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P0106 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2006, 2010

What P0106 Means on Your CHEVROLET MALIBU

Real CHEVROLET MALIBU Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"2006 chevy malibu lt, 2.2 is stalling, started mid aug 2010. it happens mostly when the rpms go between .5 to 1. i am not sure how many times it has stalled but i would estimate it has happened about 15-25 times. i have to hold the break down firmly while gently accelerating to keep the car on."

— 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 08/15/2010

"I was stopped at a stop sign to turn and when i accelerated a quick flash of the service ecm message came on and then disappeared, but the car stalled out in the middle of the intersection. when i tried to restart the car, it would turnover, run for 2 seconds and then die."

— 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE • Filed 09/20/2015

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0106 on CHEVROLET MALIBU

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2006
1
2010
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0106 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026