Fuel Pump Problems of Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failure of the battery and fuel pump. The contact was informed that the ground wire and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact about a recall on the malfunctioning ecm. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 50,206.

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The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,400.

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Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that the anti-theft system warning indicator flashed and the vehicle could not be started. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective. The fuel pump was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. When the engine was turned off, the vehicle failed to restart and the security light blinked on and off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the fuel pump; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the pass lock sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump assembly repairs and requests reimbursement. The consumer stated an inspection revealed the fuel pump assembly that fit into the gas tank was cracked at the collar.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence which later restarted after the first attempt. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact was made aware of recall NHTSA campaign number: 11e009000 (fuel system, gasoline). However, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

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2003 Chevrolet Malibu customer requesting reimbursement for replacement of ignition switch. Also, the fuel pump was replaced.

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Vehicle shut down while driving on I 84 on route to worcester, MA. Had to coast with no power steering and avoid a truck to get over to the side. Engine started after five minutes and ran for another hr. Luckily this time, stopped for fuel and engine would not start again. Had to be to to dealer and was advised fuel pump had failed.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer states two keys are being used. One for the doors and trunk, and another for the ignition after ignition lock cylinder and sensor were replaced. The consumer is requesting reimbursement. Also, the fuel pump and fuel filter were replaced.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The diagnosis was that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 11e009000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 7/16/cn.

When starting the car it would hesitate before turning over. Later it began to struggle to turn over. Now its struggling to turn over but won't. I purchased a new battery at firestone less than a month ago and the car has plenty of gas. I also took the car into firestone for a vehicle inspection the day before I bought the battery. If the cause is a defective fuel pump, the pump may seize stopping the fuel flow to the engine creating a stalling condition. A vehicle crash could occur should the engine stall while in use. Many chevy Malibu owners found that the alarm or anti-theft system had the fuel system locked and the car would not start. This happens randomly and at the most inconvenient times. The owner¿s manual said to turn the ignition key to the on position leave it on for 10 minutes, then turn it off for 5 seconds and then it started up. I have not tried this yet but I will in the morning.

I have a 2007 chevy Malibu maxx I have the engine light and service transaction. I took the car when these lights come on. They tell me it is the throttle body unit. I am disabled and don't have a lot of money. Has this part been recalled ? I read some on the internet where the fuel system had been recalled . I take my grandson to school everyday and pick him up . The light comes on and then go off. The weather is cold here. That seems to cause the light to come on. I worry about a safe car. Here is the information I pulled up. Recall id # 79907 - fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump plus full details recall date Feb 28, 2011 component fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump model affected Malibu potential units affected 4887 if there is a recall whom do I contact about this problem ?.

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Late summer 2012, fuel gauge started showing empty after fillup, with low fuel light & check engine light illuminating. Gauge will intermittently work in a few spots, until tank hits about 1/4 tank, where it follows good to empty. Obdii code p0463 "fuel level sensor circuit high input" car runs fine besides this. I have been resetting my trip odometer on every fillup & refilling tank at 250 to 300 miles every time since. I am not about to pay high $$$ to have this fixed now. Just got a letter for the same problem on my 2006 chevy trailblazer, & chevy will repair it now for free. Have seen several complaints for this on the 2007 Malibu, but chevy isn't covering it. Have 103,000 miles on it now, I will wait until the fuel pump goes out or chevy decides to repair it for free before I get it fixed. Whoever manufactured chevy's fuel level sensors these years did a real crappy job. In over 36 years of driving well over a million miles, these are the 1st fuel level sensors I've ever had go bad. Pretty simple technology, if made correctly.

