2006 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Problems
- 687
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 687 stored complaint records:
- 20 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 148 records
- steering wheel · 60 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- loss power · 13 records
- diagnosed repaired · 12 records
- warning indicator · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 209 |
| 100–150k mi | 150 |
| 30–60k mi | 127 |
| 150–400k mi | 79 |
| 1–30k mi | 53 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
My fuel pump does not work properly it reads empty. Also i was driving and my power steering stopped working as i was turning. I was very scared of crashing my car. I had to stop my car and turn it off then turn it back on and my power steering was working again. This has happened 3 times in the last 2 days.
ODI 11300278
Steering
Power steering stops working. 1st time was on the interstate on the wayto work. Shut car off and restarted it and it worked the last 2 miles. Leaving work it went out again on the highway.
ODI 11298239
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph, the power steering seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact called regency chevrolet buick gmc (825 e main st, uvalde, tx 78801) and was provided a repair estimate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 11292071
Steering
My 2006 chevy malibu's power steering is malfunctioning. At times it doesn't work when i start the car. Other times it quits working while driving. I noticed where there was a recall for power steering issues from gm. I contacted my dealer and was told after giving my vin that it wasn't covered because of mileage. I took the car to my local repair shop and told by them to contact gm because of the recall. I…
ODI 11296939
Steering
POWER STEERING STARTED STOPPED WORKING.
ODI 11301252
Steering
My daughter's 2006 chevy malibue has a steering problem. She heard the indicator bell from the dash and then her steering indicator light came on the dash. This tells us there is a problem in her steering system. She has experienced a slight loss of power steering and found it the be a little harder to steer. . Your web site has indicated that there is a recall for the 2006 and 2007 chevy malibue manufacturerd…
ODI 11287009
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the 'power steering failure' message displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The…
ODI 11282512
Steering
The electronic steering stops working intermittently. This causes the car to steer very hard and is definitely a safety issue. I've done some research and found that there has been recalls for this exact issue. When i enter my vin number of coarse it isn't included. The past recalls need to be extended as i see there are many others with the same issue and fall in the same category. It should not take a fatality…
ODI 11279065
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Was driving on city street approaching an intersection when the vehicle loss power, steering, and abs brakes
ODI 11266814
Steering
Takata recall i was driving my car and all of a sudden steering wheel jumped up and then lost the power steering and could barely turn wheel and i heard a ding and it tried to die and a burst of steam comes on windshield. It will smell like it's really hot and it gets a little hot but not bad
ODI 11246190
Steering
Sudden failure of power steering while driving. Gm dealership ran diagnostic test. Diagnosis is steering assist motor is shorting internally and shutting down the assist. Occasionally, the computer will successfully reset and power steering will be restored for a short while until it happens again. Tech cause from diagnostic test: scan check, codes c0550 (ecu perf internal electrical failure), c0475 (electric…
ODI 11252637
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Ok steering in this car was good seen that it had a recall before for that. Also when i called chevy they told me .but that's my most concern as seeing as much i have put into this car. It's weird i looked on your site before and had recalls now it don't. I just want to see how to get it fixed with braking my pockets.
ODI 11241234
Steering
Steering wheel occasionally will lock up briefly while driving.
ODI 11230043
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
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
ODI 11221833
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering
I was driving towards raytown missouri for a birthday party and asni was driving over a railroad track, my car startee making noise and acted as if it didnt want to go. So i later found out that my transmisaion fluid had leaked and now the transmission case needs to be replaced due to the tracks on the road.
ODI 11228485
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
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.
ODI 11210553
Steering
Tl* 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, [redacted]) was contacted and informed the contact to bring the vehicle to the…
ODI 11204710
Steering
The car jerks violently when accelerating and looses power steering, all dash lights come on the bells ding then when you let off the has it stopped, very dangerous.
ODI 11241305
Steering
Sudden loss of steering while turning at a low speed.
ODI 11191303
Steering
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…
ODI 11202645
Steering
Tl* 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.…
ODI 11193814
Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 11184982
Steering
At times electronic steering stops working and radio displays power steering. Happens when driving. Gm says vehicle is not involved in a recall.
ODI 11184508
Steering
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…
ODI 11184456
Steering
The power steering goes in and out while driving. Have to stop the vehicle, shut the car down and restart it. Keeps happening over and over again
ODI 11184979