NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2006 Malibu 4-DR.

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
****
Side Passenger
*****
Rollover
not tested
NCAP 2006 Chevrolet Malibu front crash test photoNCAP 2006 Chevrolet Malibu side crash test photo

2006 Malibu 4-DR. w/SAB

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
****
Rollover
not tested
NCAP 2006 Chevrolet Malibu front crash test photoNCAP 2006 Chevrolet Malibu side crash test photo

2006 Malibu Maxx 5-DR.

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
Side Passenger
Rollover
not tested

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan

2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan Good performance in front and side tests.

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
A Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
A Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
Not tested.
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating1
G Overall
A Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
Rear Rating2
A Overall
G Geometry
A Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating
Not tested.

1 — With standard & additional optional side airbags. With additional optional side airbags

2 — All seats.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.