For about 3 years the theft light would come on when trying to start. Then you would have to wait 10 minutes to start. In December while driving at 60 mps the engine stopped, power steering was lost and the theft light was on. After 10 minutes the car started again. Then two times later the engine stopped while driving between 60 & 65 mph, power steering was lost. One of these times the car started up again and power steering recovered. I took the unit to the Chevrolet dealer in emporia, kansas. They said the switch needed to be replaced and that the fuel pump cuts off because of the age of the vehicle. Both need to be replaced at a cost of over $1,100 according to them. Normally the car operates great! I can't understand why a product is allowed on the market with a fuel pump that works part-time. Prior to going to the emporia Chevrolet, I explained the problem to the burlington, kansas Chevrolet dealership and they said it had to do that at the time they were checking it or they could not find out the problem. This is a disaster waiting to happen. I am glad that my wife of 4'11" was not driving it when the power steering was lost because of the engine stopping.

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Car will not start fuel pump shuts down, car thinks it is being broken into. Have to sit in car for 10 minutes with key in ignition to override system. Has happened 4 stimes in last month. Also, fuel pump shut down while driving on parkway- lucky to get to side of road without an accident. By the way, new fuel pump and module replaced at 60,000 so that is not the issue. . How many people need to get into accidents or die before the NHTSA gets involved and makes chevy do the right thing and replace this ignitiions and passlock parts that are defective!!!! OH, and they got a bail out- but the consumers dont get any and have to continute to pay them for repairs that they caused in the first place gm makes an astronomical amount of money on these repairs. I hope the NHTSA gets a share of that money because you certainly arent interested in correcting the situation. How many years and tens of thousands of complaints does it take???????.

Purchased a used Malibu 2 years ago. My car is a 2006 model and now has over 120,000 miles on it. My car started having start- up problems. Some days I would go and try to start my car and it would not start up. This went on off and on for about two months. Finally I took the car to a shop to have checked. Right away I was told the car needed a new fuel pump. The fuel pump was changed. About a week later, I picked up my car from the shop, I went to the market and when I came out of the store, the car would not start up. I called the shop back and had to have the car towed right back to the same shop. This car eventually ended up at the same mechanic shop three times, before I finally decided either the shop was not aware of the (right problem) and changed a fuel pump that was not necessary or I needed to find a more knowledgeable mechanic shop. After taking my car to another certified shop, I was told the mechanic could not find the problem. Several hundred dollars later I am still stuck with a vehicle that will not start up everyday.

My 2004 Malibu has given me problems since I first purchased it. My check engine light has always been on. If I stopped and start the car 4 or 5 times a day it would not start right away. The car has been in the shop a few times. The dealership could never found out why it was on. Recently, I've been having this knocking sound when I turn the wheel, my fuel gauge stopped working. Took it to the shop, I was told that I needed a fuel reader which came with the fuel pump. The fuel pump was good. As long as I know how much gas I have in the car I'm good. A month later the car starts but doesn't stay on. I had the car towed to the shop. It took them 24 hours to tell me that I needed to replace the fuel pump. $997. 00. This is after the computers had been going down all day. Thinking about getting a new car. Online looking at a Hyundai. Checked to see if they had any recalls. Decided to check my Malibu and see if it ever had a recall. Yes, just recenlty on the fuel pump. I wonder fi my fuel pump was part of the recall. I want my money back,.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and fuel pump repairs. The consumer stated the passlock sensor had to be replaced, because the vehicle would not start. Also, the fuel pump was replaced, because gas was not going from the tank into the engine, the cruise control occasionally would not work, the service engine light would come on intermittently, and electrical components, such as the radio and windows stopped working.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. There was fuel leaking and a fuel smell in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump failed and it would cost a $1000 to repair it. There were no recalls or warranties for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure was mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact stated there was an overwhelming smell of gasoline from the exterior of the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact that the fuel pump was cracked and would need to be replaced. The dealer also advised that there was a possibility that the failure would recur. The failure and current mileages were 83,089. Updated 08/19/bf updated 08/23/jb.

Fuel pump failure in 2011. Defected fuel pump.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. When attempted to start the vehicle it would not start. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel pump was replaced. The failure has since recurred 4 times. Each time the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel pump would be replaced. The failure mileage 150,000 was and the current mileage was 177,000.

