2005 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 30
- 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.
What owners report
- check engine · 12 records
- fuel gauge · 11 records
- engine light · 11 records
- fuel pump · 5 records
- shut down · 4 records
- fuel light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When i am driving, highway or local, my engine will stutter and shut down, or just quietly shut down right in the middle of traffic. It is happening a lot. I have found myself facing oncoming traffic during some of these stalls. Sometimes i can get it to restart snd other times i cannot. Also. I am having trouble get gas into the tank when fueling. I hear air escaping and the pump will shut off. Local mechanics do…
ODI 11164688
Fuel/Propulsion System
These are the photos take of the fuel pump after it was removed by mathis auto service (see the attached invoice). As you can see the tag has only a small part of a bar code, i didn't know whether or not this was the part number or not, but it seem there was no number. The top of the pump was very dirty and wet from gasoline. I had the fuel pump replace after i was transporting a client and the car started…
ODI 11003527
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas gauge reads incorrectly and bounces erratically from full to empty and back again turning on the check-engine light and setting off the audible low fuel warning. This happens have every fill-up. In between fill-ups, gas gauge "sticks": to some arbitrary intermediate value. It never displays accurate fuel-remaining. I must used the odometer mileage to know when to get gas. This erratic behavior occurs when…
ODI 10984374
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel sensor level failed, and the fuel sensor and check engine indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the fuel tank would be full, but the fuel level sensor showed half a tank. In addition, the vehicle failed the state inspection due to the fuel sensor and codes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10971558
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
Headlights and tail lights are not working they go out once a month and now they just out and this car is defiantly unsafe to drive. The locks go up and down while driving, and auto lock if left running. Gas fumes through out the car. These are very serious problems, also i have two toddlers that are forced to ride in this death trap!!
ODI 11083148
Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
Replaced canister purge valve and solenoid as well as gas cap twice. 2006 and 2012. Dealer service no warranty. Check engine light still does not stay off. Scares you when you are driving because you don't know if car will stop or get you home. Could cause problem if there is leak or mechanical issue. #2 seat belt light comes on and off every 3 to 5 miles. Dealer can't find issue.
ODI 10958631
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. When the vehicle was being refueled, the fuel spewed out the fuel filler pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vin was included in nhtsa…
ODI 10930127
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gage doesn't work causing a safety hazard in traffic
ODI 10913887
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I have to replace my signal lights every 2 to 3 months and they look like they melted inside also i have problems with my fuel like my car is not getting fuel while driving. And i'm angry because i've had my car for about 9 years and no one has ever mailed a recall to my home for anything on my car and i may be putting my life in danger. I learned about these recalls from my insurance company.
ODI 10874950
Fuel/Propulsion System
Starting around two years ago, fuel gauge after filling tank and then starting car would fall to empty along with low fuel light coming on. When restart car was okay. So, did not fill tank anymore, alleviated problem for a year. In past year got worst, and check engine light would come on until using up until at least 2 gallons was used when gasoline was added. Then engine light went off. As time went on, fuel gauge…
ODI 11088819
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was filled with fuel, the contact had to make several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and failed to start the following day. The check engine warning indicator illuminated permanently and the fuel gauge fluctuated between empty and full. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but did not…
ODI 10851662
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension · Wheels
I currently have several mechanical issues with my 2005 chevy malibu as described in the nhtsa and manufacturer's recall numbers: nhtsa #09e012000; nhtsa #14v224000; nhtsa #11e009000; 10032206; 10019020; 10030685; and 10059101. The problems with the vehicle exist whether the car is stationary or in motion, however, they are most noticeable when driving.
ODI 10854207
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on freeway and my vehicle stalled and shut down. I had no acceleration from gas pedal, so i had to signal over to the right shoulder of road and coast to a complete stop. Tried starting the vehicle a few times, it would start but would not rev up, even when gas pedal was pressed. Utah road incident management helped by putting one gallon of gasoline in tank since the tank was close to empty, but still…
ODI 10713240
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Filled 2005 malibu with gas. Fuel read full. Pulled off from gas station fuel gauge went to empty. Fuel light and check engine light came on car turned off while at the light. I am not trying to die due to a corporation negligence!!!! *tr
ODI 10700966
Fuel/Propulsion System
The current issue i am having is every time i get gas, which is often because i drive 80 miles a day for work, my gauge will drop to empty and low fuel/ light comes on! Next day low fuel light on still, goes off on my drive eventually, but the check engine light is now on! That goes away as well. I went to get the codes check at autozone and they are as follows: p0463. *tr
ODI 10691136
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
My power steering keeps locking up on me and will not allow me to turn. It locks up while im driving on the highway and it locks up some time when i start the car up. Also my fuel pump failed. It does not read telling me how much fuel i have in my tank. *tr
ODI 10671733
Fuel/Propulsion System
For the past 4-5 months, every time we fill up with gas and then start the car, the fuel gauge jumps up to full, stays there for a few miles, then drops to empty and low fuel message comes on. The check engine lamp also comes on and stays on. After about 20-30 miles, the fuel gauge goes back to full and at the point, the check engine light goes off. This doesn't always happen. Sometimes the check engine light stays…
ODI 10655146
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas tank full, yet the gas gage says empty and the bell rinngs ofr low gas. *tr
ODI 10629682
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty although the contact had refueled. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the vehicle veered to the left. Also, the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle…
ODI 10605720
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
In the middle lane of i-85 atlanta, 3:30 p.m.. We were in bumper to bumper traffic,stop and go, very slow traffic. Suddenly, my car shook and then cut off. After putting on hazard lights, i tried several times to start it back and it would start, shake and shut off. I finally got it started and turned off ac and traveled the rest of the way. Needless to say, it was very frightening and dangerous in the middle lane…
ODI 10609010
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Like the current gm cobalt problems, car stalled while traveling on interstate. Luckily we were able to pull to side of the road and get towed. It was in the garage for a week and they could not find problem even with driving it 50 miles a day. Local dealer said they had not had problems, but i could bring it in. Lots of complaints on internet about this, but no service bulletins or recalls. Car has 35k miles on it,…
ODI 10575331
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10763998
Fuel/Propulsion System
My car has a sensor code of po 463. My car will no start, unless jump started. *tr
ODI 10533399
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, it would immediately stall without warning. The contact would have to wait several minutes before the vehicle was able to be started. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised her that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.…
ODI 10483402
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
It dies when i stop and it sometimes loses fuel power then all of a sudden boosts up to 4000 rpms like it got a rush of power. Sometimes it wont even start. *tr
ODI 10494482