Tank Assembly problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Power steering recall 04050 and replaced in 2005 with 9,296 miles under warranty and need it again at 26,000 miles today. Front bracket replaced in 2006 with 19,217 miles and needs it again at 26,000 miles today. Fuel leak twice once in 2006 at 19,102 miles and replaced tank in 2007 at 20959.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he noticed a large puddle of gasoline near the fuel tank. He took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and they stated that they would need to replace the delivery pump and associated hoses at the cost of $513. The technician added that this was a common failure. The failure and current mileages were 101,143.

On 9-3-05 I filled my fuel tank and drove the car the rest of the weekend. On 9-5-05 around 12 noon the engine caught fire. . The fire dept contacted and the fire was put out. . The report im getting from g. M and the dealer is that I put to much fuel in the car and that caused the fire. . I was told that the fumes cause the fire on top of the engine. . . I do not fell safe driving this car I do not by the fact that over fueling the car was the cause I have fuel the car many time in the past with no problems. . And ever time I made contacted with a g. M rep. Was given a different reason on why this car caught fire. . . .