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 owned a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The driver crashed into a ditch and the vehicle rolled over approximately four times. The driver and two passengers were injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10681209
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), there was a loud noise coming from the steering wheel without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10692090
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 3 mph and making a right turn, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The contact indicated that the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10678456
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the power steering failed without warning and excessive force was required to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the technician diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10678509
Steering
While driving power steering light came on and when my daughter arrived home, i checked for fluids and found out this power steering was electronic. Look on line and found out about the recalls but this vehicle was not on the list. Could not take a chance of my daughter getting into an accident, she uses this car for work and college. Following day drove car to dealer and paid 438. 69 to make the necessary repairs…
ODI 10678927
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. Additionally, the no traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10678848
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 250,000.
ODI 10671393
Steering
Loss of steering control while driving on expressway at 50+mph. Difficult to maintain control. Able to slow down and exit freeway. Dealer was close by so left on lot overnight. Check engine light also had come on. Dealer reported found code c0550 when running diagnostics. Dealer informed the p/s control module needed replaced. Informed was not covered under a current recall. Dealer had vehicle for over 1 week…
ODI 10779603
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While the driver was driving at high speeds, the steering wheel seized and the driver lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the driver crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle spun and crashed into another guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor bruises and scrapes that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10673040
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel shook and was difficult to maneuver. Also, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated…
ODI 10669549
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized, causing the contact to crash the vehicle into an embankment. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the part was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10663640
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there had been no failures until the dealer repaired the vehicle per an eps recall. The contact noticed a week ago that the steering wheel seized and the power steering failed. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer refused to provide a solution and was informed that there was no failure…
ODI 10968378
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering seized. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted from the drive position to the neutral position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10671987
Steering
Driving my vehicle down interstate 95 heading towards virginia beach to return to college and the steering wheel to my chevy malibu year 2006 just locked up and became hard to control the shaking of the steering wheel. Had steering column replaced at dealer on sept 9, 2014 and now this issue of sudden loss of steering ability. The dealer received $1600.00 from me for steering column repair and i should not have to…
ODI 10661492
Steering
While backing from driveway i lost power steering and the vehicles dic was showing power steering. I was unable to move steering wheel even using both hands. I pushed the onstar button for a diagnostic test but they were unable to determine why i lost power steering. After turning off vehicle the power steering reset and i was able to then drive the vehicle. Problem has become intermittent. Have also lost control of…
ODI 10661666
Steering
Started the vehicle, steering wheel very hard to turn. This is the 4th time this has happened. Once i exceed about 10 mph it frees up and am able to drive normally. Contacted chevrolet to see about a recall i found on line. They said my car has no recall because my parts were made at a different plant. I am thinking what??? If i am having the same problem as other cars recalled with the same make and model but…
ODI 10659696
Steering
As i originally reported, my vehicle steering was malfunctioning, it would jerk back and forth all by itself my vehicle was then subject to recall service for power steering assist, this work was completed now as of nov 11th, the problem has returned, the power steering cuts in and out what do i do now? *tr
ODI 10655365
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the power steering seized intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10690028
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering seized without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14e0044000 (steering). However, the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 173,891.
ODI 10654532
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 10667613
Steering
While backing out of a parking space, a warning popped up on the driver information center display that the power steering was lost on my 2006 chevy malibu lt v6. This warning was also accompanied by 3 chimes and a total loss of the power steering and the electric power assist system. I attempted to reach out to general motors about this problem and was told that there is a recall for this issue, however, my vehicle…
ODI 10655241
Air Bags · Steering
On october 15, 2014, i was on my way to work when the steering in my car suddenly and completely went out. For no reason, my car lost control and began to swerve and the wheels began to squeal. My steering wheel was easily movable, but the car would not go in the direction that i turned the wheel. I almost hit another car head on if she hadn't stopped her car. I also couldn't stop the car. As i applied the brakes,…
Crash reported
ODI 10649759
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While making a turn at an unknown speed, the electric power steering failed and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver without warning. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering shaft torque sensor was replaced. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle…
ODI 10884211
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the power steering light illuminated and the vehicle would not turn. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the anti-sway bar needed to be replaced. The failure persisted. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The vin was not…
ODI 10676938
Steering
2006 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to power steering malfunction while driving. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the steering wheel locked up and the consumer was unable to steer the wheel right or left. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the steering column assembly was replaced at a cost of $ 703.90. The consumer submitted sent in a recall for the steering. *jb
ODI 10704714