2006 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2006 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to recall notices. *tgw the consumer stated two days after the first recall repair, because the repair was not fully completed, due to lack of parts, she experienced two episodes which she deemed unsafe. While sitting with her foot on the brake, and the vehicle in drive, she suddenly felt a slight shift, as if the vehicle was trying to move forward, which it did,…
ODI 10640987
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
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair and was later informed that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 10640828
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
ODI 10631599
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving on the interstate on 11/18/2012, when a car cut across all three lanes. It had not been raining, and the roads were dry, but when i applied my brakes to avoid hitting the car that cut me off, my wheels locked up sending me fishtailing at 70+ mph. I slid into the center lane, striking a vehicle on my right rear corner panel. I then repeatedly tried to pump my brakes and turn into the skid to regain…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10485761
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes light stay on all time, will not pass inspection. Chevy delear cannot fix. *tt
ODI 10445927
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
This has been a good car for the most part great on gas but last week the brakes felt real hard to push so i replace with new brakes front and rear the old brakes looked almost new now the brake tail light come when you start the car and don't go off unless you depress them. Drivers think your stopping when your driving and when braking they cant tell because lights go out.also for the past 3 years the power…
ODI 10433566
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Power steering going out and cannot steer. Power steering will not work after starting the car. 2006 malibu lt. Purchased new in 2006. Only 40,000 miles on it. Rotors have been replaced twice in first year. When used in mountain driving they warp and have to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10342916
Engine And Engine Cooling · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
I have a 2006 chevy malibu that i bought in sacramento ca. Via paul blanco dealer on franklin and florin rd. (they are no longer in business at that site). The car accelerates dangerously when on cruise control. The car began overheating immediately after purchase (oil lube place detected an engine gasket that needs to be replaced because it continues to overheat; unless i keep the heater and or ac going; the…
ODI 10317085
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brake lights on my 2006 chevy malibu work almost completely opposite of what they should. Most of the time, i press the brake and the brake lights turn off, when the brake is released, within 10 seconds the brake lights come back on and remain steady on. When i go over bumps in the road, this may turn the brake lights on or off. Most of the time my brake lights are on, until the brakes are applied and the lights…
ODI 10434901
Front · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Shaking in steering wheel when brakes are applied,this happen everytime i apply the brakes. The dealer resurfaced front rotors and replaced pads..car still have a grinding noise in front wheelarea dealer said that the replacement pads are causing the grinding and there's nothing that can be done to stop the grinding because of the way the replacement pas are designed. This car is not safe to drive and i told the…
ODI 10240470
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, a passenger noticed that the brake light remained illuminated and stopped illuminating when the brakes were depressed. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 49,250 and current mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10456486
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