2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT Cooling Fans Only Come On With AC

Asked by 06MalibuMaxxLT Jul 10, 2022 at 05:56 PM about the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu V6 LT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The radiator fans on my '06 Malibu only turn on with the AC. The farthest the
temp has gone on the gauge is halfway to the third needle, right before the
red. Anyways, I have replaced the thermostat and coolant temperature
sensor with OE parts, checked the fuses/relays, and haven't found a
solution. I got the car above the midline and then disconnected the CTS to
make the fans run on default mode. They came on high, but then I plugged it
back in and the fans cut off right as the needle hit the middle line. Any
suggestions/advice?

3 Answers
310,545

Gene answered 2 years ago

It is possible that the programming got messed up, if that’s the cause a reflash could fix the problem. There was a small area where they used a cooling fan switch but I think by your year they went with the computer controlled fans. But I would absolutely get a good shop to check it out cause you don’t want to blow an engine.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
157,835

James answered 2 years ago

Do you know what the actual temperature of the coolant is when the fans switch on? Also, if you have 3 fan relays each fan has its own relay and the third is the high speed fan relay. Sounds like one of the low speed relays might be bad. The fans will usually come on at about 210°F, low speed. If the temperature continues to climb to around 220°F, which is what you're describing, they switch to high speed. Hope that helps! Jim

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT Cooling Fans Only Come On With AC 3 Answers

    The radiator fans on my '06 Malibu only turn on with the AC. The farthest the temp has gone on the gauge is halfway to the third needle, right before the red. Anyways, I have replaced the thermostat...

    2006 Chevrolet Malibu V6 LT FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2006 Malibu cooling fans 2 Answers

    The cooling fans only come on when the ac it turned on otherwise they are not coming on I checked the codes and there is a p0442 code on there. I have replaced the thermostat, purge valve, Evap can...

    2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Cooling fans not on, 2013 Malibu 2 Answers

    So I my vehicle I keep up with regular and timely maintenance. And just today I noticed that my cars cooling fans don't turn on at all when I was filling up on antifreeze. Which I thought was weird...

    2013 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2006 Malibu lt v6 2 Answers

    I have a 2006 chevy malibu lt with the 3.5l v6 I have change a part on the throttle body trying to fix this issue but it didn't help. The issue I am having is when I start the car to go somewhere a...

    2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • radio does not come on in my 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. All fuses check and are good 2 Answers

    I have 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. The radio, display panel will not come on. Checked all the fuses and they are good. What else could it be?

    2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2LZ FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Malibu

Looking for a Used Malibu in your area?

CarGurus has 25,525 nationwide Malibu listings starting at $1,900.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Malibu Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,610
  • #2
    T_S_T
    Reputation
    4,410
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    4,150
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
237 Great Deals out of 4,651 listings starting at $995
Used Toyota Camry
2,367 Great Deals out of 44,891 listings starting at $1,100
Used Honda Accord
1,625 Great Deals out of 30,671 listings starting at $1,495
Used Nissan Altima
1,537 Great Deals out of 39,776 listings starting at $899
Used Dodge Charger
805 Great Deals out of 14,732 listings starting at $1,425
Used Ford Fusion
738 Great Deals out of 9,600 listings starting at $450
Used Honda Civic
1,512 Great Deals out of 29,149 listings starting at $995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,420 Great Deals out of 123,701 listings starting at $1,289
Used Chevrolet Equinox
2,455 Great Deals out of 66,815 listings starting at $450
Used Hyundai Sonata
857 Great Deals out of 18,619 listings starting at $975
Used Toyota Corolla
1,665 Great Deals out of 28,891 listings starting at $1,900
Used Nissan Maxima
242 Great Deals out of 3,678 listings starting at $900
Used Hyundai Elantra
957 Great Deals out of 30,317 listings starting at $1,215

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Chevrolet Malibu For Sale
110 Great Deals out of 2,569 listings starting at $15,526
2023 Chevrolet Malibu For Sale
111 Great Deals out of 2,102 listings starting at $11,335
2022 Chevrolet Malibu For Sale
333 Great Deals out of 4,272 listings starting at $11,790
2021 Chevrolet Malibu For Sale
102 Great Deals out of 1,215 listings starting at $8,995
2020 Chevrolet Malibu For Sale
118 Great Deals out of 1,554 listings starting at $7,650

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.