Steering wheel locks up while driving - happens at random - at all different times. Dealer acted like it was no big deal and of course they want me to pay for it when I have now found out that I am not the only one complaining about this problem. It is dangerous, and it could cause fatality. Some kind of new steering system - GM better idea - probably because it is cheaper!!!

- Perkasie, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While at a complete stop, the contact was informed by another motorist that her brake lights were illuminating even when she was not braking. In addition, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that a computer chip was failing, which caused the malfunction. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $250. A year later, the failure recurred. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 35,900 and current mileage was 72,000.

- Concord, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving less than 60 mph, the contact noticed that the radio was making unknown squeaking noises. She smelled something burning and noticed in her rearview mirror that flames were present in the rear interior speakers. She pulled off the road and called the police and fire departments. The fire was extinguished, but the fire department could not determine the cause of the failure. The insurance company stated that the paper used to make the speaker grew too hot and caused the fire. No modifications had been made to the manufacturer's speakers. The insurance company attempted to have the repairs performed on the vehicle, but to no avail. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 59,301.

- Sanleandro, CA, USA

The electric power assist periodically fails. It fails when you crank your car and will not operate correctly until you shut the car down and restart.

- Orlando, FL, USA

Initially sometimes my car would crank up then die out seconds later now its happening quite often and most times won't crank up now. This has caused me to be late and docked from work. I've brought the car in 5 to 6 times the last time in 2/2009 they said they put in a new fuel pump cylinder but two days later I'd the same problem again.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 15 mph on black ice, the vehicle struck a guard rail head-on. There were no injuries. The body shop repaired the vehicle and, a week later, the contact noticed that the engine remains on even when the key is not in the ignition. The dealer stated that the issue was due to the body control module, which was located underneath the dashboard. The insurance company and manufacturer stated that the failure would not be covered. The contact believes that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect, not the crash. The vehicle has not yet been repaired for the ignition failure. The current and failure mileages were 91,000.

- Petersburg, VA, USA

2006 Chevrolet Malibu power steering illuminates on dash(radio), 2005 models were a recall and it keeps coming on and sometimes lose of steering when started. It has 43,000 miles and not on warranty because steering column is not covered, its a problem nationwide as I researched. I could potentially be dangerous when driving around turns if loss of power. I bought it used but was fine until 2 months after.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle. The dealer performed an oil change and stated that a fuel injection throttle body, fuel injector kit, and double clean were needed; however, this had been done a month ago. The contact was also informed that the calibration was outdated. When entering the vehicle, the clock sometimes needs to be reset. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 48,000. Updated 09/10/08. Updated 09/12/08

- Houston, TX, USA

While passing another car, accelerating around a curve, or taking off from a stop. The electronic power steering shuts down leaving you fighting a steering wheel that almost feels locked. I was told that there was a bulletin out on the coil pack. That it is spiking a voltage above 16 volts and as a safety feature it shuts down the electronic steering to protect it. It might protect the steering from the electric surge, but it has almost caused a wreck on a couple of occasions. Luckily I was able to fight the dead steering wheel where if I was a smaller male/ female there would be a chance that I couldn't.

- West Frankfort , IL, USA

From day one when I purchased my vehicle 2006 Chevy Malibu every now and then when you turn the key to start the car it does nothing then let up and turn the ignition again and it starts fine there is no ryme or rythm it just does it whenever also the cd player ejects the cd saying check cd it does this alot in the summer when it gets real hot outside making it hard to listen to a cd I have had Chevy look at it several times with nothing getting resolved I was told that since its not acting up at the time when they look at it then they cant diagnose the peoblem

- Westerville, OH, USA