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
When turn to the left. The steer wheel locks up and you hear 4 chimes. Is there a recall or can this be fixed? Thanks [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *jb
ODI 10775492
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. When turning the steering wheel left or right, there was a popping noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
ODI 10777749
Steering
Before i seen it was in here, my intermediate shaft went out on my car, and i replaced it. I saw the recall in here and called dorman to have them reimburse me 258.00 for the part, but they said that their not responsible to replace the part as your inf0rmation in here states, so who is in charge? I have proof i had to replace it and can disclose the information. I just want the 258.00 i paid to replace it. My…
ODI 10781219
Steering
My car makes creaking noises when turning right. I had two opinions and both said intermediate drive shaft. I had it fixed but if its a recall can i get reimburst to pay down my credit card?
ODI 10760371
Steering
While driving, i lose control of power steering for a brief time. Power steering flashes on my console right before this occurs. The first time, i almost collided with an 18 wheeler while making a left turn. Upon going to the dealer, i was advised it is my malibu's electric power steering assist motor. This part is covered under the 2008 malibu recall and certainly should have been included in the 06! This is a…
ODI 10766557
Steering
Vehicle taken to bloomsburg pa. Chevy dealership for bulletin 14116. Eps motor controller was not replaced as per recall states to replace. Repeated calls and visits to dealership has yielded no results. There invoice after said repairs where made, clearly shows that just sensor assembly was replaced.
ODI 10762325
Steering
Vehicle steering does not fully respond when entering turns, curves in the road at times. This is a intermittent problem, but more times than not. Chevrolet dealer diagnosis is faulty power assist motor, module steering gear and intermediate shaft. My inquires on why these major components had failed have gone unanswered. Any help in this matter is greatly appreciated. Do have all documentation. Sign, [xxx]…
ODI 10749246
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the steering wheel emitted a grinding noise while turning. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering wheel intermediate steering shaft and the power steering gear binding were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10745769
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 11/28/2017*cn
ODI 10734607
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When i accelerate quickly to enter traffic, merge with traffic or pass a car (going 25 - 50 mph), i hear ding, ding, ding warming bell and the steering wheel pulls to the right and momentarily becomes locked. I grab it with both hands and let off the gas and it recovers. It is totally unmanageable for those moments and very alarming. I have had my car in four different times since nov, 2011 for power steering…
ODI 10747379
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…
ODI 10851661
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). However, the failure recurred immediately after leaving the dealer. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10873823
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 10 to 15 mph, the steering wheel seized momentarily when making a left turn. The contact could not control the steering wheel. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
ODI 10761689
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn right or left. All of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000…
ODI 10748732
Steering
The electrical power steering work was fixed prior to the recall, therefore was completed by a private repair shop. When the recall came out gm reimbursed me for the repairs, however now the car has to warm up for 10 minutes before power steering is able to work after it sits of the night. I contact gm regarding this problem, but they said since the work was completed by a private repair shop there was nothing they…
ODI 10863967
Steering
Lost power steering as i was making a left turn. The car would not turn and the brake was not slowing down the car. Ended up going up the sidewalk and crashing into a wall causing the airbags to deploy and spraining my wrist down to my elbow along with minor back pains. Now the car is considered a total loss. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10713930
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
I was on 44 just turned on 41 no cars on left or right none behind proceeding across traffic light other party was making a right turn i was stopping brakes ankle was fractured and we had a head on colision. *tr
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10705104
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While making a turn, the power steering malfunctioned without warning. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,630. Updated 09/02/15*lj updated 11/3/2017*cn
ODI 10731443
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel became tight. The contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and restarted it in order to reset the computer. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the failure…
ODI 10705605
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering failed. The contact had the faulty power steering module assembly replaced. The vehicle was repaired on march 20, 2014. The vin and failure mileage were unavailable. .... Updated 08/30/15 *bf updated 12/10/15 *js
ODI 10714898
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering) but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering internal module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10693974
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving the vehicle and making a right turn, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but, immediately after retrieving the vehicle, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who indicated that the power…
ODI 10759901
Steering
Driving down the road my power steering light came on and now my wheel kicks all over when i try to drive! I took it to a gm dealer and they said that it's the power steering motor and that it has a dead spot they said they have had a lot of this going on in my make and model! This should be a recall! Also my car is starting to decide when is should start. Sometimes it takes a few tries and i have to pray it starts…
ODI 10712432
Steering
I had just bought the vehicle about two weeks prior to the first incident, i was driving up a two lane winding mountain road and my steering locked up, i heard a few dings and then the steering wheel released. When i got home i called chevrolet in reno and asked if there was a recall on this particular issue, they said no. I also looked it up and there was nothing listed. This is a continuous problem. This month on…
Crash reported
ODI 10690454
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
ODI 10721049