2006 Chevrolet Malibu problems by component
1,115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 810 | 73% | 85,544 mi |
| Electrical System → | 142 | 13% | 97,990 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 63 | 6% | 72,759 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 52 | 5% | 111,668 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 50 | 4% | 86,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 43 | 4% | 99,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 41 | 4% | 80,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 35 | 3% | 101,499 mi |
| Air Bags → | 33 | 3% | 114,690 mi |
| Engine → | 33 | 3% | 120,500 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 29 | 3% | 107,100 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 25 | 2% | 68,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 16 | 1% | 49,250 mi |
| Suspension → | 15 | 1% | 68,000 mi |
| Seats | 8 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 6 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.