11503582
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 23, 2023
Date Filed	January 25, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

The Electric steering has malfunctioned and the ESC has shut off and my steering has gone out it only has 138000 miles I know there was several recalls for this steering issue in several Chevy Malibu’s. I don’t understand why mine was not recalled. It’s the same problem that the ones that were recalled were having. Please let me know if it is recalled or why this problem is still happening. Thank you

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