Electric assist is not working . Will quit while driving . Have to stop car and turn engine off then something resets and it works for awhile. Very unpredictable and unsafe.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu steering complaints
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Power steering started stopped working.
My fuel pump does not work properly it reads empty. Also I was driving and my power steering stopped working as I was turning. I was very scared of crashing my car. I had to stop my car and turn it off then turn it back on and my power steering was working again. This has happened 3 times in the last 2 days.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the power steering had failed without warning intermittently. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) which the contact felt it was related to the failure experienced. The contact called ourisman chevrolet of baltimore located at 6633 security blvd, baltimore, md 21207 where it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure and the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Power steering stops working. 1st time was on the interstate on the wayto work. Shut car off and restarted it and it worked the last 2 miles. Leaving work it went out again on the highway.
My 2006 chevy malibu's power steering is malfunctioning. At times it doesn't work when I start the car. Other times it quits working while driving. I noticed where there was a recall for power steering issues from gm. I contacted my dealer and was told after giving my VIN that it wasn't covered because of mileage. I took the car to my local repair shop and told by them to contact gm because of the recall. I contacted gm through their customer service number but was told since I wasn't the original owner that it's not covered. The current mileage is 241239.
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.
My daughter's 2006 chevy malibue has a steering problem. She heard the indicator bell from the dash and then her steering indicator light came on the dash. This tells us there is a problem in her steering system. She has experienced a slight loss of power steering and found it the be a little harder to steer. . Your web site has indicated that there is a recall for the 2006 and 2007 chevy malibue manufacturerd certain months. We called our local dealership to fine if my daughter's car was one of the defective cars with a power steering electrical modules. They stated no. I like to know what the difference between a car manufactured in february and one in april. There built on the same assembly line using the same parts. My complaint is that someone else with the same year and model get there car fixed and she does not. She has a low paying job and cannot really afford the repair bill. Gm needs to fix all 2006 chevy malibu s.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the 'power steering failure' message displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) in march of 2015. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 119,500.
The electronic steering stops working intermittently. This causes the car to steer very hard and is definitely a safety issue. I've done some research and found that there has been recalls for this exact issue. When I enter my VIN number of coarse it isn't included. The past recalls need to be extended as I see there are many others with the same issue and fall in the same category. It should not take a fatality before this happens. Gm knows they have a very bad safety issue here and should held accountable for all the vehicles effected, not just a portion. This problem occurs when the vehicle is just started and while traveling down the highway. The car then has to be stopped, shut off and restarted for the issue to clear.
Was driving on city street approaching an intersection when the vehicle loss power, steering, and ABS brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called dimmitt chevrolet (located at 25485 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, fl 33763, (727) 608-1248) and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Sudden failure of power steering while driving. Gm dealership ran diagnostic test. Diagnosis is steering assist motor is shorting internally and shutting down the assist. Occasionally, the computer will successfully reset and power steering will be restored for a short while until it happens again. Tech cause from diagnostic test: scan check, codes c0550 (ecu perf internal electrical failure), c0475 (electric steering motor circ.) both codes are history. Current codes would be internal ps module malfunction. Completed by technician number: 0013. Test done at m.j. Goss motor co., 1415 adams ave., la grande, or 97850, phone: 541‑663‑4131
Takata recall I was driving my car and all of a sudden steering wheel jumped up and then lost the power steering and could barely turn wheel and I heard a ding and it tried to die and a burst of steam comes on windshield. It will smell like it's really hot and it gets a little hot but not bad
Vehicle experiencing power steering defect. Randomly locks up the steering wheel whenever trying to accelerate or turning.
2006 chevy malibu maxx. Power steering message displayed on radio screen. When this happened steering wheel was very hard to turn. Happened upon starting vehicle, while driving at any speed, and during turns. There are recalls for this issue for same year, make, and model, however gm says mine VIN didn't fall within the recall.
The car jerks violently when accelerating and looses power steering, all dash lights come on the bells ding then when you let off the has it stopped, very dangerous.
Ok steering in this car was good seen that it had a recall before for that. Also when I called chevy they told me .but that's my most concern as seeing as much I have put into this car. It's weird I looked on your site before and had recalls now it don't. I just want to see how to get it fixed with braking my pockets.
Steering wheel occasionally will lock up briefly while driving.
I was driving towards raytown missouri for a birthday party and asni was driving over a railroad track, my car startee making noise and acted as if it didnt want to go. So I later found out that my transmisaion fluid had leaked and now the transmission case needs to be replaced due to the tracks on the road.
Steering: electric power assist system steering electronic stability control vehicle speed control: cruise control exterior lighting: brake lights electrical system: wiring service brakes, hydraulic: switches: brake light steering: electric power assist system power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift power train: automatic transmission
Speedometer stops working while driving, security light comes on, engine ignition stops working and car doesn't turn over or start. This happens when in motion and not in motion.
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.
There was difficulty with the power steering under all driving conditions. The power steering indicator light appeared within the driver information center. The current mileage at the time of service was 144,961 miles. On page 1 of the attached document, dealer diagnostics identified the steering torque sensor has an internal failure. On page 2, the vehicle was previously repaired under recall at 115,069 miles, and would not be replaced under recall at this time. The previous recall replacement part is obviously defective when, with less than 30,000 miles since recall replacement, the part failed again. The owner should be reimbursed by chevrolet for substandard recall replacement with inadequate parts. Recall = n140116.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving low speeds, the steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering assist needed to be repaired. A repair appointment was scheduled with the mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds or accelerating from a stop, the steering lost power and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lynn layton chevrolet (256‑274‑6493, located at 2416 us-31, decatur, al 35601) where it was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The contact was informed that the recall repair was previously performed and would not be covered again by the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Sudden loss of steering while turning at a low speed.
Power steering goes on and off randomly while driving at high and low speeds. Also, steering wheel shakes rapidly while in park.
Takatat recall .. I was driving my car on the highway and my steering wheel locked when I was driveing I had my family in the car with me we all could have die lord me and my family is homeless we need this car to get around pleace helpn us with this I was driveing from east st louis il to work at the hollwood casino in st louis mo we sleep in our car thats why my family was there with me when I was driving when it went out and the steering wheel all so shakes very bad
The power steering goes in and out while driving. Have to stop the vehicle, shut the car down and restart it. Keeps happening over and over again
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