Car loses power while driving in traffic and upon accelerating from a complete stop. Happens as soon as car warms to normal temperature. I have so far replaced the fuel filter, did a full tune up and now a fuel pump.

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Something is wrong with how the fuel is being received. When its in neutral it receives the fuel just fine but in reverse or drive it tries to stall out or die. We usually have to take it on a drive just to get the fuel pumping through. It's crazy and scary because when you need to pull and go it will jerk and stall and that not a good thing.

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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the electronic fuel pump had to be replaced in his vehicle. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel other than the battery indicator, which remained illuminated. He stated that this failure has been occurring for quite some time. The vehicle was towed by a mechanic and then repaired. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle. The failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 6/8/09 updated 06/11/09.

In our case, what could have happened is more extreme! after running to and from the store, our car would not restart. It happened in our own driveway--- thank god!!! from what I have read as to similar complaints on our exact vehicle's defect, we could have been in traffic! several other complaints were in life-threatening positions when their car broke down! we were fortunate!! we have since had it looked at by a friend who knows cars and is a mechanic, and he tells us that it is a defective fuel pump. He also tells us that it may also include replacing the fuel relay, but will definitely include replacing the fuel filter! with his labor cost and parts, we are looking at a cost (minimum--- barring no further complications) of around $400. 00!! the dealership would be much more!!! at this time, due to financial distress, we cannot afford to get it fixed! my wife works 20+ miles away, and I am out of work due to a heart condition! this could not have happened at a worse time financially for us!!.

Driving along, all of a sudden no power. Then I had power and then I didn't. The fuel pump went out. This car has only 58,000 miles on it. The fuel pump is in the gas tank. There is two different types of fuel pumps. One cost $263. And the other $448. Mine was the $263, but I all so had to pay $200. For installation.

The contact's spouse owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The vehicle shut off without warning, failed to restart, and had to be towed to the contact's residence. The contact suspected that the fuel pump failed. There is an open investigation (pe07033) regarding the fuel pump. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 117,000.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2lt. Consumer writes in regards to safety issue with the fuel pumps. The manufacturer was notified and offered to assist with a portion of the repair costs.

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My chevy Malibu which I bought brand new and only has 43,000 miles was starting to hesitate and not the power up hills like it was begging for gas. Well a week later after parking it in the morning and going to use it some hours later it would not start. The fuel pump went and I had to be towed to my repair shop since I was out of warranty. Part is not available. Manager of repair shop was very surprised that the pump went with such few miles.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle shut off. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. She also stated that the anti-theft system engaged and there was a loss of power. The contact believed that the cause of failure was electrical. The dealer stated that the fuel pump failed and discovered a leak in the intake gasket. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07e021000 (fuel system tank assembly: pressure relief devices). As of September 12, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 70,000.

Fuel pump failure on highway.

2003 Chevrolet Malibu faulty ignition switch vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. The consumer stated she had to replace the ignition switch on two different occasions. The first time was September 28, 2006 and the second time was June 3, 3014. After the second switch was installed, the consumer experienced other problems. She was informed the vehicle needed a body control module and lock switches. The dealer installed a chip in the keys, which did not correct the ignition problem. The front struts were replaced and the fuel pump needed to be replaced.

There was a cluncking sound every time I turn the wheel to the left or the right. I took the car to the dealer on two occasions for repair, and they replaced the steering column both times, the car still cluncked. . The dealer said the cluncking sound was okay and not to bring it back. The right wheel bearing was replaced, and now the gas gauge did not work. Also, I was told when the gas gauge failed it wa s an early warning that the fuel pump will soon need to be replaced.

There wa sa cluncking sound every time I turned the wheel to the left or the right. I sent the car to the dealer on two occasions for repairs, and they replaced the steering column both times, the car still cluncked. . The dealer said the cluncking sound was okay and not to bring it back. The right wheel bearing was replaced, and now the gas gaug efailed. 1 was told when the gas gauge failure was an early warning that the fuel pump will soon need to be replaced.