2006 Chevrolet Malibu loss of power reports

73 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu — roughly 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Loss of power reports

share of complaints

98,000 mi

median mileage in loss of power reports (63 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Steering 810 Electrical System 142 Exterior Lighting 63 Fuel/propulsion System 52 Service Brakes 50 Power Train 43

Loss of power in other Malibu years

2022 Malibu	14
2020 Malibu	21
2019 Malibu	12
2018 Malibu	55
2017 Malibu	70
2016 Malibu	58
2014 Malibu	10
2013 Malibu	55
2012 Malibu	37
2011 Malibu	70

Malibu loss of power by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

Steering problems 183 Vibration / shaking 55 Check engine light 39 Stalling 38 Clunking / rattling 31 Won’t start 12 Hesitation / surging 7

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2006 Chevrolet Malibu report before drawing conclusions.

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