1. Chevrolet Malibu
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Latches/Locks/Linkages

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

3
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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 18, 2017 · 199,000 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bcm was controlling the charging of the alternator, which damaged the bearings and alternator. The bearings and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the replacement of the alternator, the power…

    ODI 10979025

  • October 23, 2014 · 165,000 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I parked my car and locked the doors up for the night, just like every other night, but the next morning when i tried to start my car the battery was dead. I knew i had not left anything on to run it down. After getting the battery charged and my car started i headed off to work about 5 minutes into my drive my door locks started going crazy unlocking them selves and making a clicking noise this continued for about…

    ODI 10691714

  • May 30, 2006 · 2,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering · Unknown Or Other

    38k mile 2006 chevy malibu v-6-car shakes/vibrates/shimmies. It also rattles and clunks underneath at all speeds, feels like the bottom is falling out. Dealer refuses to acknowledge a minimum of 7 complaints. Headlights lenses are loose and the lights shake all over the place. Dealer did finally acknowledge headlight issue after the 4th complaint and i was told it is a gm problem but they have no fix and there is…

    ODI 10262590