NHTSA Complaint #11518361 — 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11518361
Vehicle	2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 1, 2023
Date Filed	April 21, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

While driving, my vehicle will abruptly lose power steering and the wheel will lock up. I am unable to turn my steering wheel. I have to stop my vehicle and turn off the ignition in order to the power steering to work properly. This only last for a few minutes and then it will happen again. This is dangerous and I have had to pull over on the highway to stop and start my vehicle. This first happened in March 2023. Also, my vehicles shows a SVC notification on the dashboard. And the tire pressure sensor is always on even with inflated tires. Lastly, my auto start does not work.

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