How to fix electric power steering issues on GM cars (G6, Malibu, etc)

How to fix your electronic power steering on your G6 or Malibu or any gm car with electric power steering when the steering wheel doesn’t shake but your steering system locks up when turning

[@donnawilliams7570]

Yeah man. Awesome video. My brother is fixing this part as I write this on a 2007 Pontiac G5 steering wheel started getting stuck as I turned left and right. Making for fun highway driving. Thanks for the share. Update: Steering wheel is still hard to turn. I can feel like the gas pedal rattles a little bit when I press on it while driving. This past winter car slipped off icy rut on driveway and slammed onto icy driveway really hard. I suspect the rattling of the front center part of the car was due to this slam onto icy driveway.

[@timtheenchanter5368]

Thanks so much for this video! Saved me a bundle on my Silverado Hybrid - Thanks for saying the motors hardly ever go bad, I was so close to shelling out $600 for a new one! Cleaned and dielectric greased the connections and solved the problem!

[@tamikacloe1717]

Thanks for the video man! This helped immensely

[@brianpaulison9745]

Thanks for great information it's right to the point fixed mine in 20 minutes

[@OSOEli]

Did this work ?

[@winemandinem2338]

Very helpful. Thanks so much!!

[@michaelamadei7057]

It was 10 degrees below zero tonight and my son calls to say steering on our 2012 Malibu was very hard to turn. I watched this video, grabbed both products, and went out into the ice cold to fix the car. When I arrived, all the codes read the same, and once I cleaned, and greased the connections, it worked immediately. Wild… Thanks for making this video. Hopefully this will get us by for a bit.

[@jujura188]

How to take those three cords out I don’t know how to I don’t wanna break them?

[@Richo2850]

This worked for me on a 2008 Saturn Vue with electric power steering. I already had the contact cleaner and dielectric grease, so I didn’t spend any money. The best part was it took me 10 minutes! Thanks buddy!

[@jujura188]

How to take those three cords out I don’t know how to I don’t wanna break them?

[@Richo2850]

@@jujura188 I can’t remember how to disconnect those specific ones, but here’s a link to a video that shows how to unplug a bunch of different connectors kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6naZ62InM2bb8Usi=xHjyROCfsVEr-sOs

[@TruthHurts404]

Wow! Everything you said minus the steering wheel shaking was accurate and on point. I believe we have the exact same issue. I have a Buick Verano, made by GM, I'm definitely gonna try this and hope it works. Thanks bro! 👍🏻

[@VYPHER5]

Hey did this ever work for you?

[@quinjackson1713]

Thanks man. IMA try this out

[@davidmagee3897]

Thanks! Worked like a charm on my 06G6!

[@jujura188]

How to take those three cords out I don’t know how to I don’t wanna break them?

[@chaneymcdonnell5608]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@collinhenley52]

I have found also that if you have a weak battery, this issue will flair up as well. Planning on replacing my bad battery and applying this grease technique today.

[@markquiswest6607]

This is very helpful!

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool! THANK YOU!

[@josesandoval9365]

Thank you, this worked right away.

[@isiahmoore988]

Is it still working

[@TruthHurts404]

@@isiahmoore988 If it's been a year w/o issues then probably so.

[@paulhansen3078]

Very helpful. Thanks man

[@justinlloyd9342]

I think might be the torque sensor you turn the wheel a little and it feels like it’s shaking a little but now I power steering is not working at all so idk

[@juanalfaro6782]

Thank you for the information Sir

[@parakeetn]

Awesome, this helped a lot, thank you

[@Morthon1]

That worked! Thanks

[@abdullahcheema7061]

Is it still working?

[@kennypitts978]

I have a 2004 malibu steering wheel dont shack or lock up. The power steering does go out and I can still drive it, when i turn the car off for about 30 minutes the power steering works again. Will this help this issue?

[@goldwolf0606]

Great video

[@mkbalefire7630]

Good vid. Thanks Bro.

[@csmith3896]

I wonder if this will work on my 13 ford fusion … electric power steering, no shaking just out of the blue it locked up looking at $750 for shop to fix

[@amandadavis4701]

What is the car is not shaking but it has had lately problems that show on power steering in the last couple of days it has been given out like a burnt smelling odor type but there is nothing wrong with it sometimes I crank up the car and it cranks fine but it'll be kind of hard to turn so I put the car back and forth and I turn it off and know soon as I turn it back on everything is fine what I still need that part that you have any video or should I try the grease that you show first

[@tomgray256]

Thx so much…. I will try on my 08…..

