2006 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,115 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“I JUST FOUND OUT LAST NIGHT THAT MY 2006 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WHEN I DO PRESS…”NHTSA complaint 10279146 — filed 08/03/2009
“38K MILE 2006 CHEVY MALIBU V-6-CAR SHAKES/VIBRATES/SHIMMIES. IT ALSO RATTLES AND CLUNKS UNDERNEATH AT ALL SPEEDS, FEELS LIKE THE BOTTOM IS FALLING OUT. DEALER REFUSES…”NHTSA complaint 10262590 — filed 03/20/2009
“BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT PRESSING PEDAL, YET LIGHTS TURN OFF WHEN PEDAL IS PRESSED. REQUIRES ALMOST FULL PEDAL PRESSURE TO ACTUATE BRAKE LIGHTS, SO…”NHTSA complaint 10239729 — filed 08/26/2008
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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu: 46 of 1,115 complaints on file (4.1%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 41 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 26 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
