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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Electrical system Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
10%of 270 total for the year
Median mileage
91,370miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 10% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,370 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 turn into a church parking lot when it stalled out and would not come back on.”

NHTSA complaint #11119508, filed 2018-08, 154,041 miles

“As I drove from racine, wi to milwaukee, wi. To visit family for the 4th of july weekend as I was to turn car off to park I wasnt able to press down on the breaks, couldnt go into park, gear shift was stuck couldnt move it in to park had to put on emergency break in order to keep car in park! It left me stranded was very upset & confused!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10734971, filed 2015-07, 173,000 miles

“Engine goes into engine power reduced mode while going 55 on a highway and soon the engine becomes disabled which disables the steering and the brakes. No injuries as I was smart enough to handle the situation, but this has occurred more than once and my car reads no codes for the situation.”

NHTSA complaint #11010391, filed 2017-07, 130,000 miles

“On several occasions my car has lost power steering nearly causing a wreck. This is a danger and needs to be fixed but I was told I would be mailed notice on april 28 . I am very concerned for the safety of my child as well as other people on the roadways. My car also randomly loses battery power.. I assume this is electrical.”

NHTSA complaint #10598727, filed 2014-06, 118,000 miles

“As the power steering is showing signs of failure and the dealership has not yet received the parts for my bulletin for the issued recall, the mechanic has now told me the torque failure of the power steering issue is leading to the failure of the AC condenser as they are both running off the linked pulleys. I would like to have this looked at by the investigative committee.”

NHTSA complaint #10615856, filed 2014-07, 97,739 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007716%
20062810%
20054012%
2004379%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

Steering
207 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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