[@raulpradoenigma45]

Can someone explain to me how to do this step-by-step I'm in this situation right now

[@mwm5942]

would just isopropyl alchohol work?

[@starrmartinez5963]

Will this work on a 2006 chevy colbalt .

[@mizzyautoskk7167]

Would this work for any electric power steering

[@sgtrickards5683]

My 2010 did this in the yard this morning. I hope this works.

[@smellyfeetarestinky]

Did it work?

[@sgtrickards5683]

@@smellyfeetarestinky sure did!!!

[@sgtrickards5683]

@@smellyfeetarestinky sure did!!!

[@KillerToast-xy7sc]

How long did it work for?

[@sgtrickards5683]

@@KillerToast-xy7sc it really worked. I was surprised

[@drake_otaku_artist]

Helpful thanks

[@maria13corvette]

Thank you!

[@xxflaxxdread]

Thanks bruh my mom is having problems with her 2010 Chevy Malibu the eps locked up so I'm gonna try the cleaning and grease and see if it works

[@sashahammond1188]

I have a 2011 Buick lacrosse , I’m going to try this

[@jujura188]

How to take those three cords out I don’t know how to I don’t wanna break them?

[@XChaoticComposerX]

Thank You

[@TheKingOF2020]

Thank you !! Been looking for a video like this my car decided to do the same exact thing 2year ago here I am because I used a used part which cost me $700 all together. Mine don't shake it locks up on turns ,Ima try this out because when my car was on and streering was locked I disconnected the wire in the middle and it reset rather then me turning my car on and off.I will be trying today and let you guys know my update , have to drive an hour to get my daughter God bless hope this works 🙏

[@doublez1773]

So what happened I’m guessing you didn’t make the drive because there was never an update

[@TheKingOF2020]

I ended up taking the whole component out and just swap out the whole electric motor and steering column,the only thing I kept is my steering wheel and it started working it was a plug-in and drive didn't need to be recalibrated because it was used Cost me 150 on eBay for used one from a 2012 Chevy Malibu.Sorry just finished the job last week

[@TheKingOF2020]

What he did didn't work for me

[@kingdrill5340]

Thanks bro

[@woahysl2087]

If your steering wheel is both locking up and shaking can you use this remedy to still fix the shaking problem

[@Mymymomolove]

Does it actually work? I been told it does the opposite. Like people cars aren’t working after doing this method.

[@rusty1187]

"You will know if you fucked up..." (...Dies laughing!!)

[@Daniel-fy6pm]

Did u have any lights come on your dash? I have my tc and engine light on my 2006 pontiac g6

[@cherrybaby4940]

You need the Blondie to check out your car?

[@Daniel-fy6pm]

Blondie?

[@tennajones1251]

I did to found out it was my thermostat

[@MarkIrwin561]

Thank you

[@mikegol777]

thank you.

[@kiethj7]

Have you had the problem since then?

[@tennajones1251]

My steering doesn't shake but my passenger seat does and mine got where it wouldn't start after so many turning off to reset it now my thermostat is bad and it happen when it was cold

[@lareina2065]

Hi. I've a 2008 malibu i had this problem for years I just turn the car off for a couple of mins and the steering wheel goes back to normal.but I'm going to try what u did ty

[@LopezLopez-rf2uc]

Lareina2065 please let us know if it works

[@stateportSound_wav]

did steering lock up while driving when you had this issue for years?

[@lareina2065]

@@stateportSound_wav yes

[@Mojojojo335]

@@lareina2065 did it work?

[@thedonssp]

@@lareina2065 when you say lock up, you can still move the wheel right. to me locked up means not moveable

[@charlesblake947]

Damian. Thank you for this video. Took me a while to find it. This is exactly what's happening to my son's car! To a "T" You have saved us so Much time and $$. Much appreciated. Keep up the sharing. I would not normally subscribe to these DIY posts...but you did a great job ... Just the essentials with no verbal diarrea. Excellent.

[@isiahmoore988]

Is it still working

[@jameswatters6186]

I have a 2009 Pontiac g6 but I can’t find the piece your are taking out to spray . You happen to know where it’s located in a 2009

[@pedrovillagomez3390]

I asked at the dealer if I had a recall they said no open the comments somebody said I did

[@jdb86]

@@pedrovillagomez3390 there is a recall on them but it's pass the time 10yrs

[@amandadavis4701]

Does work if started smelling

[@lansesteiner3563]

What if no shaking but just no power steering at all. Very hard to turn in general. Same process? I have a Malibu Maxx with this issue and I’m gonna drive it in the demolition derby. It’s a rusty piece of crap 🤷

[@leesahbabytave3385]

Hey Damian. So i know i need the torque sensor cuz my shytt shakes and all but im not doing the junkyard thing cux they was charging 100 bux for that whole steering column. But i wanna buy the sensor off amazon but whats the exact thing is it the motor and sensor or is it just a sensor. Is the motor a part of the steering column or the sensor piece

[@goldwolf0606]

The sensor is in between the motor and column. The part he showed in the video was the bottom of the column which holds the sensor. If you want to disassemble it, it’s going to be more work and maybe throws off the steering calibration. If you have the scan tool no problem. If you don’t, maybe it’s easier just to swap it out like he suggested. Good luck.

