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The car is not functioning right I am having major problems such as my manufacturing control my battery light it's constantly going on and off it is draining my alternator I have just recently switched out the throttle body and it was still giving me minor problems such as a back rear end passenger tire well I don't technically think that it was the tire because it makes a loud rocking noise haven't quite just found out the problem I have checked out every other thing that I could think about to my vehicle 2006 Chevy Malibu that is but I myself continue to work on it and half of the time it still shuts down or won't comply right and one more other thing my ABS system takes a 60% fuse but the ABS still comes on with the fuse in and with it out and I am having a major problem with my traction control sensor but now so far my car is just down and not drivable and one more thing my car was driving during the shutdown system on the city streets
The contact owned a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While her son was driving in the rain approximately 20 mph and going around a curve, the brakes were applied however the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a vehicle head on. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head, face, and neck injuries and medical attention was provided. The drivers head hit the windshield. The passenger sustained injuries to the face however, medical attention was not provided. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot then towed to the contacts residence. The insurance company deemed the vehicle total. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Brake lights illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights do not illuminate when the pedal is pushed.; difficulty moving the gear shifter out of the "park" positions without pushing the brake. GM says there was never a recall, but a service bulletin was issued in regards to this problem.
The car constantly shows a digital message saying "service air bags, " it was serviced over a year ago in NY at a Buick dealer, and there was a recall relating to changing the key fob. Didn't work or make sense. In mn my mechanic has looked at the error several times, can't find a code, resets the computer and the message still shows. In addition, the passenger side seat now shows an air bag malfunction too. I can't find a recall but I am gravely concerned that I have no protection for either passenger. This is my second registration of this compaint and I have heard nothing>
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30 mph, the power steering seized and the power steering and air bag sensor warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 10 mph around a curve, the brakes did not respond and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The traction control light became illuminated and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained an injury to the right arm that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the warning light would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 139,666.
My 2006 Chevrolet Malibu's airbags did not function in two separate hard-hitting crashes. The car's engine light often comes on and stays on until I drive over a large bump in the road or slam on my brakes to give it a jolt. I also smell fuel periodically. The horn has not worked for many years. I took my car to a dealer once with the request to replace my ignition switch because it gets stuck intermittently, and they strangely refused to replace it because "it isn't malfunctioning for us." This was before the recalls became public. They did repair the "high tone" horn but it stopped working within a few months. I believe I have a dangerous vehicle.
I was on 44 just turned on 41 no cars on left or right none behind proceeding across traffic light other party was making a right turn I was stopping brakes ankle was fractured and we had a head on colision.
The first thing that happened was my passenger side rear door just suddenly flew open while I was driving my vehicle down the road. Doors were locked and all were completely closed and the door just came open for some unknown reason. Had my mechanic take a look and he couldn't see anything unusual about the mechanism or anything on the door. It has happened several times since so now I put the seatbelt through the door handle and pull it tight and lock seatbelt into place so if it happens the door won't fly open again. The second issue I am having is with the airbag warning light and alarm coming on randomly when I am driving my car. I took it into the Chevy dealership for one of the other recalls and they said that to put it on the tester, it would cost me $120 (which I cannot afford to pay), so they just let it be and fixed the recall I brought it in for. I am still having the problem and I notice that when the warning light is off and I press the horn...it comes on immediately and beeps at me. Is this a safety issue to be concerned with" with all the issues and recalls this car has been having I am not sure if it's an issue to be concerned about or not or just wait to hear on another recall or" I can't pay that to have it actually diagnosed.
The contact owned a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While the driver was driving at high speeds, the steering wheel seized and the driver lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the driver crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle spun and crashed into another guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor bruises and scrapes that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14V153000 (steering), and 14V224000 (power train); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.
On October 15, 2014, I was on my way to work when the steering in my car suddenly and completely went out. For no reason, my car lost control and began to swerve and the wheels began to squeal. My steering wheel was easily movable, but the car would not go in the direction that I turned the wheel. I almost hit another car head on if she hadn't stopped her car. I also couldn't stop the car. As I applied the brakes, the car did a complete 360 turn as it continued to travel down the street. The car finally hopped the curb and hit a light pole on the front driver's side. The car finally stopped, but felt like it wanted to continue to drift until I took the key out of the car. My car has been declared a total loss by my insurance company and I could've died had I hit that other vehicle head on, or if that pole hadn't stopped my vehicle. No airbags ever deployed.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the brake light illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and believed that the crash was related to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 95,075.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the tire became flat, the vehicle flipped four times and landed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000...updated 08-26-14 updated 08/29/2014
When first starting the car and also while driving the air bag indicator comes on and information center reads service air bag along with an alarm. When this happens all the above-mentioned warning lights and read out may stay on for the entire ride or go off shortly after coming on. Has not affected the driving or handling of vehicle. I am concerned that if this happens before an accident will the air bags deploy.
The car airbag light is on because of the clock spring and the steering is intermittently working other Malibu and cars are under recall for steering but mine is not and is not being covered by Chevy very dangerous to drive hard steering at low speeds and problem with steering column.
I called in this complaint on 03/13/20014 to robin with complaint # 10568974 but it will not show up on search. The air bag light comes on and off at will. I called a complaint to Chevy. Customer service #[xxx]. on 07-12-12 the steering pump assembly was changed by special coverage adjustment 10183replace steering column installed 25933396 column. We are sure it was not a 2006 column but a newer year that has a recall on it. The Chevy. Forum has a lot of recalls on air bags. The local dealer O"rielly will not do a scanner check for codes unless the light is on. We had it done a our automotive dealer and it showed code B0012 drivers deployment loop. We consider this a safety issue and should be covered by warranty or a recall on the new steering column. We would like this issue repaired at no cost to us. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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- Memphis, TN, USA