Power Steering Light On problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu - part 2

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed while driving 20 mph. The steering wheel became hard to turn as the power steering light illuminated. The contact turned the engine off for a moment and the steering wheel briefly returned to normal function before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the power steering motor. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair, because the vehicle had exceeded the power steering motor replacement mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 156,000.

While driving my power steering keeps locking on me and the power steering warning light appears on the dashboard. I pull over turn off the car and then turn it back on and it resets itself but then keeps happening. It is very difficult to drive the car when the power steering keeps locking on me and was almost in an accident because of it. This needs to be recalled and fixed as soon as possible.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, a chime sounded as the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was also illuminated. Additionally, the transmission would surge when the contact would start the vehicle. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Since 4/24/13 my power steering warning light has come on at least five times. Thankfully at this point I have not lost steering but it does scare me when it happens because I almost always have had my child in the car with me when the warning has come on. With as many complaints I've seen on this matter I feel as a single parent I should not have to pay up to $500 for repairs. A recall should be in place to protect those of us who have this particular issue. If steering should go out in the middle of a turn I could be involved in an accident. I think it is terrible that a recall may never be put in place unless an accident with serious injury occurs.

Either while I am driving or when I start my car the power steering light flashes on the display and dings three times, and the power steering stops working. This is very frustrating especially while I am driving, fortunately it has not happened while I am driving around corners, but I am very fearful that it will and I will be in the ditch with major issues. When I start the vehicle this sometimes happens and I need to shut the car off several times on occasions to get the power steering to start working. This is and could be a very dangerous situation. I am truly amazed that gm cares about the canadian drivers but not about USA drivers. As they have issued a recall in canada but not in the united states.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The steering wheel became hard to turn and had to be turned with force. The power assist light illuminated while the failure occurred and sometimes the steering wheel regained normal function after the engine was restarted. The dealer performed a diagnostic which located the failure code at the power steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14v153000 (steering) the failure mileage was 103,132. Li.

My first occurrence was while driving across a railroad track at a speed of 35 mph. . . . While driving I heard a dinging and looked to see my power steering light came on at the same time that I was crossing the tracks. . . . Tracks where uneven so I kinda went around the uneven part and couldn't handle my steering so I almost hit a car coming in the opposite direction. . . Second occurrence has even more life threatening. . . . While drivin on the highway at speeds of 65mph. . . I heard the dinging sound and my steering locked up completely(like when the car is turned off) I could not use steering at all and I had a semi right behind me . . . . I was approaching a curve in the highway so I slow down so the traffic would go around me to hopefully get a chance to turn off the car and restart it to reset power steering. . . . I had read about this problem online and that was the solution. . I took the car to a mechanic where he did a road test and of course nothing happened. . . . I only have 2 more payment on this car and to find out that the situation when fixed always recurs is very disappointing. . . . Please recall this vehicle before this problem kills somebody. . . My family is already aware of this problem and if I get into a accident they will be looking closely into this problem.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated while parking and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the steering column would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Hard to turn steering left 4 brief moment. Power steering light display????.

The power steering light came on the steering wheel started to jerk. So I put off the road turn the car off look under the hood for a power steering pump fluid holder notice there wasn't one. So I started the car and it drove fine. So lately, it keep happen very often but the Chevrolet company say that it is not a defect in the car. But I have read a lot of complaints about the same problem that I am having with this car. I have carry the car in to get it service to see what was wrong with it and it was the power steering column. The dealer with not paid for it because I have to many miles on my car. But if I have only 150,000 miles they would. Because the mechanic say that it is not a defect in the power steering that they will not fix it. It's cause I have a lot of miles on it and that I didn't buy it new according to the Chevrolet company but if there are a lot complaints about the same thing then I feel there is a defect in the car not how many miles you put on the car. I believe there should be a recall on the power steering.

Power steering light came on, steering stiffened. Unable to turn car. Put car in neutral, turned off, restarted, until I could steer car into a parking lot. Each restart gave me a few seconds of steering. Dealer replaced electronic power steering motor, other adjustments, plus $115 charge to diagnose, plus rental car for 3 days: for a total repair cost of $1,023. 36.

Power steering light comes on. Needed to replace the steering column.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. In addition, the contact mentioned that the brake lights were constantly failing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised him that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed and the vehicle became extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering column was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.

