We have classified the 115 complaints from 2006 Chevrolet Malibu about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Car runs fine then without warning it will just die. does this while driving in motion. it is car used by two new teen drivers. it is very unsafe because they don't have a lot of driving time. i looked at a lot of wiring connections, cleaned up all ground connections with wire brush, replaced temp sensor, crank position sensor, been going thru and fixing bad wiring connections. replaced fuel pump. and fixed broken wires coming out of body that go to fuel gauge.
Was driving on city street approaching an intersection when the vehicle loss power, steering, and abs brakes
Ok steering in this car was good seen that it had a recall before for that. also when i called chevy they told me .but that's my most concern as seeing as much i have put into this car. it's weird i looked on your site before and had recalls now it don't. i just want to see how to get it fixed with braking my pockets.
Steering: electric power assist system steering electronic stability control vehicle speed control: cruise control exterior lighting: brake lights electrical system: wiring service brakes, hydraulic: switches: brake light steering: electric power assist system power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift power train: automatic transmission
Speedometer stops working while driving, security light comes on, engine ignition stops working and car doesn't turn over or start. this happens when in motion and not in motion.
I was driving in detroit mi i was at the light when my my car lights start blinking off and on and my air bag popped out
yesterday, when trying to park, i heard a chime and the message "power steering" popped up on the info screen. the car became incredibly hard to steer, so i'm thinking the power steering had shut off. i turned my car off, then back on, and the power steering came back on, so i was able to park the car correctly. when we were about to head home, as soon as i turn on a busy street, just before getting on the highway, the chime goes off, the message pops up, and my power steering shuts off again. i turned (with all my might) into an empty parking lot and turned the car off for a little bit. my family and i were looking under the hood, but we weren't sure what to check for. we eventually got back in the car and went home. thankfully, the power steering stayed on and we got home safely (17 miles on the highway). i'm just worried that it will eventually turn off on its own again. if i have to schedule a service appointment, i would like to go in prepared this time. a few months ...
Cannot turn the steering wheel in any direction. almost as if its locked in place. at first it just seemed like the power steering was going out, but the next morning when i went to leave for work it was gone all together
My 2006 chevy has been having some sort of electrical issue. the power lock door will not unlock by pressing the button and instead will on their own lock and unlock themselves without the buttons or car running for some instances of 1 minute up to 5 minutes. we have had to pry a window open to get inside the vehicle to turn the vehicle off. however sometimes you are unable to get the doors to unlock without turning the keys in the manual car lock located on the driver's side door. the lock pulse when sitting still or driving the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. while the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, it stalled without warning on several occasions. on each occasion, the contact immediately activated the hazard lights and coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. the contact stated that the anti-lock brake warning indicator illuminated and 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, ignition switch, starter, fuel tank, and the battery; however, the failures recurred. vandergriff chevrolet (1200 west interstate 20, arlington, texas 76017, (682) 323-2486) was made aware of the failures. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. on several occasions ,the vehicle would not start due to a faulty security system. during the failure the "security lock" message illuminated. the vehicle was towed to dick smith chevrolet (1601 us -52, moncks corner, sc) who unlocked the security. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. the contact had not experienced any failures until the vehicle was taken to chevrolet of homewood (18033 halsted st, homewood, il 60430, (708) 799-2000) for three manufacturer recalls. weeks after the repair, there was a loss of power and the vehicle was unable to start. the contact replaced the battery, the vehicle would not start when the key was inserted in the ignition. the vehicle was unable to be driven. the dealer and manufacturer were notified. the vin and failure mileage were not available.
My car shuts off while driving. the low rpms will fluctuate and the power will turn off.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bcm was controlling the charging of the alternator, which damaged the bearings and alternator. the bearings and alternator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. after the replacement of the alternator, the power steering, headlights, and all the instrument panel warning indicators intermittently illuminated. also, when the contact exited the vehicle, the doors independently locked while the engine was running. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v224000 (power train), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 199,000.