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.
Power Train
Gear shift lever moves to park position, but park is not engaged. Can not start engine because transmission is still in drive, even though gear shift shows park. Sounds like gm recall notice #14152, but we were informed by dealer our vin # is not part of this recall. *tr
ODI 10594827
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes
I was un able to get my car from park to drive. I had to pull extremely hard on the shifter to get it to move. *tr
ODI 10622000
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would hesitate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The…
ODI 10778541
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, a chime sounded as the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was also illuminated. Additionally, the transmission would surge when the contact would start the vehicle. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The contact referenced nhtsa…
ODI 10595630
Power Train · Steering
Either while i am driving or when i start my car the power steering light flashes on the display and dings three times, and the power steering stops working. This is very frustrating especially while i am driving, fortunately it has not happened while i am driving around corners, but i am very fearful that it will and i will be in the ditch with major issues. When i start the vehicle this sometimes happens and i…
ODI 10505684
Power Train
My problem started around the end of february and the problem is getting worst. I have a noises that comes from my steering wheel, driving any speed, and making complete turns at anytime it will just go out. Some times it starts when i go out to start my car up and the message borad says check power steering, which making it very hard to make turns. I called the dealership and they said the know about recall, but…
ODI 10583265
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked intermittently. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the part was not available for the recall repair. The…
ODI 10652173
Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu ls. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was inoperative and would read that the tank was either empty or full erroneously. The check engine warning light would also illuminate intermittently. The dealer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current…
ODI 10429054
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at night, another driver stopped to let me know that my brake lights were not working. Around this time i also noticed that my cruise control would stop working or not work at all. On several occasions after i first learned of the problem people following me would tell me that it looked like i was riding my brakes when i was not touching the brake pedal. When i would press the brakes they would go off.…
ODI 10609635
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
On 11/15/2011 the usa today reported that federal safety regulators were investigating problems with the automatic shift levers on several general motors cars. The national highway traffic safety administration says on its website that it's looking into the same problem on other gm cars like the 2004-2008 chevrolet malibu. I am the original owner of a 2006 chevrolet malibu which has been meticulously maintained and…
ODI 10441046
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
2006 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to steering and vehicle stalling issues. *smd *js
ODI 10957048