Problems with 2006 Chevrolet Malibu 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

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.

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 vehicle was moving when i heard the noise as i would steer to the right more than the left but both sides made noise.

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?

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 grave safety issue that many are experiencing.

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.

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] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb

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 repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

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

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 problems/recalls. this current problem is a safety factor!!!! updated 09/15/15*lj.....updated 10/01/15*bf the consumer stated the steering column and column sensor were replaced twice. updated 10/13/15. *jb *cn

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 persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.

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 aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 113,000. updated 08/17/16*lj the consumer stated all the lights on the dashboard flashed and bells went off, while losing power steering. upon accelerating. updated 10/25/16.*jb

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.

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 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). the parts needed for the repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 228,178.

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 could do meanwhile i have to let it warm up daily (even at 50 degrees +) and is getting progressively worse.

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

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

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

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 recurred weeks later. the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer who diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

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

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. the failure mileage was 182,052.

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 steering motor failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 170,000.

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 and after that in park it will idle high the car isn't that old and doesn't have high mileage it shouldn't be doing this! *tr

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 february 13 was the final straw, i was driving on a dirt road at my daughters house and my steering wheel locked up and i hit a fence. no one was injured but my car is. this steering issue has occurred to many times to count. someone is going to get killed from this issue. i have a friend who owns the same make and model and they were involved in a accident last week and totaled the car. they have the same issue! *js

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 amount of time for the recall repair. the approximate failure mileage was 151,789.

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 failure mileage was 130,000.

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.

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 was 160,000.

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 mileage was 180,000.

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 which consisted of replacing the steering module code c0460, replaced the steering position/ torque sensor. service manager could not understand why this was not covered under the recall because he said it was the same part being replace on the other recall vehicles. thank you for your concern. *tr

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.

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 not repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the failure mileage was 120,000.

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 because first unit did not fix the problem. search reveals same issue as in bulletin 14118 for model year 2008 malibu.

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 was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. the failure mileage was unknown.

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 02/18/15*lj updated 9/12/2017*cn

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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. updated 01/23/15*lj updated 6/9/2015 *js

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 until the dealer provided the remedy. the vin and recall details were not available. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

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.

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 pay for this issue again especially when so many other malibu's has had the same problem. how is gm excluding certain 2006 chevy malibu's from recall notice of sudden steering failure!!!!! *js

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 power steering while accelerating onto interstate i-24 from on ramp, steering wheel would not turn left then there was a clicking sound for about 10 -15 seconds then i was able to steer vehicle. incident was reported to gm and was told that my vin number did not come back as a recall. was further advised by gm to file a report with the highway safety board. *js

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 because my parts are made from a different plant so i am not eligible for the recall. this is wrong. unbelievable. *tr

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

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.

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.

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 is not part of this recall based on the vin number. i am desperate to have the nhtsa investigate why general motors has not included every model of the chevy malibu in this power steering recall. it is obvious that the model years they have not included are having this problem and it would be devastating for another life to be lost to a defect that they could fix with common decency and sense. i have included a link to the gm website that lists this recall for your reference. http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/pages/news/us/en/2014/mar/0331-power-steering.html. *tr

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.

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, the car did a complete 360 turn as it continued to travel down the street. the car finally hopped the curb and hit a light pole on the front driver's side. the car finally stopped, but felt like it wanted to continue to drift until i took the key out of the car. my car has been declared a total loss by my insurance company and i could've died had i hit that other vehicle head on, or if that pole hadn't stopped my vehicle. no airbags ever deployed. *tr

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 was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v046000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,559.

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 listed in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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