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2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$16,365 - $23,065

Original MSRP:
$15,465 - $21,796

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 14V252000
Mfg's Report Date MAY 14, 2014
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Number of Units Affected 2,440,524
Summary 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 assi...
Consequence Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy 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 has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Models & Prices

2006 Chevrolet Malibu LS w/1LS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LS w/1LS $16,365 $15,465 $252 / Month*
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT w/0LT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LT w/0LT $17,865 $16,882 $275 / Month*
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT w/1LT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LT w/1LT $18,365 $17,355 $283 / Month*
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT w/2LT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LT w/2LT $19,865 $18,772 $306 / Month*
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SS $22,865 $21,607 $352 / Month*
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LTZ $23,065 $21,796 $355 / Month*
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
City 19/hwy 26 (3.9L engine/4-speed auto trans)         •  
City 22/hwy 32 (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)       •   •
City 24/hwy 32 (2.2L engine/4-speed auto trans) • • •      
EXTERIOR Features
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Daytime running lamps • • • • • •
Door handles, body-color • • • • • •
Fascias, front and rear, body-color • • • • • •
Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia         • •
Glass, Solar-Ray light tinted • • • • • •
Headlamps, halogen, composite, includes crystalline-like lenses and automatic exterior lamp control • • • • • •
Mirrors, outside rearview, power, Black, foldaway •          
Mirrors, outside rearview, power, body color, foldaway   • • • •  
Mirrors, outside rearview, power, heated, body color, foldaway           •
Moldings, bodyside, body-color •       •  
Moldings, bodyside, body-color with chrome   • • •   •
Moldings, rocker, Black •          
Moldings, rocker, body-color   • • • • •
Spoiler, rear         • •
Wipers, variable intermittent, speed-sensitive, front • • • • • •
INTERIOR Features
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Air conditioning, front automatic climate control         • •
Air conditioning, front manual • • • •    
Assist handles, rear outboard passenger • • • • • •
Cargo convenience nets, trunk     • • • •
Console, floor, includes floor shifter, integral armrest and storage compartment • • • • • •
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, includes cancel feature • • • • • •
Cupholders, dual front and rear • • • • • •
Defogger, rear-window, electric • • • • • •
Door locks, power programmable, includes lockout protection and delayed locking • • • • • •
Driver Information Center, driver customization, warning messages and vehicle information • • • • • •
Floormats, carpeted, front and rear     • • • •
Instrumentation, analog, includes speedometer, engine temperature, fuel, tachometer and PRNDL • • • • • •
Keyless entry, remote, enhanced, includes remote start enable • •        
Lighting, reading lights, front   • • • • •
Lighting, reading lights, rear           •
Map pocket, seatback, driver-side   • • • • •
Map pocket, seatback, front passenger   • • • • •
Mirror, inside rearview, auto dimming with compass           •
Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night • • • • •  
OnStar, one-year of Safe and Sound Service. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Emergency Services, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Accident Assist and Remote Horn and Lights. Also featuring Hands-Free Calling (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details. Not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.)           •
Pedals, power, adjustable, gas and brake         • •
Power outlet, auxiliary, 2 (2 outlets in front without (NW7) Traction Control or 1 outlet in front and 1 in center console with (NW7) Traction Control.) • • • • • •
Remote vehicle starter system, includes the functionality of (AP8) Keyless entry, remote, enhanced     • • • •
Seat adjuster, manual lumbar, driver   • • • • •
Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way         • •
Seat adjuster, power, vertical height, driver only • • • •    
Seat, front passenger, flat-folding • • • •   •
Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding seatback • • • • • •
Seats, front Cloth bucket, includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints •          
Seats, front Custom Cloth bucket, includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints   • • •    
Seats, front UltraLux and Leather-appointed bucket, includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints           •
Seats, front, sport, Custom Cloth and Leather-appointed bucket, includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints         •  
Seats, heated, driver and front passenger           •
Sound system feature, 4-speakers (Included and only available with (U1C) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player.) •          
Sound system feature, 6-speakers   • • • • •
Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, includes Radio Data System (RDS), seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, and programmable menu functions   • • • • •
Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, includes seek-and-scan, digital clock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, and programmable menu functions •          
Steering column, tilt/telescoping • • • • • •
Steering wheel, 3-spoke, leather-wrapped with mounted cruise controls, includes leather-wrapped shift knob         •  
Steering wheel, 4-spoke •          
Steering wheel, 4-spoke, leather-wrapped with mounted audio and cruise controls, includes leather-wrapped shift knob   • • •   •
Theft-deterrent system, PASS-Key III Plus • • • • • •
Trunk release, power, interior • • • • • •
Universal Home Remote, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable           •
Visors, illuminated vanity mirror, driver only, non-illuminated passenger, covered   • • • •  
Visors, illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger, covered           •
Visors, vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger, covered •          
Windows, power, includes driver express-down and rear passenger lockout • • • • • •
MECHANICAL Features
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Battery, maintenance free, includes rundown protection • • • • • •
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, includes Traction Control       • • •
Brakes, front disc/rear drum • • •      
Engine, 3.5L 3500 V6 SFI (201 HP [150 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 221 lb.-ft. [298.4 N-m] @ 3200 rpm)       •   •
Engine, 3.9L 3900 V6 SFI (240 HP [179 kW] @ 5800 rpm, 241 lb.-ft. [325.3 N-m] @ 2800 rpm)         •  
Engine, ECOTEC 2.2L DOHC, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, MFI (144 HP [107.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 155 lb.-ft. [209.2 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) • • •      
Front wheel drive • • • • • •
Fuel capacity, approximate, 16 gallon (61 liters) • • • • • •
Steering, electric power steering assist (EPS) • • • •   •
Steering, hydraulic power steering assist (HPS)         •  
Suspension, 4-wheel independent • • • • • •
Tires, P205/65R15, touring, blackwall •          
Tires, P215/60R16, touring, blackwall   • • •    
Tires, P225/50R17, all-season, blackwall           •
Tires, P225/50R18, all-season, blackwall         •  
Traction Control, all-speed       • • •
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive (Includes electronic range selector.) • • • •   •
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive (Includes tap-up and tap-down.)         •  
Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) steel, includes full wheel cover •          
Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) fascia spoke, painted sterling silver   • • •    
Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) aluminum, clad bright chrome           •
Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) aluminum, ultra bright, machined         •  
SAFETY Features
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.) • • • •    
Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger. Air bags, thorax, side-impact, seat mounted, driver and right front passenger. Air bags, head curtain side, front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)         • •
Door locks, child security, rear • • • • • •
LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats • • • • • •
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, includes front seat pretensioners • • • • • •

