2006 Chevrolet Malibu: check engine light

Filed Aug 17, 2022 · Engine · WA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Mailbu. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Sound Radio where it was diagnosed that the transmission and an unknown censor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not call the contact back. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jan 4, 2019 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 120 miles · KS

The gas gage reads the wrong so you don't know how much gas is in your tank. The check engine light stays on so you don't know if it is going off for a different reason. The low fule light goes on all the time even when it is full so you don't know if you are going to run out of gas on the side of the road. The gas issue has been a problem for about a year. I have a second chevy malibu the same year 2006 and it does the same thing with the fule gage and check engine light. One time the check engine light was going off about something else and I didn't know it because the light is on all the time because of the fule gage. The seat belt light goes off when you have your seatbelt on.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Steering · 138,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering ability seized completely. Also, the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired three years ago by reliable chevrolet (3655 s campbell ave, springfield, mo 65807) per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v064000 (steering), but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2018 · Steering · 178,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 MPH, the power steering failed and the power steering, check engine, and brake system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · CO

I filled my gas tank and when I started my car, the fuel light level went from full to empty with the warning light "low fuel" lit up. Then the service engine light came on. After about 3 to 4 times of driving the vehicle, it seemed to go back to normal, that is until the next time and the next time and so on that I filled my gas tank. It is currently doing the same thing. I do not ever know how much gas I have in the car because the needle goes up and down constantly.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 153,000 miles · NY

Engine power reduced, traction control, service engine light the first time the issue occurred, my car was in park. I started my vehicle, it didnt turn over on the first try, I simply tried again and it started but a service message popped up stating "engine power reduced and my car would not accelerate at all, my traction control light came on as well as service engine soon. I let my car sit for a while and decided to turn my car off and try again, same message, several hours later it started fine, the heck engine light was on and I drove it with no issues, started my car again and the check engine light turned off. About a week later, this happened again, same circumstances. About 2 weeks later, while driving down the road, this happened again and my car slowed down drastically and wouldnt exceed 10 MPH. The next time I drove the vehicle my car flashed a warned message simply stating " power steering" with no noticeable signs of loss of power steering, however last year I had to replace a sensor for my power steering that was a recall, when I brought it to a dealership to be fixed they claimed my recall was fixed and they wouldnt cover the cost, after replacing the recall affect sensor I no longer had the issue, I have replaced several parts to try to fix this issue, so the fault is currently unknown. I have researched this issue and seen that many other people have had this issue. Gm has done nothing to fix this very dangerous condition.

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Engine · 161,000 miles · TX

Engine has begun malfunctioning for no reason. Experienced problem 5 times in past week. 1) vehicle was traveling at approximately 50 MPH on freeway. Traction control light and check engine light came on simultaneously. Radio indicated "reduce engine power". I released gas pedal. Radio then indicated "engine disabled," and engine shut off. Coasted to a stop. Turned key to "off" position. Tried to restart, but would not crank (everything was completely silent). Tried to crank again a minute later. Engine started without hesitation. Check engine light came on, but immediately went off. Drove straight to mechanical within 5 miles. There were no codes to read. 2) vehicle was traveling 30 MPH on city street, moving forward. Traction control and check engine lights came on. Radio read "reduce engine power" and within a few seconds changed to "engine disabled" as engine shut down. Stopped car. Would not crank. Removed key and waited one minute. Car cranked and drove with no problem and no indicator lights. 3) vehicle was stationary in driveway. Traction control and check engine lights came on. Radio indicated "reduce engine power" and then "engine diabled". Engine shut down. Turned key to "off" position. Waited one minute. Car started and ran with no problem and no indicator lights on. 4) same incident in same order while traveling 45 MPH on service road. 5) happened in same manner while traveling 70 MPH on freeway.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 155,000 miles · MO

When accelerating around 2500-3500 RPM you will hear a chiming sound in the car all informational dash lights (brakes,check engine, low tire pressure.) will show up along with a power steering issue in the dic (driver information center.) with possible loss of power steering afterwards. The same issue on previous year and some 2006 models have a recall regarding this exact issue, but not all 2006 models thus causing a serious safety concern for those that are effected by the power steering issue, but not under the recall.

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · 52,000 miles · OH

When filling car with gasoline the fuel indicator repeatedly flips between full and empty with indicator light and bell and at the same time as fill up the check engine light came on

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Acceleration · 160,000 miles · TN

"check engine warning & t/c control warning". Warning lights will randomly illuminate and "engine power reduced" flashes. Regardless of current MPH traveling, the engine will lunge forward and immediately reduce speed to 10 MPH. Upon the first time this issue occurred, the vehicle was taken in to be checked. Because the lights had gone back off, there was no way to indicate the problem. Within the few following days, while in heavy traffic and pouring rain, again without warning, the warning lights illuminated, the vehicle lunged forward and reduced speed to 10 MPH, very nearly causing an accident. This issue continued to occur every day for the following week, sometimes 2-3 times daily. The car is now in to be repaired, and almost hit a parked car because it lunged forward suddenly pulling into the dealership. According to the dealership's repair shop, the issue is several things related to the throttle body and associated sensors. As of right now, the beginning repair cost is $550 to replace the throttle body alone. There are 5 related codes and depending as to whether replacing the throttle body fixes the problem will determine if further repairs are needed. The car is definitely not safe to drive. On several of the malibu forums this is an ongoing complaint with this model. Several recalls have been issued on this exact problem of model years before and after the 2006 model, and the 2006 should be addressed and recalled as well. This absolutely poses a safety risk to all in the vehicle and possibly others around it on the road.

Filed Sep 4, 2016 · Acceleration · 159,000 miles · NC

I was driving home from work on the highway and the reduced power engine light came on and the tsc light and engine light all came on. The gas pedal was unresponsive and car was slowing down also I pulled over on the shoulder of the highway thankful I able to. I did get it home slowly the pedal is still unresponsive at this time and the engine light, tsc light is still on and the engine power reduced light is still on.

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 30 MPH, the speedometer gauge on the instrument panel failed to indicate the actual speed of the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.