Steering wheel shakes when accelerating on high speed
65

Asked by xAnimanx Feb 13, 2014 at 04:06 AM about the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hey guys. I've been having a problem for the past 7 months, the steering wheel seems to
shake only when accelerating on high speed, it doesn't shake when accelerating on a low
speed or below (60 mp/h - 100 km/h). And i noticed also when accelerating, when the
RPM is higher the shake is weaker but when accelrating and RPM is low or on a high
gear the shake is more powerful. I have a 2010 chevy Malibu LTZ 3.6L V6...

2 Answers
50

Shazam05 answered 10 years ago

The steering on my 05 shakes when idle or at Interstate speeds. GM recalled it, claimed to have fixed it, but it still goes on.

5 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
65

xAnimanx answered 10 years ago

Well it's fixed. All i did is good old-fashioned wheel balancing at any tire shop

6 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Steering wheel shakes when accelerating on high speed 2 Answers

    Hey guys. I've been having a problem for the past 7 months, the steering wheel seems to shake only when accelerating on high speed, it doesn't shake when accelerating on a low speed or below (60 mp/...

    2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car shakes when accelerating from stop 2 Answers

    My car shakes violently sometimes when accelerating hard from a stop. Shakes as in full car shaking. What could be causing this

    2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Steering Wheel 3 Answers

    Steering wheel taps back and forth while idling. There is no issue when I turn the steering wheel slightly left or right. Started a week ago, then stopped for a few days. I have no issue when driv...

    2005 Chevrolet Malibu

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Notchy steering wheel while driving 2 Answers

    While driving at average speeds, when the steering wheel is in a neutral position, the wheel seems to fight me when I try to make small adjustments in direction. It is not smooth. I'd describe it as ...

    2008 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Power Steering/Service ESC Warning 1 Answer

    We are getting a Power Steering/Service ESC warning. Steering wheel shakes on idle. Power steering goes out intermittently. Looking for cause/source of problem and fix.

    2012 Chevrolet Malibu

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Malibu

Looking for a Used Malibu in your area?

CarGurus has 1,021 nationwide Malibu listings starting at $1,495.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Malibu Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,620
  • #2
    T_S_T
    Reputation
    4,410
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    4,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
7 Great Deals out of 78 listings starting at $3,495
Used Honda Accord
54 Great Deals out of 944 listings starting at $3,499
Used Toyota Camry
58 Great Deals out of 1,006 listings starting at $3,500
Used Dodge Charger
39 Great Deals out of 730 listings starting at $5,995
Used Nissan Altima
28 Great Deals out of 712 listings starting at $2,000
Used Chevrolet Cruze
57 Great Deals out of 977 listings starting at $1,695
Used Honda Civic
205 Great Deals out of 3,752 listings starting at $2,994
Used Ford Fusion
23 Great Deals out of 401 listings starting at $2,595
Used Chevrolet Camaro
25 Great Deals out of 261 listings starting at $7,995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
172 Great Deals out of 5,913 listings starting at $2,975
Used Chevrolet Equinox
76 Great Deals out of 2,888 listings starting at $2,800
Used Toyota Corolla
136 Great Deals out of 2,320 listings starting at $4,690
Used Nissan Maxima
7 Great Deals out of 157 listings starting at $4,444
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
11 Great Deals out of 889 listings starting at $4,998
Used Chrysler 300
31 Great Deals out of 517 listings starting at $4,888

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.