This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. After the contact filled up the fuel tank, the fuel gauge operated normally until 3/4 of fuel was left in the tank. Once the fuel was at 3/4, the fuel gauge would display as empty. As a result, the driver was unable to determine how much fuel was in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000. Updated 10/7/14 the consumer stated the vehicle turned off in heavy traffic. The fuel gauge did not register that the tank was empty. Updated 3/11/2015
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would provide inaccurate fuel level readings. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where a mechanic replaced the fuel pump sensor however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11E009000 (fuel system, gasoline) and performed no repairs to the vehicle.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The power steering had gone out repeatedly at different times, both while driving and not. It would come back on at times and now for the last 5 months has been out completely and is a danger to drive. It is my only vehicle and I drive 3 children around regularly. It is nearly impossible for someone of my strength and size to drive. I fear it is a matter of time before we have an accident. I was absolutely amazed to see there was not a recall on my make and year but every other year Malibu. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Updated 10/21/2014
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was defective and would show that the fuel tank was empty when it was full. Also, the contact mentioned that the power steering would fail and would cause it to become very difficult to maneuver the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
- Chanhassen, MN, USA
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Fueled up and the gas light and check engine light came on. Gas gauge went up and down and now stays on. Does not recognize fuel is in the car and always says low fuel even after fueling up. Both check engine and gas light are steady on.
Fuel gauge started reading empty after filling the gas tank and the check engine light started coming on. After driving far enough to burn off a quarter of a tank of gas the gas gauge would start functioning correctly but the check engine light would stay on. The car was purchased used and when the Chevy mechanic put in the VIN# he said it had done that before. This is a very expensive fix. I guess it's time to start buying Ford again.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the fuel level system failed to register accurate fuel levels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was advised to the contact that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the manufacturer notified. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. The VIN was not available.
This 2007 Malibu will just die on you at a stop light and sometimes when you are backing up. The fuel gauge has not been working for a long time a little over a year. The car can be full of gas and it will show it is on empty. When we first got the car the air bag signs would come on and we took it back to GM dealer and they could never find any problem. Also the seat belt light comes on and your have your seat belt on. This car has also has just been at the dealers for repair for the electrical power steering problems, very scary. It concerns me about the safety of this car dying on you if you are on the highway or something like that. Things that are going on with this car are strange and things like the fuel gauge, power steering you would think you wouldn't have any problems with. I think that there is a recall on the fuel pump and I was just wondering if it had any thing to do with the fuel gauge not working. They sure don't make them like they used to.
I purchased my car from a used car lot on July of 2011. As of February of 2012 the fuel gauge stopped working (always says gas tank is on empty). When I fill up my tank it will read 'full' for a few hours, then it will eventually drop all the way to 'empty' again. I took it to my mechanic and he suggested that I replace the fuel tank. Please let me know if my problem is related to the recall dated February 28, 2011.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle would not start. The contact charged and replaced the battery in an attempt for the vehicle to start. The vehicle would start for approximately 2 minutes and would automatically stall. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11E009000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79,007 and the current failure mileage was 100,800.
When filling up the car to full with gas. The gas gauge reads low fuel and on E and then the maintenance light comes on. Sometimes it will bounce back up to show how much gas is remaining only to fall back to low fuel and E again. Had this computer checked and they said it had to do with the fuel sensor located in the gas tank. The estimated cost to fix this would be around 600. I think this should be the responsibility of GM since they recalled their SUV's for the same problem. I can't tell how much gas is actually in the car and I don't know how to use the trip for this. With the low mileage on my car, I think it is outrageous that I should have to put out that kind of money for faulty problems on GM parts.
I had got in a crash in 2010 since then my electrical system and air bag indicator lights are always going on and off. Now my airbag lights stay on saying there not on. I also do not have a working fuel pump sensor.
After filling the gas tank on my 2007 Chevy Malibu the gas gauge went to empty and began acting erratically. This has happened 6-7 times over the past month. Typically when this happens the check engine light also comes on but not always, called the dealer, sounds like a fuel sensor which will cost around $800 to fix, also, speedometer is has been jumping around for about 2 years now! had the car in the dealer several times for a vibration noise in the dash that would come and go, dealer kept saying it was from wiper blades they would repair under warranty and it would go away for temporarily, 5 years later still get the vibration especially on a windy day!this car has been nothing but problems! I have always maintained it well, after reading thousands of all the same exact complaints, how can Chevy not be responsible for some of these problems? these are not just normal wear and tear complaints these are definitely faulty parts used by Chevy!
My fuel gauge will jump from empty to whatever level of fuel is in the tank without cause. It has made my "check engine" light go on. On occasion the light will go out but then it will reappear. I have changed fuel caps to see if that would help. I finally had the engine diagnosed and had trouble code P0463 come up which indicates a fuel level sensor circuit high voltage. I have investigated the problem online and see that this is a very common in the 2007 Malibu and begins to appear when the vehicle is @ 4 - 5 years of age. I guess I would like to know what Chevrolet is going to about the issue since it seems so common, it seems to be because of a faulty or cheap part, and the repair is rather expensive.
The fuel level warning light came on. Then the fuel gauge started going from full to empty and then back to the actual level. Once it started happening it increased in frequency and no real pattern. After 3 or 4 occurrences the check engine light came on & stays on until I get close to empty again. Sometimes it registers but only for few seconds before you run out of gas on dark highway in the middle no where land. Cost of repairs estimates is $600-800 and should be on recall as clearly its a manufacturing problem after reading all the blogs online of other Malibu owners having the same issue.
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- Yonkers , NY, USA