2006 Chevrolet Malibu: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · 224,000 miles · IL

Inner and outer tie rod ends have been replaced 2 times and needs work a third time

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that a noise was heard while making a turn. The contact also mentioned that there was a popping noise and vibration while decelerating. The vehicle was taken to independent repair shop who replaced the rack and pinion, the outer tie rod, the brakes and drums. The failure recurred. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 70,000. The current mileage was 100,000...updated 08-07-13 *bf the consumer stated the rack and pinion, as well as the outer tie rods were replaced twice, and the consumer continues to experience problems. The consumer was informed the rack and pinion and outer tie rods needs to be replaced again.

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Steering · 38,895 miles · MI

The electric steering assist stopped working. Very hard to control car. When I pulled over and shut car off, and restarted the malibu, the power steering came back long enough to get it back home. Had it fixed and cost me over $600.00 at the chevy dealer. At 56000 miles I was contacted by gm, and they re-imbursed me for the cost. Since then, I am now experiencing a somewhat loud and aggravating clunking or shifting noise when turning either direction or taking off from a start. I am very concerned about the safety of the whole steering mechanism and the stress being put on other components making them fail. I have also replaced the ball joints on the car. My problem is that not only the safety issue, but the resale value is severely reduced. Who in there right mind would buy the car knowing its problems? There needs to be a recall on this vehicle to address those issues.

Filed Dec 11, 2011 · Steering · 85,000 miles · MI

I was just backing up at church and the dinging noise came on like when your car door is open. I look at the information on the screen and it says power steering. I could not turn my car without using 2 hands to do it. I was able to drive it home (2 blocks). After looking up the problem online and seeing so many complaints about the same problem and suggesting I turn off the car and turn it back on, I went out to try it and it worked. It's as if I had no problem at all. I went around the block and didn't have a problem, but what if I'm on the highway and it does it again. I think there should be a recall on this. I have had several problems with my front end. Left front lower ball joint and both stabilizer end links loose, replaced control arm, axle falling off, shaft, you name it. And I don't abuse my car. Just want to add yet another complaint to the rest. And yes, this will be my last chevy. We are now depending on our 1997 ford ranger with 212,000 miles on it. My chevy has 85,000. To say the least, I don't feel safe driving this car anymore. I always feel like I'm just minutes away from something going wrong with the front end. I feel like I need a safety inspection every month.

Filed Jul 6, 2010 · Steering · 82,367 miles · TX

In january of 2010 I went in to get new tires and an alignment on my 06 chevy malibu lt. They told me that they could not do the alignment due to inter tie rods needed to be replaced. I ordered the parts and took it back in at the end of the week. A month later I noticed there was a clicking or popping noise. The noise wasn't consistent with turning or going forward it only made the noise every so often, so I thought nothing of it. Today I was driving the power steering light came on my steering locked up and I almost hit another car. I took it in to have it looked at it happens that it is that electric power steering had failed. This part is going to be replaced, until the car is parked and will not be driven. The car only has 82,000 miles on it. I am not the only one that has this problem with the malibu. I have 3 children that ride in this car with me. Chevy knows there is a problem, please recall the malibu for the safety of everyone on the road.

Filed Jul 16, 2009 · Suspension · 45,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle, she heard a clunking sound coming from the front driver's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the ball joint needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 48,000 and failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 8/10/09 *cn the consumer stated it was difficult to steer the vehicle. Updated 08/13/09.

Filed Mar 27, 2009 · Steering · 61,902 miles · AL

I was having problems with my car shaking when driving, so I had my tires checked but it was not the tires. The problem was my outer tie rod ends need to be replaced. My car is a 2006 chevy malibu, which is in good condition & regularly serviced. There are three other people I know personally with the same model car that is having the same problems. After taking my car to the shop, I found that is a hard part to locate because they are suppose to last for years before needing to be replaced. I think the chevrolet dealer should further investigate this because its not fair to the consumers to have suffer the expense of the repair.