Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 257 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (83 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (62 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Chevrolet Malibu

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond, requiring the   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated, and the engine started to choke. The service vehicle light remained illuminated after the other lights turned off.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while working on the vehicle it was noticed that the fuel tank strap rusted and detached from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving northbound at 70 mph, an unknown BMW crashed into the passenger rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The impact spun the vehicle around and hit a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy.   Read details...

The Fuel Injector problem

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart. The contact stated while restarting the vehicle, the contact heard a rattling sound. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road.   Read details...




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