2003 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems

“Was not able to get keys out of the ignition switch. The keys would stick, and I was not able to remove the keys. Took it to a Chevrolet dealership, and they had to replace the shifter and knob assembly. I am the original owner of the vehicle and used the original keys. Furthermore, this car had low mileage, 56,040 miles, for a seven year old car, and was barely driven to have to have such a serious repair. …”

“This has happened five times now, I am driving and the engine just shuts off, I can not brake I can not steer, I still have lights on the dashboard. It happens when I am gong about 20 to about 35 miles per hour. I am afraid to drive on the highway. I do not know if it will happen at a higher speed! It did it the first time back in june 2015 my daughter was driving, then again last friday august 7th four more times with in 10minutes and a few miles apart. It is like someone just turned the car off while I am driving?”

“The power steering has failed 5 times while driving the vehicle. Each time,my daughter has pulled over, turned off and restarted the engine, and the power steering operated correctly again. I have had the power steering system checked by certified GM mechanics at the local GM dealership; they were aware of this common problem but they did know of a remedy. The dealership checked the steering system each time, and did not find any problems. I am selling this vehicle...it is not safe enough for my daughter to drive.”

“Car will not start. Solid theft light comes on dashboard and car will not turn over, or if it turns over, will cut out shortly after. This anti-theft issue causes the power steering and brakes to disable, and am not able to turn the steering wheel. Have also had car stall out in traffic and lose all power. Had to have car towed several times due to the issue. I have tried several fixes and mechanical repairs, but this issue continues to get worse. No matter what I try and do, at random times, my car will not start, while the theft light comes on and completely disables my vehicle. …”

“We own a 2003 chev Malibu, sold and serviced in canada, but manufactured at GM's lansing, michigan assembly plant. Chev malibus are not yet included on the GM ignition switch recall list, but in oct/11 we had exactly the same problems reported by those vehicles currently on the recall list: for perhaps 5 seconds, a total loss of all power (engine, lights, power steering, power brakes, etc.,) while driving on a highway at 60 MPH, at night. After that 5 second delay, all power resumed, (lights, engine, etc) and the car operated perfectly for the rest of the drive home. …”