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Electric power steering warning lamp goes is on, very hard to steer car when this occurs, I pull over to side of road shut down and restart and all is ok for a day or two., had torque angle sensor recall done. I drive on the highway a lot and this is very scary. I have read online that some of the Malibu "S have same symptoms my current miles are 58,000/ will be taking it to a Chevy dealer to discuss this ''safety '' issue. Some one my family just had the electric assist replaced free thru Ford, for similar issue. This warning light on my Chevy Malibu will appear at all different driving, city. Turning, highway.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph and attempting to make a right turn, a loud noise emerged from the steering wheel. The failure occurred daily for the past year every time a turn was made. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intermediate shaft failed. There were no recalls available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While parking the vehicle, the steering wheel became uncontrollable and loose. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While making a turn at an unknown speed, the electric power steering failed and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver without warning. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering shaft torque sensor was replaced. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,559.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to power steering failure after electric power steering recall repairs. The consumer stated after the recall was performed, the power steering failed. It worked intermittently depending on the weather; when it was cold it worked, but when it was hot, it didn't work. When the consumer returned to the dealer, they informed him he would have to pay $650 to replace a part, that was not covered under the recall.
- Kent, WA, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering suddenly failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained a lower back injury that did not require medical attention. A police was report was filed. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the electronic power steering failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). However, the failure recurred immediately after leaving the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 113,000. Updated 08/17/16 the consumer stated all the lights on the dashboard flashed and bells went off, while losing power steering. Upon accelerating. Updated 10/25/16.
Had repair done for steering recall in 2015 but sometimes power still goes out of steering when trying to parallel park and when accelerating on freeway. Suspension: Virtually no shock absorption; rides very hard.
I had the steering assist recall 14V-153 performed on my car last year, today when I make turns I am losing power steering and I get the power steering message on the information system. My guess is the same problem is back again.
The electrical power steering work was fixed prior to the recall, therefore was completed by a private repair shop. When the recall came out GM reimbursed me for the repairs, however now the car has to warm up for 10 minutes before power steering is able to work after it sits of the night. I contact GM regarding this problem, but they said since the work was completed by a private repair shop there was nothing they could do meanwhile I have to let it warm up daily (even at 50 degrees +) and is getting progressively worse.
I did buy this car used, but upon test drive nothing wrong. 5 months later I have a clicking in steering, and rubbing sound, and as I go down the road it sounds like the front end is falling off. Seriously need help on fixing this issue.
When accelerating power steering assist locks momentarily making unsafe driving conditon. Let off pedal and it comes back.dashboard bell also dings when this occurs. Also steering makes binding noise like a large rubber band being stretched when you turn the wheel back and forth.
"takata recall" I was pulling out my driveway and my steering wheel locked and it started twitching so I hurried up and put my car in reverse but everything started to blank and the car cut off in the middle of the road in front of a car. There was two guys in the car that helped me push my car back in my yard. I let my car rest for about 2 hours and went out and tried to move it but once I crancked the car and put it in gear the wheel was still locked like...I can not fully turn left or right all the lights start to blank and the whole car shuts off.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Steering wheel started shaking while driving in a parking lot. It continued shaking even when car was completed stopped. Had to shut car off to stop the steering wheel from shaking.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel shook violently and seized. The vehicle was serviced under a manufacturer recall where the torque sensor assembly and eps motor controller unit was replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle traveled out of lane independently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column and torque senor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired prior to the recall associated with NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
When making a left turn a clunking noise happenes.told by service center its the steering column.I checked internet and found many, many many problems with the chev Malibu with the steering column.there is something wrong with this model.cost about $500 to fix and some people have the problem happen again.
At times it's very hard to steer, turning the key to start the car and the engine just cranks and when you let the key off the engine continues to crank.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The contact mentioned that the steering column was too loose nearly causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle, while turning. It was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.
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- Wakefield, MA, USA