2006 Chevrolet Malibu Column Problems
- 7
- 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.
What owners report
- steering column · 7 records
- power steering · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure was recurring for one month. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 115,690. ..updated 04-23-14 *bf the consumer stated the dealer refused to…
ODI 10568974
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the universal steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000. The vin was…
ODI 10672625
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The power steering operated normally once the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 10617560
Column · Engine · Frame And Members
I purchased my 2006 malibu in 2007. Since the time of purchase i have had problems with this car's steering column. It would make a clunking sound every time i would make a turn left or right. I knew something wasn't right. I took the car to the dealer once and they replaced something in the steering column. I still hear the clunking noise today. When i turned the key to start the car at times it seemed like the car…
ODI 10425606
Column
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving in reverse at two mph the power steering steering light came on and then the power steering failed. The contact turned the vehicle off, restarted it and then the vehicle began to function normally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle…
ODI 10346324
Column
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25 mph the steering column made a popping and snapping noise. The contact was concerned that the noise would cause the steering wheel to lock. The failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 04/05/10 *bf updated 05/05/10.*jb
ODI 10315896
Column · Door · Headlights · Interior · Rotor · Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was pulling to one side and making a knocking sound as she was pulling out of her driveway. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the steering column at less than 20,000 miles. The dealer also grounded down the rotors and cleaned the brakes, but they were not replaced. The powertrain and failure speed were unknown.…
ODI 10198140