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
AIR BAGS, DUAL-STAGE, FRONTAL, DRIVER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. AIR BAGS, THORAX, SIDE-IMPACT, SEAT MOUNTED, DRIVER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. AIR BAGS, HEAD CURTAIN SIDE, FRONT AND REAR OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.) • • • •    
BRAKES, 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK, 4-WHEEL DISC (Requires (NW7) Traction Control.) •          
BRAKES, 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK, 4-WHEEL DISC includes Traction Control   • •      
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER • • • • • •
FOG LAMPS, FRONT, INTEGRAL IN FRONT FASCIA (Included and only available with (PCQ) Luxury and Convenience Package.)     • •    
FRONT SEATING PACKAGE includes (KA1) Seats, heated, driver and front passenger and (AG1) Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way     • •    
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE • • • • • •
INTERIOR TRIM, WALNUT BURL (Requires (19C) Ebony Custom Cloth.) *Affects Color Availability*   • • •    
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT (Will be forced on orders with ship-to states that require a front license plate.) • • • • • •
LUXURY AND CONVENIENCE PACKAGE includes (KA1) Seats, heated, driver and front passenger, (AG1) Seat adjuster, power, driver, 6-way, (DD7) Mirror, inside rearview, auto-dimming with compass, (D64) Visors, illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger, (TR0) Lighting, reading lights, rear, (T96) Fog lamps, front and (P08) Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) fascia spoke, bright chrome trim     • •    
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE *Required on all vehicles to be registered in New Jersey* • • • • • •
ONSTAR, ONE-YEAR OF SAFE AND SOUND SERVICE. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Emergency Services, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Accident Assist and Remote Horn and Lights. Also featuring Hands-Free Calling (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit www.onstar.com for system limitations and details.)         •  
ONSTAR, ONE-YEAR OF SAFE AND SOUND SERVICE. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Emergency Services, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Accident Assist and Remote Horn and Lights. Also featuring Hands-Free Calling (Requires (AY0) Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger and (UN0) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player. OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit www.onstar.com for system limitations and details.) •          
ONSTAR, ONE-YEAR OF SAFE AND SOUND SERVICE. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Emergency Services, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Accident Assist and Remote Horn and Lights. Also featuring Hands-Free Calling (Requires (AY0) Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger. OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit www.onstar.com for system limitations and details.)   • • •    
PEDALS, POWER, ADJUSTABLE, GAS AND BRAKE     • •    
SOUND SYSTEM FEATURE, 6-SPEAKERS (Requires (UN0) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player.) •          
SOUND SYSTEM FEATURE, XM SATELLITE RADIO features 67 channels of 100% commercial-free music included in its over 150 channels of the best in music, news, sports, talk, comedy, XM Instant Traffic and Weather, and more. Digital quality sound with coast-to-coast signal coverage. Three trial months-no obligation. (Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S. states.)     • • • •
SPOILER, REAR     • •    
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING         • •
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING (Requires (AY0) Air bags, dual stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger. Air bags, thorax, side-impact, seat-mounted, driver and right front passenger. Air bags, head curtain side, front and rear outboard seating positions.)     • •    
TRACTION CONTROL, ALL-SPEED (Included and only available with (JL9) Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc.)   • •      
TRACTION CONTROL, ALL-SPEED (Requires (J67) Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc.) •          
VISORS, ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS, DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER, COVERED (Included and only available with (PCQ) Luxury and Convenience Package.)     • •    
EMISSIONS Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA, MASSACHUSETTS OR NEW YORK (for vehicles ordered by dealers in states of California, Massachusetts or New York with Federal emissions) (Requires (FE9) Emissions, Federal requirements.) • • • • • •
