Power steering unit (eps) for 2006 chevy malibu fails car becomes diffcult to turn or maneuver.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving between 1 -75 MPH, the steering wheel would have a lot of "play". The wheel would make driving easy at times, but harder at other times. While the vehicle was not moving, the steering wheel would continue to move around. While driving at various speeds or turning into a tight space, it was difficult to estimate how far to turn the steering wheel. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 59,000. The dealer replaced the steering column due to a faulty torque sensor and the steering wheel ponsition sensor. Updated 09/18/08.
I was driving along the highway and slowed down to turn to go to the pharmacy. My steering went completely out and I had to coast off road into pharmacy parking lot. Unable to turn steering wheel. Had to have car towed. Steering motor was out on car. It costs almost $900 for repair. Not covered under warranty. Service dept told me he had seen other chevy malibu's with same problem.
I purchased a 2006 used chevy-malibu on feb. 22-2008. With 3600 mileage. After driving for 2 weeks the steering wheel would lock-up along with a bell going off and a light flashing steering wheel problems (the light stayed on for a short period of time). I tried to steer with the car operating in manual steering which was very hard to do since I'm 72 years old. I let the car drift to a parking lot and proceeded to cut the motor off and start again to try to get power steering in an operative mode. This happened to me a number of times . Coming out of my driveway there is a fire hydrant and the wheel locked and I could not turn away from the hydrant in time and I hit it. I was turning a corner in to traffic and it locked again. I called the dealership and they said to take it to someone that required that I leave it overnight . But the shop was quite a distance from my home. I waited until july and called the salesman who works at a different place now and he said I could take to any chevrolet dealer to have it repaired. I have an extended warranty with zurich . The repair shop states that they don't cover all the cost to get it repaired less $200.00 out of pocket. I want to know if there has been some other complaints or if there is a recall on this type vehicle.
While passing another car, accelerating around a curve, or taking off from a stop. The electronic power steering shuts down leaving you fighting a steering wheel that almost feels locked. I was told that there was a bulletin out on the coil pack . That it is spiking a voltage above 16 volts and as a safety feature it shuts down the electronic steering to protect it. It might protect the steering from the electric surge, but it has almost caused a wreck on a couple of occasions. Luckily I was able to fight the dead steering wheel where if I was a smaller male/ female there would be a chance that I couldn't.
At 46,500 miles , my steering started making a clicking noise. The chevrolet dealer diagnosed it as a bad rack and pinion and steering shaft. The boots are intact. They gave me an estimate of over $1,200 for repairs.
I purchased the 2006 malibu 11/2006. Since that time, the right front speaker has been replaced, the interior dome light fixture replaced, the electric steering column is inoperable and needs to be replaced. The steering makes a thumping noise when turning and pulls to the left. I am opting to purchase another vehicle as this car is a safety hazard. I don't know what will go wrong next.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 MPH, the contact felt a vibration in the steering. The power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed a second later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified; however, they would not accept a trade-in because the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The current mileage was 27,536 and failure mileage was 27,526. Update 04-02-08
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 MPH, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The purchase date was unknown. Updated 02-19-08 *bf. The current mileage was 9,000 and failure mileage was 8,990. Updated 02/19/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle felt off balanced as if the alignment was incorrect. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was properly aligned. Immediately after the repair, the steering wheel straightened and the vehicle drifted to the right. The failure mileage was 32,759 and current mileage was 37,000. Updated 3/4/08 *cn the consumer stated both sides of the bumper were out of place. The consumer believed that was the cause of the problem
On friday nov.16,2007 at approximately 8:30am while I was trying to back out of my driveway,the powersteering in my 2006 malibu stopped working and I sideswiped my husbands car, scratched the driver's side of the malibu and cracked the hub cap. I contacted roadside service to pickup the malibu at my residence. . Once the malibu arrived at frank z cheverolet,where I purchased the vehicle, the service dept. Rep. Called me and stated that I had a failure in the powersteering electric monitor and told me to call chevrolet to file a case. I was very concerned and frightened about the incident because if I had of been on the highway I could of been hurt,killed or injured someone else. Chevrolet's cust. Assist. Rep. Did not comfort me at all. I expressed that I wanted to terminate my lease on the vehicle because I did not feel safe in it anymore. So he told me that they had to go through certains steps and not to overreact. Chevrolet called out their 3rd party group of engineering specialist to inspect the car and they confirmed that a component in the powersteering monitor did in fact fail. Chevrolet's rep. Stated that the only option I had was to repair the car. If I refused,they would take the rental car back asap. So in so many words they told me that it is either their way or the highway. So I agreed to have the car repaired and they quickly changed their mind on terminating the rental. They even extended it until after the car is repaired and stated that they stand behind their products. As of today, on dec. 8,2007 the car is still at the dealership. I truly feel that my security and safety was not taken in consideration, only the profit they were going to lose. Anytime the dealership service men do not want to touch the vehicle,anytime chevrolet cust assist. Rep. Have to call engineering analyst to inspect the car and confirms the failure, that means that this is not a minor case, it was something major,esp. To me. Mileage about 13,900.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 MPH, the contact accelerated and the steering froze for a few seconds before returning to normal. The failure has occurred on several occasions. The vehicle has been to the dealer, but the failure was not corrected. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage was 58,000 and failure mileage was 37,000.