[@Mymymomolove]

$100 is cheap versus $400 for a new part.

[@waimeaguyz9074]

I removed clips and sprayed and soaked it with corrosion X. I'll remove the connectors later. Do it properly. So far ok, just the car smells corrosion X. Huge thanks!!

[@valorianbronze2683]

Thanks

[@sheriwillhite2697]

Tim here, Sheri's husband, great video but what's up with those floor mats? lol.

[@BamTv120]

Has someone tried this on a Chevy Malibu ? Mine is 2009 and I’m having problems

[@drakobankz1195]

Same

[@stephenharris9892]

Did this fix your problem for good?

[@krishauck07]

reppin dem saints!!! #nola

[@wazzistep745]

How did you remove those three wires???

[@hemp6956]

Remove the blue locking clips, then pull straight out. The white one has a tab underneath that you’ll need to push up and toward you.

[@TruthHurts404]

Just to be clear he's telling you to disconnect the plug from the connector. Do NOT pull on the wire/ bundles as that will result in a way more serious and expensive issue. Take your time, be patient til you figure it out. I've learned through many lessons that patience is a virtue!

[@obrianthinline8514]

Great! Now work on replacing that windshield.

[@mytwocents4892]

Maybe water leaked from the broken windshield down to the connections

[@LopezLopez-rf2uc]

I’ll try it; my wife’s Malibu is doing this

[@breancanewton7185]

Did you try it … i have a Malibu & it’s doing the same

[@matthewsimmons6]

Damian. How long did this last for?

[@DWillz250]

For about a week. Could’ve been longer, but then I got a used one from a junkyard like I showed in the video and it’s been working good ever since.

[@squaremileca985]

Truth be told, L O L😵‍💫

[@Ricardo-dl7zw]

When it would lock would your power go out?

[@thedonssp]

when you say locking up you mean the power just isnt there you can still move the wheel.... i have this issue right now in a 09 malibu and looking to try this.

[@Ken-xh5pp]

let me kno if this work !! , i have the same issue with mines

[@thedonssp]

@Conceited. stackzzz check your fuse. I did that and changed it worked for. Week then I smelled tge burning smell and wheel did the shaking again, I'm going to try the spray hopefully this weekend. Below zero in Minnesota today

[@TruthHurts404]

Update: Okay upon further inspection it either appears my Buick doesn't have this module/motor or is not accessible from underneath steering column. Has anyone been able to find/remedy the PS issue? Thanks in advance from "Tryna Make A Dollar Outta 15 Cents" in Georgia 😂😆🙏🏻

[@pandabear1961]

It would be nice if u use a flashlight so we could see what u are doing.

[@JJVO21]

Did you disconnect the battery before doing this 🤔

[@rayraysmoove4823]

Right

[@evangonzales4848]

how can u tell its an electric power steering problem

[@roamizane1484]

Does it work if the pump is whining?

[@moorefab8192]

It’s electric, there is no pump.

[@brycegunderson5838]

@@moorefab8192 exactly I’m confused everyone is saying there is a pump

[@CJ-vj8zv]

Bro my 2010 g6 power steering keeps going out and it says service ESC. And my steering wheel is shaking. I’m going to try this.

[@gxccinellbeats9456]

Same for me but my malibu did u try it

[@breancanewton7185]

Did you try it ?

[@breancanewton7185]

@@gxccinellbeats9456 did you try it ??

[@damionprowell5805]

CJ did it work?

[@MrSamantha24nc]

My guy. I have an 09 Pontiac g6. Had it over 4 years. I’ve had sporadic traction control issues. The past year or so it’s said service ESC…about a week ago the power steering light will sporadically come on, only fix is to stop, turn car off, and restart. But it seems last couple days it’s getting worse. It’ll sometimes come right back on, other times it stays off quite a while. It reads power steering, and service ESC on my radio. My steering wheel does have a tiny shake. I also have noticed a slight pull to the left, and am not sure what’s going on with that. Also, my tire pressure light stays on, and always has. I’ve got brand new tires on my ride, nothing wrong with my pressure. Also, my temp gage sporadically will stop reading and my fan will run, but it will come back on like nothing was wrong. My check engine light does the same. It’ll come on and then I’ll notice it’s off again. Anyone got any ideas on what the hell is wrong here? I need some help.

