2011 Chevrolet Malibu steering problems
212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Everytime I turn on my car, I get a warning for ESC power steering and I have no power steering. Usually it will fix itself have shutting it off once and starting it again immediately. There has been a couple times where it has taken multiple starts to fix itself.”
filed Jun 25, 2026
“I am reporting a serious safety issue involving my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS related to the electronic stability control (ESC), traction control, and electric power steering systems. My vehicle is currently experiencing the following problems: * “Service ESC” warning message * “ESC Off” displayed *…”
filed Apr 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Malibu | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 15 | 8% |
| 2019 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 40 | 6% |
| 2017 Malibu | 46 | 7% |
| 2016 Malibu | 42 | 5% |
| 2015 Malibu | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 Malibu | 25 | 7% |
| 2013 Malibu | 181 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.