Chevrolet Malibu Maxx steering lock-up problems

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Steering · 320,000 miles · AZ

When I was driving on the highway, I heard a chime and a message popped up and stated 'power steering' my steering wheel locked up and made it hard to turn. I was still able to drive to my destination. I was also able to turn my car off and it'll reset and the power steering message would go away and it'll be easier to use my steering wheel

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 May 25, 2018 · Steering · 115,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as indicated in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer stated that the failure was included in an unknown recall that was closed. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed May 21, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · GA

While the car is in motion and even in idle the steering wheel sometimes will lock. It has happened while making turns, going around roundabouts, on the highway, and on a regular 15 min. Work commute. The car will beep as if the trunk is open. The beeping is right before the stiffness of the steering wheel. I have to turn off the ignition and turn the ignition back on in order to proceed in driving. If you're in motion it's best to pull over due to the engine sometimes lag when trying to start the car back up. Once it is starting, it drives just fine. I've seen tons of people with this exact problem in regards to this particular vehicle. It could cause accidents if our steering wheel locks and we're unable to just pull over to safety. Since our car is mostly electrical it's not as if we could just check the steering fluid. This happens at least once a day.

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 Sep 20, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 140,000 miles · MI

When accelerating to for example mars onto the interstate, the steering locks up and post left while it all warning lights flash in the system chimes three times. After letting off the gas and the steering comes back in the vehicle is once again control. But until then it will pull you directly into oncoming traffic

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Steering · 200,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and pulled to the left. Bill crispin chevrolet in saline, michigan was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.