2008 chevy malibu.
Question = trying to locate the cap to put in power steering fluid. I can't find
it anywhere. Please send a pic with your answer if possible, thanks.
Question = trying to locate the cap to put in power steering fluid. I can't find
it anywhere. Please send a pic with your answer if possible, thanks.
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Hello and welcome. That depends on what size v6 engine is in your car.
I will wait for your reply.....
Hello and welcome. That depends on what size v6 engine is in your car.
I will wait for your reply.....
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 6 cylinder. Shop said nothing wrong.
Question: In the steering when I'm in a parking area and I turn the wheel it will whine. Also I
have noticed that every so often when I turn the wheel it will pop. The shop says that they
can't find anything wrong, but I'm not believing that. Also after it started getting cold out after
it heats up it will cycle. They said they added something to the ac system (don't remember
sorry) but it was still doing it. It didn't do it all winter last year. I have 48,000 miles right now.
Please help!! Thanks.
Question: In the steering when I'm in a parking area and I turn the wheel it will whine. Also I
have noticed that every so often when I turn the wheel it will pop. The shop says that they
can't find anything wrong, but I'm not believing that. Also after it started getting cold out after
it heats up it will cycle. They said they added something to the ac system (don't remember
sorry) but it was still doing it. It didn't do it all winter last year. I have 48,000 miles right now.
Please help!! Thanks.
Answer: Unfortunately, those vehicles do have a slight whine noise in
the power steering that is normal for the car. If it seems overly loud,
you could have a power steering fluid leak. When the fluid level gets
low, the whine noise will increase, and if there is air in the system it will
also whine more. You could have a power steering pump going bad,
or possibly even a rack and pinion going out. Either of those is a
common for causing problems on your particular vehicle. As for the
pop noise, it is most likely the intermediate steering shaft making the
popping sound as you turn the wheel. This is caused by excessive
play and lack of lubrication between the two halves of the shaft.
Those are replaced very often, so you should have your dealer check
that. The cycling of air conditioning is normal when you have the heat
on defrost. If it seems excessive, and since they added some
refrigerant to it, you may have a leak there too. That would all have to
be checked out and tested.
the power steering that is normal for the car. If it seems overly loud,
you could have a power steering fluid leak. When the fluid level gets
low, the whine noise will increase, and if there is air in the system it will
also whine more. You could have a power steering pump going bad,
or possibly even a rack and pinion going out. Either of those is a
common for causing problems on your particular vehicle. As for the
pop noise, it is most likely the intermediate steering shaft making the
popping sound as you turn the wheel. This is caused by excessive
play and lack of lubrication between the two halves of the shaft.
Those are replaced very often, so you should have your dealer check
that. The cycling of air conditioning is normal when you have the heat
on defrost. If it seems excessive, and since they added some
refrigerant to it, you may have a leak there too. That would all have to
be checked out and tested.
Comments
| 3-28-11 My 2008 Malibu has electric power steering, no fluid. |
| 9-1-11 Same problem as everyone one else my 2008 Chevy Malibu makes a clunking noise when putting it into drive or reverse, the steering wheel has been jerking on and for about 3 weeks now, and then on 08/28/2011 the power steering light came on and then off and then on again and off again.... After so many people complaining about the same defects on these cars shouldn't there be a recall on these models? I bought the car brand new no miles on it and have taken good car of my car. |
| There may be a recall, or what is also called a "Special Policy Adjustment" on your Chevy Malibu. Replacement of the electric power steering motor / control module may apply to your car. Call your local dealer and give them the VIN number of your car and they will look it up in about 2 minutes. |
