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.
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact stated that while…
ODI 10671298
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. After starting the engine, the warning chime activated along with a power steering message display. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle operated normally after it was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10661526
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steer warning light illuminated as a chime sounded. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized and required excessive force in order to control the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10654710
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a chime sound and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The power steering failed and prevented the contact from straightening the steering wheel. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10640506
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver when turning left or right. Also, the steering wheel made loud sound. The vehicle has not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 244,674.
ODI 10638995
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the power steering seized and the power steering and air bag sensor warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
ODI 10948486
Steering
Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10638987
Electrical System · Steering
I do not recall exact accident date as i received nothing from insurance. Car was placed in park and turned off. Car had been parked and sitting for 30 minutes. Car came out of park and rolled into another parked car causing damage to that vehicle and to my vehicle.i do not think it went into park to start with. My insurance covered repair of the other vehicle and i repaired my own vehicle. My insurance told me that…
Crash reported
ODI 10704825
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving in reverse, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10632830
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The parts needed to perform the recall repairs were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become…
ODI 10632422
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was…
ODI 10633549
Steering
I was on my way to pick my daughter up from school as i turned into the school the steering lost power and two dings followed and the display said power steering so i came to a complete stop put it in park and turned it off i called my husband and told him what happened and he said to try to start it and see what it does so i did and the steering was fine all the way back home so he decided to drive it and it done…
ODI 10631195
Steering
We have three recalls involving the power steering and shift cable. Both appear to leave the car unsafe. When we began to have our power steering light come on and noticed some shaking of the steering column when stopping the car, we were told the part is not available. What are we to do with this unsafe situation with no parts or remedies at this time? *tr
ODI 10628562
Steering
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering sensor intermittently lit and at times there was no warning and the contact experienced a power steering failure. The contact experienced the failure while making a sharp turn, causing the contact to have to apply force to the steering wheel to turn the vehicle. The contact turned the vehicle off and upon restarting the vehicle,…
ODI 10651817
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
Was driving and saw a deer in the road. When i pressed the brakes they locked and then the pedal went to the floor as if the brakes went out. At that time the steering was difficult. The vehicle went through a field through 2 fences and over a ditch before coming to a stop. The engine did not shut off. There was major front end damage, from the fence posts, and the air bags never deployed. The vehicle was declared a…
Crash reported
ODI 10629615
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the power steering suddenly failed. The vehicle was diagnosed but, not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 181,428. Updated 10/07/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was traded…
ODI 10628694
Steering
Power steering went out,came back in about 15 to 30 sec. Then again on aug.22.went to chev garage and they toldme there is recall on the power steering motor. Have not receive it yet. *tr
ODI 10628552
Steering
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized and extreme force was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the column and intermediate shift needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10661255
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel locked and forced the contact to drive into oncoming traffic. The contact managed to avoid a crash. The vehicle resumed normal operation once it was turned off and restarted. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not repaired. The contact was informed of nhtsa…
ODI 10626414
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The contact also stated that the engine stalled. The transmission failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.
ODI 10671911
Steering
There was no accident. This is a complaint about my 2006 chevrolet malibu. I received three recall notices, nos. 14152, 13036 and14116 from the chevrolet co. All three describe very dangerous conditions that may occur while driving my car. They are notifying me that they do not have parts to repair my car but will notify me when they are sent to my dealer. This is outrageous. While driving my car on a limited access…
ODI 10617325
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently and the power steering sensor illuminated. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic power assist system and the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10616864
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle traveled out of lane independently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column and torque senor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired prior to the recall associated with nhtsa campaign number: 15v064000 (steering); however, the…
ODI 10821309
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Steering
After finding out that there are recalls for my car per dot.gov, i scheduled an appointment for repairs with vandergriff chevrolet in arlington for 7-21-14. I requested that they repair the parts under recall and issue a refund for the amount i paid previously for repair to power steering on my vehicle. I was told that someone would be in touch with me. When i did not get contacted, i returned to the service…
ODI 10616999
Steering
While driving on the hwy my power steering light came on and caused my steering wheel to lock up. This has happened on several occasions. I thank god i didn't have an accident. I had to try in pull to the side of the hwy and cut my car off to reset the power steering light. *tr
ODI 10632650