CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,118 complaints with NHTSA, including 42 crashes, 6 fires, 26 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (816 reports).
2006 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Power Steering May Suddenly Cut Out at Low Speeds
Certain 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, and Pontiac G6 vehicles built from April to June 2006 may suddenly lose electric power steering assist while driving.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Problem areas named in the 1,118 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 816 |
| Electrical System | 144 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 52 |
| Service Brakes | 50 |
| Power Train | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 |
| Air Bags | 34 |
| Engine | 33 |
What owners report
I was driving at a busy time of the day and my steering wheel became almost impossible to turn, and it felt as though my whole car turned off but I gave it gas and went to nearest place I could pull over and noticed my radio was showing that steering fluid or something like that was on the digital part of my radio, so I googled what could the problem be and it said the steering is being recalled or something like that for steering problems, I am driving the car as little as possible because that was very scary especially driving through main street in my town, thank god i was only going 25 miles an hour or this could have really caused major problems. Please let me know what to do next [XXX]
I got the car on June 12th on June 16th when I had a severe car vacation not deploy and the seatbelt did not buckle when I bought the car they stated in the paperwork that the airbags have never been deployed and or never been deactivated and I had to find out the hard way 4 days later and due to the transmission shift gear cable when I was driving the car it went out of control and I had to work well that day
When i drive the car power steering goes out totally and bings when it goes out.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking space, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pushed back into the parking space. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that the steering gear was previously replaced due to a similar failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V064000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was not
The power steering went out on the car as I was driving down the highway going 65 mph
2006 Chevrolet Malibu questions
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu: Power Steering May Suddenly Cut Out at Low Speeds; Electrical System:Wiring; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Steering:Electric Power Assist System; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 1,118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (816), Electrical System (144), Exterior Lighting (64).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.