2006 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 48
- 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 48 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 34 records
- brake pedal · 12 records
- cruise control · 9 records
- power steering · 7 records
- stability control · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights do not illuminate when the pedal is pushed.; difficulty moving the gear shifter out of the "park" positions without pushing the brake. Gm says there was never a recall, but a service bulletin was issued in regards to this problem.
ODI 11286947
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Was driving on city street approaching an intersection when the vehicle loss power, steering, and abs brakes
ODI 11266814
Brake Lights · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the brake lights remained illuminated until the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 11129483
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON
ODI 11111798
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights illuminate when brake pedal is applied. Will go off when foot is taken off of pedal, but will go back on and stay on when pedal is not applied. This happens both when in neutral and in park and the car is stationary. I believe the problem is where increased resistance in the body control module (bcm) connection system can result in voltage fluctuations or intermittency in the brake apply sensor (bas)…
ODI 11079486
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Traction feature fails when braking. The brakes will not operate properly causing the vehicle to continue to travel forward although the brake pedal is being pressed. This happens most often when braking on an incline or in wet conditions. It happens whether the speed is fast or slow. Have brought vehicle to graff chevy for recall repair, but continue to have problems. Had brake pads and rotors checked by firestone…
ODI 10895488
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Brake lights stay on when not depressed cruise control will not work recall was completed took car back brake sensor was replaced on 6/16/16 as of today 6/26/16 problem is still there cost of 287.20. Iam not going to pay for the same problem i am a gm man but maybe no more and ill make sure and let everybody i can know about your service thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…
ODI 10876668
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I'll start by saying my vehicle had approximately 84,000 miles on it when this issue occurred a few weeks ago and is very well cared for and maintained. While driving on the highway at night i noticed that my break lights were not coming on when i pressed the break (i didn't see them illuminating the car behind me). While stopped in traffic i noticed that if i pressed the break pedal as far as it could go the lights…
ODI 10826079
Service Brakes
Vehicle was already serviced under recall 13036 at dealer in michigan - now just over 1 year later the same issue is present - brake lights on without depressing peddle - putting on brake does not turn on brake lights - cruse control not working because brake lights are on, sometimes unable to shift out of park, etc - same problem - last recall was only a temporary fix in my case.
ODI 10783694
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 10 mph around a curve, the brakes did not respond and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The traction control light became illuminated and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained an injury to the right arm that did not require medical attention. A police report was not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10788716
Service Brakes
Have not been in wreck yet but many people are driving cars that are unsafe. When you are driving brake lights are on when you apply them they go off, recall is not fixing problem. Chevrolet keeps charging diagnostic testing when they know its a module that needs isometric paste reapplied every three months. The power steering goes out also and that's how you know the lights aren't working, other than people asking…
ODI 10743816
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
In sept 2014, i had my 2006 malibu repaired under gm recall 13036. At the end of june 2015, i noticed that my brake lights were malfunctioning. I took my car to a local mechanic for repair, which was the same work that was done for the recall. At the end of july 2015, the malfunction return again. I contacted chevy via email and phone, and was first told that there wasn't a recall for this problem. I called again…
ODI 10745557
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
I was on 44 just turned on 41 no cars on left or right none behind proceeding across traffic light other party was making a right turn i was stopping brakes ankle was fractured and we had a head on colision. *tr
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10705104
Service Brakes
My brake light on my car keep popping on in off while driving as if am pushing on brake.the police pulled me over several times in asked me was i riding my brakes i told him naw. He said i need 2call the deal ship because its an electric problem than. *tr
ODI 10712937
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
While driving my car days after i purchased it , suddenly the instrument panel lights started flashing on and off. This includes gas gauge, oil light, check engine soon , abs, speedometer , dome light, radio,... Also showed on instrument panel an image of a car and a lock. Etc.. It flashed on and off for a while then completely went out. So i was unable to determine speed, how much gas was in the tank no inside…
ODI 10726129
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
Was driving and saw a deer in the road. When i pressed the brakes they locked and then the pedal went to the floor as if the brakes went out. At that time the steering was difficult. The vehicle went through a field through 2 fences and over a ditch before coming to a stop. The engine did not shut off. There was major front end damage, from the fence posts, and the air bags never deployed. The vehicle was declared a…
Crash reported
ODI 10629615
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
No physical incidents have taken place as of yet, however when asking about part being replace for my two recalls i get nothing but attitude and "i don't know" answers. My recalls are on the transmission shift cable, body control module, brake apply sensor and electronic stability control. I still make car payments, single mother with a toddler in the vehicle and all i get is an " i don't know" when our safety is in…
ODI 10630194
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Steering
After finding out that there are recalls for my car per dot.gov, i scheduled an appointment for repairs with vandergriff chevrolet in arlington for 7-21-14. I requested that they repair the parts under recall and issue a refund for the amount i paid previously for repair to power steering on my vehicle. I was told that someone would be in touch with me. When i did not get contacted, i returned to the service…
ODI 10616999
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
My car stalls and you can smell gas. It hasn't been working in three weeks now. *tr
ODI 10614984
Service Brakes · Steering
As i am making a right turn on airline street i felt it was a tight turn from the beginning & really don't think nothing of it, as i continue driving at about 15\20 per hour i was trying to make a right move to the right lane & once again my steering wheel was tight so i was force to use my brakes which i tried repeatedly but was enable to stop at that same moment there was a strong hit to my rear bumper by a…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10633425
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
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
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v1153000 (steering). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 10/28/2014*lj updated 4/22/2015 *js
ODI 10638081
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was applied but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a median in order to stop. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electrical stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes,…
ODI 10673076
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