ChevroletMalibu2005
  1. Chevrolet Malibu
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

31
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 31 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • fuel gauge · 12 records
  • fuel pump · 8 records
  • check engine · 7 records
  • engine light · 6 records
  • fuel level · 5 records
  • fuel tank · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi14
100–150k mi6
30–60k mi2
150–400k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 29, 2010 · 65,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contacts was driving approximately 35 mph when a warning alarm sounded in the vehicle. The fuel level gauge was providing a reading of empty and began fluctuating erratically. The vehicle was recently refueled to full capacity. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to drive at a slower speed until the components resumed…

    ODI 10398286

  • April 15, 2010

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    FUEL PUMP FAILURE IN 2011. DEFECTED FUEL PUMP. *TR

    ODI 10440085

  • October 12, 2009 · 50,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tank fuel level gauge does not show accurate amount of fuel in tank. *tr

    ODI 10289724

  • August 10, 2009

    Cooling System · Fuel System, Gasoline

    I own a 05 pre-owned chevy malibu that was in prestine condition when buying. After having for about 6 months the fuel gauge started acting erratically and the check engine light stays on as a cause of this issue. I was told it will cost me $800 to fix the issue. Also the air conditioning unit has gone out due to a faulty part (told by a mechanic). I googled this issue and so many other purchasers of the same…

    ODI 10327179

  • February 16, 2006 · 14,967 miles

    Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering

    Dt*: the contact stated there is a knock in the steering when turning the steering wheel. This started two weeks after purchase. The dealership determined a new intermittent steering shaft was malfunctioning. Updated 3/9/2006 - the check engine illuminated and the technician found a leak at the sender hose to the canister and purge valve leaking. *nm

    ODI 10150400

  • July 26, 2005

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering

    Vehicle intermittently wants to steer on its own. This happens for only a short time when it occurs. Primarily it wants to go left. Once i tried to go into the left lane of a freeway quite gradually...it wanted to go left alright...although it wanted to go quickly into the lane! Car has been to the dealer 5 times for this problem. The dealer has never been able to duplicate the problem. They have replaced the…

    ODI 10131142