NHTSA Complaint #11504385 — 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11504385
Vehicle	2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 22, 2022
Date Filed	January 30, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

steering failed. No power assist and steering wheel shaking. warning light for service power steering came on. Steering sensor torque? code c0545 ? The vehicle will suddenly lose power steering. Happens especially upon start up then have to turn vehicle off and sometimes power will come back on. Steering wheel visible shakes. Putting vehicle in shop for further evaluation. GM has a known issue with steering on these vechiles and there was a recall done but not for my year yet it is being widely reported online that there is an issue with other years as well.

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