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with California, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine emissions; may also be used by dealers in states of California, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine to order different state-specific emissions) (Requires (YF5) Emissions, California state requirements or (NE1) Emissions, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine state requirements.) • • • • • •
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS • • • • • •
EMISSIONS, CFV (CLEAN FUEL VEHICLE) LEV (LOW EMISSION VEHICLE). Option (VCL) may be ordered to receive a vehicle that the US EPA has determined meets CFV LEV emission standards. Products ordered with the (VCL) option may not be certified to California or Northeast State emission requirements. Therefore, they may not be legal for registration in California, New York, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. Option (YF5) should be ordered for all vehicles that will be registered in California. Option (NE1) should be ordered for all vehicles that will be registered in New York, Maine, Massachusetts, or Vermont. (Available with (LX9) Engine, 3.5L 3500 V6 SFI.)       •   •
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS • • • • • •
EMISSIONS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK OR VERMONT STATE REQUIREMENTS • • • • • •
ENGINE Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
ENGINE, 3.5L 3500 V6 SFI (201 HP [150 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 221 lb.-ft. [298.4 N-m] @ 3200 rpm) (STD)       •   •
ENGINE, 3.9L 3900 V6 SFI (240 HP [179 kW] @ 5800 rpm, 241 lb.-ft. [325.3 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) (STD)         •  
ENGINE, ECOTEC 2.2L DOHC, 16-VALVE, 4-CYLINDER, MFI (144 HP [107.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 155 lb.-ft. [209.2 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) (STD) • • •      
NOTE Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
** RETAIL ORDERS ONLY. ** •          
PAINT Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
SOLID PAINT (STD) • • • • • •
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment   • • • • •
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment *Retail Orders Only* •          
RADIO Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH 6-DISC CD CHANGER, IN-DASH includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages and programmable menu functions     • • • •
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER includes Radio Data System (RDS), seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, and programmable menu functions (Requires (UE1) OnStar and (UZ6) Sound system feature, 6-speakers.) •          
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER includes Radio Data System (RDS), seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, and programmable menu functions (STD)   • • • • •
SOUND SYSTEM, ETR AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER includes seek-and-scan, digital clock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, and programmable menu functions (STD) •          
SEAT TRIM Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD) •          
CUSTOM CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)   • • •    
SPORT CLOTH AND LEATHER-APPOINTED SEAT TRIM (STD)         •  
ULTRALUX AND LEATHER-APPOINTED SEAT TRIM (STD)           •
SEAT TYPE Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
SEATS, FRONT CLOTH BUCKET includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints (STD) •          
SEATS, FRONT CUSTOM CLOTH BUCKET includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints (STD)   • • •    
SEATS, FRONT ULTRALUX AND LEATHER-APPOINTED BUCKET includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints (STD)           •
SEATS, FRONT, SPORT CUSTOM CLOTH AND LEATHER-APPOINTED BUCKET includes reclining seatback and adjustable head restraints (STD)         •  
TIRES Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
TIRES, P225/50R18, ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (STD)         •  
TIRES, P225/50R18, BLACKWALL, SUMMER ONLY, HIGH PERFORMANCE         •  
TRANSMISSION Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE (Includes electronic range selector.) (STD) • • • •   •
TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE (Includes tap-up and tap-down.) (STD)         •  
WHEELS Options
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
WHEELS, 16" (40.6 CM) FASCIA SPOKE, BRIGHT CHROME TRIM (Included and only available with (PCQ) Luxury and Convenience Package.)     • •    
WHEELS, 16" (40.6 CM) FASCIA SPOKE, PAINTED STERLING SILVER (STD)     • •    

