2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall the security system locked up and the ingnition won't turn over so the car refuses to start. This all happened when I put it in neutral and it just shutoff. Then refuses to start.the car was technically stationary, my foot was in the brake while it was in neutral. We were about to…”
filed Aug 12, 2018
“14v153 recall was done and problem came back was told I needed to pay for inspection / diagnostic. Computer scan shows same fail of shaft torque sensor”
filed May 28, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Electrical System problems in other Malibu Maxx years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Malibu Maxx | 7 | 16% |
| 2005 Malibu Maxx | 40 | 12% |
| 2004 Malibu Maxx | 37 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.