While accelerating on to the highway to get up to highway speed a chime sounded and there was a sudden loss of power steering. This will reoccur under the same conditions when the car is accelerating to highway speeds and the engine revolutions per minute are in the higher normal range.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver when turning left or right. Also, the steering wheel made loud sound. The vehicle has not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 244,674.
Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering indicator illuminated and a warning sound chimed. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact merged to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and the power steering resumed normal operation. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH making a turn, an abnormal sound emitted from the steering wheel. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the u-joint at the steering box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v1153000 (steering). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 10/28/2014*lj updated 4/22/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the power steering light illuminated as a warning sound chimed and the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle which resumed normal function. The problem recurred eleven times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was made aware of recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the power steering light illuminated and it became very difficult to steer. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road before it was turned off. After the contact restarted the vehicle, the vehicle resumed normal function. The problem recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the problem persisted. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact mentioned that the vehicle resumed normal functioned after the engine was restarted. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number 14v153000 (steering). However, the part was not yet available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
As I am making a right turn on airline street I felt it was a tight turn from the beginning & really don't think nothing of it, as I continue driving at about 15\20 per hour I was trying to make a right move to the right lane & once again my steering wheel was tight so I was force to use my brakes which I tried repeatedly but was enable to stop at that same moment there was a strong hit to my rear bumper by a commercial truck which end up being a hit and run from the commercial truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving in reverse, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel required excessive force to turn while driving various speeds. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering), but the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
While driving on the hwy my power steering light came on and caused my steering wheel to lock up. This has happened on several occasions. I thank god I didn't have an accident. I had to try in pull to the side of the hwy and cut my car off to reset the power steering light.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The parts needed to perform the recall repairs were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I was on my way to pick my daughter up from school as I turned into the school the steering lost power and two dings followed and the display said power steering so I came to a complete stop put it in park and turned it off I called my husband and told him what happened and he said to try to start it and see what it does so I did and the steering was fine all the way back home so he decided to drive it and it done the same thing to him so we decided to do a little research on the power steering and all we could find is a safety recall that we had no idea about we haven't been notified so we call serra chevrolet dealer and gave them the VIN and she says yes my car has a safety recall and that they don't have replacement parts and don't know when they will they can't do anything so I call the manufacture gm and told him everything about the car and what the dealer told me he said they should have told you to bring the car to the dealer so they could look at it and if they can't fix it offer you a loaner car because the car is not safe for my children or other drivers on the rode so he contacted the dealer and told me they would contact me and they called me back and told me that who ever I spoke to at gm lied that they will not offer me a loaner car that I could bring my car in that they had no doubt they could fix it but I would have to pay out of pocket and maybe gm would reimburse me I have only had the car for 3 months and I don't understand how no one wants to do anything about this I have 3 children I have to get to and from school and had I known about this safety issue I wouldn't have bought the car and I can't afford to pay out of pocket and I shouldn't have to and so I am paying for dangerous car that can't drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake lights would work intermittently. The contact replaced the brake lights on numerous occasions. The independent mechanic repaired the wiring harness but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the bcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control, exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) the remedy failed to rectify the failure. Additionally, the contact also stated that the heated seat function failed and the power steering seized intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 60,000...updated 10/01/14 *bf the consumer stated the fuel tank would show 1/8 of a tank, but in actuality the tank was empty.
2006 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to power steering problems. *smd the electronic steering motor/module was replaced.
Was driving and saw a deer in the road. When I pressed the brakes they locked and then the pedal went to the floor as if the brakes went out. At that time the steering was difficult. The vehicle went through a field through 2 fences and over a ditch before coming to a stop. The engine did not shut off. There was major front end damage, from the fence posts, and the air bags never deployed. The vehicle was declared a total loss due to the damage.
I was making a left hand turn when the "power steering" error appeared. All lights turned off in the vehicle and the steering wheel locked; it was as if the vehicle had turned off. I coasted down the street until I parked the car and actually turned the vehicle off. At that point, I was unable to restart the vehicle. The next morning we found the timing belt was broken; once replaced, the vehicle restarted. Since then, the "power steering" error has displayed numerous times. When turning the wheel extremely left or right, the steering wheels locks. I then have to turn off the vehicle and restart it in order for it to reset. Just yesterday, I was reversing out of a parking spot when the "power steering" error displayed and my steering wheel locked up again. This time I did not have to turn the vehicle off; as it reset on its own. I have been advised by gm that my vehicle is not included in the current recall (gm recall # n140115) as my vehicle was not assembled in the same plant as the recalled vehicles. Clearly my car has a problem with it's power steering. Per gm recall # n140115, "in the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving".
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the power steering suddenly failed. The vehicle was diagnosed but, not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 181,428. Updated 10/07/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in. Updated 3/16/2015
We have three recalls involving the power steering and shift cable. Both appear to leave the car unsafe. When we began to have our power steering light come on and noticed some shaking of the steering column when stopping the car, we were told the part is not available. What are we to do with this unsafe situation with no parts or remedies at this time?
Power steering went out,came back in about 15 to 30 sec. Then again on aug.22.went to chev garage and they toldme there is recall on the power steering motor. Have not receive it yet.
Hello, I contacted your national service line and they referred me to jack wilson chevrolet in saint augustine. We have had three recalls on this vehicle and no resolution on any of them. Vin# [xxx] 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx 65000 miles steering issue, took to a dealer ship in jacksonville, fl., they told me it was a brake issue. Had the front brakes replaced and still have the issue and charged me 60.00 for a wrong diagnosis. Received letter on 7-18-2014, recall #13036, no parts available and do not know when they will be at this time. Received letter on 8-11-2014, recall #14152, no parts available and do not know when the will be at this time. The national customer service center called jack wilson and set up for me to go and have them inspect recall items and let me know that there was no eminent danger. I went to jack wilson and spoke with the service person [xxx] which did not have the inspection done. She was willing to inspect the steering issue which she said was not a recall issue by turning the steering wheel back and forth and did not have a certified technician even look at the car. This car is my mother's only car, she is 84 and doing well until she got these recall letters. She does not feel safe to drive this car and no one can tell me when the parts will be available for the repairs to be completed. [xxx] I am contacting gm first with this as you requested. Please help us with this matter, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the coil. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the power steering module, eye shaft, and the rack pinion but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel locked and forced the contact to drive into oncoming traffic. The contact managed to avoid a crash. The vehicle resumed normal operation once it was turned off and restarted. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not repaired. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.
Accelerating after entry to freeway, I lost the steering for approximately 200 feet and then it kicked back in. Happened again on 8/15/2014 with my husband driving. It was the same circumstances; accelerating on the entrance ramp to the freeway. He quickly jerked the steering wheel back and forth a few times and thinks that's what caused it to come back. Mileage at this time was approximately 26,928.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notifications for recalls the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v224000 (power train) and the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering). However, the parts were not available in order to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Trying to access interstate, picking up speed to enter traffic in high density area--steering quit working. Applied brakes to avoid entrance into traffic or hit the bridge abutment. Was able to straighten car out and continue. Upon braking--steering returned. Went to local chevy dealer--complaint--locking up situation, noise and when cold-- vibration of steering wheel in older models was called "morning sickness". Regal chevy passed it off as normal--showed me a notice of default (shut down) if system driven to hard. Refused to replace motor in spite of other issues. Noise has continued and gotten worse--morning sickness (turning vibration/sticking) still present. Noted: now a new campaign---n140115.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel left or right there was an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions where it was diagnosed that the power steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
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