Soon after I purchased this car I started having problems with the power steering system. In many occasions when I start the engine the power steering does not work. I cannot move the steering wheel. I turn the engine off, wait a few seconds and start the engine again, and the power steering works. I have had this problems at least 15 or 20 times since I purchased the car in January 9, 2012. It has never happened with the car moving. Also when I move the steering wheel from one side to the other the power steering alert light comes on and off and I hear a clunk noise that I can feel in the steering wheel. It is like if something is loose in the steering system. I checked the rack and pinion in several occasions and found it had the screws that hold it to the frame loose. I tightened them but the noise does not go away. I drive this car with caution and fear because of the power steering problem and the noise in the steering system. This month (April 2014) I started having problems with the fuel level sending unit. Sometimes it marks full and others empty with gas in the tank. At the same time the check engine light comes on and off.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

This has been a good car for the most part great on gas but last week the brakes felt real hard to push so I replace with new brakes front and rear the old brakes looked almost new now the brake tail light come when you start the car and dont go off unless you depress them. Drivers think your stopping when your driving and when braking they cant tell because lights go out. Also for the past 3 years the power steering light comes on and you lose your steering control I wonder if and when someone has to die befoe gm recalls and fix the proplems.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering failed while driving and the wheel became very hard to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated while the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering failed to operate normally as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the steering control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 40,000. The current mileage was 78,859.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and the steering failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the contact was advised that the steering column would need replacing. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,225 and the current mileage was 137,231.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving in reverse the steering failed making the steering wheel difficult to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was turned off for a short time and the steering wheel began to function normally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current miles were 86,011.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the power steering failed periodically without warning. The contact also stated when they made a left or right turn the steering wheel jerked out of his hand. The contact stated the power steering light illuminated on the information center intermittently. The contact stated the vehicle was in the dealer possession but had not been inspected. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 118,000.

My 2006 Malibu power steering keeps spontaniously going out. It started around 75,000 miles. It is constantly pulling the wheel from one direction to the other. It's at a point where the vehicle is uncontrolable, especially at high speeds. The power steering light does come on, but only speratically - not all of the time. So far, no accidents have occured, but I fear it will lock up in one certain direction or over correction from trying to control it will cause a crash. Nothing has been fixed or replaced- the car is not being driven at this time.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 15 mph the steering wheel locked. The bell and power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact turned the vehicle off and then on to correct the failure. The dealer diagnostic test determined that the failure was the same as the recall that was issued, but the contacts VIN was not a part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact stated that the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and shut off and when it was restarted, it operated properly. The contact also stated that the steering wheel would involuntarily turn to the left and right when the vehicle was stopped and or in motion. The contact called both the dealer and the manufacturer who stated that the problem was a common failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 101,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu maxx lt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the power steering suddenly failed and the power steering light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The contact received a recall notice later on in reference to the steering but the vehicle was over the mileage limit. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. While driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the power steering stopped functioning. The failure occurred intermittently and only for a few seconds and then functioned properly. Also the contact stated sometimes the ignition would have to be turned off in order for the power steering to function. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repair but there was an appointment set. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 15 mph the steering wheel became very stiff and a power steering service light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. Upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and she was informed her vehicle was included in an unknown special campaign and they would pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the power steering would fail sporadically with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the electronic power assist was failing and would need replacing. The contact believed the failure to be a severe safety issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.

I have a 2006 chevy Malibu with a serious steering problem. Just like the cobalt that has been recalled. Is the same steering system in the Malibu as the cobalt ? the steering just decides to "stop working on it's own". No matter how slow or fast I might be going, it pulls to the left , it pops when I steer, the power steering light comes on, but resets. So by the time I take it to the shop and pay for another service time, it is done and they say do this do that. I had the steering fixed twice now because it was popping. They said the steering was "out of place". When the steering stops, it is to hard to grasp and steer out of harms way. But gm states. . The steering never goes completely out. . . . They should drive one when this happens. I drive my grand-kids around in this car . . . . . . . If they fixed the cobalt,they need to fix this now before more accidents happen ! don't they feel a ounce of remorse ? or is this like the Toyota deal ? they don't care as long as you are making money and there are"that many deaths" maybe they should let their kids and grand-kids ride in or drive these cars. . . . . . . This car is dangerous and all gm said was" take it to the dealer and maybe we can offer cost assistance ".

2006 chevy Malibu electric steering problems. Steering non-responsive and had to stop shut engine off and restart to remove power steering check light on dash and worked again ok for short while.

Power steering went out while driving. Difficult to steer and turn. Power steering default light on dash. Dealer unwilling to pay for repairs. Gm has already recalled other brands for same problem: recall summary general motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet cobalt and model year 2007-2010 pontiac g5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering. The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LS. While the contact was driving approximately 16 mph, a chime sounded and the power steering warning light illuminated, followed by the loss of the power steering. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane. The engine was turned off and restarted. The failure occurred three times within a three week period. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated that the failure was contributed to the steering wheel torque input sensor. The manufacturer offered a special coverage adjustment program regarding the replacement of the steering wheel assembly; however, the VIN was excluded and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,300. Updated 10/05/10.

The power steering light came on. According to the dealer, the entire steering column needs to be replaced. The vehicle is not safe to drive. They state this is a known defect with the 06 Malibu and that the repair is $928. 00. This is a recall issue because thousands of vehicle are having this issue. Why should I pay for their defect?.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While traveling at speeds of 35 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal clicking noise. Seconds later, the power steering stopped functioning and the steering wheel became increasingly hard and difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 118,000. Updated 07/29/10 the consumer stated the steering wheel would lock up nd the power steering light illuminated. Updated 08/03/jb.