Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 97,739 miles.

Which Chevrolet Malibu Maxx year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has the most electrical complaints (74), compared with 35 for the 2006.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 13% of all 270 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 3 Malibu Maxx model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 97,739 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 35; 13% of 270 complaints
All complaints this year: 270
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 97,739 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 19, 2006, latest Feb 21, 2019.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Feb 2019; peak Mar 2014 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Malibu Maxx model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200574 (23%)
200635 (13%)
200710 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 97,739 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu Maxx year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has the most electrical complaints (74), compared with 35 for the 2006.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.