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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the steering column, steering box, and several other unknown components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.
ODI 10544218
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
I have had issues since the day after i got it. I have had this vehicle for less then a month and within 24 hours of having it the issues started. The fuel gauge drops to empty, when i fill the tank. The starter will crank but the car will not always start, sometimes the start is a long crank & sometimes it will not start at all, now today the check engine light is on. The steering wheel makes a popping noise. *tr
ODI 10542554
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed while driving 20 mph. The steering wheel became hard to turn as the power steering light illuminated. The contact turned the engine off for a moment and the steering wheel briefly returned to normal function before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and a diagnostic was performed, which located…
ODI 10536522
Steering
My car had a dinging and then across the radio it said power steering and the car was very hard to steer, i lost power steering. I am an older lady and slowed down and pulled to the shoulder and i could not even turn the wheel. I called my son to come help me. He got in and started the car and the radio didn't say power steering any more. He pulled out and i followed him. We got to our street and he started to turn…
ODI 10549439
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician stated that the power steering pump and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who diagnosed that the…
ODI 10606909
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Wheels
The car stalls when i go from a complete stop into fast-moving traffic. The lug nuts on the wheel covers do not stay securely fastened. I have increasing problems with my power steering function. It would randomly fail and then correct itself initially. Sometimes it would go out when i backed up and then come back when i was in drive. Sometimes it would go out for 5-10 minutes and then come back. Sometimes it would…
ODI 10611381
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds making either a left or right turn, a clicking noise emitted from the steering wheel and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred on several occasions and appeared to occur in wet weather. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The vehicle…
ODI 10750135
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, a chime sounded throughout the vehicle and the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and resumed to normal. The failure occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10615313
Steering
Steering became difficult due to loss of power steering. Warning chimes sounded and "power steering" message illuminated on stereo console. After turning off the vehicle and restarting, steering seemed to be fine. Two days later i began to experience a tugging from side to side in the steering wheel. I brought the car to my dealer and after paying a diagnostic fee it was determined that there was a short in the…
ODI 10532587
Steering
Accelerating after entry to freeway, i lost the steering for approximately 200 feet and then it kicked back in. Happened again on 8/15/2014 with my husband driving. It was the same circumstances; accelerating on the entrance ramp to the freeway. He quickly jerked the steering wheel back and forth a few times and thinks that's what caused it to come back. Mileage at this time was approximately 26,928. *tr
ODI 10626032
Steering
While wife turning into drivrway power steering quit,causing her to wipe out mail box. Touned out to be power steering assist failed.contacted gm about a recall, said there was one for power steering assist, by my vin # was not included.after weeks of back and forth with gm they decided to pay half the bill my half was 700 dollars(which was had to get seeing im retired gi on fixed income.a couple of months ago they…
ODI 10614433
Steering
I was driving and as i was making a left turn the power steering warning came on but at the same time i couldn't turn my wheel which almost caused me to have an accident. Three months ago while my teenager was driving alone he told me that the power steering had gone out while he was turning and almost had an accident. But when i drove it after him i didn't have a problem until june 28th. Because it happened twice…
ODI 10525049
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
ODI 10522320
Steering
I was driving down i 40 when all lights on the dashboard lit up the bell started chiming and the power steering message came across the screen. It also happened when my teenager was driving he came home and told me he almost had an accident he pulled out of the shopping center and the dash lit up the bell started chiming and he said it took all the strength he had to turn the wheel to get into the correct lane. I…
ODI 10598250
Steering
While driving my power steering keeps locking on me and the power steering warning light appears on the dashboard. I pull over turn off the car and then turn it back on and it resets itself but then keeps happening. It is very difficult to drive the car when the power steering keeps locking on me and was almost in an accident because of it. This needs to be recalled and fixed as soon as possible. *tr
ODI 10524780
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact mentioned that the vehicle resumed normal functioned after the engine was restarted. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering). However, the part was not…
ODI 10633862
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My wife was driving from work when the car lost power steering. This happened as she was leaving the parking lot of her company. She parked and turned off the car. When she restarted the car the problem went away but the power steering seems different and not as smooth. *tr
ODI 10510451
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, a chime sounded as the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was also illuminated. Additionally, the transmission would surge when the contact would start the vehicle. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The contact referenced nhtsa…
ODI 10595630
Steering
Since 4/24/13 my power steering warning light has come on at least five times. Thankfully at this point i have not lost steering but it does scare me when it happens because i almost always have had my child in the car with me when the warning has come on. With as many complaints i've seen on this matter i feel as a single parent i should not have to pay up to $500 for repairs. A recall should be in place to protect…
ODI 10511083
Steering
While i was driving alarms started dinging, and power steering showed up on radio. I lost power steering and wheel started shaking violently. I could barely turn wheel to avoid accident. This is very dangerous and needs to be fixed. *tr
ODI 10554267
Steering
The first notice of my eps problem began when i attempted to have my front end aligned. The loss of control to the steering began around july of 2013. It has occurred more frequently since then. It's happen to my wife on the streets and to me also. I did some basic research due to the potential costs from the dealership. This included the inspection & replacement of the eps fuse, examining the ignition coil and…
ODI 10547460
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving on the highway. While driving on the highway at around 60 mile per hour the powersteering warning came onto the radio display. Shortly after the steering wheel became extremely hard to turn. I was able to pull over to the side of the road once i dont that the car cut off. I was towed to have the car looked at, once the car was looked at i had the alternator replaced. When i picked up the car from the…
ODI 10508637
Power Train · Steering
Either while i am driving or when i start my car the power steering light flashes on the display and dings three times, and the power steering stops working. This is very frustrating especially while i am driving, fortunately it has not happened while i am driving around corners, but i am very fearful that it will and i will be in the ditch with major issues. When i start the vehicle this sometimes happens and i…
ODI 10505684
Steering
I was taking my daughter to school and the car all of a sudden pulled to the right, i heard the ding ding sound the car makes when there's a problem, the power steering flashed on and off rapidly. The wheel became very hard to turn but it quickly returned back to normal. I went online and noticed that there are a number of complaints similar to what i experienced. I am really concerned about this. The 2006 malibu…
ODI 10505307
Steering
I have been having issues with my wheel since 2008. I took my car to multiple chevy dealerships and was informed that there was not an issue. Fast forward to 2013 as i was making a turn my power steering completely went out and i had to let the car glide my car into the side walk as the wheel stopped working completely. I have contacted gm customer service and was informed that there is not a problem and i would…
ODI 10577598