2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: steering wheel locks up

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Steering · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized on numerous occasions. The contact stated that the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn left or right. Dave hallman chevrolet (1925 state street, erie, pennsylvania 16501, (877) 260-0369) was made aware of the failure. There was no diagnosis performed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Steering · 109,000 miles · NY

I was driving to work yesterday morning and my steering wheel locked up so that I couldn't turn left or right. This continued to happen on my way home from work as well to the point it was incredibly difficult to turn the steering wheel even an inch to the left or right. The vehicle was in motion when this happened and was on both side streets (20-30mph) & the highway (65mph).

Filed Jul 2, 2018 · Steering · 202,000 miles · WI

Under acceleration when changing lanes to pass power steering locked and warning chime rang

Filed Mar 27, 2018 · Steering · 190,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized as a result the vehicle became difficult to steer. No warning lights illuminated before or during the failure. The dealer vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) as a possible solution however the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the federal safety agency regulated what vehicles was included in the recall and to contact the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Steering · 156,000 miles · MI

Steering locks up. This has happened several times in the few months I've owned the vehicle. It happens most often when attempting to turn while accelerating (such as turning left onto a busy road). Sometimes it happened upon acceleration without turning. There has been a recall for similar problems on this same make, model and year, however, when I type in my VIN number, nothing comes up. It is most definitely a major safety problem which needs to be fixed asap. I cannot afford to do it at this time. Please tell me if perhaps my VIN just doesn't show up, but I may be able to get it fixed at no charge due to the recall that involves very similar problems/hazards.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Steering · 150,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to move the vehicle. After a couple of minutes, the steering wheel performed normally. The failure recurred multiple times throughout the day. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2016 · Steering · 120,000 miles · MA

My vehicle locks up when I press the gas pedal. It happens under low speeds in street traffic, especially when having to accelerate at turns, as well as highway speeds when accelerating to get onto onramps. It happens if I accelerate quickly and the power steering locks up and I loose control of the vehicle. The dash board entirely lights up, makes a chime sound and blinks. It then will resume normal operation once I release the gas pedal. I have contacted chevrolet and they have said that my vehicle isn't part of the recall 14772 but it is exactly happening as described.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Steering · 80,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 24, 2015 · Steering · NV

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.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Steering · MI

I understand that my car has not been included in the recent recall; however, my car presents the exact same symptoms as those cars involved with the recall. Due to this, my car remains parked in my garage for over one year. I drive it, on average, once per month, if that; because I fear that I may be involved in an accident and/or obtain a serious, life threatening injury. For the past nearly two years, my car randomly shuts down. I lose complete power over my steering. The steering locks up, and my warning chime sounds. Everything shuts down: radio, gauges, etc. This has happened several times on the freeway, at high speeds, merging into traffic. I have almost gotten into an accident several times. I have ended up on street curbs and highway medians. Unfortunately, the dealership I took it to be fixed (lafontaine buick gmc in ann arbor, mi) states that the issue is due to the steering motor, which is not covered under the current recall. To fix this, it would cost nearly $800. I have contacted gm customer service and was told that nothing could be done to assist in this issue.

Filed Aug 17, 2013 · Steering · 80,000 miles · VA

I also have problems with my 06 malibu maxx. When accelerating onto the interstate, I cannot get my speed up normally. I hear ding, ding, ding... Then the steering locks up. Can not move the steering wheel. Also happens when making sharp turns. Almost threw me into a ditch once and almost bounced me into the guard rail once. I am disappointed that chevrolet has not recalled this problem. It is a true safety hazard. I am a loyal purchaser of chevy products, and I expect chevrolet to stand by me as well. Appears this is a well documented issue by all the complaints I read.

Filed May 11, 2013 · Steering · 15,000 miles · TX

Steering locked up when I was exiting the highway. I was going about 45 miles an hour. I heard the warning bell ding and the warning displayed "power steering failure". I almost crashed because I couldn't steer. It took all the power I could muster to steer. If my wife would have been driving it would have killed her. Also my steering wheel sometimes will jolt back and forth sometimes when the car is idling in park. Finally the steering makes a loud audible "thunk" whenever I turn the wheel out of neutral position, and it sounds like the wheels are going to fall off when I hit any kind of bump or rough road. As for the power steering failure I took it to the chevy dealership and they said that they could not duplicate it. It happened about a dozen times so far and the dealership shrugs their shoulders and says "it didn't do it for me". The knocking or thunking noise seems to be a problem on every 06 malibu on the road. Is somebody going to do something about this? Or do we just have to have enough fatalities to force something to happen?