2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU Electrical Systemsoftware Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Electrical Systemsoftware Issues in the 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
1 electrical systemsoftware complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Electrical Systemsoftware Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT COULD HEAR THE LOCKS OPENING AND CLOSING DURING HEAVY RAINSTORMS. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UNLESS IT WAS JUMP STARTED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS DURING HEAVY RAINSTORMS, THUNDERSTORMS, AND/OR LIGHTNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE STARTER, ALTERNATOR, AND BATTERY WERE NOT THE CAUSES OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE CAME STANDARD WITH AN AUTO START FEATURE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE COMPUTER MODULE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED ON MAY 1, 2008. THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING $2,200 FOR THE REPAIRS. HE FILED COMPLAINT NUMBER 71-625205218 WITH THE MANUFACTURER. SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,700.
Other 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas
Steering
787 complaints
Electrical System
132 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
52 complaints
Service Brakes
50 complaints
Exterior Lighting
46 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
40 complaints
Power Train
39 complaints
Engine
33 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
31 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
29 complaints
Air Bags
28 complaints
Unknown Or Other
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
20 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
14 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
13 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
11 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Steeringcolumn
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint