VehicleVerdict

2006 Chevrolet Malibu other problems

The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has 28 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

28

Other complaints

2%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Related recalls

05V486000OtherOctober 19, 2005 · 2,351 units

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE LABEL TABLE SPECIFIED THE 15 INCH SPARE FOR THE FRONT DISC/REAR DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM AND IT SHOULD SPECIFY A 16 INCH SPARE TIRE SIZE.

Consequence

A 15" DIAMETER REPLACEMENT SPARE TIRE CAN NOT BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE DUE TO A FIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE BRAKE CALIPER.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A CORRECTED LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR THE CUSTOMERS COULD HAVE THEIR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu other — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu other?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the other: 05V486000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.