Was and the steering wheel locked up while it was raining car stopped and got flooded under the under pass couldn't move the car motor wouldn't start are anything we had to get rescued out of the car due to the power.

- Alexandria, LA, USA

I have been having issues with my wheel since 2008. I took my car to multiple Chevy dealerships and was informed that there was not an issue. Fast forward to 2013 as I was making a turn my power steering completely went out and I had to let the car glide my car into the side walk as the wheel stopped working completely. I have contacted GM customer service and was informed that there is not a problem and I would still have to come out of my pocket in order to get this car fixed but I found online thousands of people having the same issue as my car. I want GM to acknowledge that there is a power steering issue with 2006 Chevy Malibu's and fix the problem and issue a recall on these cars.

- Orlando, FL, USA

Several times over the last 6-8 months, I was driving my Chevrolet Malibu 2006 lt and the car died and my power steering went out without warning. The sensor came on that says "power steering." It seems like every time that it happened, I was making a left hand turn. Since I was turning left in the middle of an intersection, I was not driving fast at all. I believe I had my grandchildren in the car on at least one of these occasions. I could not control the steering at all. My car ended up with the front in the middle of the intersection facing the oncoming traffic because you cannot complete the turn when this happens. I thought it must be that it needed power steering fluid. But my husband checked it and he said it does not need power steering fluid. When I heard about the GM recall yesterday, I immediately called a Chevy dealer and they said my car VIN is not included in the recall. I then checked GM's website and put my VIN in and it said that my car is not currently included in the recall. This sounds very wrong to me. I think the NHTSA should closely scrutinize the lt models of the Chevrolet Malibu 2006 as I am concerned that they have the same or similar defect. Thank you for looking into this. I am afraid to drive the car now. I am now using only a single key without the fob as the NHTSA consumer alert on your website states to do. When it happened to me before, I always had the fob and two additional keys on the key chain along with the car key. Thank you very much for your assistance. I appreciate your looking into this.

- Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph on a ramp, the steering wheel became very tight and the contact had to use extreme force to move the vehicle off the roadway. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle and it resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

Okay I proceeded to my car this particular morning and when I started the car the steering wheel was locked. I had to turn the car off, pull the column toward me while turning the car and the wheel was unlocked. Once I started to drive I noticed that the wheel was shaking and making noises. The noise became louder whenever I tried to pick up speed. You really notice the shaking at about 35 to 40 miles per hour. I tried troubleshooting and was told by mechanic to change my tires and get an alignment. I did that and that resolved nothing. I don't drive the car past 50 mph but I am actually scared while driving. Well I took the car to the dealer yesterday and they informed me that the control module for the steering is fried. The cost would be $918. This morning I wake to take the car to another shop to have a dinging noise come on the wheel lock up while I was driving. The wheel is real stiff and I managed to make it back to my house. I looked into the recall of the Chevy Malibu with GM and was informed that the recall doesn't cover the motor. I am really frustrated and upset and I am looking at just getting rid of this headache for real.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

I called in this complaint on 03/13/20014 to robin with complaint # 10568974 but it will not show up on search. The air bag light comes on and off at will. I called a complaint to Chevy. Customer service #[xxx]. on 07-12-12 the steering pump assembly was changed by special coverage adjustment 10183replace steering column installed 25933396 column. We are sure it was not a 2006 column but a newer year that has a recall on it. The Chevy. Forum has a lot of recalls on air bags. The local dealer O"rielly will not do a scanner check for codes unless the light is on. We had it done a our automotive dealer and it showed code B0012 drivers deployment loop. We consider this a safety issue and should be covered by warranty or a recall on the new steering column. We would like this issue repaired at no cost to us. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Tucson , AZ, USA

Upon slight acceleration (I.e. merging from exit ramps or pulling out into traffic) the power steering fails. Warning sound chimes. Steering becomes unassisted without power for several seconds. This has occurred several times. I contacted the local dealer re: Recalls/fix and was informed that I would have to pay them a service fee to look at the car for them to try to duplicate the problem. This is a GM/Chevy problem and I should not have to pay for them to address this obvious safety risk/issue. This should be recalled/fixed immediately!!

