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.
Steering
Driving 35 mph and accelerating the steering gave out and locked up. The car jerked hard to the median towards oncoming traffic and was not recoverable. Took my foot off pedal which allowed car to stop almost perpendicular to the road. Turned car off and restarted which allowed control to move car off to the side of road. Dealer says common problem with electrical power steering assist with numerous recalls just not…
ODI 10558470
Steering
The chevy, malibu 2006 models have a recall on the faulty power steering. All except our vin number. We have the power steering problem so why isn't it under recall? The power steering goes out periodically making it difficult to steer especially from a parking space or at low speeds. Then it will unpredictably come back on again. This is a safety hazard as it can come back all of a sudden while going around sharp…
ODI 10676207
Steering
We have received a recall approval for a defect in the transmission. But the problem we are having and reported to our chevy dealer has to do with the power steering not working for periods of time when we start the car as well as driving it. Its been that way for awhile now as the dealer said it wasn't under recall. I believe it is. I no longer drive the car because its too hard getting out of a parking spot. My…
ODI 10670920
Steering
It started in jan, and getting worst, just driving any speed, could be completing turns, anytime it just goes out. Took to dealer, they know about recall, said we have to wait for our notice. Because it's not all 2006 cars.....it's happening to our car! How much longer before we receive notification? Also what if we don't receive notification . Should we just get legal help, to get this rectified and fixed now…
ODI 10582803
Steering
I was driving and was attempting to make a left hand turn in rush hour traffic when i had no power steering in the middle of the turn. Also when i turned right into a parking space at the mall the steering went out when i was half way into the parking spot. Also i was driving at approx. 25 mph was making a left hand turn when steering went out in a snow storm and i slid into the curb. I was denied by the local…
ODI 10653960
Steering
When vehicle was started power steering appeared across the radio and also loss of power steering was a result. Since then while driving the power steering will come across the radio and also a loss of power steering occurs while driving. *tr
ODI 10566845
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering indicator illuminated and a warning sound chimed. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact merged to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and the power steering resumed normal operation. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 10638785
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
The first is the steering sounds like front end is going to fall apart when driving and when i turn corners. The second is the fuel the car constantly shuts off for no reason. And the third is the air conditoner blows from cold to hot. *tr
ODI 10593009
Steering
While driving vehicle i notice a fair amount of play in the steering system. When i was at a stop light i observed the steering wheel would shimmy or move right to left on its own. I am not a mechanic but i knew from years of driving that steering was an issue. We took the car in for service and was informed that they would reprogram the steering system and if it recurred they would have to replace the steering…
ODI 10573558
Steering
2006 chevy malibu maxx. 3.5 engine. When exiting a ramp to enter the expressway the steering on our 2006 chevy malibu locked up pulling the car across two lanes of traffic on the expressway before i could get the vehicle under control . Then i pulled to the shoulder of the road. I was thinking low tire or broken drive belt on the power steering as the power steering light was on. After stopping and raising the hood…
ODI 10556280
Steering
Sitting at a light or parked the steering is jumping all around. On expressway the steering wheel glitches back and forth. Power steering lost upon acceleration. Also sometimes no power steering when car is started. *tr
ODI 10652928
Steering
When the car is started the steering wheel pulls to the left by itself. On occasion there is a loss of power steering and the light comes on and now it is constantly pulling left. If i were to let go of the wheel now,it would turn left and it feels like i have minimal power assist when i turn right. In a nutshell it now feels like it has half its power steering working only when turning left. There also is a…
ODI 10553916
Steering
The power steering failed while i was driving, and i almost hit a car at intersection while attempting to turn to the right when the steering wheel locked up. There are numerous complaints online about this same issue and there was special coverage adjustment #10183 (july 20, 2110) power steering assist, but my vin # was not included in this coverage, even though the problem described in the coverage is the same. A…
ODI 10555289
Electrical System · Steering
As i was pulling out of a parking lot a message came across my radio/temp screen and said power steering. All of a sudden my power steering went out. I drove it a few blocks to make it home with absolutely no power steering. It was tough, but i made it home. I turned the car off and did a little research on the internet concerning my power steering. I seen a lot of people said once they started their cars again the…
ODI 10553522
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
We were never notified about a recall that occurred with the entire steering systems for malibu's. The manufactures extended the recall up to 150,000 miles. On friday november 23, 2013, we were backing out of our parking spot when our power steering went out on us. We had none. Then we turned the car off and back on, suddenly it was there again. Here lies the problem; we took it to the local dealership and "they"…
ODI 10553565
Steering
2006 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to power steering problems. *smd the electronic steering motor/module was replaced. *jb
ODI 10629763
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering became inoperable. The failure recurred intermittently over several years. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure…
ODI 10566476
Steering
When starting the car in the garage, there were 4 chimes, and a message on the dic 'power steering.' the electric power steering had failed and was extremely difficult to back the car out of the garage. The car was then shut off and restarted with no recurrence of the problem. It happened again 3 days later, same problem. Then again, 4 days later, same situation. We have notified gm of the situation. To us it is a…
ODI 10552459
Steering
Power steering stopped working and a warning sounded and power steering displayed on stereo indicator that it had stopped working. I pulled off the highway and turned the vehicle off and then restated and the power steering started working again. A couple more miles down the road it happened again and i repeated what i had previously done and was able to finally make it home. It has done this numerous times since…
ODI 10558991
Steering
Several times over the last 6-8 months, i was driving my chevrolet malibu 2006 lt and the car died and my power steering went out without warning. The sensor came on that says "power steering." it seems like every time that it happened, i was making a left hand turn. Since i was turning left in the middle of an intersection, i was not driving fast at all. I believe i had my grandchildren in the car on at least one…
ODI 10577143
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering assist failed as the warning indicator illuminated and the warning alarm sounded. The vehicle was turned off and upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the torque control and…
ODI 10549317
Steering
When slowing to a stop, the steering in the vehicle gave out and it was necessary to shut off and turn the vehicle back on the get the power steering to work again. Throughout this past winter, it frequently lost steering at stop signs, stop lights, and when moving at low speeds. *tr
ODI 10586269
Steering
There is a clicking or clunking type sound when turning. Not with every turn but it is consistent. *tr
ODI 10607257
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
I have a problem with my car overheating. This car overheated and antifreeze came pouring out of the overfill hose. I had a mechanic check it and fix it, next day same thing. The car anti-theft light come on, the steering wheel sometimes freeze up. This car sometimes turns on and off by itself, yes the key need not be inside. The brakes are horrible and i spent funds to change it. Help!!! This car seems to be a…
ODI 10546309
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle hits 25 mph while driving straight and the power steering fails. A dinging would go off and it would not move till the car was shut off and reset. *tr
ODI 10676164