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Steering: Electric power assist system steering electronic stability control vehicle speed control: Cruise control exterior lighting: Brake lights electrical system: Wiring service brakes, hydraulic: Switches: Brake light steering: Electric power assist system power train: Automatic transmission: Lever and linkage: Floor shift power train: Automatic transmission
Speedometer stops working while driving, security light comes on, engine ignition stops working and car doesn't turn over or start. This happens when in motion and not in motion.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel seized three times and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown NHTSA campaign number regarding the steering wheel. Dyer Chevrolet vero beach (1000 us-1, vero beach, fl 32960, (772) 617-4793) was contacted and informed the contact to bring the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was already repaired per a recall for the same failure. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was 101,420.
There was difficulty with the power steering under all driving conditions. The power steering indicator light appeared within the driver information center. The current mileage at the time of service was 144,961 miles. On page 1 of the attached document, dealer diagnostics identified the steering torque sensor has an internal failure. On page 2, the vehicle was previously repaired under recall at 115,069 miles, and would not be replaced under recall at this time. The previous recall replacement part is obviously defective when, with less than 30,000 miles since recall replacement, the part failed again. The owner should be reimbursed by Chevrolet for substandard recall replacement with inadequate parts. Recall = N140116.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving low speeds, the steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering), but the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering assist needed to be repaired. A repair appointment was scheduled with the mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 137,000.
- Belleville, NJ, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds or accelerating from a stop, the steering lost power and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lynn layton Chevrolet (256-274-6493, located at 2416 us-31, Decatur, al 35601) where it was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The contact was informed that the recall repair was previously performed and would not be covered again by the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Takatat recall.. I was driving my car on the highway and my steering wheel locked when I was driveing I had my family in the car with me we all could have die lord me and my family is homeless we need this car to get around pleace helpn us with this I was driveing from East St louis il to work at the hollwood casino in St louis mo we sleep in our car thats why my family was there with me when I was driving when it went out and the steering wheel all so shakes very bad
Cannot turn the steering wheel in any direction. Almost as if its locked in place. At first it just seemed like the power steering was going out, but the next morning when I went to leave for work it was gone all together
The last recall you took my vehicle in took the steering wheel positioning torque sensor out that was good because you thought it might go bad and cause a safety issue you replace it with one that went bad I almost got in an accident because of your repair. I called my GM dealer and they're refusing to stand behind. If it was a big enough safety issue to cause a recall. I think you need to recall it again. If the sensor you put in went bad you didn't correct the problem you only put another bad sensor in so you still have the same safety risk. This should be addressed before there's an accident and somebody dies because of your poor recall. I was driving 55 mile an hour on a corner my radio beat and said power steering the wheel jerked and it was really hard to steer.
Power steering warning appears and then power steering goes out. Local garage diagnosed as steering torque sensor. The steering usually works when you first start the car, but completely fails after a few minutes. Contacted local GM dealer and was told it was already fixed under the previous recall and there was nothing they could do. Apparently the parts are failing again.
Yesterday, when trying to park, I heard a chime and the message "power steering" popped up on the info screen. The car became incredibly hard to steer, so I'm thinking the power steering had shut off. I turned my car off, then back on, and the power steering came back on, so I was able to park the car correctly. When we were about to head home, as soon as I turn on a busy street, just before getting on the highway, the chime goes off, the message pops up, and my power steering shuts off again. I turned (with all my might) into an empty parking lot and turned the car off for a little bit. My family and I were looking under the hood, but we weren't sure what to check for. We eventually got back in the car and went home. Thankfully, the power steering stayed on and we got home safely (17 miles on the highway). I'm just worried that it will eventually turn off on its own again. If I have to schedule a service appointment, I would like to go in prepared this time. A few months ago, when I had a brake light issue, one particular service department tried charging me $500+ for a part. The steering wheel shimmied on it's own only above 50 mph, I tried it out and I'll tell you, it's a two handed fight to keep the car under control.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to patsy lou williamson (located at 2100 linden rd, flint, mi 48532, (810) 732-7400) where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-4950043584. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
My 2006 Chevy Malibu has had electric power steering malfunction. I was driving on a very dangerous city highway. With my three children in car. I looked up and saw there are recalls on the year and make of my car but the dealership says they don't see a recall under my specific vehichle. I don't think it makes since and I don't know anyone to fix it. Because most cars have a normal power steering pump.
Upon turning on my vehicle, I was unable to steer the steering wheel. It has happened several times. When the vehicle is stationary, the steering wheel shakes and the only way to stop it is to firmly hold it. Temporary fix has been to restart the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering ability failed. The contact stated that the power steering had an approximately three second delay when the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
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- Atlanta, GA, USA