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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 270 total for the year
Median mileage
200,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 0% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,200 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 contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, but the brakes failed and the vehicle slid. In an effort to avoid rear ending the preceding vehicle, the contact turned to the left. The ABS, traction control, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11104256, filed 2018-06, 200,200 miles

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Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200712%
200610%
200531%
200420%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

Steering
207 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Brakes
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Tires
3 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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