2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,212miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,212 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving, 2 messages appeared on dash - power steering and service air bag. When attempting to start the car later, it would not turn over, and the anti-theft light was on, along with the other 2 warning messages from above. After other lights turned off, the anti-theft and service engine light remained and the car would not start. Odometer: 101844”
NHTSA complaint #10818123, filed 2016-01, 101,844 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a complete loss of power steering without warning. One week prior to the failure the steering suspension was recalibrated by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer after the malfunction for diagnosis. The technician informed that the power steering motor would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,580.”
NHTSA complaint #10525612, filed 2013-07, 70,580 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 24% |
| 2008 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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