C0545 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

"The power steering would stop working periodically, most often upon starting of the car but it failed while driving on the interstate one time. the mechanic read it as a c0545 code, steering wheel torque input sensor. the dealership stated the steering column needed to be replaced."

"Power steering issue, torque sensor recall 15v064000 sudden power steering loss while driving c0545"

"Around march 2013, i first began to encounter problems with my power steering. it began at a low speed with a chime, a message display saying to check the power steering, and my wheel locking up (power steering fail)."

"Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. the power steering warning light illuminated. the contact coasted to the side of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle and continued driving normally."

"06/18/2013 sudden onset of steering pulling to the rt and popping @ brake pedal & steering wheel. svc: rotate & balance * did not fix problem. 06/23-service traction/traction off on dic. svc: scanned for codes-told to bring back when display on dic. 07/22 brake light out. svc: replaced bulb."