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
We bought a 2006 chevy malibu on 29 may 2006 from jeff gordon chevrolet in wilmington nc. We have had a problem with the steering since delivery of this vehicle. The vehicles steering is very erratic and it feels as though you are about to loose control of the vehicle, as if it is on ice. It has been back to the dealership on several occasions (3) with nothing found and nothing done about the steering problem. This…
ODI 10176327
Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering would lock abnormally and without warning while driving various speeds. There was also an abnormal rattling from the steering wheel. In addition, the fuel level gauge would provide erroneous fuel level readings and the interior lighting would malfunction sporadically. The steering failure was repaired under an unknown recall, yet the…
ODI 10405461
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph under normal road conditions, the brake pedal was depressed and the steering wheel turned to the left and locked. The vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. The manufacturer was contacted but did not take responsibility for the failure. A police report was taken. The contact sustained back and neck injuries. The vehicle was deemed totaled.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10175619
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions, the steering wheel locked without warning. The driver intermittently experienced extreme difficulty while steering. The vehicle was steered in one direction and suddenly, within a few seconds there was a clicking noise; followed by the steering wheel system locking. The contact was able to resume normal…
ODI 10286926
Steering
Ever since i purchased my malibu with around 400 miles, i have had a continuous knock, which i can hear at lower speeds turning the wheel in either direction whether that be in drive or reverse. To me it sounds like it is coming from my steering column. From what i remember, i believe i was told it was some type of joint which knocks from friction and that it would just need lubrication in time. Over the years the…
ODI 10715257
Steering
My steering wheel have been jumping to the left even while parked. Then my power steering message came on. It locks on me while i'm driving and i have to pull over and turn the car off then back on. It started happening about once a week, but now it happens twice if not more times a day. After i bought the fluid i learned that it's a motor and needs to be replaced. I called chevy and they told me my motor has to be…
ODI 10365892
Steering
In the past 2 months my 2006 chevy malibu the steering locks up followed by the brakes locking up..when the steering locks up it takes 4-5 secs and its back to normal its done it 3 times and the past time came close to being in a deadly wreck. *tt
ODI 10412084
Steering
Loss of steering while driving. It happens anytime, anyplace, without warning. When you stop and restart it works again sometimes. Restarted 20 times today and did not work. Waited 3 hours steering worked fine. My wife will not drive this car anymore, nor do i want her to. This is definitely a safety problem and needs to be researched and a recall issued. It is a gm defect and they should take some of the millions…
ODI 10280905
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. When accelerating, the power steering warning message illuminated and the power steering would fail. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls relating to the power steering failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
ODI 10933959
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering · Unknown Or Other
38k mile 2006 chevy malibu v-6-car shakes/vibrates/shimmies. It also rattles and clunks underneath at all speeds, feels like the bottom is falling out. Dealer refuses to acknowledge a minimum of 7 complaints. Headlights lenses are loose and the lights shake all over the place. Dealer did finally acknowledge headlight issue after the 4th complaint and i was told it is a gm problem but they have no fix and there is…
ODI 10262590
Steering
2006 chevy malibu electric power steering failure. When started car the power steering would not work. After about 10 minutes the power steering would start to work, shut car off and restart the power steering would not work again for another five minutes. *tr
ODI 10321243
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering motor and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10703397