- Corry, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering assist failed as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired on two occasions but the failure recurred. The approximate failure and current mileage was 160,000...updated 04-23-14 updated 05/28/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired and the owner is in possession of the failed parts. Updated 06/2014

- Dayton, NV, USA

While driving vehicle I notice a fair amount of play in the steering system. When I was at a stop light I observed the steering wheel would shimmy or move right to left on its own. I am not a mechanic but I knew from years of driving that steering was an issue. We took the car in for service and was informed that they would reprogram the steering system and if it recurred they would have to replace the steering motor. This didn't repair the problem and it proceeded to get worst. I contacted GM customer service and received little to no assistance. They did inform me of a bulletin that had been issued and contacted the dealership. This I assumed would resolve the issue, but it didn't. the dealership claimed that GM would only authorize the replacement of the steering column, which was done or so I was told. This didn't resolve the problem as not only do have the shimmy, while driving the power steering stops working and the car becomes difficult to steer. When this occurs warning chimes sound and power steering appears in information area. This is a very serious issue that the manufacture needs to address before something serious happens.

- Bluffton, SC, USA

As I was driving I have had the problem multi times over last couple years as U are driving out of know where the power staring comes across the radio and dings then the power steering is gone I have to put in neutral and then turn on and off the car to reset. It I have kids and it very dangerous to be driving this way why is it that NY car is not in the recall I am not happy about this and want it fixed know.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

Steering pops and snaps. Sometimes feels like it has a "catch" in it or about to lock up. I know you have had many complaints about 06 Malibu. Are you going to wait until it's a fiasco and more people die like the current cobalt and HHR mess? this Malibu problem should have been recalled years ago. I have talked, networked with many other Malibu owners. You need to stop coddling and snuggling with GM and get these Malibu recalled for steering safety issues. They are unsafe! I can see a class action lawsuit also naming you as complicite. Do your job and quit sucking GM.

- Carthage, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the steering wheel seized with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. The engine was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 170,166.

- Southville, MI, USA

When vehicle was started power steering appeared across the radio and also loss of power steering was a result. Since then while driving the power steering will come across the radio and also a loss of power steering occurs while driving.

- Kendall, WI, USA

I have an 06 Malibu that lost power steering for no reason I was able to drive home steering was extremely hard I have been reading the website about recalls and was wondering if my vehicle was under this recall.

- Boothwyn, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering became inoperable. The failure recurred intermittently over several years. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,768.

- Perry Hill, MD, USA

At a slight bend in the road the power steering fails. Warning sound chimes. Steering becomes unassisted without power. Informational panel indicates power steering failure.

- Safety Harbor, FL, USA

Power steering stopped working and a warning sounded and power steering displayed on stereo indicator that it had stopped working. I pulled off the highway and turned the vehicle off and then restated and the power steering started working again. A couple more miles down the road it happened again and I repeated what I had previously done and was able to finally make it home. It has done this numerous times since then. This could definitely cause an accident. Hope to get it fixed soon. Needs to be recalled by GM.

- Charleston, WV, USA

Driving 35 mph and accelerating the steering gave out and locked up. The car jerked hard to the median towards oncoming traffic and was not recoverable. Took my foot off pedal which allowed car to stop almost perpendicular to the road. Turned car off and restarted which allowed control to move car off to the side of road. Dealer says common problem with electrical power steering assist with numerous recalls just not the 2006 Malibu. Looking at expensive repair and lucky no one was hurt.

- Antioch, IL, USA

I was working on my mother-in-laws Malibu out in the front yard and crank it after looking into some other issues this car has, and the steering wheel turns itself all the way to the left on it's own.I then try to turn it back and notice there is no power assist. I ask her about it and she said it has done that a few times recently, where she is driving down the road and all of a sudden, as explained by others, a lot of dinging and there is no power steering. Thank god this hasn't happened while she was in a turn or anything like that yet, however if it does, she is 66 years old with neck injuries and back problems, and if I had to guess will not be able to overpower the steering without the power assist operating properly. In looking over this website, I notice others have paid upwards of $700 to have this issue fixed at no fault of their own. How many others does it take to notice that trans-Canada had a recall on this a few years back and the us has never had an official safety recall.

- Mobile, AL, USA

2006 Chevy Malibu maxx. 3.5 engine. When exiting a ramp to enter the expressway the steering on our 2006 Chevy Malibu locked up pulling the car across two lanes of traffic on the expressway before I could get the vehicle under control. Then I pulled to the shoulder of the road. I was thinking low tire or broken drive belt on the power steering as the power steering light was on. After stopping and raising the hood I saw the belt was ok and the tire also was ok. Next I started to check the power steering fluid to learn there was no power steering dip stick. I stood there looking stupid thinking maybe this car did not have power steering. Well this was a very cold day I got back in the car and started the engine with no power steering light. I turned the steering will and everything was ok so I drove slowly to the next exit. After 500 miles this has not happen again.

- Henderson, KY, USA