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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

50Service Brakes complaints
4.5%Of all 1,115 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

STEERING788 · 70.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM132 · 11.8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM52 · 4.7%
SERVICE BRAKES50 · 4.5%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING46 · 4.1%

Share of the 1,115 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

Service Brakes complaints by year filed

3201272013212014820153201642018220191202412025

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu: 50 of 1,115 complaints on file (4.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

1,115 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 41 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 26 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.