Two problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2008 Malibu.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after refueling, the sending unit fractured and fell into the fuel tank. The contact noticed that the fuel level gauge began performing erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that the sending unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The sending unit was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 69,700.
Fuel level sending unit not operating properly. Started out dropping to empty and activating the trouble light and low fuel display when there was still half a tank of fuel. Now it does it with 3/4 tank or more. After the fuel gets lower than 3/4 tank often the fuel gauge will drop to empty and stay there until I fill the tank back up then the gauge will only move to full after driving a bit.