Chevrolet Malibu
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The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35–40 MPH, the vehicle experienced transmission failure....
apparently, there was a recall on these cars for the power steering suddenly shutting off. Apparently it’s also electric so there’s nothing you can do...
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked under a carport in her driveway, she had been warned by...
I'm having to replace the low beam headlight in my car more times than a lil bit! I hate that I'm constantly spending $60+ everytime on headlights cau...
Headlight wiring harness connector has melted multiple times leaving me without low beam headlights while driving at night with my children in the car...
While driving down the road my power steering went out , driver side head light and it was like my breaks tried to lock up on me when I would press on...
Power steering jerks violently left/right at 35–65 mph. Nearly lost control — happens intermittently and while in park. This is a KNOWN GM DEFECT — Sp...
The vehicle has recently started to have power steering failure, making it a hazard while driving at times.
THIS CAR WILL START AND AS YOU ARE DRIVING, THE CAR SHUTS OFF. NO POWER, NO STEERING...NOTHING. I WAS OUT DRIVING TO WORK AND THE CAR DIED RIGHT IN...
Failed steering control sensor
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Summary
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu has 969 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 40 crash-related incidents have been reported.