2006 Chevrolet Malibu: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 19, 2022 · Steering · LA

Noticed the steering was a little loose one day. It alarmed me so I kept a check on it. Now it's progressed and squeals. My steering is loose and almost free spinning for most of my driving.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Steering · 152,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the steering wheel emitted a grinding noise while turning. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering wheel intermediate steering shaft and the power steering gear binding were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 128,228 miles · MD · crash

On october 15, 2014, I was on my way to work when the steering in my car suddenly and completely went out. For no reason, my car lost control and began to swerve and the wheels began to squeal. My steering wheel was easily movable, but the car would not go in the direction that I turned the wheel. I almost hit another car head on if she hadn't stopped her car. I also couldn't stop the car. As I applied the brakes, the car did a complete 360 turn as it continued to travel down the street. The car finally hopped the curb and hit a light pole on the front driver's side. The car finally stopped, but felt like it wanted to continue to drift until I took the key out of the car. My car has been declared a total loss by my insurance company and I could've died had I hit that other vehicle head on, or if that pole hadn't stopped my vehicle. No airbags ever deployed.

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Steering · 65,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. In addition, there was a grinding noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 4, 2009 · Steering · CA

There were no events leading up to the failure. The power steering on my 2006 chevy malibu lt 2.2l cuts off without warning. The steering wheel has a tick and makes a grinding noise. When it first started, it only occurred occasionally. Now it happens when I start my car, idling, and while I'm driving. I searched online and found that many other malibu owners are having the same problem. Thankfully, there have not been any crashes but many close calls.

Filed Mar 18, 2009 · Steering · 16,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 70 MPH on normal road conditions, the steering wheel locked without warning. Immediately, the contact depressed the brake pedal and pulled over to the side of the road. The gear shifter was placed into park and the contact made several attempts before the steering column unlocked. The vehicle then resumed normal operation. When he reached his destination, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly, the steering wheel began to vibrate violently and made a grinding noise. The failures occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and then repaired. On five separate occasions, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle is currently being repaired again. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 25,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Electrical · 59,301 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving less than 60 MPH, the contact noticed that the radio was making unknown squeaking noises. She smelled something burning and noticed in her rearview mirror that flames were present in the rear interior speakers. She pulled off the road and called the police and fire departments. The fire was extinguished, but the fire department could not determine the cause of the failure. The insurance company stated that the paper used to make the speaker grew too hot and caused the fire. No modifications had been made to the manufacturer's speakers. The insurance company attempted to have the repairs performed on the vehicle, but to no avail. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 59,301.

Filed Aug 31, 2008 · Brakes, Steering · 34,510 miles · NY

Shaking in steering wheel when brakes are applied,this happen everytime I apply the brakes. The dealer resurfaced front rotors and replaced pads..car still have a grinding noise in front wheelarea dealer said that the replacement pads are causing the grinding and there's nothing that can be done to stop the grinding because of the way the replacement pas are designed. This car is not safe to drive and I told the dealership this and they claim it is safe.