# 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `605821` · 2006-12-08 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHEVROLET
- **Model:** MALIBU
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 18,950
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED TO THE LEFT AND LOCKED.  THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE.  A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN.  THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES.  THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED.
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