# \#malibumaxx **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/malibumaxx/11155.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Looking for estimates for 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-estimates-for-2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx/174060)
**Author:** [@Neely](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neely)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-estimates-for-2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx/174060 "2021-01-11T01:12:03Z")
Cost to replace stabalizer links, sway bar link kit and stabalizer bar control - also outer tie rod and outer tie rod end. Also, 3-yr alignment program. --- ## [215/60r16 tires vs. 205/60r16 tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/215-60r16-tires-vs-205-60r16-tires/170952)
**Author:** [@Blackraven1807\_171403](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blackraven1807_171403)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/215-60r16-tires-vs-205-60r16-tires/170952 "2020-10-08T16:12:06Z")
Hey there! I just got a 2006 chevy malibu maxx and I have a 2006 ford fusion I’m going to junk. The tires on my ford are fairly new while the ones on the chevy are pretty worn. I’d like to know if it safe for me to put … --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx shakes and jerks in drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-shakes-and-jerks-in-drive/163943)
**Author:** [@ShirleyCopeland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShirleyCopeland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-shakes-and-jerks-in-drive/163943 "2020-05-06T21:30:43Z")
while in drive car RPM’s act erratically and car won’t move and shakes and jerks. --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx needs 2-3 cranks to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-needs-2-3-cranks-to-start/128258)
**Author:** [@DennisSummer24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisSummer24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-needs-2-3-cranks-to-start/128258 "2018-11-05T13:28:56Z")
my car’s starter needs as least two or three cranks after it has set overnight. After I drive it and the engine is warm it will restart on the first crank. I have been having this problem for a couple of weeks and have… --- ## [Overheating 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2007-chevrolet-malibu-maxx/125841)
**Author:** [@LouisLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouisLee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2007-chevrolet-malibu-maxx/125841 "2018-09-29T05:16:53Z")
car was overheating because of a crack in the radiator. Also changed the thermostat and still overheating. No heat coming from the vents. --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx won't shift with +/- button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-wont-shift-with-button/115913)
**Author:** [@Jim37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-wont-shift-with-button/115913 "2018-04-19T15:40:03Z")
can’t manually shift when using the +/- button on shifter and in the “L” selection. Any ideas ? --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx lock mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-lock-mystery/114801)
**Author:** [@Salexandrov](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Salexandrov)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-lock-mystery/114801 "2018-04-01T17:48:09Z")
Drivers door lock will lock but not unlock passengers unlocks but does not lock. --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx fuel tank gasket and pump replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-fuel-tank-gasket-and-pump-replacement/114740)
**Author:** [@DonBrown1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonBrown1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-fuel-tank-gasket-and-pump-replacement/114740 "2018-03-30T23:54:56Z")
I need my fuel tank gasket replaced in 2005 chevrolet malibu should I get fuel pump replaed at the same time --- ## [Whining w/acceleration and deceleration in 1st and 2nd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-w-acceleration-and-deceleration-in-1st-and-2nd-gear/96059)
**Author:** [@Steek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-w-acceleration-and-deceleration-in-1st-and-2nd-gear/96059 "2016-10-15T15:37:26Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu Max with automatic transmission, 129,000 miles. It's got a higher pitched whine that increases as I accelerate between first and second gear and between 2nd and 3rd. I can't hear once it's in… --- ## [2005 Malibu Maxx with P0171 and P0174 runaround](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-maxx-with-p0171-and-p0174-runaround/84119)
**Author:** [@sellwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sellwood)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-maxx-with-p0171-and-p0174-runaround/84119 "2014-04-26T05:10:58Z")
I have been tormented by this car, a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx with 200,000 miles and it's P0171 and P0174 problems for over 6 months. In this time it has been in the shop multiple times and it still throws the errors.… --- ## [2004 Chevy Malibu - Transmission or spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-malibu-transmission-or-spark-plugs/83334)
**Author:** [@dunedin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dunedin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2014, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-malibu-transmission-or-spark-plugs/83334 "2014-01-26T06:09:53Z")
I have a 2004 Chevy Malibu Maxx with a 3.5 L V6 engine. I bought it new ten years ago and it now has 71,000 miles. In the past year, I noticed that sometimes when I accelerated, the car hesitated for a split second. I… --- ## [Malibu Maxx front-end vibration while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malibu-maxx-front-end-vibration-while-braking/82771)
