| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (42%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 95 repairs.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu
Engine not specified
| 75640 mi C $900 |
Engine light came on and engine was making a loud rumbling noise as if it was not burning fuel efficiently. |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65500 mi US $60 |
MAF was replaced |
| 101000 mi US $250 |
Some grounds wore out, causing the car to enter limp mode. |
| 41000 mi US $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. |
| 122000 mi US $352 |
replaced gas tank vent valve |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
144-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $20 |
Experiencing minor engine oil leak from unidentified source. Shop tried ATP AT-205 reseal to revive the seals. Short-term improvement but leak came back. Waiting to try UV dye to pinpoint leak's source. Just an oil puddle in driveway so far. |
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light was on due to pressure in gas line. Turned out to be no problem to fix. They reset the check engine light and it hasn't come back on. |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 102000 mi US $120 |
Car was stumbling- two plug wires were loose at spark plugs. |
| 91000 mi US $220 |
Water pump leaking |
| 49600 mi | Gas cap had worn out. Dealer replaced the cap with new, no more fault codes - problem solved. |
| 57040 mi C $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
| 40300 mi C $91 |
Rough Idle, Dealer updated ECM and problem was resolved. |
| 48360 mi C $1200 |
Leaky crossover pipe gasket |
| 140000 mi US $65 |
Water pump failed, easy fix. |
| 150000 mi US $664 |
Fuel return line broke off from top of fuel pump. Molded plastic, had to replace entire pump. |
| 151000 mi US $60 |
Thermostat sticking open, coolant worn out Replaced thermostat Replaced coolant |
| 153000 mi | After draining and refilling coolant, engine temps were inconsistent and higher than average. Drained coolant, flushed radiator, replaced coolant. |
| 160000 mi US $115 |
Electrical power steering would go out when at full throttle around 3k RPMs. Replaced ignition coil and installed grounding strap. |
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