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Specifications

Brakes
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 11.7 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.6 x 0.6 10.6 x 0.6 10.6 x 0.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Trunk Volume (ft) 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.4
Engine
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Displacement 2.2L/134 2.2L/134 2.2L/134 3.5L/213 3.9L/238 3.5L/213
Engine Type Gas 4-Cyl Gas 4-Cyl Gas 4-Cyl Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 144 @ 5600 144 @ 5600 144 @ 5600 201 @ 5600 240 @ 5800 201 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 155 @ 4000 155 @ 4000 155 @ 4000 221 @ 3200 241 @ 2800 221 @ 3200
Exterior Dimensions
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Height, Overall (in) 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5
Length, Overall (in) 188.3 188.3 188.3 188.3 188.3 188.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3 106.3 106.3 106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.9 69.9 69.9 69.9 69.9 69.9
Fuel Tank
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0
Steering
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 2.8 3.1
Steering Type Electric Pwr Electric Pwr Electric Pwr Electric Pwr Hydraulic Pwr Electric Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.0 36.0 36.0 36.0 - TBD - 36.0
Suspension
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Suspension Type - Front Independent Independent Independent Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Independent Independent Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Front Tire Size P205/65R15 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P225/50R18 P225/50R17
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P225/50R18 P225/50R17
Transmission
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 4 4 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Front Head Room (in) 39.9 39.9 39.9 39.9 39.9 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 41.9 41.9 41.9 41.9 41.9 41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 101.4 101.4 101.4 101.4 101.4 101.4
Second Head Room (in) 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) 38.5 38.5 38.5 38.5 38.5 38.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1
Weight Information
LS w/1LS LT w/0LT LT w/1LT LT w/2LT SS LTZ
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3174 3297 3297 3297 3415 3315

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Safety Features

Safety Features
Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, includes front seat pretensioners
LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
Door locks, child security, rear
Daytime running lamps
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, includes Traction Control
Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger. Air bags, thorax, side-impact, seat mounted, driver and right front passenger. Air bags, head curtain side, front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)
Traction Control, all-speed
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).