Are steering problems common on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?

NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2014 Malibu, which is 7% of the 351 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?

This data lists no related recall for steering on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, even though several owners describe GM notices about increased steering friction.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2014 Malibu?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Malibu is 36,731 miles.

Have steering issues on the 2014 Malibu led to crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, with no fires reported.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 7% of that year's 351 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 36,731 miles, and no related recall is listed in this data.

Steering complaints: 26; 7% of 351
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 36,731 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the steering wheel developing a sticky or dead spot near center at highway speeds, requiring extra effort to push through before the wheel suddenly moves.
Some drivers report the steering wheel locking up completely, in one case while pulling into a driveway and in another while stopped at a stop sign, leading to a crash.
Owners describe the steering wheel seizing at speed, sometimes with the power steering and traction control warning lights coming on at the same time.
One owner reported the steering wheel jerking to one side and then hitting a sticky spot when correcting back, with no vibration or warning beforehand.
Another owner reported the traction control engaging on its own during a right turn, which caused the steering to malfunction only in that direction.

When 2014 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 17, 2014, latest Aug 17, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2014 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2014 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.

2005506 (52%)
2006810 (73%)
2007667 (68%)
2008460 (47%)
2009768 (51%)
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

Are steering problems common on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?: NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2014 Malibu, which is 7% of the 351 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?: This data lists no related recall for steering on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, even though several owners describe GM notices about increased steering friction.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2014 Malibu?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Malibu is 36,731 miles.
Have steering issues on the 2014 Malibu led to crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, with no fires reported.