One problem related to engine exhaust system has been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2006 Malibu.
Problem with the catalytic converter. The converter was plugged up with a substance that appears to be coming from the engine, not the usual way that a converter fail. My mechanic has told me that he has seen this on four different gm products, and that the dealer charged him an $80. 00 core charge for the converter, they really wanted it bake for some reason.