Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has 42 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.
42
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THERE IS A SITUATION HAPPENING WITH THE HEADLIGHT. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS SO COMPROMISED THAT IT M... |
| Oct 1, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING PUSHED; THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHE... |
| Feb 21, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM LIGHT KEEPS GOING OUT. I HAVE CHANGED THE LIGHT BUILD 3 TIMES IN THE LAS... |
| Dec 3, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON ALL OF THE TIME EXCEPT WHEN FOOT IS RESTING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HAVE TRIED TO ... |
| Sep 10, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINE... |
| Jul 15, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON |
| Mar 14, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. WILL GO OFF WHEN FOOT IS TAKEN OFF OF PEDAL, BU... |
| Oct 10, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON WHEN NOT PUSHING THE PEDAL. AS SOON AS YOU PUSH THE PEDAL, THE LIGHTS GO OUT. ... |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINAT... |
| May 1, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AN... |
| Jan 30, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | I'LL START BY SAYING MY VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 84,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THIS ISSUE OCCURRED A FEW ... |
| Sep 10, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE HEADLIGHT BULBS FAI... |
| Jun 1, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL. |
| Dec 8, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I CAN'T USE MY HEADLAMP CAUSE SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRE HARNESS IF I USE MY HEADLAMP WHILE DR... |
| Sep 15, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE B... |
| Sep 12, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AN... |
| Jul 25, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I NOTICED THAT MY PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHTS WERE VERY DIM IN FURTHER INVESTIGATION I LEARNED MY PAS... |
| Jun 26, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, REMOTE START STOPPED WORKING, BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN PEDAL IS NOT... |
| Nov 1, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS HAVE STARTED TO FAIL ON A REGULAR INTERVAL. I HAVE REPLACED THE LOW BEAMS 4 TIMES. I JUST... |
| Aug 14, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON THE GAS MY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKES THEY TURN O... |