2006 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2006
Chevrolet Malibu is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $16,365 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 24 city / 32 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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2006 Malibu Recalls
OCT 19, 2005 | Recall ID#
22946
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE LABEL... More Details
OCT 19, 2005 |
MALIBU
| Recall ID#
22946
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 19, 2005 |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
2351 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE LABEL...
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Consequence:
A 15¿ DIAMETER REPLACEMENT SPARE TIRE CAN NOT BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE DUE TO A FIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE BRAKE CALIPER.
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A CORRECTED LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR THE CUSTOMERS COULD HAVE THEIR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 05091
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OCT 31, 2006 | Recall ID#
6806
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH... More Details
OCT 31, 2006 |
MALIBU
| Recall ID#
6806
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 31, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
MALIBU |
| Potential Units Affected: |
794 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH...
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Consequence:
IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
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Remedy:
BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM¿S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 06102
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