2006 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,385 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 53 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 31 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Steering, electric power assist systemFeb 4, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
Campaign 15V064000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringJul 21, 2014
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 14E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 14, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Campaign 14V252000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 30, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Campaign 14V224000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemMar 31, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
Campaign 14V153000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 28, 2011
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.
Campaign 11E009000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalOct 31, 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
Campaign 06V417000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsOct 19, 2005
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE LABEL TABLE SPECIFIED THE 15 INCH SPARE FOR THE FRONT DISC/REAR DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM AND IT SHOULD SPECIFY A 16 INCH SPARE TIRE SIZE.
A 15" DIAMETER REPLACEMENT SPARE TIRE CAN NOT BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE DUE TO A FIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE BRAKE CALIPER.
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A CORRECTED LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR THE CUSTOMERS COULD HAVE THEIR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Campaign 05V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,385 reports, newest first.
Steering, May 21, 2014
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE THE TURN (LUCKILY NO OTHER CARS WERE APPROACHING). THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE DISPLAY AND A CHIMING SOUND. *TR
Electrical system, May 21, 2014
OCCASIONALLY WHEN STARTING THE CAR IT WILL MAKE A JERKING MOTION AND SOUND LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF. I HAVE HAD TIMES WHEN IT WOULD CUT OFF RIGHT AFTER STARTING OR WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. A FEW TIMES (PROBABLY A DOZEN) AFTER CUTTING OFF I HAD TO TRY A COUPLE OF TIMES TO RESTART THE CAR, THE OTHER TIMES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT THE FIRST TIME. IT WILL DO THIS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS OR WEEKS AND THEN BE FINE FOR A WHILE. *TR
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 21, 2014
ON THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT I WAS TRAVELING ON THE ROAD WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY THE SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES ON THE DASHBOARD WENT DOWN TO ZERO WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ABS,TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE LIGHT, AND SECURITY LOCK LIGHTS WERE LITE UP ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT RESPONDING TO THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK. IF EVER I TURN THE CAR OFF IT WOULD NOT RESTART WHICH MEANT MY CHILDREN AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. ITS BEEN A HEADACHE TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN MY VEHICLE DUE TO GAUGE NOT RESPONDING. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON THE DASHBOARD. JUST EVERYTHING IS WRONG WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE AND IT SEEMS EVERY WEEK THERE'S ANOTHER RECALL THAT IS ADDED TO THE LIST. ITS SCARY. TWELVE TO THIRTEEN LIVES HAVE BEEN LOST ALREADY OVER DEFAULTS OF THE CHEVY MODELED VEHICLES. A VERY INSECURE AND UNCOMFORTABLE CUSTOMER/FAMILY. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 21, 2014
AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY AND DRIVING AWAY FROM THE GAS STATION THE FUEL GAUGE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO EMPTY, MY LOW FUEL MESSAGE CAME ON AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE FUEL GAUGE WILL BOUNCE BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN EMPTY AND FULL ALL THE TIME, ITS ONE OR THE OTHER NEVER ANYTHING IN BETWEEN. MY LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. WHEN FILLING THE TANK COMPLETELY I HAVE TO SET MY TRIP SET TO KEEP UP WITH MILEAGE. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, May 21, 2014
THE FIRST IS THE STEERING SOUNDS LIKE FRONT END IS GOING TO FALL APART WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN I TURN CORNERS. THE SECOND IS THE FUEL THE CAR CONSTANTLY SHUTS OFF FOR NO REASON. AND THE THIRD IS THE AIR CONDITONER BLOWS FROM COLD TO HOT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 20, 2014
WHEN I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK IT STARTED READING INCORRECTLY, AND WOULD SHOW EMPTY. OVER THE PERIOD OF A WEEK THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE SENOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS OVER A $500 COST. *TR
Steering, Power train, May 20, 2014
