Major Problems with 2006 Chevrolet Malibu MAXX Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Chevrolet Malibu MAXX

2006 Chevrolet Malibu MAXX SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1

2006 Chevrolet Malibu MAXX STEERING Victims: 1 Mileage: 135000 miles

2006 Chevrolet Malibu MAXX POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 36000 miles

Browse 2006 Chevrolet Malibu MAXX complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Malibu MAXX owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. while driving 60 mph the steering column locked. as soon as the...	189 ~ 82865 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM power steering goes out when i accelerate and the reading on my radio says power steering and the alarm is...	24 ~ 77121 miles
POWER TRAIN power steering failure while driving at high speeds in highway traffic. intermittent failure. several months of driving it would sporadically...	16 ~ 70240 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL driving along on a state hwy at 57mph power steering alarm dings and power steering ceases and oh crap!! i'm...	12 ~ 114520 miles
SERVICE BRAKES we purchased our 2006 mailbu maxx in november 2005. two months later there was a violent shake in the front...	12 ~ 118045 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING cruise control stopped working remote start stopped working brake lights come on when pedal is not pressed and go off...	8 ~ 74960 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. consumer states brake failure and increased acceleration *tgw the consumer stated as she made a right...	8 ~ 76311 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING i had an uncontrollable immediate right hand turn at a very high speed that was not initated by me. i...	8 ~ 49277 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC have owned the vehicle for 14 months and i am getting ready to replace the rotors and brake pads for...	7 ~ 28507 miles
ENGINE the vehicle stops randomly in the middle of driving. the reduced engine power light comes on and the car stops...	5 ~ 102572 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM vehicle began stalling. then i noticed a strong smell of gasoline and suddenly gas was pouring out near the muffler...	4 ~ 98965 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel tank cracked at seams leaks fuel excessively. contacted dealer in fresno ca they stated their were no recalls on	3 ~ 40845 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES using my mother's 2006 malibu maxx on 12/24/08 the back liftgate came crashing down on my wife's head while she...	3 ~ 49295 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl *- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu max. the contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a...	3 ~ 22422 miles
WHEELS last november 2013 i was driving my 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx lt on simsbury rd. in avon ct when i...	2 ~ 113500 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx lt. the contact stated shortly after purchasing the vehicle she noticed that...	2 ~ 46500 miles
TIRES 3 tires with egg size bubble(s) on inside sidewall of tire two tires had 2 bubbles. fourth tire was replaced...	2 ~ 70777 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES uniroyal tiger paw p215/60 r16 oem tire. driving at highway speed right rear tire sidewall blew out and sidewall completely...	2 ~ 32400 miles
EQUIPMENT we had the brakes serviced . it included the changing over the brake pads and the rotors turned. and in...	2 ~ 56450 miles
SEATS 1 yr after purchasing 2006 chevy malibu maxx heated seats starting coming on when car was started. dealer kinda said...	2 ~ 67925 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx ss all four rotors had to be resurfaced/turned to warping at 10 000 miles. car currently	2 ~ 5000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's instrument panel on the dashboard has 12 safety messages that does not illuminate bright...	2
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. while driving approximately 50 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal...	1 ~ 200200 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. after the ignition key was turned to the on position the...	1 ~ 157000 miles
SUSPENSION i bought the car in 2013 from a chevy dealership in fredericktown mo. they gave me a passed inspection and...	1 ~ 128000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN loose power steering during parking and driving. *tr...	1 ~ 42000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent regarding steering problems on her 2006 chevrolet malibu please send response directly...	1 ~ 8759 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2006 malibu maxx has 73000 miles on it. while driving the air conditioning stopped blowing cool air. the...	1 ~ 72900 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2006 malibu maxx lt. power steering failure while hard acceleration. had the problem since the first day it was purchased....	1 ~ 25000 miles
STRUCTURE 2006 chevy malibu maxx - 2 problems 1. metal to metal noise as steering wheel is turned 2. vibrating noise	1 ~ 37000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2006 chevy malibu maxx - 2 problems 1. metal to metal noise as steering wheel is turned 2. vibrating noise	1 ~ 37000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact stated there was an overwhelming smell of gasoline from the...	1 ~ 83089 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated then...	1 ~ 128000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate...	1 ~ 107000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT filing a complaint regarding my 2006 chevy malibu maxx...what is a safety-related defect? the united states code for motor vehicle...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tie rod end failure.*cn...	1 ~ 50000 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i was making a turn a turn that i have done for four years of my life and the vehicle	1 ~ 36000 miles
POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > DRAG > LINKAGES i was making a turn a turn that i have done for four years of my life and the vehicle	1 ~ 36000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pads worn out (all 4) after only 17 000 miles rotors warped. chevrolet warranty will not cover this even...	1 ~ 17300 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pads worn out (all 4) after only 17 000 miles rotors warped. chevrolet warranty will not cover this even...	1 ~ 17300 miles
VISIBILITY proably not important but. chevy malibu maxx. bought used. 60 000(ish) miles 'cracked' windshield 62 000(ish) miles. glass tech reports...	1 ~ 63000 miles

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