This vehicle could have come with two different types of power steering ! One electric an the other hydraulic needing power steering fluid .
If your vehicle has no power steering fluid reservoir it has electric power steering .
Power Steering System Description and Operation (Electronic Power Steering)
Power Steering System Description and Operation (Hydraulic Power Steering)
An they did have a recall for the electric power steering !
Electric Power Steering
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/03/31/gm-recall-steering/7127117
SOURCE: Power steering pump or fluid?
From the top. The reservoir is located on the power steering pump which is ran off of a belt so it will be located in the front of the motor. Look for the cooling fan and then you will be close and should find it from there.
SOURCE: problems with 2006 chevy cobalt power steering
There are several bulletins GM has put out about the steering on those cars.
SOURCE: My 2006 Uplander started to blow smoke from the
you need to get it clean all off then check all your fluids.
you should not drive the car until you find out what is the problem
because you can damage the engine or it will catch on fire.
2006 is kind a new to have this kind of problem, but any thing can happen. you may have run over some thing or a rock can hit a hose or radiator and cause steering fluid or transmission fluid to leak out
Testimonial: "Thanks for your help.The only level that is low is the power steering fluid.2006 does seem pretty new to be having such trouble!"
SOURCE: MALIBU 2006 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEFECT
My Name is Courtney and I had my car a week and the power steering went out, I don’t have the money to fix it, I need your help with getting this problem straight with Chevy. I’m tying to get a RECALL so people can get their money back, or get the car fixed for free. Please call Chevy customer hotline at 866-790-5700, ext 42864, this is who I talked to. And email me at [email protected], this is not right, we need to do something about it. Or call customer assistance, 18002221020, let me know what happens
SOURCE: 2001 chevy silverado leaking steering fluid by the fluid resevoir
Most likely the hose needs to be replaced or the clamp is loose from age
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