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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 22 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 11 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 83,862 miles
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I was driving with my kids in the car and all of the sudden my car started beeping saying something about power steering, the wheel got hard and I almost crash trying to turn. I parked, turned the car off and turned it back on and steering wheel was fine. Then now it foes it all the time randomly while im driving. It is so unsafe I called the GM they said my car didnt qualify for the power steering recall that was put out for Chevy Malibu 2006.
- Parkesburg, PA, USA
The steering wheel continues to keep locking up while I'm driving and I have to cut car off and start multiple times in order for it to drive properly, it has done this while I'm driving and while I was parked. I was told that it has been multiple recalls specifically on this but they cannot do anything because it's not an open recall.
- Hampton, GA, USA
When vehicle is stationary, the steering while began to move and shake by itself. While, I was driving and making a right turn, the power steering completely went out and forced me to cross the center lane. When this happened, I almost hit head on with a car that was driving in the left lane. I had to use all my strength to get back into the right lane and not cause an accident. After this happened, the power steering error message popped up on the radio dash board.
- Marengo, IL, USA
Power steering issue, torque sensor recall 15V064000 sudden power steering loss while driving C0545
- Lagrange Highlands, IL, USA
Electric assist is not working. Will quit while driving. Have to stop car and turn engine off then something resets and it works for awhile. Very unpredictable and unsafe.
- Massillon, OH, USA
Power steering started stopped working.
- Manchester, MD, USA
My fuel pump does not work properly it reads empty. Also I was driving and my power steering stopped working as I was turning. I was very scared of crashing my car. I had to stop my car and turn it off then turn it back on and my power steering was working again. This has happened 3 times in the last 2 days.
- Scranton, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the power steering had failed without warning intermittently. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) which the contact felt it was related to the failure experienced. The contact called ourisman Chevrolet of baltimore located at 6633 security blvd, baltimore, md 21207 where it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure and the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
Power steering stops working. 1st time was on the interstate on the wayto work. Shut car off and restarted it and it worked the last 2 miles. Leaving work it went out again on the highway.
- Westfield, WI, USA
My 2006 Chevy Malibu's power steering is malfunctioning. At times it doesn't work when I start the car. Other times it quits working while driving. I noticed where there was a recall for power steering issues from GM. I contacted my dealer and was told after giving my VIN that it wasn't covered because of mileage. I took the car to my local repair shop and told by them to contact GM because of the recall. I contacted GM through their customer service number but was told since I wasn't the original owner that it's not covered. The current mileage is 241239.
- Winder, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 25 mph, the power steering seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact called regency Chevrolet Buick GMC (825 E main St, uvalde, tx 78801) and was provided a repair estimate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- Sabinal, TX, USA
My daughter's 2006 Chevy malibue has a steering problem. She heard the indicator bell from the dash and then her steering indicator light came on the dash. This tells us there is a problem in her steering system. She has experienced a slight loss of power steering and found it the be a little harder to steer.. your web site has indicated that there is a recall for the 2006 and 2007 Chevy malibue manufacturerd certain months. We called our local dealership to fine if my daughter's car was one of the defective cars with a power steering electrical modules. They stated no. I like to know what the difference between a car manufactured in February and one in April. There built on the same assembly line using the same parts. My complaint is that someone else with the same year and model get there car fixed and she does not. She has a low paying job and cannot really afford the repair bill. GM needs to fix all 2006 Chevy Malibu S.
- Mt Laurel, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While operating the vehicle, the 'power steering failure' message displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15V064000 (steering) in March of 2015. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 119,500.
- Stage Coach, NV, USA
The electronic steering stops working intermittently. This causes the car to steer very hard and is definitely a safety issue. I've done some research and found that there has been recalls for this exact issue. When I enter my VIN number of coarse it isn't included. The past recalls need to be extended as I see there are many others with the same issue and fall in the same category. It should not take a fatality before this happens. GM knows they have a very bad safety issue here and should held accountable for all the vehicles effected, not just a portion. This problem occurs when the vehicle is just started and while traveling down the highway. The car then has to be stopped, shut off and restarted for the issue to clear.
- Gleason, WI, USA
Was driving on city street approaching an intersection when the vehicle loss power, steering, and ABS brakes
- Green Bay, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called dimmitt Chevrolet (located at 25485 us hwy 19 N, clearwater, fl 33763, (727) 608-1248) and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.
- Clearwater, FL, USA
Sudden failure of power steering while driving. GM dealership ran diagnostic test. Diagnosis is steering assist motor is shorting internally and shutting down the assist. Occasionally, the computer will successfully reset and power steering will be restored for a short while until it happens again. Tech cause from diagnostic test: Scan check, codes C0550 (ECU perf internal electrical failure), C0475 (electric steering motor circ.) both codes are history. Current codes would be internal ps module malfunction. Completed by technician number: 0013. Test done at M.J. goss motor co., 1415 adams ave., la grande, or 97850, phone: 541-663-4131
- Elgin, OR, USA
Takata recall I was driving my car and all of a sudden steering wheel jumped up and then lost the power steering and could barely turn wheel and I heard a ding and it tried to die and a burst of steam comes on windshield. It will smell like it's really hot and it gets a little hot but not bad
- Mojave, CA, USA
Vehicle experiencing power steering defect. Randomly locks up the steering wheel whenever trying to accelerate or turning.
- Arab, AL, USA
- Philadelphia, PA, USA