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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
22 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,720 miles

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu steering problems

steering problem

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments (Page 3 of 38)

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problem #711

Jan 082021

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have owned my car for over 5 years never had an issue until 2wks ago. I was leaving the store and had no power steering. I'm not car savvy, but a know enough to get by. Thought my fluid was low but found out my car has hydraulic power steering and the rack was prolly bad, but left the auto store and the power steering returned. And has been in and out until I found this recall. Luckily both the grocery store and auto store were in the same parking lot and my drive home was only a half mile,

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #710

Oct 202020

Malibu

  • miles
I called Chevy right after I start experiencing my power steering went out and they made an appointment for me the lady told me that I had three recalls on my car and then I had missed my appointment because I had covid so when I was better I called and rescheduled appointment and when I took my car in they said that it was not under the recall list when I know it had been replaced before the girl before me that owned it said that it had to replace it once before for the power steering or the steering column so now this now I'm driving my car it has no power steering it's jerking back and forth while I'm driving down the highway it's not safe and I have nothing else to drive so what do I do so I've been looking things up and it told me to file a complaint safety complaint

- De Soto, KS, USA

problem #709

Jan 052021

Malibu

  • 167,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while at a stand still, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the eps sensor replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

- Pitman, NJ, USA

problem #708

Dec 202020

Malibu

  • 225,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

As I was driving, my steering wheel would just shake. Especially when I try to turn the steering wheel left. There'll be a clicking sound then it stiffens up and I'm unable to turn, then it stops. Yesterday, 12.20.2020, I was driving with my 2yr old in the car and my steering completely stopped altogether in the middle of me turning the corner off the highway. I had to struggle to turn the wheel to get all the way home to safety. Someone please help me 😭 thanks!

- East Saint Louis, IL, USA

problem #707

Dec 092020

Malibu

  • 153,000 miles
The car will beep at me then power steering shows up on the dash when still. Then the steering gets hard. But if I turn it off then turn it on again it works okay for a little while.

- Wausau, WI, USA

problem #706

Oct 212020

Malibu

  • miles
My electrical power steering went out started coming back on and now it won't work again I was told it was a recall

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #705

Oct 292020

Malibu

  • 244,400 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The power steering suddenly stopped working while driving in street traffic. I had to manually steer the car using both arms and alot of force. I have used the car again since then and the same issue comes and goes at random while driving.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #704

Oct 282020

Malibu

  • 129,000 miles
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.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #703

Oct 232020

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 19,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control), 14V224000 (power tran), 15V064000 (steering) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the power train, stabile-trace control, emergency brake indicator, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The brake pedal became hard to depress. The contact stated that a friend replaced the brake pads however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Sierra Chevrolet (7850 U S 64, memphis, tn 38133, (901) 382-5644) was contacted and informed the contact that an appointment was needed to be scheduled for the free repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. There was no further assistance provided. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #702

Jun 032020

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
I was on the highway getting ready to turn and my power steering went out and almost caused a bad accident. It keeps going out off and on.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #701

Jun 142020

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 115,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Sudden loss of power steering.

- Steubenville, OH, USA

problem #700

Jun 022020

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 101,956 miles
Electronic power steering went out while driving it home.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #699

May 212020

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
Steering went out on my 06 with only 35K on it. Chevy would not 'participate ' in the repair even though there was a recall #14116B. I was driving on the city streets driving straight when the steering failed due to this faulty product, but fortunately I was not hurt. I was a Chevy supporter because my dad has always owned them, but now we will campaign against Chevrolet and their lack of care. I will upload documents when I receive the repair bill from our local Chevy dealer who also was not much help in this matter. The steering outage was as described in the recall.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #698

Feb 142020

Malibu

  • 150,000 miles
My 2006 Chevy Malibu power steering is not working. Nothing was wrong and everything is fixed on it but the steering wheel doesn't have any assist. Vehicle was stationary.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #697

Mar 152020

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 159,320 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering assist without warning. The vehicle was taken to biggers Chevrolet (1385 E Chicago St, elgin, il 60120) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering shaft torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,320.

- Elgin, IL, USA

problem #696

Mar 162020

Malibu

  • miles
Car was in motion and the steering wheel locked and froze up causing it to be difficult to turn.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #695

Feb 212020

Malibu

  • 14,000 miles
I was driving with my kids in the car and all of the sudden my car started beeping saying something about power steering, the wheel got hard and I almost crash trying to turn. I parked, turned the car off and turned it back on and steering wheel was fine. Then now it foes it all the time randomly while im driving. It is so unsafe I called the GM they said my car didnt qualify for the power steering recall that was put out for Chevy Malibu 2006.

- Parkesburg, PA, USA

problem #694

Feb 282020

Malibu

  • 208,091 miles
The steering wheel continues to keep locking up while I'm driving and I have to cut car off and start multiple times in order for it to drive properly, it has done this while I'm driving and while I was parked. I was told that it has been multiple recalls specifically on this but they cannot do anything because it's not an open recall.

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #693

Mar 022020

Malibu

  • 155,000 miles
When vehicle is stationary, the steering while began to move and shake by itself. While, I was driving and making a right turn, the power steering completely went out and forced me to cross the center lane. When this happened, I almost hit head on with a car that was driving in the left lane. I had to use all my strength to get back into the right lane and not cause an accident. After this happened, the power steering error message popped up on the radio dash board.

- Marengo, IL, USA

problem #692

Feb 212020

Malibu

  • 85,284 miles
Power steering issue, torque sensor recall 15V064000 sudden power steering loss while driving C0545

- Lagrange Highlands, IL, USA

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