How many steering complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA has logged 214 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Malibu, making up 22% of all 978 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this steering issue.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2011 Malibu?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Malibu is 89,500 miles.

Have steering problems on the 2011 Malibu caused crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data tied to these steering complaints includes 8 crashes and 12 injuries, with no fires reported.

How does the 2011 Malibu compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2011 model's steering complaints are 22% of its total complaints, similar to 2012 (21%) and 2013 (22%), but lower than 2010's 33% share.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 214 steering complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu, 22% of all complaints for the year, with 8 crashes and 12 injuries reported. No related recalls are on file for this issue, and median mileage at failure was 89,500.

Steering complaints: 214; 22% of 978
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 89,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel suddenly locks up or becomes extremely tight during turns, sometimes at low speed on curves or sharp turns.
Power steering assist cuts out abruptly while driving at highway speed, making the wheel very hard to turn.
Tie rod ends have snapped, causing a sudden loss of directional control.
Steering vibrates or ticks before an intermittent loss of power steering, sometimes accompanied by an ESC failure message.
Loss of steering has coincided with traction control or ESC warning lights and, in some cases, led to the vehicle running off the road.

When 2011 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 25, 2011, latest Sep 22, 2026.

214 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (17).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010454 (33%)
2011214 (22%)
2012191 (21%)
2013181 (22%)
201426 (7%)
20159 (3%)
201642 (5%)
201747 (7%)
201841 (6%)
20192 (1%)
202016 (8%)
20212 (2%)
20222 (2%)
20234 (6%)
20241 (3%)
20251 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu have?: NHTSA has logged 214 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Malibu, making up 22% of all 978 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this steering issue.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2011 Malibu?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Malibu is 89,500 miles.
Have steering problems on the 2011 Malibu caused crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data tied to these steering complaints includes 8 crashes and 12 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2011 Malibu compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2011 model's steering complaints are 22% of its total complaints, similar to 2012 (21%) and 2013 (22%), but lower than 2010's 33% share.