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When I walk up to my car all I smell is gas and my gas tank doesn-??t last as long as it should the first half of my tank is gone within 2-4 hours the second half last a couple days. I just had a child and I wanna make sure I can get these things fixed. I just purchased this car like 3 months ago from a dealership.. he-??s been giving me the run around so I-??m trying to see what I can
I was driving the car was perfectly fine I only had it for 4 months it's only had two owners me and one other person and all of a sudden the power steering just went it immediately stopped working the gauges are bobbin up and down it's telling me to service ESC sometimes even the car won't start right away the lights on the gear stick won't turn on right away the engine light turned on the traction control turns off it's telling me power steering service tire monitor even though there's nothing wrong with it I don't know what's going on this car brands like brand new at first and then within a month of driving it it immediately just started crashing and that's when I read that there's been a lot of recalls on this model everything's electrical there's no power steering fluid nothing like that sometimes when the gears are changing they stick and it makes buffering sounds now it's starting to sputter and I have no idea what's going on this is dangerous having to stop and restart the car sometimes just to get the computer to recognize that the system is fine every time I call GM and I tell them that this car was never serviced when the recalls first happened they automatically reject me I don't know what to do as I said this car is basically brand-new it's only had two owners me and one other person it never was brought in when the first recall was acknowledged so this is still has all the original parts in it is there no one around that can help me?
Keep getting a message saying 'ESC off', 'traction control off' comes and goes. Sometimes seems like the vehicle is stuck in a gear makes a loud roar. Starts to vibrate while driving at certain speeds. Having a problem with brake light staying on a even after replacing switch. I have the recall problems for this year/model car but VIN doesn't seem to meet the qualifications.
My car's check engine light has been on and flashing for the past two weeks. I have had my car repaired several times by autobody shops. A diagnostic test have never been done before today. My car is pulling to the right. The rack and pinion was replaced last year. I hit a deer and according to the repair shop I only had body damage. Six months later they are telling me I need to replace my engine. I have replaced the brakes on this car more than seven times. I am in the process of getting the rotors replaced. Then every four months I have to get my tires replaced.
- Albany, GA, USA
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Takata recall my 2008 Chevy Malibu got stuck in reverse when I was backing out of a parking spot and I fixed it with zip ties but the plastic pin that holds my shifter to my transmission got stuck.
Fuel leaks/ignition fire; took vehicle to Chevy dealer to have recall items fixed and inform them the fuel leak problem with regards to NHTSA campaign #13E-043 and the article of 10/01/12 siting that GM was recalling 41,000 cars sold in warm weather states including ca, because of defective plastic part might cause "fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire." GM told NHTSA that it began investigating the problem in 2011 after a dealer reported fuel leaking and that it would notify owners and replace the fuel module free of charge including those who live outside the states affected by the recall. The offer is valid for 10yrs or 120,000 milesfrom the date the vehicle was sold, GM spokesman alan adler told the associated press. Chevy superstition springs, mesa, AZ will not honor this and wants to charge me $900 to repair their manufacture defect. Please help!! I have a child and family members I Transport in vehicle with potential hazard of igniting a fire while driving.
Strong gas smell from rear of vehicle (interior/exterior). Leak confirmed from fuel pump when in motion. Also, vehicle hesitates when accelerated, usually after vehicle sits for an extended period of time.
Engine broke down 2 weeks later they said we will give you warranty and when I refill gas the fuel sensor doesn't reach full tank and steering lost its grip the same week of purchase
Takata recall, my 08 Malibu will not start after driving no matter how long. I've been stranded multiple times. I bought a new starter, relay switch, ignition, switch, and paid for multiple diagnostic tests. Every mechanic sends me to the dealer ship and says they can't find the problem but believe it's the ECM. I'm taking it to the dealer today and praying this doesn't cost me another car!
We have had two issues. First broken fuel pump spilling gas on top of the fuel tank this has been an issue with this type of vehicle but not this specific vehicle. Cost to repair 400 dollars. Issue two. Bad torque sensor on electric power steering column. Causing power steering failure at will. Major safety issue as well. Chevy told me this specific part was not part of an earlier recall. Cost to fix 622 dollars at Chevy dealer. Power steering failure happened while driving on city streets in madison sd. Gas leaking issue was noticed by a strong smell of gasoline. We stopped driving until repair could be made. They are both recalll issues on the 08 Malibu. Talked to Chevy. With no offer to cover repairs being made.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact called on behalf of his mother-in-law who stated that the fuel was leaking underneath the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also emitted a fuel odor. The contact took the vehicle to the city Chevrolet dealer in san diego, California where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was unsure if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While the vehicle was stationary, the fuel pump valve sprayed fuel onto the fuel tank. While the vehicle was in the run position, the odor of fuel was present near the exhaust. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Gas leaking, module fuel pump & sender assembly had to be replaced, article in times paper said it was recalled because of this problem in 2012, I never received a recall notice. This could have been a very dangerous problem as the gas odor was very strong and I kept having to fill my car up with gas. Did not take it to the dealership because I did not receive a notice and wanted it fixed before someone got hurt or killed so I took it to my mechanic. It was leaking gas when it was stationary, in motion but I smelled it the most when it was in the garage locked up.
Noticed a strong fuel smell coming from the back of the car. An inlet line on the fuel pump was cracked allowing fuel to leak on the top of the tank and on the exhaust.
The air bag light comes on and it says to be serviced. Sometimes it comes on and it can stay off for long periods of time. The service air bag light can come on while the car is in motion and then turn off, sometimes it does stay on. My vehicle is giving a strong smell of fuel coming from the rear of the car. I notice it being a stronger smell after I station it after a drive. I have not seen a noticeable leak yet. I will have a mechanic check that for me.
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- Deer Park, TX, USA