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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 7 of 38)

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problem #631

May 312018

Malibu

  • 140,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized while making a left turn. Vandevere Buick in akron, Ohio was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the steering in 2015. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Akrin, OH, USA

problem #630

May 232018

Malibu

  • 160,000 miles
Powersteering illuminates on screen while turning left or right slow speed or higher speed. Powersteering illuminates will not turn left or right..

- Riverdale, GA, USA

problem #629

Apr 022018

Malibu

  • 155,000 miles
All of the sudden my power steering will cut out. My wheel will shake like there is a torque sensor issue and a power steering message appears on my radio screen. This is very unsafe as it happens while my car is stationary or driving.

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #628

Jan 012018

Malibu

  • miles

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

1.while driving 30 to 45 miles per hours on a city street car 's steering wheel pulls to the right. 2. immediately after replacing the gas in the car and turning car on the meter reading goes to zero for a day. 3. while driving 30 to 45 miles per hours on a city street notice that cruse-control was engages without it being applied by driver.

- Antelope, CA, USA

problem #627

Mar 122018

Malibu

  • 3 miles
Takata recall due to my power steering keep pop up on my screen. I am having hard time turn my steering wheel when I turn my car. Also power steering fluids keep popping up too. But it doesn't happen to often,

- Weston, WI, USA

problem #626

Apr 102018

Malibu

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the eps warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (capitol Cadillac, 6500 capitol dr., greenbelt, md 20770, (240) 542-8945) where it was diagnosed and repaired; however, the contact was unaware of the diagnosis or repairs that were completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

- Greenbelt, MD, USA

problem #625

Apr 172018

Malibu

  • 80,000 miles

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

When driving, go to turn wheel and it hesitates and sticks for a second. Does it very often whether turning left or right. Start the car sometimes and warning bell sounds, power steering appears on radio screen and power steering has failed. Turn car off for awhile, turn it back on and power steering is working again, sometimes. And last, start car, start driving and the gas gauge goes from full down to empty. Warning bell sounds and low fuel appears on radio screen. All these things happen randomly while driving on a street. Have seen recalls for these things on other 06 Malibu but never for mine. My garage wants hundreds of dollars to fix these problems. Something I can not afford.

- Derby, CT, USA

problem #624

Jan 182016

Malibu

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator flashed when the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the steering wheel became tight and extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle had not been inspected and diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The vehicle was not included in any steering recalls. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repairs. The failure mileage was not available.

- Ozark, MO, USA

problem #623

Dec 012017

Malibu

  • 153,000 miles
My 2006 Malibu power steering keeps going out when I start car it will be working within less than a min it will shut off beep and power steering message appears on radio. When this first started about 4months ago it would go out while driving once in a while now it very rarely will work at all anymore and if it does come on at all anymore it turns right back off. Please help my VIN says I have no recalls and I know this part has to fall in your recall list because it's doing exactly what the recall states as a problem I called your number and they said recall doesn't start untill 04/ 06 when this vehicle says 03/06. What about the Malibu's that were recalled 2004-2007 it falls on there.

- Yucaipa, CA, USA

problem #622

May 162008

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
2006 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to steering and vehicle stalling issues.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #621

Feb 012018

Malibu

  • miles

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

Power steering just goes out, no pattern as to when it goes out, VIN not one of the power steering recalls, don't know why. Starting to do it frequently. Happens when car is started, turn off, start, seems okay. Happens while driving, pull over, turn off, start, seems okay. Unpredictable. Started in February 2018, continues.

- Poulsbo, WA, USA

problem #620

Mar 282018

Malibu

  • 0 miles
The power steering keeps coming on. But one I shut off the car it goes away then driving down the road it'll lock up out of no where. The wheel loses control while just in park. There seems to be no clear answer on what is causing this.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #619

Feb 162018

Malibu

  • 135 miles
Touqe steering sensor was not messing up when recall was prefrom Feb 2 2016 and now it is and Chevy won't warranty car only has 135K

- Lincolnville, KS, USA

problem #618

Mar 112018

Malibu

  • 79,000 miles
Power steering motor stopped working while driving, car has only 79K miles. Dealership diagnosed the power steering motor went bad, but there is no recall on my vehicle?.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #617

Feb 242018

Malibu

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While operating the vehicle; the "power steering" warning message displayed and the steering wheel would jerk and vibrate. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Niles, OH, USA

problem #616

Feb 262018

Malibu

  • miles
While driving the steering wheel will lock and loss power causing the driver more of an effort to steer the car in the direction that the car is going should as curves if the steering wheel locks on a curve the car will continue to go straight instead of around the curve

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #615

Feb 052018

Malibu

  • 105,181 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly loss the power steering ability. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was driven to ourisman Chevrolet of baltimore (6633 security blvd, woodlawn, md 21207) and the contact was informed that she would have to pay to have it diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In 2014, the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was 105,181.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #614

Jan 292018

Malibu

  • 103,000 miles
Our car just recently starting having the power steering go out. Sometimes when we first start up the warning bell sounds and there is no steering. Other times we can be driving down the road and the warning buzzer sounds and there is no power steering. It is a lot scary when you are driving the interstate, running 75 mph and that buzzer goes off. We were told by the garage that there was a recall for this problem but it was only good for 10 years or 150,000 miles. Needless to say, we are over the 10 years but our mileage is at 103,000 miles. I would think that with this being a safety issue, the recall would still be open. We were told by a mechanic that it's a sensor in the steering column but can only be repaired by Chevy.

- Irving, IL, USA

problem #613

Nov 012017

Malibu

  • miles
Power steering intermittently works then does not work at random!! I have taken this vehicle to a couple of mechanics all have informed me this vehicle has the same power steering issues as all the cars that were recalled, being either faulty switch up under dash & or in the steering column however when I enter my VIN# for the recall it does not show up. I am afraid my car will cause me to crash.

- Warr Acres, OK, USA

problem #612

Nov 142017

Malibu

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact's daughter asked him to test drive the vehicle because she was having issues with the steering wheel. Upon starting the vehicle, the power steering assist appeared to work intermittently. When the vehicle was shifted into drive, the steering wheel seized and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was then driven to jimmy gray Chevrolet (181 goodman rd E, southaven, ms 38671 (866) 377-0570) where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft torque sensor failed and the steering shaft torque sensor needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering), which was GM recall number: 14116, in July of 2016. The dealer stated that the warranty for the torque sensor expired after twelve months. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Hernadno, MS, USA

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