2006 Chevrolet Malibu: pulls to one side

Filed Nov 1, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 129,000 miles · VA

I have owned my 2006 chevy malibu since later 2018. It is now nov 1st 2020. A few months after I got the vehicle I had issues. I have had all recalls replaced by fredericksburg virginia chevy dealership (they say that they did?) the entire time I have owned this vehicle the steering vibrates at high speeds. Also the entire time I've owned this car, when I speed up any hills my steering locks up my battery light comes on and the car pulls to the left or right depending. This is extremely unsafe! Dealer didn't know what could cause it. I learned to immediately take my foot off the gas and the steering goes back to normal. This is not easy on a curvy hill road. This can cause a serious wreck. I have a 10 month old baby. This is frightening if it one day it doesn't fix by taking my foot off the pedal. Now my steering is stiff and is so hard to turn when driving at slow speed. The steering motor recall has already been replaced says the dealer. So why is it going bad again? It has only been 30,000 miles later. Why am I having a stiff steering wheel again if they replaced it? The tc light came on within hours of the steering going stiff. Why does chevy distribute vehicles with such safety issues? I should not have to pay for the steering to be 'fixed/replaced' again! Dangerous chevy vehicle.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · CA

1.while driving 30 to 45 miles per hours on a city street car 's steering wheel pulls to the right. 2. Immediately after replacing the gas in the car and turning car on the meter reading goes to zero for a day. 3. While driving 30 to 45 miles per hours on a city street notice that cruse-control was engages without it being applied by driver.

Filed Dec 21, 2016 · Steering · 114,350 miles · AZ

At random times during heavy acceleration (getting on freeway or hitting passing gear) the steering locks up and pulls hard to the right and you have to fight to keep it under control, after 3 to 5 seconds steering comes back to normal. I have had this happen during a u-turn as well. I have checked recall's and even called gm and there are no recalls. I have had the car check by a local shop and everything seem to be in good working order. I was told by gm to take the car to a certified gm dealer and checked and fixed, my only problem is if one mechanic could not find it will paying a gm mechanic find it? Or will I be out my time and cash as this problem happens when ever it wants to and is not consistent at all.

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Driver assistance, Steering · 148,668 miles · OR

When I accelerate quickly to enter traffic, merge with traffic or pass a car (going 25 - 50 MPH), I hear ding, ding, ding warming bell and the steering wheel pulls to the right and momentarily becomes locked. I grab it with both hands and let off the gas and it recovers. It is totally unmanageable for those moments and very alarming. I have had my car in four different times since nov, 2011 for power steering problems/recalls. This current problem is a safety factor!!!! Updated 09/15/15*lj.....updated 10/01/15*bf the consumer stated the steering column and column sensor were replaced twice. Updated 10/13/15. *jb

Filed May 29, 2014 · Steering · 101,000 miles · PA

I was traveling on a smooth, straight road with a gentle turn. The warning bell chimed and a message was displayed that noted power steering. I also heard clicking sounds coming from under the dash. At the same time the power steering failed and the car seemed to pull to the left and the car was impossible to steer. The car was pulled into oncoming traffic, but after a few seconds the power steering returned to the car and I was able to gain control. This happened again on the return trip home when I was pulling out from a dead stop. I contacted the dealer and according to them, my car is not included in the most current round of recalls from gm regarding power steering. I was informed that a replacement steering column would cost around 1,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Steering · 61,725 miles · NY

I purchased a used car on 3/8/2014-returned vechile on 3/13/2014 for service due to excessive pulling to the left while driving and check engine light came; it was inspected on 2/28/2014; since that time, I had return 3 times for the pulling and 2 times for the check engine light again to be reparied.. The mileage on the car for the check engine was as follows for the code p0605 and evap monitor not ready and malfunction indicator light code 61,737 , 61,804, -dealer claimed it was reparied but continued to come on- 62,355 62,594 - the code was for the evap monitor and I no longer went to dealer since the manager, chris, of the service department said if I was going to report the problems to motor vehicle or attorney general they would no longer service it.(all american ford-[xxx], kingston ny) I brought it to haviland auto repair ([xxx] hyde park, ny)before and after the servicing from along with monroe muffler for estimate on the pulling to the left and the check engine light. A four wheel alignment had been complete and it still pulls and the light continues to come on after so many miles; due to excessive pulling, the tires wil wear easily and at higher speeds-50 + it is work to keep it swaying... 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Nov 26, 2013 · Steering · 53,000 miles · PA

When the car is started the steering wheel pulls to the left by itself. On occasion there is a loss of power steering and the light comes on and now it is constantly pulling left. If I were to let go of the wheel now,it would turn left and it feels like I have minimal power assist when I turn right. In a nutshell it now feels like it has half its power steering working only when turning left. There also is a clunking noise under the car when I turn the wheel hard .this thumping has been happening since I bought the car . It feels like something under the car is bumping the steering linkage when fully turned.

Filed Apr 1, 2013 · Steering · 97,261 miles · CA

I was taking my daughter to school and the car all of a sudden pulled to the right, I heard the ding ding sound the car makes when there's a problem, the power steering flashed on and off rapidly. The wheel became very hard to turn but it quickly returned back to normal. I went online and noticed that there are a number of complaints similar to what I experienced. I am really concerned about this. The 2006 malibu has had a recall on the steering column in canada but not in the us. I think that gm should fix the problem. This could cause an accident if it is not fixed.

Filed Jan 10, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 62,000 miles · TX

When driving down the road attempting to switch lanes to the left the power steering failed. The vehicle lost power steering and pulled to the left towards oncoming traffic. Fortunately I was able to compensate for the loss and pull over without incident. My info center indicated a "power steering" error and chimed 3 times. After turning the car off and back on the problem remedied itself. Since then this has happened three additional times. This is an intermittent problem and the dealership cannot diagnose the error without reproducing it.

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Steering · 31,540 miles · NJ

Making a right turn, I heard a clunking noise from the steering, the car pulled to the right and the steering wheel felt like it the power steering failed. About 1 year ago, I have had the car in for service at the dealers for a knocking in the steering and they found nothing wrong.

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Steering · 17,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 MPH the contact noticed that the steering wheel suddenly locked forcing the vehicle to pull to the left. The failure was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 17000.

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Steering · 59,000 miles · PA

Car is jerking to left while passing cars & while accelerating up hills. Almost hit concrete barrier on rt 30 while pulling out of olive garden. Had it at garage the said it was torque pull. It has been getting worse. In pgh, 6/20, going up steep hill power steering flashed on stereo & the car dinged then it pulled to the left then to the right.the garage said I needed something about a box, waiting for parts. Other mech said it felt like the power steering box is quitting out.