2006 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 47
- 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 47 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 16 records
- power steering · 15 records
- engine light · 12 records
- full empty · 12 records
- check engine · 10 records
- light came · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I recently sent my car over to global auto mall in north plainfield, nj. It was there for a week without anyone calling me informing me if the car was finished when they were supposed to fix the recall. I came from the car mechanic today because my car was not working properly and the same items that were supposed to be fixed were not fixed and now i have to spend more money trying to fix it.i would like to be…
ODI 10668381
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
On multiple occasions my 2006 chevy malibu has left me stranded. I ended up having it towed to my house where it has set for several months. I have asked different ones to look at it and try to start it. The security light comes on. I have gone to the expense of having the fuel pump replaced, ended up buying a new battery and am now told that the problem is the security system. I have seen this same problem listed…
ODI 10705992
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v254000 (fuel system) 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10639411
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My 06, will not start without pressing the gas pedal, also it will show power steering failure when starting,i will have to restart vehicle for the power steering to activate, and while driving the power steering will stop working causing the vehicle to be hard to steer. *tr
ODI 10679850
Fuel/Propulsion System
Every time i fill up my gas tank the fuel gage drops down to empty and the car feels like it wants to turn off no matter what speed i am going it does this. This is very scary when it happens and i'm driving on the highway. *tr
ODI 10592717
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display the correct reading, which prevented the contact from knowing when the fuel tank was full or empty. The contact also stated that the engine light illuminated while refueling the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10725250
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
The first is the steering sounds like front end is going to fall apart when driving and when i turn corners. The second is the fuel the car constantly shuts off for no reason. And the third is the air conditoner blows from cold to hot. *tr
ODI 10593009
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Wheels
The car stalls when i go from a complete stop into fast-moving traffic. The lug nuts on the wheel covers do not stay securely fastened. I have increasing problems with my power steering function. It would randomly fail and then correct itself initially. Sometimes it would go out when i backed up and then come back when i was in drive. Sometimes it would go out for 5-10 minutes and then come back. Sometimes it would…
ODI 10611381
Fuel/Propulsion System
I financed this vehicle in may 2011 and three months after having this vehicle the fuel gauge stopped working. I have run out of fuel on several occasions trying to bring groceries home or coming from work. Its dangerous because people don't have considerations for others. Lucky for me i have been able to get to the side of the road. However, its not always safe. It is going to cost me a good bit to even think about…
ODI 10533345
Fuel/Propulsion System
I filled my tank up with gas and after driving a few feet the gauge went to empty. I pulled over and shut the car off and restarted it. The gauge went back up to full, but after driving less than a mile it went to empty again. I stopped the car after reaching my destination and let it sit for a few hours. I then rechecked that the gas cap was on tightly. It seemed fine and the gauge was remaining at full. After a…
ODI 10508413
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
It started since 2013 and new things are just happened what part of your car was affected? Engine elec. Stability control seat belts unknown or other
ODI 10860200
Fuel/Propulsion System
I pulled in gas station shut car off, attendant filled tank, when he was done i paid and started car, car dinged a lot and gas gauge registered empty, and message on screen said low fuel, and check engine light was on. Long story short if you bounce car gauge comes back up to full, then drops back down until you do this a couple times, then runs ok. This happened again yesterday 03/31/2013, seem to only happen when…
ODI 10505193
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Wheels
I have a 2006 chevy malibu,first incident was probably jan 2013 i filled gas tank and instantly the gauge goes to empty and engine light comes on , then gauge goes from full to empty for up to 3 days , then it goes back to normal. Now i have a problem with the steering pulling me from left to right , sometimes very suddenly. Had the alignment done and new tires still have the same problem. Getting scary to drive.…
ODI 10508205
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas fuel gauge goes to empty/then full, unknown how much gas is in tank. When in the midwestern parts of the country, during winter months you do want to know how much fuel is in tank. *tr
ODI 10660291
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge is not working. (1) it is always at full. I can't tell how much fuel is left. One time my car stopped and engine turned off while driving. This time i was lucky enough because my car was in parking lots. (1) it is always at full, but intermittently drops from full to empty,and beeps low fuel message. And then after seconds it bounces back to full. After several rounds, check engine light will turn on.…
ODI 10467189
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the fuel gauge malfunctioned and indicated that the fuel tank was full when it was actually empty. The failure recurred numerous times and the gauge even malfunctioned while in the park position. A week after the failure started, the check engine light began to illuminate and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a…
ODI 10465214
Fuel/Propulsion System
When i put gas in my 2006 chevy malibu the gas gauge is saying full than i drive it says empty. I don't know when i need gas.. As i drive around the gauge goes where ever. Is there a recall on this sensor issue because i know 4 other people who have malibu with same issue. *tr
ODI 10505202
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel sensor is very erratic. As soon as the car is filled up with gas, the fuel sensor will go from f to e in the matter of seconds. When this problem first began, the gauge would go from full to empty until i drove just enough that the car's fuel level was not completely full. At this point, the sensor would work and i was able to rely on the fuel gauge on the dashboard. After some time, however, the sensor…
ODI 10481456
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge would go from full to empty and check engine light would come on! Now light stays on all the time and fuel gauge doesn't work at all! *tr
ODI 10480790
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge fluctuates between full and empty, never giving an accurate reading. The fluctuation occurs more rapidly after filling the tank. This has caused me to run out of gas and stall in the middle of oncoming traffic on a very busy highway. In addition, the check engine light is always on. When the light is reset, it immediately comes back on. If there were a major problem that needed to be taken care of to…
ODI 10505327
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while turning at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10575016