Chevrolet: 2006 Malibu Maxx Electric Power Steering

I have read other posts where the writers had problems with their
power steering. It freaked me out the otherday when after starting
the car I proceeded to drive out the driveway when the electric power
steering went off. he message on the info board on the dash just said
problem with power steering. I was able to back up and park the
vehicle. Called Onstar and had them do a diagnostic and found no
problems. Left the car and being a weekend could not get any help.

My husband jumps in on Monday morn (tuesday actually - long weekend)
starts up the car and drives it to the dealer with absolutely no
problems. I have read that it resets itself. Can this happen while
driving on the highway as I can see this a being potentially
dangerous? Should I be scared and worried? The dealer did nothing to
the car as basically there was nothing to do.

 

The thumping while turning the steering wheel is due to a lack of
grease where the steering shaft meets the rack. This does not require
any parts replacements. Instead of applying a little grease, the
dealer ripped off GM and inconvenienced you so they could make a few
bucks. My dealer did the same to me.