When I purchased my 2006 chevy malibu from steve rogers ford on 12/12/06 it had about 24,600 miles on it. Around july/august of 2007 I began been feeling an occasional popping when I turned. Soon it became more consistent, and also started to pull to one side, especially when taking off from a stop. We took it for a 4 wheel alignment on 10/30/07, and the technician immediately knew something more was wrong when he turned the key on and the wheels wandered to the left on their own without the steering wheel even being touched. It was determined to be the rack and pinion. After the alignment, the car was taken to the place of purchase. They sent us next door to yark chevrolet, where they refused to cover the repair because the vehicle had exceeded the warranty by a mere 600 miles. The estimated cost of repair is $550, which does not include the "reprogramming" of the "computer assisted" power steering system or an additional alignment. I do not have that kind of money laying around to fix it now. I will probably have to borrow it. I thought in buying a newer vehicle, I wouldn't have to worry about major repairs for a while. Personal research indicates this is an ongoing issue with the malibu, and I believe recalls should be issued since it is apparent gm has not remedied this problem yet.
At approximately 35,000 miles and replacement of front tires twice, took vehicle to dealership and found that the steering rack and leftside outer tierod end needed to be replaced. Dealership replaced the items. At 60,000 miles and after replacement of right side tire 2 times, vehicle was taken for a front end alignment and was told that the right side tierod end needed to be replaced because it wouldn't maintain alignment. Contacted dealer and was told that it was out of warranty, but they would look at it and give an estimate to repair it.
Power steering malfunctioned.
The power steering goes out, without any warning. You must shut off the car and restart to get the power steering working again. There is no place to add power steering fluid, as this is an electric power steering unit.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a thumping noise and he could also feel the vibration from the steering gear box whenever he turned the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and they replaced the steering gear first and then the steering shaft. While making a left turn at approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel locked for a few seconds and then released. The current mileage was 31,000 and failure mileage was 29,600.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was pulling to one side and making a knocking sound as she was pulling out of her driveway. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the steering column at less than 20,000 miles. The dealer also grounded down the rotors and cleaned the brakes, but they were not replaced. The powertrain and failure speed were unknown. The current mileage was 21,000 and failure mileage was 2,000. The consumer stated 2 months after purchasing vehicle she caught a flat and left headlight burnt out, there is air blowing through the vents along with a vacuuming noise, and the panel near the gas pedal was pulled out, the passenger side mirror will not close, and vehicle's door will not stay open. The consumer provided several repair invoices. Updated 08/27/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to make a gradual right turn with the accelerator pedal depressed, the steering wheel spun out of the contacts hands. The failure occurred while driving 15 MPH and nearly caused a crash. The failure has occurred several times before in less dangerous scenarios. The dealer stated that the computer does that when it senses the wheels are not straight. The current and failure mileages were 31,000. The consumer stated the dealer informed him that it was normal for the computer to center the front wheels informing other customers of the same situation. Updated 08/09/07
We bought a 2006 chevy malibu on 29 may 2006 from jeff gordon chevrolet in wilmington nc. We have had a problem with the steering since delivery of this vehicle. The vehicles steering is very erratic and it feels as though you are about to loose control of the vehicle, as if it is on ice. It has been back to the dealership on several occasions (3) with nothing found and nothing done about the steering problem. This morning my wife tried to pull into the driveway and ended up in the middle of the yard because the steering malfunctioned! It is just a matter of time before she is I
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH under normal road conditions, the brake pedal was depressed and the steering wheel turned to the left and locked. The vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. The manufacturer was contacted but did not take responsibility for the failure. A police report was taken. The contact sustained back and neck injuries. The vehicle was deemed totaled.
Dt*: the contact stated the steering wheel started to chatter at various speeds under normal road conditions. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who could not determine the problem. The parking brake cables were replaced. There was a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, when the consumer drove over bumps. There was a noise coming from the AC compressor. Updated 01/10/07.
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