2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. Consumer writes in regards to dissatisfaction on how recall #14116 has been handled. *smd the consumer stated upon completion of the recall, she continued to experience a sudden loss of power steering assist.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), but the remedy did not correct the failure. Upon making a left or right turn, the steering wheel did not turn and the contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
The steering wheel will get hard to turn usually when I am in the process of changing lanes on the interstate and accelerating. Sometimes an alarm will come on and a light will come on for a few seconds and then go off. Here lately the alarm is not coming on. It is getting were it is happening more often, at least a couple times a week now. Most of my driving is done on the interstate and it is scary because I never know if I can trust my car when merging onto the interstate.
I have had problems with my power steering over the years. But this was the worst it has ever been. I was driving 55 MPH on the highway. The roads were clear on this spring day. My traction control, brake light and check engine light came on. Then the power steering was chiming and the alert came on for that which effected my power steering. The instrument cluster was flashing on and off along with the gauges not working correctly. Then the instrument cluster went completely out. So the instrument cluster was replaced. A couple of weeks later, this all repeated again. So this time the ignition was replaced. After all that, the power steering still chimes and alerts still come on which makes it harder to steer. Then I have to stop the car, turn it off, wait and restart it. Then it is fine for a while. My mechanic says the only code that shows up is for the 14772 recall. But my car is not part of that recall since it was manufactured in january of 2006. Please do some research and expand the current recall to include all 2006-2007 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx vehicles. Repairs need to be done on these vehicles asap to any fatal or potential crashes.
While driving, when you accelerate, the steering wheel locks up and you can't steer the car, losing all control. It locks up for a second or two. This car was recalled for the steering and many other issues, and we took it in to bunnin chevrolet in culver city, ca for the repairs. They repaired it under the recall, but it did not fix the problem. The steering still locks up and it will do it multiple times in one driving session.
I have waited 3 years for a recall for my steering problem which started 08-2012 with 75,000 miles. On 03/13/15 I took my car in for recall #14116 with 95,000 miles. The fix failed completely. On 07/07/15 with 98,800 miles I returned to the chev dealer for a diagnostic. Which cost me $108.00. Received a call from dealer, after road test and diagnostic, could not find a problem. Next day I took the mechanic for a test drive and he saw the problem. Alert chimes, power steering displayed on the dic and loss of power steering. After talking with chevrolet tech support there best guess was a failing power steering control module. And wanted $650.00 plus the $108.00 I paid for the diagnostic with no guarantee that it would fix the problem, may need other repairs. I declined. I did more reach and found technical service bulletin # 10183a, special coverage program. 10 year or 150,000 mile warranty on the steering column assembly. Returned to dealer on 07/13/15, 98,800 miles and had steering column assembly replaced under the warranty. No change, the problem still exist. More reach found all vehicles that have recall #14116 done failed to work. 99% were told by the chev. Dealership like me that the power steering control module failing. I'am requesting that the federal safety agency add the part to the recall list or make chevrolet do something to fix the problem in less than another 10 years. Have contacted chevrolet customer assistance center no reply after 3 business days.
General motors has a recall for defective power steering that causes the power steering to fail for several seconds. We took our vehicle to jet chevrolet in federal way, wa to repair the vehicle according to the recall. They claim they did the work. However, within a couple of days, we continued to have the exact same failure with the power steering. We called jet chevrolet again to report it and brought the vehicle in again and they said it was something else causing the problem other than the recall. They want to charge us $100 to find out what the problem is. However, the car is doing exactly the same thing as before we brought it in for the recall. If they did replace the part, I'm sure it must have been a defective part. We need something done to remedy this situation to avoid a potential car accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving between 40-70 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required without warning. After a couple of minutes, the steering wheel performed normally. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The dealer was to replace the torque sensor. The vehicle was repaired under the recall; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they were unable to locate a failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Power steering all of a sudden stopped working on multiple occasions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the torque sensor kit was replaced by the dealer on october 13, 2014; however, the failure recurred in january of 2015. The contact stated that the vehicle was not operable and was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
When the vehicle is cold the power steering does not work. As the car warms it begins to work. When you drive it will surprise you with periods of no power steering then it will come back causing you to over steer.