THIS HAPPENED LITERALLY AT THE END OF A 7 HOUR CAR TRIP- WE GOT LUCKY. DRIVING ON I-75 SOUTH AND APPROACHING EXIT. BEGIN TO SLOW DOWN AND ENTER EXIT RAMP. STEERING WHEEL STARTS SHAKING PROFUSELY AND IMMEDIATELY BECOMES EXTREMELY HARD TO MOVE TO EITHER SIDE. PANICKING, I MANAGED TO CONTROL THE CAR AND SLOW IT DOWN TO A VERY SLOW SPEED AND PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, AND SLOWLY MERGE INTO A GAS STATION THAT WAS, LUCKILY, RIGHT NEXT TO THE EXIT RAMP. THIS WAS EXTREMELY SCARY, UNEXPECTED, AND COULD HAVE KILLED US IF WE WERE GOING THE FULL HIGHWAY SPEED AND WERE NOT EXITING ON A RAMP. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, May 20, 2014
EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY GAS TANK THE FUEL GAGE DROPS DOWN TO EMPTY AND THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT WANTS TO TURN OFF NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING IT DOES THIS. THIS IS VERY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS AND I'M DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
Steering, May 19, 2014
THE POWER STEERING TURNS OFF BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, BUT DOES IT MORE CONSISTENTLY AT 65 MPH AND ABOVE. *JS
Steering, May 17, 2014
WHILE MY KIDS AND WAS DRIVING ALONE A VERY BUSY ROAD. IN MY 2006 CHEVY MALIBU HERE IN ALBANY GA MY CAR MADE A CLING NOISE AND I DIDNT NOTICE WHAT IT MEANT BY MAKING THE NOISE BUT HOWEVER AT THAT VERY SECOND MY CAR STEERING LOCKED UP AND MADE IT VERY HARD FOR ME TO OPERATE. I ACTUALLY HAD TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE WITH MUSCLE FORCE. SO. AFTER GETTING TO A PLACE I CAN PULL OVER AND BEGIN TO CALL MY HUSBAND I TURN THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT BACK UP AND IT BEGIN TO WORK FINE. WELL, I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM TWO DAYS LATER AND SO I DECIDE TO CALL A CHEVY DEALER IN HE BEGIN TO TELL ME THAT ITS A RECALL ON THESE PARTICULAR VEHICLES AND GIVEN ANOTHER NUMBER TO SEE IF MY VEHICLE.HAD A RECALL ON IT. WELL, CALLING THIS NUMBER IN WAITED ON A REP. HE ASK FOR THE MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR AS WELL THE VIN OF THE VEHICLE I GAVE HIM THE INFORMATION THAT WAS REQUESTED THEN HE CANE BACK TO THE PHONE AND SAID THERES NO RECALL FOR THIS CAR. OK FRIDAY MAY 16,2014 THIS HAPPENED AGAIN. I HAVE TRIED ALL SOURCE THATS POSSIBLE IN DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT. COULD SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE CONTACT WITH ME BEFORE THIS CAR CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT BY THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. *JS
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, May 16, 2014
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE. FUEL READS EMPTY EVEN THOUGH THE GAS TANK IS FILLED. IT TOOK 3 HOURS AND 322 DOLLARS TO FIX.. UNREASONABLE IS ALL I CAN SAY... *TR
Electrical system, Engine, May 16, 2014
SEVERAL YEARS AGO VEHICLE STARTED TO EXHIBIT IGNITION MISSES WHEN MAKING SLOW SPEED TURNS 10-20MPH. CONDITION WOULD CORRECT ITSELF WHEN COMING OUT OF TURNS OR ENTRANCE RAMPS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. IN 2013 AND 2014 OCCURRENCE BECAME MORE FREQUENT (2-3 TIMES WEEKLY). CHEVROLET DEALER ADVISED ME TWO MONTHS AGO THAT IT APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH AND ADVISED ME TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY WEIGHT FROM IGNITION KEY CHAIN. I IMMEDIATELY DID THIS AND PROBLEM HAS NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. HOWEVER, DEALER ADVISED THAT I COULD ADD MY NAME TO WAIT LIST FOR A NEW IGNITION SWITCH, BUT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR SINCE MY 2006 IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. SINCE MANY OTHER GM MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME LATENT DEFECT I FEEL MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 12, 2014, fire
LETTER FROM SENATOR NELSON ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING STEERING PROBLEMS ON HER 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU; PLEASE SEND RESPONSE DIRECTLY TO SENATOR OFFICE AND REFERENCE CONSTITUENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TO RETRACT CAUSING THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND CATCH FIRE. THE MECHANIC STATED IT MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A FACTORY FLAW AS HE HAD NEVER SEEN BOTH CALIPERS FAIL TOGETHER. THE BRAKE CALIPER SEALS WERE MELTED FROM HEAT AND THEY WERE CRACKED/DRY ROTTED LETTING THE CALIPER SLEEVE RUST. A MONTH PRIOR, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE POWER STEERING SEEMED STIFF AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, THE CONSUMER DID RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. ON DECEMBER 20, 2011 THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED ANOTHER STEERING FAILURE, SLOW ACCELERATION, AND OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC BELIEVED THERE WAS PROBABLY CONTAMINATION IN THE BRAKE FLUID, AS IT WAS MILKY. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED THAT ALL THE RUBBER COMPONENTS IN THE BRAKE AND ABS BE REPLACED DUE TO THE CONTAMINATION. *JB
Steering, May 12, 2014
LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASSING GEAR. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD DISPLAY AN INACCURATE READING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE LOW FUEL GAUGE AND THE FUEL CAP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TWO FUEL LEVEL SENSORS AND THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11E009000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 147,414.
