Four problems related to starter have 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while stationary and driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on several occasions. On each occasion, the contact immediately enabled the hazard lights and coasted to the side of the road. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake warning light illuminated. Thereafter, the vehicle stalled and would not restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic replaced the alternator, the ignition switch, the starter, the fuel tank and the battery but the failure recurred. Vandergriff Chevrolet - 1200 west interstate 20, arlington, texas 76017 (682) 323-2486 - was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximatley 180,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. After the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was able to be started after approximately twenty minutes. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter failed. The starter was replaced five times, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.
I have had issues since the day after I got it. I have had this vehicle for less then a month and within 24 hours of having it the issues started. The fuel gauge drops to empty, when I fill the tank. The starter will crank but the car will not always start, sometimes the start is a long crank & sometimes it will not start at all, now today the check engine light is on. The steering wheel makes a popping noise.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu, intermittent won't start. Will start with remote start key fob only. Strands me daily due to this problem. Replaced starter last year with no resolve, now occurs randomly with no rhyme or reason. Read online forums seems to be the anti theft passive lock system failing to allow the car to start.