Power steering warning message came on, followed by difficulty on steering the vehicle. After shutting off the car, it was fine for a while then the power steering warning message comes on and the car gets difficult to steer. This has happened numerous times.
The steering all of a sudden became hard to steer and happens intermittently still and the car pulls to the left.
After starting and driving, the power steering warning message displayed on the driver information center and a chime sounded. The power steering assist was lost and the vehicle reverted to manual steering. It took greater driver effort to turn the vehicle and could have resulted in a serious crash. Once the vehicle was stopped and parked, the power steering assist returned and the warning disappeared. It is only a matter of time before the issue with power steering reappears. We contacted our local chevy dealer service center, as well as the gm chevrolet hotline at 1‑800‑630‑2438. Both advised that there was no current recall with our vehicle based on the VIN and they refused to make appropriate the repairs. Please do further research to expand the current recall bulletin 14116 which covers model years 2004-2006 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx to include our VIN number, or better yet, to include all malibus and malibu maxxs of any year. Clearly this is a known issue with these vehicles and repairs needs to be completed asap to prevent potentially fatal crashes.
Unit has had continuing intermittent power steering. Very dangerous at times. Bulletin 14116 is suppose to cover 2004-2006 malibu, but dealer says its not covered. How could a recall not be a recall? Unit also has dangerous intermittent headlights. Bulbs fine, has defective sockets inside the integrated headlight assembly. Other gms have had this issues but no recalls on the malibu.
Electric power steering fails,
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn and excessive force was required. The contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that when the vehicle was restarted, on some occasions the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 103,132.
After driving out of my garage, my steering wheel jerked and locked up causing me to hit the brakes. Power steering showed up on the monitor. Turned the car off thinking maybe I should have warmed it up a bit. Started car back up to proceed, steering jerked and locked again. Was too afraid to continue so called for a tow truck. Car is currently at the dealership, they are saying problem is the power steering pump motor and the electronic power assist system. They can replace the pump motor now for $650 and the eps assist when available. Wonder if I am being ripped off here!!! Soon after I purchased the car, the power steering light would come on, I took it back to the dealer, was told they could find nothing wrong. The power steering light has come on several times over the years and steering would feel a bit tight or stiff at times, but never jerked or locked up on me. I thought is was due to the colder temps here in michigan.
I have two recalls on this car that increase the risk of crash. Recall number 14116 power steering, and recall number 14152 transmission shift cable. Parts are not available for either recall and an estimated date for parts is not available. I have not had an accident, yet. However, I feel the safety of anyone driving or riding in this car is in jeopardy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact received recall notices for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14v224000 (power train); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 10/23/2014*lj updated 4/20/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact received a notice for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). However, the part needed was unavailable in order to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Auto has electric steering. At times the steering acts erratic and becomes difficult to steer. Afraid in a emergency situation that the steering may not react in time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left without control and the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.
Last november, 2013, I was driving my 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx lt on simsbury rd. In avon, ct when I experienced a very dangerous loss of power steering and the electrical system. Causing my front right tire to blow out. This made mycar to swerve and veer into oncoming traffic. T I was at risk of being hit by other cars. While waiting for roadside assist I was helped by the ct dot and avon pd. This was a harrowing, dangerous, and stressful experience for me. I would like chevrolet to cover all of the repair expenses related to this accident and all problems & repairs that followed since this is directly related to the power steering& electrical system recalls from gm chevrolet. They did not notify me directly about the power steering& electrical system recalls. I found out only this week august 10, 2014 after I called this with regards two additional recall notices I received of late regarding faulty transmission and brakes. They do not have parts or an expected date for repairs and have refused my request for a replacement vehicle in any form. I have spoken at length to their customer relations director as well as all three of the chevrolet dealerships I have used for service and purchase; oneill chevrolet, avon, ct, gengras chevrolet, east hartford, ct and carter chevrolet in manchester, ct, where I purchased the vehicle. None of them are willing to arrange a temporary replacement vehicle and have no further information on a date for repairs or parts availability. This is outrageous and unacceptable. Please advise consumer affairs and me as to how I should proceed. I am a disabled american and have no other transportation options other then my own car. Thank you.
