2006 Chevrolet Malibu cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 35 complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving 50 MPH, she attempted to engage the brakes and disengage the cruise control; however, the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle began spinning out of control on two occasions. The vehicle no longer made contact with the ground, hit a wall, crossed 3 lanes and was facing in the opposite direction. The engine size is unknown. The current and failure mileage were 10500.
Brake lights stay on when not depressed cruise control will not work recall was completed took car back brake sensor was replaced on 6/16/16 as of today 6/26/16 problem is still there cost of 287.20. Iam not going to pay for the same problem I am a GM man but maybe no more and ill make sure and let everybody I can know about your service thank you [xxx]
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
- Steering 815 complaints
- Electrical system 144 complaints
- Fuel system 97 complaints
- Brakes 70 complaints
- Lighting 64 complaints
- Engine 57 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 39 complaints
- Air bags 34 complaints