2008 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
NHTSA has 460 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 47% of all 987 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest steering complaint count among 21 Malibu model years. These complaints report 11 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 83,000 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 460
- 47% of 987
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 83,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 5, 2008, latest May 17, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
- NHTSA 14V153000Mar 31, 2014Steering1,373,177 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
Steering complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu have steering problems?
- NHTSA has 460 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 47% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 83,000 miles.
- Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most steering complaints?
- The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has the most steering complaints (810), compared with 460 for the 2008.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu concerns the steering: 14V153000.