NHTSA Complaint #11566825 — 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11566825
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 21, 2019
Date Filed	January 21, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

POWER STEERING light shows on indicator panel sometimes without any problems steering. Sometimes it appears along with SERVICE ESC and some times power steering is lost. Turning the car off and back on usually resets the problem. It is extremley difficult to steer the car when this happens. It began intermittently about 3 years ago when a local mechanic looked at it but he couldn't find anything wrong. It's failing much more frequently (every other trip) now. It has about 62000 miles on it. So far, no accidents but a few close calls. Another problem is that the SERVICE AIR BAG indicator comes on when someone sits in the passenger seat and the car is started. It can be reset but it's an scary situation. I don't think this is related to the steering problem but not sure.

Related Complaints for the 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Other STEERING Complaints

#11711045 — January 15, 2026 — The “service ESC” light came on while I was driving on the freeway causing the steering wheel to lock up and I couldn...

#11710607 — January 13, 2026 — The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated, a...

#11652855 — April 4, 2025 — The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V252000 (EL...

#11650675 — March 26, 2025 — The power steering assist has cause the steering wheel to move to its let by its self when not holding the steering w...

#11646330 — March 4, 2025 — Loss of power steering assist while driving. Safety issue puts driver and others at risk. Problem confirmed to be kno...

Recent Complaints for the 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

#11719671 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — February 22, 2026 — Was driving home on the parkway and the headlights shut off on their own had to call for roadside assistance to get m...

#11719671 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING — February 22, 2026 — Was driving home on the parkway and the headlights shut off on their own had to call for roadside assistance to get m...

#11719670 — SEAT BELTS — February 22, 2026 — I have tried since July of 2025 to have a recall fixed I have been in contact with multiple dealerships for Chevy and...

#11719671 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL — February 22, 2026 — Was driving home on the parkway and the headlights shut off on their own had to call for roadside assistance to get m...

#11710607 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) — January 13, 2026 — The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated, a...