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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 95 repairs.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 24 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
| 65000 mi US $24000 |
compressor and lines leaking |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi US $79 |
Airbag wires/sensor in steering column was loose. |
| 126000 mi | brake lights were on all the time, cruze wouldn't work and extra hard to shift from park. |
| 138000 mi US $53 |
Needed new key fobs. Bought 2 key fobs from eBay for $23 dollars and spent $53 to have the dealer program the remotes. |
| 115000 mi US $140 |
window regulator |
| 144000 mi | Recirculate gear failed. |
| 30000 mi US $550 |
The fuel gauge reads tank empty, even when tank is full of gas. The fuel sending unit failed and had to be replaced. |
| 35000 mi US $480 |
Fuel sending unit was faulty. Gas gauge wasn't displaying was going up and down. |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
144-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 121000 mi US $30 |
Replaced the turn signal switch (w/ handle) with a new one. Replaced fuse for driver power seat. (This fuse is located in the trunk) |
| 48000 mi | The dash lights and tail light go out an a fuse is blown. When the fuse is replaced the lights work for a few days and the problem exists again. I've had the car in five times for the same problem.It occured first in October 2009. |
| 49000 mi | It has not reoccured so far. (Dash light/tail lights)Since we got the car back from the dealer on September 3rd. |
| 46000 mi US $50 |
CD Player not functioning. Replaced audio system. |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18000 mi US $60 |
Passenger window control switch not working |
| 34000 mi US $200 |
power door lock and power side mirrors not working replaced the switches for both |
| 51000 mi US $10 |
power window switches and power rear view mirror switches |
| 27280 mi | Compressor valve leaking. Repaired and recharged. |
| 34100 mi | Cleaned BCM J2 connector |
| 47320 mi C $125 |
Airbag light coming on and off intermittently due to loose wire in steering column |
| 121500 mi US $230 |
Replaced instrument cluster, turn signal switch and various other interior trim pieces. |
| 160000 mi US $115 |
Battery had hard time starting. Replaced with new. |
| 50000 mi | brake light assembly on tailgate failure |
| 114000 mi US $5 |
the cruise control would go off and on intermittently, the dealer wasn't sure of the problem, I googled it and there was a service bulletin, that suggested using electrostatic grease, in the console area where the fuses are, it was applied with a toothbrush and the problem was solved |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 86000 mi | won't start, gauges work,pull ignitionsensor fuse or remote start fuses and it might start. any help out here? |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 55000 mi US $168 |
Passenger automatic door lock was replaced,all locks kept locking and unlocking without key in ignition. |
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