Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has 1016 NHTSA steering complaints and 3 steering-related recalls.
1016
Complaints
3
Recalls
14
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
14V153000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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), 20...
15V064000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 20...
14E044000
STEERING
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The power steering went out on the car as I was driving down the highway going 65 mph |
| Jan 15, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering warning light appeared then steering wheel tightened while slowing down to make a tur... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My power steering goes in and out as I'm driving depending on the speed. I have trouble swerving if ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking spa... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | STEERING | I purchased this car about a month ago in April of 2025 as of today June 2025 I have lose my power s... |
| May 14, 2025 | STEERING | My electric power steering has gonna out then came back and now its not working. There's been a reca... |
| May 14, 2025 | STEERING | MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT CAUSING WHEEL TO BE TIGHT AND HARD TO TURN. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | STEERING | Steering got stiff and hard to turn and it shakes while idle |
| Mar 18, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | No incident yet but will happen if not recalled and fixed. My EPS keeps going out while driving and ... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | STEERING | The contact's granddaughter owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at v... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | STEERING | I recently acquired this 2006 Chevy Malibu that belonged to my parents. It only has 29K miles on it ... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that while driving at various spee... |
| Jan 12, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Steering wheel very stiff after driving 70 miles an hour Sometimes very stiff when vehicle is start... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Sent the car to fix recalls and they said it has another problem and want to charge to fix the steer... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | STEERING | My steering wheel began moving back and forth on its own. This happened both while I was driving and... |
| May 20, 2024 | STEERING | Steering wheel stop working and dealer do not fix it. 15V064 Recall |
| May 6, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and ... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | STEERING | While son is driving down the road the power steering goes out and an alarms sounds saying the Power... |