2006 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 115
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 115 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 61 records
- brake lights · 19 records
- steering wheel · 17 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- failure recurred · 10 records
- stability control · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel level sensor failure. Fuel reads empty even though the gas tank is filled. It took 3 hours and 322 dollars to fix.. Unreasonable is all i can say... *tr
ODI 10592056
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
On 5/07/2014 i got in my car that morning to take my 4 children to school the car started and died 3 times. When it finally did start i couldn't get it out of park! While on the way to school i was nearly hit from behind because my brakes lights failed to function! The problems have gotten worse daily since then. When i would drive the car it would take off on its on, the cruise control no longer functions, i have…
ODI 10621493
Electrical System · Steering
Car shuts off while driving an steering is hard. *tr
ODI 10584519
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the key would remain in the start position while still in the ignition switch. The contact stated that in order to resume normal operation the vehicle had to be shut down and restarted. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…
ODI 10654597
Electrical System · Steering
I have taken my car to sierra chevrolet in southfield, mi where it was purchased in 10/13, since purchasing on 3 different occasions in 5 months for loss of power steering and all systems on dashboard drop to zero (0), gas, speedometer and rpm's. I was first charged $125 (dealer claimed they would split cost) which didn't fix problem. Now they are trying to charge me $430 to replace a module with no guarantee this…
ODI 10583472
Electrical System
The vehicle on several occasions at a speed of 30 mph approximately turned off. When this happens there is no control of the vehicle, the direction gets stuck as well as the brakes. I have received two notifications from you, one on august 2014 & the other one on january 2015. I have gone to the dealer and as of now there is no solution to this issue. The dealer i have gone is the nearest one: autonation chevrolet…
ODI 10690738
Electrical System · Steering
Hears a clicking noise from car then it will loose steering and shut off, no acceleration, steering wheel locks up, no lights. All turns off, has happen about 8 times. Next time, put foot on brake it jumps, all shuts off, it some times take 3 or 4 times for the car to start back up. Chevrolet shop has replaced parts, still can not find out why it shut off. If this has happen to others that has a malibu, please help,…
ODI 10606907
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering assist failed as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired on two occasions but the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10574667
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. After restarting the engine, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.
ODI 10640399
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The power steering light came on the display. I could not steer or turn the car. I turn the car off for about thirty minutes. I started the car back up called gm dealer on 38th street explained the problem & went in. The service department said that it was power steering column & that it would be 1200 dollars to fix. I did not have the money to fix it. On several occasions this has happened to me. As recently as…
ODI 10691269
Electrical System
I got in my car last night, coming from out the grocery store, and it wouldn't start!....anti theft system light kept blinking. I live in michigan and its january, i was freezing, crying and didn't know what to do. Thank goodness i didnt have my daughter with me....i googled about what happened and it seems a lot of people are having this problem. Why hasn't this been recalled????!!!!!...i tried the 10 minute fix…
ODI 10559540
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
On the day of the incident i was traveling on the road with my two children in the vehicle. Suddenly the speedometer and gauges on the dashboard went down to zero while i was driving. The abs,traction control, engine light, and security lock lights were lite up on the dashboard. The fuel gauge is not responding to the amount of fuel in tank. If ever i turn the car off it would not restart which meant my children and…
ODI 10593072
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
The first is the steering sounds like front end is going to fall apart when driving and when i turn corners. The second is the fuel the car constantly shuts off for no reason. And the third is the air conditoner blows from cold to hot. *tr
ODI 10593009
Electrical System · Steering
As i was pulling out of a parking lot a message came across my radio/temp screen and said power steering. All of a sudden my power steering went out. I drove it a few blocks to make it home with absolutely no power steering. It was tough, but i made it home. I turned the car off and did a little research on the internet concerning my power steering. I seen a lot of people said once they started their cars again the…
ODI 10553522
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
I have a problem with my car overheating. This car overheated and antifreeze came pouring out of the overfill hose. I had a mechanic check it and fix it, next day same thing. The car anti-theft light come on, the steering wheel sometimes freeze up. This car sometimes turns on and off by itself, yes the key need not be inside. The brakes are horrible and i spent funds to change it. Help!!! This car seems to be a…
ODI 10546309
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle hits 25 mph while driving straight and the power steering fails. A dinging would go off and it would not move till the car was shut off and reset. *tr
ODI 10676164
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
I have had issues since the day after i got it. I have had this vehicle for less then a month and within 24 hours of having it the issues started. The fuel gauge drops to empty, when i fill the tank. The starter will crank but the car will not always start, sometimes the start is a long crank & sometimes it will not start at all, now today the check engine light is on. The steering wheel makes a popping noise. *tr
ODI 10542554
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The worst car i ever had in my life will never have another one it is the middle of summer a/c compressor is frozen had it repaired and now it is breaking alternator belt this belt works the alternator and compressor had it replace twice it broke while driving down the road lost my steering in steering wheel almost wreak i am sick and tired of this darn car and in danger my life and kids life the car also will…
ODI 10534686
Electrical System
I bought this car brand new, still had the plastic on it. The car is well taken care of. I used the re-circulate feature for the first time ever, a loud thumping noise started. The noise stopped for a little bit. Today i was driving all over the city, and on the way home the loud thumping noise started and did not stop. It scared me to drive, i thought it was something major. We had to pull the battery to get it to…
ODI 10533154
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing transmission and bas sensor failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number:14v252000 (electrical system , electronic stability control , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed…
ODI 10608535
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving on the highway. While driving on the highway at around 60 mile per hour the powersteering warning came onto the radio display. Shortly after the steering wheel became extremely hard to turn. I was able to pull over to the side of the road once i dont that the car cut off. I was towed to have the car looked at, once the car was looked at i had the alternator replaced. When i picked up the car from the…
ODI 10508637
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
It started since 2013 and new things are just happened what part of your car was affected? Engine elec. Stability control seat belts unknown or other
ODI 10860200
Electrical System · Steering
Around march 2013, i first began to encounter problems with my power steering. It began at a low speed with a chime, a message display saying to check the power steering, and my wheel locking up (power steering fail). At the time, i did not think much of it because after restarting the car, the power steering seemed fine. After this incident, there were many times when the chime would sound and the message would…
ODI 10617419
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving on the highway with 60 mph. I suddenly recognized that it was very hard to steer. It was very hard for me to pull it over . As i knew this issue with 2006 malibu cars (read many complaints about it on the internet before), i did not panic, and achieved it to pull over without any accident. (by the way, i am a male driver and i do not think any female driver without any knowledge of such problem in…
ODI 10497670
Electrical System · Steering
Traveling down the highway and suddenly the vehicle is very hard to steer got the vehicle pulled over to the side of the road after having to muscle the wheel then had the car towed to the dealer.was told it was a electric power steering assist motor that had went out causing the problem and after questioning about a recall was told they were recalled in canada but not the us this is a very concerning matter that gm…
ODI 10496140
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
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