Steering, May 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, May 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE IGNITION WARNING LIGHT SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL METAL ODOR IN THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. UPDATED 7/7/14*CN UPDATED 07/14/2014 *JS
Steering, May 7, 2014
POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON. NEEDED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR
Steering, May 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Steering, May 6, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A ROAD BARRIER. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE FACE, HEAD, HANDS AND EARS. THE POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 87/15/14*CN UPDATED 08/25/2014 *JS
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 6, 2014
I HAD JUST FILLED MY GAS TANK TO FULL. I DROVE DOWN THE STREET FOR A FEW BLOCKS AND THE FUEL GAUGE ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT TO EMPTY. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN THE CAR OFF, THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AGAIN. THE FUEL GAUGE WENT BACK TO FULL. BUT AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET, IT WENT BACK DOWN TO EMPTY. I TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL SENSOR FOR WHICH I DID. HOWEVER, UPON RESEARCHING THE LATEST RECALL OF GM'S THAT ADDRESSES THE STEERING COLUMN ISSUE (I'M HAVING THIS PROBLEM TOO), I DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL SENSOR ISSUE WAS RECALLED PREVIOUSLY. SO I CALLED CHEVY AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN WAS NOT RECALLED. I NEED SOME DIRECTION/GUIDANCE ON HOW TO GET MY VIN INCLUDED IN THE PREVIOUS RECALL, IF AT ALL POSSIBLE SO I MAY BE REIMBURSED. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO SINCE MY MALIBU ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SENSOR AS OTHER MALIBU'S? YOUR ASSISTANCE/GUIDANCE WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. *TR
Steering, May 2, 2014
WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, THE STEERING IN THE VEHICLE GAVE OUT AND IT WAS NECESSARY TO SHUT OFF AND TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON THE GET THE POWER STEERING TO WORK AGAIN. THROUGHOUT THIS PAST WINTER, IT FREQUENTLY LOST STEERING AT STOP SIGNS, STOP LIGHTS, AND WHEN MOVING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, May 1, 2014
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL 02/04/2014 AND AS I WAS TURNING TO LEAVE SCHOOL I HEARD A RINGING SOUND FROM INSIDE OF CAR AND MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO JERK LEFT AND RIGHT THEN I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED AND MY STEERING WHEEL WAS MOVING LEFT TO RIGHT WITH OUT ME TOUCHING IT . IT WAS AS SOMEONE WAS DOING IT AND I COULDN'T SEE THEM AND WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IT WAS VERY UNSTABLE TO DRIVE SO I HAVE TO DRIVE SLOW BECAUSE IT WOULD JERK UNEXPECTEDLY DURING MY DRIVE I FELT VERY UNSAFE WHEN I DRIVE WITH MY 4 AND 14 DAUGHTER AND MOM YEAR OLD IN THE CAR I HAVE OWNED A CHEVY MOSTLY A GOOD PART OF MY LIFE I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED AND SOMEONE TOLD ME OF THE RECALL . SO I CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL BUT IT HAD A 150,000.00 MILE WARRANTY ON PART BUT HE SAID I HAVE TO HAVE A TEST DOING TO SEE IF THE STEERING MOTOR IS BAD FOR $103.00 AND IF IT IS MOTOR FOR STEERING IT WOULD BE FIXED AND THEY WILL WAVE TEST CHARGE . IT SAYS POWER STEERING WHEN IT AUDIBLE SOUNDS IN CAR ON RADIO DISPLAY PANEL I COULD NOT LET HIM DO THE TEST CAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY IF THEY SAID SOMETHING ELSE IS WRONG SO NOW IT IS GONE ALMOST COMPLETELY . MY SHOULDER ARE VERY SORE FROM HAVING TO DRIVE THIS CAR TO WORK AND TO GET MY KID AND I AM STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON IT TO . MAYBE AFTER I GET INTO A MAJOR CRASH AND MY FAMILY DIES OR SOMEONE ELSE DIES FROM NOT BEING ABLE TO CONTROL CAR WHEN IT IS NEEDED MAYBE YOU WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT PLEASE WAVE TEST FEE OR SOMETHING SO IF I TAKE IT IN TO GET FIXED SO YOU CAN HAVE A HAPPY BUYER OF CHEVY AUTOS. *TR
Steering, May 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 06/24/14 MA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL ON MAY 7,2014. UPDATED 06/25/2014 *JS
Steering, Apr 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED THEN RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.