Service ESC power steering

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Asked by Cyerby Feb 05, 2018 at 07:02 PM about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I  Have a 2011 Malibu And
this ESC power staring
light keeps coming on
now and then I just took it
to a repair man he
couldn't find out the
problem but when the
light comes on it's very
hard to steer my car very
hard

14 Answers

34,750

You have a issue with the trac system and its going into low power mode affecting your power steering.

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430

Gm has a special warranty coverage up to 150000 miles on the power steering motor and torque sensor. I just had mine fixed for free today under the warranty but you have to take it to a gm dealer and make them look up the warranty

36 people found this helpful.
1,100

For everyone with the issue of your power steering going out and getting a message service esc, ITS YOUR TORQUE SENSOR!!! Youre welcome

101 people found this helpful.
40

Cyerby, did you figure out what is was? My malibu is having the same problem.

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Where can they fix it for free and is that every Malibu under 150,000 miles that has the warranty

140

Under 150,000 miles OR less then 10 years old. If you have a 2010 your scred, GM will not cover it even if it is 1 day older. I just went through this.

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150

I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu as well and I’m having problems. When I turn on my ca the dash boards read power steering service esc and my wheel hard to turn and start shaking.if anyone can help me. Thank you in advanced

15 people found this helpful.
50

Please tell me how to get my car fixed on warranty deal

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10

Mine does the exact same thing. Took it in and they say it’s not what’s covered under the warranty and are really vague about what’s wrong but want 1200 to fix it. No thanks

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100

So i change my break pads on my 2012 chevy malibu. Now my esc light and power steering? Any ideals how to fix your self

10 people found this helpful.
70

I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu LTZ. Same thing happening with mine - ESC off light and Power Steering come on on dashboard. Steering wheel very hard to turn. I checked my VIN# because I've been reading about a lot of recalls. The car is over 10 years old but I am well under the 150,000 mile mark.

7 people found this helpful.
110

I have a 2010 Chevy Malibu. It does the same. I just turn the car off and then restart it . It seems to work.

11 people found this helpful.
40

Same thing happened to me. Went to manual steering. Turned car off and back on, no problems since. But now that I know there is a recall, I will get it fixed. Btw love my Malibu...best driving car I've had. And I've had alot of cars. I had a 2010 a gew years back so I went to buy another but had to get 2009. Want to upgrade to a 2022. Thanks for answers. Love this when bzck yard mechanics cant rip you off!!

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