2006 Chevrolet Malibu: engine failure

Filed Feb 13, 2024 · Steering · 109,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering was seized. The contact stated that the vehicle was independently turned off. The contact's son was able to get the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed steering wheel torque input sensor. The contact was informed that the steering wheel torque input sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was informed about the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V064000(Steering) however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2022 · Steering · NY

Driving at 20mph, increasing speed to merge onto grand central parkway (up to around 45mph), steering wheel seized. All lights came on the dash, then disappeared. The car let out a few chimes, possibly 5 chimes. The car was unable to be steered and crossed 3 lanes before regaining control. Recall for the steering was completed on this car in 2020. The issue has occurred multiple times since the recall was completed.

Filed Dec 30, 2019 · Steering · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 MPH, the power steering seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact called regency chevrolet buick gmc (825 e main st, uvalde, tx 78801) and was provided a repair estimate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Steering · 101,420 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized three times and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown the federal safety agency campaign number regarding the steering wheel. Dyer chevrolet vero beach (1000 us-1, vero beach, fl 32960, (772) 617-4793) was contacted and informed the contact to bring the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was already repaired per a recall for the same failure. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was 101,420.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Steering · 138,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering ability seized completely. Also, the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired three years ago by reliable chevrolet (3655 s campbell ave, springfield, mo 65807) per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 125,526 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and brake pedal seized. The failures made it difficult to turn the steering wheel, accelerate, and decelerate. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The dealer (5 star auto plaza, 3690 w clay st, st charles, mo 63301) stated that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 125,526.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Steering · 140,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized while making a left turn. Vandevere buick in akron, ohio was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the steering in 2015. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Steering · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator flashed when the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the steering wheel became tight and extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle had not been inspected and diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The vehicle was not included in any steering recalls. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repairs. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 8, 2018 · Steering · 200,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact's daughter asked him to test drive the vehicle because she was having issues with the steering wheel. Upon starting the vehicle, the power steering assist appeared to work intermittently. When the vehicle was shifted into drive, the steering wheel seized and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was then driven to jimmy gray chevrolet (181 goodman rd e, southaven, ms 38671 (866) 377-0570) where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft torque sensor failed and the steering shaft torque sensor needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), which was gm recall number: 14116, in july of 2016. The dealer stated that the warranty for the torque sensor expired after twelve months. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Steering · 186,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The driver coasted to the side of the road, waited for a while, and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred three times while attempting to reach to the destination. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of mileage and warranty, and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Steering · 150,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering seized. The contact was able to turn the vehicle off and back on, and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering module malfunctioned and needed to be reprogrammed or replaced. Joseph chevrolet (8733 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251, (513) 741-6700) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2017 · Steering · 238,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While at a stop light preparing to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact turned into a fuel station where the vehicle remained. The contact called park chevrolet kernersville (615 nc-66, kernersville, nc 27284, phone number: (336) 310-0238) and was informed that a recall repair was already performed in 2015. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that a recall repair was performed in november of 2014 and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 238,000.