2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Steering difficult
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Malibu report: steering difficult. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 38,450 miles.
NHTSA has 197 owner complaints for the 2013 Malibu in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11722387 (filed 03/06/2026): “I have not been involved in no incident or accident with anybody but my vehicle is installing up and dying in the middle of the road the power steering is locking up the battery is draining and the car is cutting off i had the battery replaced and i'm still lo…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11695212 (filed 10/23/2025): “The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, causing a loss of power and the vehicle to stall. the vehicle also lost power steering and braking fun…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace battery, repair wiring (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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