2006 Chevrolet Malibu Power Train Problems
- 36
- 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.
What owners report
- power train · 13 records
- steering wheel · 10 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- power steering · 7 records
- train part · 6 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Car runs fine then without warning it will just die. Does this while driving in motion. It is car used by two new teen drivers. It is very unsafe because they don't have a lot of driving time. I looked at a lot of wiring connections, cleaned up all ground connections with wire brush, replaced temp sensor, crank position sensor, been going thru and fixing bad wiring connections. Replaced fuel pump. And fixed broken…
ODI 11270906
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering
I was driving towards raytown missouri for a birthday party and asni was driving over a railroad track, my car startee making noise and acted as if it didnt want to go. So i later found out that my transmisaion fluid had leaked and now the transmission case needs to be replaced due to the tracks on the road.
ODI 11228485
Power Train · Steering
Takatat recall .. I was driving my car on the highway and my steering wheel locked when i was driveing i had my family in the car with me we all could have die lord me and my family is homeless we need this car to get around pleace helpn us with this i was driveing from east st louis il to work at the hollwood casino in st louis mo we sleep in our car thats why my family was there with me when i was driving when it…
ODI 11184982
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While vacuuming out the parked vehicle, the contact bumped the gearshift and the vehicle started moving. The vehicle was able to be stopped, but was not able to be placed back in the park position. The vehicle had to be started in order to be placed in the park position. The dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10855565
Power Train
2006 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission shift lever recall repairs and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated as he was attempting to turn into a busy intersection, the vehicle began to roll backwards and he had no control of the vehicle, at first. He was able to stop the vehicle by applying the brake. There was no warning of any type. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. A day…
ODI 10714854
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn right or left. All of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000…
ODI 10748732
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while the cruise control was deactivated, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact was able to place the gear in low and drove the vehicle home. The transmission regained function after the engine was restarted and the gears were shifted several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or…
ODI 10691591
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the contact was turned away because the dealer ran out of parts. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experience the failure.
ODI 10672356
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the parts needed for the repair were not readily available. The contact believed that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the defective component. The contact had been waiting since july 2014 to have…
ODI 10678389
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering seized. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted from the drive position to the neutral position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10671987
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact stated that while…
ODI 10671298
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2006 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to torque sensor assembly; wiring harness to the bcm or mag beam and transmission shift cable that may fracture at any time. *tgw the consumer was informed, the parts were not available. *jb
ODI 10638936
Engine · Power Train
When i try to start my chevy malibu it doesn't catch after turning the key and will constantly die. Already replaced the starter, fuel intake, etc but continues the same problems. *tr
ODI 10652600
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v224000 (power train). The parts needed to perform the recall repairs were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become…
ODI 10632422
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contacted stated while park, the vehicle rolled away. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10648379
Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10638880
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The contact stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10621682
Power Train
Letter from congresswoman matsui on behalf of constituent re 2006 general motors chevrolet malibu recall. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available, and gm refused to provided a loaner vehicle. *jb
ODI 10625695
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The contact also stated that the engine stalled. The transmission failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.
ODI 10671911
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000. (power train). The contact stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure.
ODI 10617256
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer, who replaced the bcm spacer and the transmission shifter but the failure recurred months later. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train), but the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10692060
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Hello, i contacted your national service line and they referred me to jack wilson chevrolet in saint augustine. We have had three recalls on this vehicle and no resolution on any of them. Vin# [xxx] 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx 65000 miles steering issue, took to a dealer ship in jacksonville, fl., they told me it was a brake issue. Had the front brakes replaced and still have the issue and charged me 60.00 for a…
ODI 10627909
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and there was an abnormal clicking noise heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 14e044000 (steering). The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle due to the steering wheel being difficult to maneuver. The contact also received…
ODI 10662339
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). However, the parts were unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10636937
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notifications for recalls nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v224000 (power train) and nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering). However, the parts were not available in order to perform the recall…
ODI 10622371