**Author:** [@Klim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Klim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malibu-maxx-front-end-vibration-while-braking/82771 "2013-12-23T00:04:39Z")
For a few years, I have noticed an undesirable vibration in my car's front end. It started as a slight problem but continues to occur and is getting more noticeable. The vibration occurs when braking on a slight downhi… --- ## [04 Malibu remote start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-malibu-remote-start/82148)
**Author:** [@hullmat989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hullmat989)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-malibu-remote-start/82148 "2013-11-18T19:32:11Z")
Hi I own a 2004 Chevy Malibu Maxx LT and up until recently the remote start worked great. However starting last week when I go to use it all I get is a quick flash of the brake lights and it wont start. The only thing th… --- ## [Chevy Engine Self-Disables](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-engine-self-disables/80021)
**Author:** [@tony906](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tony906)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-engine-self-disables/80021 "2013-06-29T22:10:03Z")
Two weeks ago, my '05 Malibu suddenly shut off as I started up from a light. I was low on gas and assumed that was the problem. I went straight to a gas station & filled up, and it seemed like everything was ok. Howev… --- ## [Random but consistent electrical issues on cold mornings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-but-consistent-electrical-issues-on-cold-mornings/78017)
**Author:** [@KTVanHorne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KTVanHorne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-but-consistent-electrical-issues-on-cold-mornings/78017 "2013-03-26T06:11:35Z")
Hey friends, I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu Maxx LT with 94k miles. On cold mornings I have consistent problems with the car's electronics. They can be as benign as a warning bell about 2-3 minutes after starting driving. … --- ## [Malibu Maxx fuel gauge never goes above 3/4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malibu-maxx-fuel-gauge-never-goes-above-3-4/78019)
**Author:** [@Bijou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bijou)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malibu-maxx-fuel-gauge-never-goes-above-3-4/78019 "2013-03-18T06:23:39Z")
I just purchased a 2005 Malibu Maxx about three months ago; it only has 19,000 miles on it. The fuel gauge never goes beyond 3/4 when I fill up. It does go down as I drive, so it seems to be working other than not regist… --- ## [Cooling system in Malibu Maxx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-in-malibu-maxx/77714)
**Author:** [@Crow\_Country](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crow_Country)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-in-malibu-maxx/77714 "2013-03-02T07:41:19Z")
I gave my daughter my 2007 Malibu Maxx in 2010. It had at the time around 70,000 miles. Then the problems with the cooling system antifreeze leaks. We've replaced the radiator 9/2011. Drove ok for awhile then developed a… --- ## [2006 Chevy Malibu intermittant starting issues - usually cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-malibu-intermittant-starting-issues-usually-cold-weather/77114)
**Author:** [@KTVanHorne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KTVanHorne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-malibu-intermittant-starting-issues-usually-cold-weather/77114 "2013-02-03T00:27:50Z")
Hey friends, I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu Maxx with under 100,000 miles. Battery 1 year old, starter 3 months old. On cool or cold mornings I have intermittant starting issues. All lights come on, instrument panels ga… --- ## [Shaky front end repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaky-front-end-repair/74601)
**Author:** [@sseaton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sseaton)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2012, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaky-front-end-repair/74601 "2012-09-21T01:23:45Z")
This is a bit of a long post, but stick with me. Recently my wife and I took a weekend trip to PA. We drove my Malibu Maxx with about 130K miles on it and with no obvious driving issues of any sort. After our first day I… --- ## [Malibu Maxx LT 2005 front end wobble/shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malibu-maxx-lt-2005-front-end-wobble-shudder/70834)
**Author:** [@app4that](https://community.cartalk.com/u/app4that)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malibu-maxx-lt-2005-front-end-wobble-shudder/70834 "2012-02-08T21:46:04Z")
My 2005 Malibu Maxx LT started shaking on the front end for about the past month. I took it on the highway the other day and realized that the faster I go the scarier it is to be driving it. Apparently this is a"Maxx thi… --- ## [Rear signal lights out, bulbs good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-signal-lights-out-bulbs-good/69539)
**Author:** [@manlan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manlan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-signal-lights-out-bulbs-good/69539 "2011-11-30T08:18:22Z")
Both rear signal lights are out, so are brake lights. Driving lights work, so are high beam lights and all front turn signal lights. What should I check? I have done some research, but I could not locate the fuse or the … --- ## [Now i know why gm went under](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-i-know-why-gm-went-under/68933)
**Author:** [@bobtheroofer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobtheroofer)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-i-know-why-gm-went-under/68933 "2011-11-08T03:17:35Z")
05 malibu 3.5 fails to start only when motor is warm, meaning driven a short distance ,not fully hot yet, replaced plugs,battery,starter,air and fuel filters,mechanic scanned,no codes,