2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,860miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 3% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,860 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 fuel gauge is not functioning properly. When I fill the car up completely with gas, the dashboard indicator reads zero and I get a low-fuel warning message. When this problem started, after driving 15-20 minutes, the gauge would then read 'full' again, but the 'check engine' light would come on, and during this time the remote start function would not work. Now the car reads empty at all times, the engine light is on, and the remote start does not work. This LED me to run out of gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10680024, filed 2015-01, 170,000 miles“Vehicle began stalling. Then, I noticed a strong smell of gasoline, and suddenly gas was pouring out near the muffler on the driver's side rear. Traced the leak once we got it home. The plastic line on the fuel pump had cracked. I lost over 1/8 of a tank after I parked it. I'm not sure exactly how much I lost while driving down the road. I am thankful that there were no sparks before I was able to safely park the car. I fear for the safety of my young children. I might not have been able to get them out of their car seats fast enough had I not immediately taken precaution.”
NHTSA complaint #10483187, filed 2012-11, 60,000 miles“After four (4) minutes of driving car at 6:30am in the morning, temperature was 58 degree on 7/21/2014, the engine shut off. All powered functions associated w/vehicle did not work. All idiot lights flashed on. The message in display was engine disabled. Car was pulled over and shut off. After 4-5 minutes of rest, the car was re-started and driven back home about another two (2) miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10614890, filed 2014-07, 82,860 miles“Fuel tank cracked at seams leaks fuel excessively. Contacted dealer in fresno ca they stated their were no recalls on this vehicle. I think their should be because this could be dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10353719, filed 2010-09, 54,535 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that after driving and having the vehicle parked, there was odors of fuel from the vehicle. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10783436, filed 2015-10, 83,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10059101Jul 1, 2015Pontiac/saturn/chevrolet: some vehicles are experiencing multiple issues/symptoms caused by body harness hard contact against floor edge panel under left rear seat cushion. Model…
- 10032204Jul 1, 2009Chevrolet/saturn: difficulty filling fuel tank, mil/ses light illuminated dtc p0446 - evaporative emissions (evap) vent system performance (inspect/clean evap canister vent valve…
- 10030685Apr 1, 2009Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: the fuel gauge does not rise above the 3/4 mark after a fill up or the fuel gauge appears stuck. An illumination of the check engine light. On rare…
- 10019281Feb 23, 2006Fuel gauge will not go to full/ gauge drops to fast.
- 10017304Nov 2, 2005Fuel gauge will not go to full/gauge drops too fast (lx9 only).
Fuel system: 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 complaintsExterior lighting
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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