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2006 Chevrolet Malibu
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| Chevrolet Malibu in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 65000 | 24000 | compressor and lines leaking |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Baja California, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 35960 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 54560 | 0 | Power steering system failed at intervals; needed to turn off car and on again. The problem was worse in summer, but it was showing daily lately. |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 30000 | 550 | The fuel gauge reads tank empty, even when tank is full of gas. The fuel sending unit failed and had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 35000 | 480 | Fuel sending unit was faulty. Gas gauge wasn't displaying was going up and down. |
| Sep | 2011 | 41000 | 900 | Evap hose and Solenoid was bad. Evap Hose had a hole due to a mice threw up my hose. However, it took 3 visit to the repair shop and 1 auto dealer. |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 54000 | 4000 | Had no foward gears, only reverse |
| Jun | 2010 | 75000 | 800 | Front rotors were warpped... replaced front rotors and pads... Flushed break fluid and wheel alignment Rear shock absorbers were leaking... replaced both .. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 43000 | 250 | klunking sound when turning from a stop, brought it in and was told it was a bad tie rod |
| Aug | 2010 | 56000 | 400 | Clunk noise from front end. Turned out to be broken tie rod. |
| Sep | 2010 | 56000 | 0 | I had another clunking sound from the front end. Thought it could be another tie-rod issue, but the mechanic said they could not duplicate the problem. |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 79000 | 105 | Rear rotors and pads. |
| Mar | 2012 | 122000 | 352 | replaced gas tank vent valve |
| Jul | 2012 | 126000 | 0 | brake lights were on all the time, cruze wouldn't work and extra hard to shift from park. |
| Dec | 2012 | 138000 | 53 | Needed new key fobs. Bought 2 key fobs from eBay for $23 dollars and spent $53 to have the dealer program the remotes. |
| Mar | 2013 | 141000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 50000 | 780 | When turning, the power steering message appears in the DIC. Steering locks up. Had to replace steering column - the 2005 model is covered under a Service Bulletin, but not the 2006 even though it is the exact same problem. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 100 | Replaced sensor in steering column causing buggy power steering; covered under extended warranty with $100 deductible. | |
| Mar | 2009 | 48000 | 79 | Airbag wires/sensor in steering column was loose. |
| Sep | 2010 | 63000 | 100 | Power steering known defect repaired. Steering column replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
144-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 46000 | 50 | CD Player not functioning. Replaced audio system. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | There was a knocking noise from the steering column but the steering was otherwise working well. The shop added lube but this didn't help with the noise. They replaced the steering shaft. |
| Apr | 2013 | 65000 | 700 | Brakes: rotors replaced 2 new tie rods + wheel alignment |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | The dash lights and tail light go out an a fuse is blown. When the fuse is replaced the lights work for a few days and the problem exists again. I've had the car in five times for the same problem.It occured first in October 2009. |
| Sep | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | It has not reoccured so far. (Dash light/tail lights)Since we got the car back from the dealer on September 3rd. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 79000 | 350 | Intermediate steering shaft replaced. Apparently a very common replacement on GM sedans. Car has several other issues not yet addressed - pwr lock switch not working, hatch release not working, trim parts fall off. Horrible build quality. |
| Jul | 2012 | 91000 | 220 | Water pump leaking |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 40300 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 49600 | 0 | Gas cap had worn out. Dealer replaced the cap with new, no more fault codes - problem solved. |
| Mar | 2010 | 57040 | 170 | Check engine light for lean condition. System needed an ECM re-flash and injector flush. Problem then solved. |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 60000 | 500 | New brake pads and rotors. OEM rotors constantly warped |
| Aug | 2012 | 60000 | 521 | replacd tie rods |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 121500 | 230 | Replaced instrument cluster, turn signal switch and various other interior trim pieces. |
| Dec | 2012 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 73780 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 75640 | 1700 | Engine light came on and engine was making a loud rumbling noise as if it was not burning fuel efficiently. Clicking sound when turning. |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 600 | Power steering fails at high RPM. Dealer installed new ignition coil and wiring harness. Also reflashed steering controller. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 650 | Power steering failed. Dealer replaced steering column due to faulty sensors. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Front Right Strut needed tightening after it came loose, fixed under warranty | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Rear Sunshade Retractor Broke, Replaced Under Warranty. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Car was making "clunk" sound when going over bumps, Cause of problem was a broken Intermediate Steering Shaft, Replaced Under Warranty. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 40300 | 91 | Rough Idle, Dealer updated ECM and problem was resolved. |
| Dec | 2011 | 44020 | 1300 | Worn Intermediate Steering Shaft Leaking left front strut |
| Oct | 2012 | 47520 | 125 | Airbag light coming on and off intermittently due to loose wire in steering column |
| Mar | 2013 | 48360 | 1200 | Leaky crossover pipe gasket |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 1000 | replace control arms, tie rods and bearings | |
| Oct | 2009 | 18000 | 60 | Passenger window control switch not working |
| Jan | 2010 | 22000 | 300 | Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Badly worn out. |
| Dec | 2010 | 34000 | 500 | replaced pads and discs for all 4 wheels power door lock and power side mirrors not working replaced the switches for both |
| Mar | 2012 | 51000 | 10 | power window switches and power rear view mirror switches |
| Apr | 2013 | 67000 | 400 | replaced half shafts replaced rack & pinion steering |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 49600 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 50400 | 0 | window trim falling off since day one, numerous attempted repairs, all fail. |
| Jan | 2013 | 57040 | 300 | Remote starters (x 2) stopped working. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57040 | 0 | window trim falling off since day one |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | slight thumping sound when steering at low speeds paint on rear wiper bolt chipping |
| Jun | 2012 | 50000 | 0 | brake light assembly on tailgate failure |
| Dec | 2012 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Compressor valve leaking. Repaired and recharged. | |
| Apr | 2011 | 380 | Part replaced. | |
| May | 2011 | 0 | Cleaned BCM J2 connector | |
| Mar | 2012 | 43400 | 1250 | Both front struts were leaking and strut bearings were noisy. |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 86000 | 0 | won't start, gauges work,pull ignitionsensor fuse or remote start fuses and it might start. any help out here? |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 55000 | 168 | Passenger automatic door lock was replaced,all locks kept locking and unlocking without key in ignition. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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