2006 Chevrolet Malibu: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 23, 2026 · Steering · 158,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking space, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pushed back into the parking space. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that the steering gear was previously replaced due to a similar failure. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2026 · Steering · NE

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. There were three audible dings with the message "Power Steering" displayed on the instrument panel. The contact reset the steering wheel and the battery, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 27, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · NH

Sudden loss of power steering while accelerating

Filed May 1, 2023 · Steering · 75,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off and on and regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to a recall that had been completed under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2023 · Steering · 120,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering functionality, with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2022 · OH

Car randomly stalls due to the Anti-theft system and I have to go thru this 30 minute thing turn the key to on position and off for 10 minutes three times and sometimes that doesn't work so I have to get a tow ,last time it didn't work and now my car has been in my parking lot for three weeks still trying the Anti-theft thing , and this is something a lot of gm owners are having it's very unsafe,when it dies out of nowhere you lose power steering and brakes, and on highway very scary.concern owner.

Filed Apr 20, 2022 · Steering · 154,000 miles · CT

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while the driver was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2022 · Steering · OK

Power steering failure. Locks up while driving. Locks right after starting also backing out of driveway. Bell goes off but motor didn't lose power. This happened 2 times

Filed Jan 28, 2022 · Steering · MI

Power steering sensor intermittent failure - loss of power steering

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Steering · 128,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle loss power steering assist making the vehicle difficult to steer. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 149,000 miles · GA

Was driving car and the engine cut off. Reduced engine power showed on my radio and traction light came on on the dash. I have to put the car in park, turn ignition off, wait a couple of minutes, then crank it back up to drive. This has happened several times. I have noticed that it happens when it is raining or has rained. When the roads are wet. It has happened while driving and when stopping at a traffic light or stop sign. It has happened both while driving and braking. C0242 - engine control module indicated traction control malfunction is the code it is giving me. This is causing my gas mileage to drop to around 230-250 miles per tank. When I was getting almost 400 per tank.

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Steering · 115,000 miles · OH

Sudden loss of power steering.