Issue ID | 1034142 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10560441 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | MALIBU |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 21/12/13 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at highway speeds (65-70 mph) on straight and level highway, steering would develop a "sticky, or dead spot" on center. When attempting to make a slight correction, it required increased effort to overcome the "sticky" spot; i could feel the increased resistance, and then suddenly the steering wheel would move. It took effort to keep the car from jerking. Initially this would occur only when temperatures were below approximately 50 degrees (we were on christmas break in utah). However, upon returning to texas and warmer weather, the condition has persisted, albeit intermittently. I took it to the dealer on 15 jan; however they were "unable to duplicate". This afternoon i observed the same "stickiness" while waiting at a stoplight. I have attempted to work through chevrolet customer service representatives on-line, but have not been able to get anyone to acknowledge that a ""problem" exists. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2700 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COPPERAS COVE, TX |
VIN pattern | 1G11J5SX9EFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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