2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 207about this part
- Share
- 77%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,318miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 207 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 77% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,318 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My steering wheel suddenly started moving back and forth while stopped or parked. I call GM re: recalls. It seems they are not acknowledging the problem. My coworker has a malibu and has the same problem. Hers is 2008. I've been researching through social media and have come across 25 people thus far with the same problem”
NHTSA complaint #11081908, filed 2018-03, 119,000 miles“I was driving to work yesterday morning and my steering wheel locked up so that I couldn't turn left or right. This continued to happen on my way home from work as well to the point it was incredibly difficult to turn the steering wheel even an inch to the left or right. The vehicle was in motion when this happened and was on both side streets (20-30mph) & the highway (65mph).”
NHTSA complaint #11122893, filed 2018-08, 109,000 miles“Warning comes on radio with warning beeps and all power steering is lost until you turn off car and restart. It can happen during any driving situation at any speed. The car has already had the initial recall taken care of for this same problem even tho we never experienced a problem with it then. Now even tho another recall was issued they say my car isn't in that group. Makes no sense.”
NHTSA complaint #11073938, filed 2018-02, 75,000 miles“I have owned this vehicle for about 2 years and for the last year the power steering message comes across my radio display everytime the vehicle is on and stays on. My power steering pump is electric and occasionally I will lose my power steering while I am driving”
NHTSA complaint #11165759, filed 2019-01, 215,830 miles“I have two recalls on this car that increase the risk of crash. Recall number 14116 power steering, and recall number 14152 transmission shift cable. Parts are not available for either recall and an estimated date for parts is not available. I have not had an accident, yet. However, I feel the safety of anyone driving or riding in this car is in jeopardy.”
NHTSA complaint #10636941, filed 2014-09, 35,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V064000Feb 4, 2015General 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…Covers: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2006–2007, Pontiac G6 2006–2007, Chevrolet Malibu 2006–2007
- 14V153000Mar 31, 2014General 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…Covers: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2004–2006, Malibu 2004–2006, 2008–2009, Saturn Ion 2004–2007 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10245882Sep 1, 2014Electric Power Steering Assist
- 10061096Mar 31, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10033624May 1, 2012Saturn pontiac chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-power steering assist. Some vehicles equipped with electric…
- 10025672Jun 1, 2010Loss of power steering assist, power steering warning message displayed in dic, ipc/radio displays erratic, dtc c0900, b1325 set (replace ignition coil/module assembly and add…
- 10019478Jun 1, 2010Normal operating characteristics of electric power steering (eps) system during extended lock-to-lock (maximum steering wheel rotation) usage. *tt updated 3/30/11.
- 10032292Aug 1, 2009Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: steering column tilt wheel release lever inoperative/broken (replace tilt wheel release lever kit and/or release lever retainer (tilt teeth)).
- 10020816Mar 1, 2008Clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle while driving or turning over bumps at low speeds. *kb (diagnose noise - lubricate inner and outer steering shaft, reposition…
- 10020217Aug 18, 2006Loss of power steering assist at high engine rpm. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated on 10/03/07.
- 10018531Jan 5, 2006Intermittent steering wheel dither after front end alignment was performed.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
28 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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