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2006 Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems

15 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
68,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Front: wheel bearing
    1
  • Front: control arm: upper ball joint
    1
  • Front
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems in other years

199720002005201020152023

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Chevrolet Malibu owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · MI

2006 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to steering and vehicle stalling issues. *smd

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · MI

The steering goes out while making turns and highway driving. You can feel it jerk then you have no control of where the car is going. To gain control back you keep turning the wheel in the opposite direction until it catches. This has been a problem for at least 2 years. I have paid several mechanics to repair problem but I still get the same result and I wear out new tires in 3- 4 month period. No one should purchase as many tires as I do! I am sick of it!!!

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 62,000 miles · MI

Had repair done for steering recall in 2015 but sometimes power still goes out of steering when trying to parallel park and when accelerating on freeway. Suspension: virtually no shock absorption; rides very hard.

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 120,000 miles · IL · crash

I did buy this car used, but upon test drive nothing wrong. 5 months later I have a clicking in steering, and rubbing sound, and as I go down the road it sounds like the front end is falling off. Seriously need help on fixing this issue.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Suspension · IL

2006 chevy malibu customer requesting reimbursement. *mw the left side suspension, front rim, and tire were replaced.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Suspension · 112,000 miles · TX

Car continues to make a rattling noise.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 69,800 miles · UT

The car started to shake violently and sounded like front tires were falling off or very wobbly. Had to pull off freeway turned car off then restarted and problem stopped. This has occurred 5 times now and last time vibration was so bad it broke off both front hubcaps. The service tech at local dealer said it was not due to recall on power steering recall ye we talked to certified chevy mechanic at a different dealer and he said it was definately the issue. Called gm customer service waiting for dealership manager to call back.

Filed Apr 20, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 69,000 miles · IL

I was driving home from work about 12 midnight,on the dan ryan expressway. The traffic was heavy with lots of truck on the road. I heard three beeps then a message ran across the dash check power steering, before I could finish reading the message I had no power steering. The car started to driving rough vibrating very hard to control. I was about three lane over from the exit lanes.thank the lord I'm still here. I seen a recall in march of 2010 on the monte carlo call and inquired about my car talked with a manager named [xxx] for about two months no contact then was told not a part of recall .repair $1700 webb chevy. General motors does not care about it's consumers and something needs to be done this is an outrage. And I will never buy another gm. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 15, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 68,000 miles · GA

I have been repetitively turned away by various gm dealerships to address serious issues with my vehicle & potential recalls. My issues include - steering malfunctions making the vehicle difficult to control, faulty fuel pump sending unit causing check engine light to illuminate & vehicle to stall, uncontrollable vibrations when breaking at high speeds nearly causing me to wreck, popping sounds in the suspension system, and finally unexplained electrical malfunctions such as radio switching channels on its own, failure of keyless entry system, failure of remote entry system, buzzing of lights when dimming, and flickering of headlights. I have been told by dealerships that because my vehicle is a "fleet car" that it does not qualify for any recalls. Problems began while under warranty. Steering wiring harness was replaced while under warranty. At around 65,000 miles, systems began to fail despite my regular care of the vehicle which I have documented. After warranty expired, I was routinely turned down for recall inspections. A recent emissions inspection caused concern by the mechanic over the steering of the vehicle and I was encouraged to address these problems again. I cannot afford a new car.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 10,500 miles · CA

I have a 2006 chevy malibu that I bought in sacramento ca. Via paul blanco dealer on franklin and florin rd. (they are no longer in business at that site). The car accelerates dangerously when on cruise control. The car began overheating immediately after purchase (oil lube place detected an engine gasket that needs to be replaced because it continues to overheat; unless I keep the heater and or AC going; the steering column had to be re greased and re-adjusted at firestone a few months ago because all of a sudden it would lock. The A/C compressor immediately went bad after purchasing this car. I had to buy another one which cost a good amount! Soon after purchase (used vehicle with approx. 10,300 miles) the brakes went out and had to be replaced! In jan. 2010, I noticed the seat belt light kept coming on, even after it was locked in (which is very dangerous because I don't know when and if its going to keep me safe when driving); erc. Etc.. I need someone to contact the dealer of chevy so that owners can go get these things checked out and fixed the right way. I attempted to call the numbers given re: warranty etc. And nothing was resolved.

Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu suspension

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have bad suspension?

The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most suspension complaints are 1998 (108 complaints), 1999 (82 complaints) and 2013 (65 complaints).

Other 2006 Chevrolet Malibu problems

Steering 812Electrical 142Fuel system 96Brakes 71Lights 63Engine 58Transmission 43Acceleration 35Airbags 34Driver assistance 31Seats 8Wheels 7Body 6Seat belts 5Tires 5Visibility 4Locks 3

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