2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving at an unknown speed, the front of the vehicle constantly shook. The vehicle independently shifted gears and the power train warning indicator illuminated. On another occasion, after the vehicle was started, the vehicle failed to shift…”
filed Nov 21, 2016
“On 9-28-16, I placed the vehicle in reverse to depart a parking space, when I tried to put the vehicle into drive the gear remained in reverse. The transmission shift cable was replaced under recall on 03-27-15, for the previous 8 years the vehicle did not have a problem with the shift cable. The…”
filed Sep 29, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling…Campaign 14V224000 · Apr 30, 2014
Related service bulletins
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Malibu Maxx years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Malibu Maxx | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Malibu Maxx | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 Malibu Maxx | 20 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.