[@DavidGonzalez-uo6pf]

Mine locks after 3 turns feels like a flat tire. Turning right.

[@brycegunderson5838]

Mines not quite there yet. but how’s yours holding up

[@Joe-wv7pv]

There is a recall from 2017 on these. That may or may not help people

[@shellyhooper2125]

Ok I’m gonna try it Up dates to follow

[@jujura188]

How to take those three cords out I don’t know how to I don’t wanna break them?

[@edwardmcguire3801]

Good video basically

[@stephanecampeau9814]

cool! but do not put to mush of that grease! A bit on the female terminals are ok!

[@tawannaage3717]

Fix mine 🥶

[@oodles86]

What if it's just humming/whining all the time?

[@Chaps300]

that’s the pump itself

[@brycegunderson5838]

@@Chaps300 there’s no pump tho wtff

[@6s228]

What if it spilled all the steering fluid ?

[@ThisIsSolution]

There is no steering fluid with an electric power steering system, its not hydraulic. There will be no reservoir for the fluid under the hood

[@tennajones1251]

Hardly none in the junkyard here

[@skydale5386]

Why didn't you have a light on?

[@JDemoneP22]

Mines shake when I drive turn to the right

[@pepiletourneau3050]

It could also be the short positive battery cable..towards the rest of the battery brain box...

[@JDemoneP22]

@@pepiletourneau3050 thanks

[@janetkrinke9662]

We are about to try this on our daughter’s car. 9:05PM and it locked up😔

[@mabbieann]

Did this for very long?

[@nymincho]

Just found out that it's a recall.

[@Mymymomolove]

For certain VIN so they won’t fix it if you didn’t received the letter from the GM! You could check if the special coverage is still active. Special coverage coverage limited to certain models placed in 10 years of service or 150k miles.

[@lansesteiner3563]

That’s a nasty crack in your windshield

[@mcdonaldgc3020]

Reallly theyl sell h a sensor ...thats a recall its dangerous

[@newfieledman9164]

MOTOR AT SCRAPYARD $35.00

[@rogerwilliams4466]

I don't think putting dielectric grease on connections is a good idea. A lot of people seem to think dielectric grease conducts electricity. It doesn't, it does the opposite. It's an insulator. Your fix probably worked in spite of the grease getting in the way.

[@1111comment]

addresses high resistance. There’s a service announcement for the 7th gen malibu involving adding di grease to the bcm connectors.

[@cameltoast]

Also keep corrosion out.

[@ryurc3033]

@@1111comment can't tell you how many different brands have connector issues. Green pins on computer connections ruin alot of mechanics day.

[@Ali-ir2pq]

A light would be good. 😆

[@Justin-hv7eu]

How the fuck did you get that plastic panel off?

[@user-lx2hl7qn6m]

They won't fix if recall is passed

[@juandominguez286]

Did this and did not work it made it worse doesn't work at all now........

[@robertpagano861]

did what you said and forgot to disconnect battery

[@jessicachisum2859]

He forgets to say there's a recall on these vehicles any the manufacturer is obligated to fix it for free

[@jz3318]

Not a Recall, an extended warranty for 10 years or 150,000 miles. most of these cars are out of that warranty.

[@Bigboss721985]

Was looking this up and if the warranty is still good they dont have the parts available to fix it

[@kevinmcmasters1476]

Not all cars within the recall period are covered. Depends on the part #. I just checked my Vin # on gm website and it's not covered

[@psp4150]

Yeah my girlfriends car has this issue but the vin does not show any recalls so she’s sol as far as gm goes. 09 Pontiac g6 4cyl

[@Mymymomolove]

No recall for certain VINs. There is a technical service bulletin, you can have it diagnose by Autozone/Oreilly’s then demand a Chevrolet dealer fix it. Otherwise, after a few attempts to demand a fix you can file a claim in small claims court to get them to fix it. Make sure to get proof(documents) that it is the issue listed on TSB(Technical Service Bulletin). The more people that file against them. They will have no choice but to fix these cars.

[@squaremileca985]

@Damian said it lasted about a week. If you dig through the comments you’ll see…😥

[@mikef.pauciello1026]

Tried this and now my car won’t start T_T fuck

[@JohnsonDawayne-ng9lt]

Don’t waste your money it makes it worse 🤬