2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 3% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The passenger side low beam light keeps going out. I have changed the light build 3 times in the last 2 months. The last time being saturday morning, then on the way home tonight it is out again. Last friday, it was working on my way somewhere and then quite. On my way home it started working again. It didn't matter if I turned, hit a bump, etc. It just goes on and off randomly. I have read many many complaints that this happens to others as well. I feel Chevrolet needs to do a recall and fix this problem for the safety of everyone!”
NHTSA complaint #11181718, filed 2019-02, 170,000 miles“Cruise control stopped working, remote start stopped working, brake lights come on when pedal is not pressed and go off when pedal is pressed. Vehicle shows stopping when driving and driving when stopping. Will get rear-ended same thing happened 3 years ago. Gm technical service bulletin #08-05-22-009c issued in 2008.”
NHTSA complaint #10607147, filed 2014-06, 51,000 miles“Brake lights stay on all of the time except when foot is resting on the brake pedal. Have tried to change out the brake sensor and that doesn't seem to resolve the problem. Brake lights are one both in motion or when car is just sitting”
NHTSA complaint #11162283, filed 2018-12, 158,000 miles“I noticed that my passenger side tail lights were very dim in further investigation I learned my passenger side brake lights were not illuminating at all when I push my brake pedal and when the pedal is pushed the tail lights do not illuminate at all and the problem continues into my blinker, reversing indicator, etc.. Also when I check my VIN it tells me there are no active recalls for my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10617708, filed 2014-07“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. While driving at 45 MPH, the headlight bulbs failed without warning. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs were replaced on five occasions; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,470.”
NHTSA complaint #10775921, filed 2015-09, 165,470 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10061213May 14, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10032206Oct 1, 2010Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: intermittently brake lights (stop lamps) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtcs c0161/c0277…
- 10019834Sep 1, 2007Front park/turn/drl or rear stop/turn/tail lamp inoperative. (replace bulb and inspect socket) *tt updated. *kb updated 11/02/07
- 10020218Aug 19, 2006Turn signals will not cancel intermittently.
- 10017006Oct 20, 2005Backlighting is inop during daylight conditions (headlight switch turned on manually)
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
207 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 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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