2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx brakes problems
25 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. Consumer states brake failure and increased acceleration *tgw the consumer stated as she made a right turn into a parking space, she applied the brake pedal, and it went all the way to the floor which resulted in the her crashing into a concrete pillar. The consumer also stated the air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated she had a second accident where she applied the brakes and they failed to respond which caused her to crash into another vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, but the brakes failed and the vehicle slid. In an effort to avoid rear ending the preceding vehicle, the contact turned to the left. The ABS, traction control, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
- Steering 209 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints