Chevrolet Malibu 2006
Versiones, desempeño, equipamiento, consumo, seguridad y problemas conocidos, con sus ventajas y desventajas frente a modelos similares 2006.

- Clase
- Auto mediano
- Carrocerías
- 4dr Sedan FWD Ls, 4dr Sedan FWD Lt/Ltz, 4dr Sedan FWD SS, Maxx 4dr Wagon FWD Lt/Ltz
- Motores
- 2.2L 4 cil., 3.5L 6 cil., 3.9L 6 cil.
- Tracción
- Tracción delantera
- Combustible
- Gasolina regular
- MPG (mejor)
- 24 combinadas · 21 ciudad / 29 carretera
- Largo
- 187.8–188.2 in
- Peso en vacío
- 3,175–3,620 lb
- Calificación NHTSA
- Sin calificar
- Retiros
- 4 campañas
Ventajas y desventajas
Lo bueno
- Excelente consumo de combustibleHasta 24 MPG combinadas: un 17 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (auto mediano, 2006: 20.5 MPG).
A tener en cuenta
- Muchas quejas de propietarios509 quejas ante la NHTSA frente a unas 88 de modelos similares; sobre todo por problemas de dirección.
Calculado con datos de la EPA, la NHTSA y vPIC frente a 32 modelos similares 2006; no es una reseña. Cómo lo calculamos →
Resumen
El Chevrolet Malibu 2006 es un auto mediano disponible con 3 motores (2.2L 4 cil., 3.5L 6 cil. y 3.9L 6 cil.), con tracción delantera.
Mide unas 188 pulgadas de largo y 70 de ancho, con una distancia entre ejes de 106 pulgadas, y pesa alrededor de 3,175 lb (4dr Sedan FWD Ls).
La EPA califica su versión más eficiente con 24 MPG combinadas (21 en ciudad / 29 en carretera), un 17 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (auto mediano, 2006: 20.5 MPG), con un gasto estimado de $2,800 al año en combustible.
Tiene 4 campañas de retiro registradas y los propietarios han presentado 509 quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015, sobre todo por problemas de dirección.
Novedades del 2006
- Motor nuevo: 3.9L 6 cil.
Comparado con 2005; no incluye cambios de versiones, equipamiento ni precio. Ver el Malibu 2005 →
Dimensiones y peso
| Carrocería | Largo | Ancho | Alto | Distancia entre ejes | Vía del. / tras. | Peso en vacío | Peso del./tras. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan FWD Ls | 188.2 in | 70.1 in | 57.5 in | 106.3 in | 59.8 / 59.1 in | 3,175 lb | 63/37 |
| 4dr Sedan FWD Lt/Ltz | 188.2 in | 70.1 in | 57.5 in | 106.3 in | 59.8 / 59.1 in | 3,307 lb | 63/37 |
| 4dr Sedan FWD SS | 188.2 in | 70.1 in | 57.5 in | 106.3 in | 59.8 / 59.1 in | 3,415 lb | 63/37 |
| Maxx 4dr Wagon FWD Lt/Ltz | 187.8 in | 69.7 in | 58.3 in | 112.6 in | 59.4 / 60.2 in | 3,477 lb | 60/40 |
| Maxx 4dr Wagon FWD SS | 187.8 in | 69.7 in | 58.3 in | 112.6 in | 59.4 / 60.2 in | 3,620 lb | 60/40 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), medidas del mercado canadiense.
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| Versión | Motor | Transmisión | Tracción | Ciudad / Carr. / Comb. | vs. su clase | Combustible / año | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu | 2.2L 4 cil. | Automática 4-spd | Tracción delantera | 21 / 29 / 24 | +17% | $2,800 | 370 |
| Malibu | 3.5L 6 cil. | Automática 4-spd | Tracción delantera | 20 / 29 / 23 | +12% | $2,900 | 386 |
| Malibu Maxx | 3.5L 6 cil. | Automática 4-spd | Tracción delantera | 20 / 28 / 22 | +23% | $3,050 | 404 |
| Malibu | 3.9L 6 cil. | Automática (S4) | Tracción delantera | 17 / 24 / 19 | -7% | $3,550 | 468 |
| Malibu Maxx | 3.9L 6 cil. | Automática (S4) | Tracción delantera | 16 / 24 / 19 | +6% | $3,550 | 468 |
Estimaciones de la EPA; "vs. su clase" compara las MPG combinadas con el promedio 2006 de su clase EPA. Cómo lo calculamos →
Calificaciones de seguridad y tecnología
La NHTSA no ha publicado calificaciones de 5 estrellas para el Chevrolet Malibu 2006 con el programa de pruebas actual (2011+).
Auto mediano similares 2006
| Modelo | Mejor MPG / autonomía | General NHTSA | Retiros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu 2006 (este auto) | 24 MPG | Sin calificar | 4 |
| Toyota Corolla 2006 | 31 MPG | Sin calificar | 8 |
| Ford Mustang 2006 | 20 MPG | Sin calificar | 4 |
| Honda Accord 2006 | 26 MPG | Sin calificar | 9 |
| Toyota Camry 2006 | 25 MPG | Sin calificar | 4 |
| Volkswagen Passat 2006 | 24 MPG | Sin calificar | 4 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2006 | 26 MPG | Sin calificar | 4 |
Retiros (4)
Texto oficial de la NHTSA (en inglés).
Dirección › Electric Power Assist System · 4 feb 2015
Campaña NHTSA 15V064000 · 69,633 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
- Riesgo
- If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772. Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006.
Control de estabilidad (ESC) · 14 may 2014
Campaña NHTSA 14V252000 · 2,440,524 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
- Riesgo
- Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Tren motriz › Transmisión automática › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift · 30 abr 2014
Campaña NHTSA 14V224000 · 1,131,113 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
- Riesgo
- If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ÂPARK position, the transmission may not be in ÂPARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Dirección › Electric Power Assist System · 31 mar 2014
Campaña NHTSA 14V153000 · 1,373,177 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
- Riesgo
- If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
No todos los Malibu 2006 están afectados: solo el VIN lo confirma.
Problemas reportados por propietarios
Reportes sin verificar; los más vendidos acumulan más.
Lista para comprar un Chevrolet Malibu 2006 usado
- Consulta el VIN en nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 retiros en este año: pide comprobantes de reparación.
- Dirección — 371 reportes de propietarios. Gira el volante de tope a tope estacionado y en marcha; escucha ruidos y nota si la dirección está dura o suelta.
- Sistema eléctrico — 70 reportes de propietarios. Prueba todas las ventanas, seguros, luces, pantallas y puertos USB; revisa la antigüedad de la batería.
- Combustible / propulsión — 36 reportes de propietarios. Busca olor a combustible alrededor del auto y en la cabina, comprueba que arranque bien en caliente y revisa la varilla del aceite por olor a gasolina o nivel en aumento.
- Millaje a vigilar. Los propietarios suelen reportar problemas alrededor de las 129,000 millas; pregunta qué se reparó cerca de ese punto.
- Antes de pagar: historial de servicio, reporte de antecedentes e inspección de un mecánico independiente.
Generado por DecodedCars a partir de retiros y quejas de propietarios ante la NHTSA para el Chevrolet Malibu 2006. No sustituye una inspección profesional.
Otros años del Malibu
Comparar todos los años →| Año | MPG (mejor) | Largo | General | Retiros | Quejas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 2025 | 31 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 12 |
| Malibu 2024 | 31 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 44 |
| Malibu 2023 | 30 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 72 |
| Malibu 2022 | 32 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 99 |
| Malibu 2021 | 32 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 90 |
| Malibu 2020 | 32 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 199 |
| Malibu 2019 | 46 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 195 |
| Malibu 2018 | 46 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 711 |
| Malibu 2017 | 46 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 726 |
| Malibu 2016 | 46 | 193.7 in | Sin calificar | 10 | 865 |
| Malibu 2015 | 29 | 191.7 in | Sin calificar | 3 | 267 |
| Malibu 2014 | 29 | 191.7 in | Sin calificar | 6 | 330 |
Fuentes: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Sin afiliación con la NHTSA, la EPA ni Chevrolet. Cómo lo calculamos →