Merging onto interstate at 55 merge speed and as entering onto first thru lane the power steering died out and acceleration dropped on its own. Nearly hit by an 18 wheeler that had been safely back from my entry point before the steering and engine both failed. I pulled as hard as I could to the right and a bell rang but there was no check engine light or any other indicator light for the steering. When I braked, the steering came back and I was able to pull to the right out of harms way. There was no other car on the entry ramp or I am sure we would have been rear ended at high speed this happens often in ordinary traffic at speeds between 35 and 45 once the car is warmed up when I attempt to change lanes and sometimes a bell rings and other times it does not. I received a recall notice #13036 and it describes symptoms included here and additional potential problems. The part is not yet available as gm has been telling me since march of this year. I have discontinued driving this car unless it is absolutely necessary and if the distance is less than 5 miles because it has not yet warmed up to cause the problem. This is a dangerous defect and we were lucky to have not been killed by the 18 wheeler.
I started up my 2006 chevy malibu power steering has stopped working power steering warning flashed on dash. This has been a continuous problem. Now the power steering does not work at all.
At around 40 MPH, on a reasonable acceleration to pass another car, the steering completely froze. An alarm (ding ding ding), along with a message on the display console said "power steering". When reported to the dealer -- the dealer said they could not replicate and there was no problem. Though I have since avoided any sudden accelerations -- the problem has recurred many times (even at slight acceleration). In all cases, the commonality has been -- with acceleration there has been an attempt to steer (attempt to move into passing lane). At lower speeds the problem occurs mostly during parking. Especially when a few full lend/right tight turns are required to get in/out of parking spot. The steering completely freezes. The only solution I have found is -- to completely shut down the car. Then wait a little and restart. A few months ago -- the console message was different -- "power steering loss". This was when I was pulling out of a parking at an apartment. It was a single tight turn in reverse, followed by straightening and putting the car in drive. Again -- a full shut down, one minute off, and restart helped. Only recently did the recall vindicate what I have been experience since less than a year after I purchased the car. The dealer consistently said -- there was no notice or complaints. A quick search online (now) reveals many have experienced such for a long time. Even with the recall -- parts are not available, and it is not known when they can fix. It is absolutely criminal to have something so serious be left unacknowledged or fixed. Though the notice says -- it would take a lot more effort to steer -- I can tell you from number of times I have experienced -- no amount of effort would have even budged the steering (at speed or even low speed). There is a huge difference between steering like a manual vs completely freezing).
Around 60000 miles you could hear and feel a clunking or popping coming from inside the steering column. This happened especially while turning the wheel or going over bumps. At approximately 65500 miles while my wife was traveling at 20 MPH making a turn the power steering instantly and without warning locked up. After turning the car off and on again the power steering would reset but would still randomly lock up. I called chevrolet and explained what was happening and how this was a huge safety concern. If this had happened at high speeds my wife could have lost control of the vehicle. Chevrolet informed me that they had no knowledge of this failure. They also stated they would not help with the $1081.31 dollar repair bill for a new steering column module. As of mar 31, 2014 chevrolet has posted a recall for the sudden loss of electric power steering in the 2006 malibu maxx. After calling chevrolet to inform them I would like to get this new part to fix the issue they informed me my 2006 malibu maxx was not within the VIN numbers affected. This is terrible if chevrolet knows this problem exists but is waiting for more complaints or deaths I guess. Now I'm just waiting and hoping my pregnant wife is not involved in an accident from sudden loss of electric power steering.
When driving at lower speeds (25-30 MPH) my chevy malibu would chime at me and lose power steering, sometimes causing my car to go into other lanes and/or almost hitting sidewalks and curbs. I replaced the electric steering motor in 2013, but my car has not been part of the recall even though the same issues that are listed under the recall is what happened with my car. I had the motor replaced at a chevrolet dealership, so there is a record of the repair.
As the power steering is showing signs of failure and the dealership has not yet received the parts for my bulletin for the issued recall, the mechanic has now told me the torque failure of the power steering issue is leading to the failure of the AC condenser as they are both running off the linked pulleys. I would like to have this looked at by the investigative committee.
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