The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering indicator illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the power steering system was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was repaired a second time. 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 not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

- Snellville, GA, USA

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: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

- Wapada, IL, USA

While accelerating on to the highway to get up to highway speed a chime sounded and there was a sudden loss of power steering. This will reoccur under the same conditions when the car is accelerating to highway speeds and the engine revolutions per minute are in the higher normal range.

- Oakdale, MN, USA

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.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

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.

- Shongaloo, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering indicator illuminated and a warning sound chimed. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact merged to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and the power steering resumed normal operation. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

- Aurora, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph making a turn, an abnormal sound emitted from the steering wheel. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the U-joint at the steering box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

- Shoemakersville, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V1153000 (steering). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 10/28/2014 updated 4/22/2015

- Jermyn, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the power steering light illuminated as a warning sound chimed and the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle which resumed normal function. The problem recurred eleven times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was made aware of recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14V153000 (steering). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Mcallen, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering light illuminated and it became very difficult to steer. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road before it was turned off. After the contact restarted the vehicle, the vehicle resumed normal function. The problem recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the problem persisted. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Franklin, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact mentioned that the vehicle resumed normal functioned after the engine was restarted. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number 14V153000 (steering). However, the part was not yet available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Pleasant View , TN, USA

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 unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

As I am making a right turn on airline street I felt it was a tight turn from the beginning & really don't think nothing of it, as I continue driving at about 15\20 per hour I was trying to make a right move to the right lane & once again my steering wheel was tight so I was force to use my brakes which I tried repeatedly but was enable to stop at that same moment there was a strong hit to my rear bumper by a commercial truck which end up being a hit and run from the commercial truck.

- Houston, TX, USA

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.

- Brighton, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel required excessive force to turn while driving various speeds. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14E044000 (steering), but the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

- Honesdale, PA, USA

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.

- Canton, MS, USA

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 available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Stroudburg, PA, USA

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 the same thing to him so we decided to do a little research on the power steering and all we could find is a safety recall that we had no idea about we haven't been notified so we call serra Chevrolet dealer and gave them the VIN and she says yes my car has a safety recall and that they don't have replacement parts and don't know when they will they can't do anything so I call the manufacture GM and told him everything about the car and what the dealer told me he said they should have told you to bring the car to the dealer so they could look at it and if they can't fix it offer you a loaner car because the car is not safe for my children or other drivers on the rode so he contacted the dealer and told me they would contact me and they called me back and told me that who ever I spoke to at GM lied that they will not offer me a loaner car that I could bring my car in that they had no doubt they could fix it but I would have to pay out of pocket and maybe GM would reimburse me I have only had the car for 3 months and I don't understand how no one wants to do anything about this I have 3 children I have to get to and from school and had I known about this safety issue I wouldn't have bought the car and I can't afford to pay out of pocket and I shouldn't have to and so I am paying for dangerous car that can't drive.

- Ashland City, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake lights would work intermittently. The contact replaced the brake lights on numerous occasions. The independent mechanic repaired the wiring harness but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the BCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) the remedy failed to rectify the failure. Additionally, the contact also stated that the heated seat function failed and the power steering seized intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 60,000...updated 10/01/14 the consumer stated the fuel tank would show 1/8 of a tank, but in actuality the tank was empty.

- San Antonio , TX, USA

2006 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to power steering problems. The electronic steering motor/module was replaced.

- Gulf Shores, AL, USA