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 · Service Brakes
I have always had a brake light problem since i purchased the vehicle 1/23/2010. When driving the vehicle, the brake lights are on all the time, and when you press the brakes to stop , the brake lights go off. On lots of occasions, vehicles behind you tend to almost slam you in the rear end because your brake lights are off when you are stopped and they think you have let off the brakes to proceed. There have also…
ODI 10505301
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the brake lights illuminated without depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to james martin chevrolet ([redacted], detroit, mi 48202, [redacted]) to be serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electrical stability control), but the remedy…
ODI 11131072
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The brake lights on my 2006 chevrolet malibu ltz sometimes work the opposite from how they should (i.e. When the brake pedal is applied the brake lights go out, when the brake pedal is released the brake lights come on). This problem is intermittent; sometimes the brake lights work normally. The issue was first noticed about a year ago and i took the car to the dealer. They thought it was a brake light indicator…
ODI 10356827
Electrical System · Steering
Steering wheel locks up while driving - happens at random - at all different times. Dealer acted like it was no big deal and of course they want me to pay for it when i have now found out that i am not the only one complaining about this problem. It is dangerous, and it could cause fatality. Some kind of new steering system - gm better idea - probably because it is cheaper!!! *tr
ODI 10282071
Electrical System · Steering
The electric power assist periodically fails. It fails when you crank your car and will not operate correctly until you shut the car down and restart. *tr
ODI 10260059
Electrical System · Steering
Incident: failure of power steering on 2006 chevrolet malibu 1) a week leading up the event, i returned from vacation to find "check power steering" lit up on my message center, however, power steering was still available. This occurred on a particularly cold morning, after a cold few weeks. The chevrolet dealership told me nothing was wrong (by phone). I continued driving the vehicle without recurrence of the…
ODI 10316274
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 15 mph on black ice, the vehicle struck a guard rail head-on. There were no injuries. The body shop repaired the vehicle and, a week later, the contact noticed that the engine remains on even when the key is not in the ignition. The dealer stated that the issue was due to the body control module, which was located underneath the dashboard. The insurance…
Crash reported
ODI 10257577
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving less than 60 mph, the contact noticed that the radio was making unknown squeaking noises. She smelled something burning and noticed in her rearview mirror that flames were present in the rear interior speakers. She pulled off the road and called the police and fire departments. The fire was extinguished, but the fire department could not determine the cause…
Fire reported
ODI 10261778
Electrical System · Steering
2006 chevrolet malibu power steering illuminates on dash(radio) , 2005 models were a recall and it keeps coming on and sometimes lose of steering when started. It has 43,000 miles and not on warranty because steering column is not covered , its a problem nationwide as i researched. I could potentially be dangerous when driving around turns if loss of power. I bought it used but was fine until 2 months after. *tr
ODI 10246383
Electrical System · Fuel System, Other
Initially sometimes my car would crank up then die out seconds later now its happening quite often and most times won't crank up now. This has caused me to be late and docked from work. I've brought the car in 5 to 6 times the last time in 2/2009 they said they put in a new fuel pump cylinder but two days later i'd the same problem again. *tr
ODI 10259903
Brake Lights · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While at a complete stop, the contact was informed by another motorist that her brake lights were illuminating even when she was not braking. In addition, the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that a computer chip was failing, which caused the malfunction. The vehicle was repaired at…
ODI 10279875
Electrical System · Steering
While passing another car, accelerating around a curve, or taking off from a stop. The electronic power steering shuts down leaving you fighting a steering wheel that almost feels locked. I was told that there was a bulletin out on the coil pack . That it is spiking a voltage above 16 volts and as a safety feature it shuts down the electronic steering to protect it. It might protect the steering from the electric…
ODI 10229475
Electrical System · Ignition
From day one when i purchased my vehicle 2006 chevy malibu every now and then when you turn the key to start the car it does nothing then let up and turn the ignition again and it starts fine there is no ryme or rythm it just does it whenever also the cd player ejects the cd saying check cd it does this alot in the summer when it gets real hot outside making it hard to listen to a cd i have had chevy look at it…
ODI 10185533
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle. The dealer performed an oil change and stated that a fuel injection throttle body, fuel injector kit, and double clean were needed; however,this had been done a month ago. The contact was also informed that the calibration was outdated. When entering the vehicle, the clock sometimes needs to be reset. The failure mileage was 5,000…
ODI 10235761
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Bought car new 2/06. Once home and driving i noticed an electrical issues consisting of radio interference when using any electrical buttons in car, such as windows, and my charging outlets in the car blow fuses when used. When i turn my air or heat on my brake pedal drops down at least 2 if sitting at light. If driving and i turn on my air, the car lunges forward. This is at a critical level now. I took into their…
ODI 10615320
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