2007 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel/Propulsion System 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:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 21 records
- engine light · 16 records
- check engine · 16 records
- fuel tank · 9 records
- fuel pump · 7 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. After filling the vehicle with fuel, the fuel gauge reflected full and then dropped to empty. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately one year. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic in july of 2013 for the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired this time. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11054445
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2007 chevy malibu is having problems with the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge shows empty when i have a full tank of gas then it goes up to full. When i drive for a while the gauge goes down to empty. Also the engine check light stays on. Sometimes it goes out but comes back on. The fuels gauge is erratic do not know how much fuel is in tha tank at any given time. Mechanic said is very expensive to fix.
ODI 11081117
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
While driving you can feel steering tightening up and a slight hum especially making left and right turns, gas gauge goes up and down from full to empty constantly, engine light stays on because of gas cap replaced 4 times works for awhile longest was about a month, also stays on because of duel gauge fluctuating constantly.
ODI 11005558
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall airbag senso always on; auto driver side window, sideview mirrors; seatbelt sensor & sound alerts when shouldn't; ac cooling system doesn't get cool; fuel gauge doesn't work & always on low-fuel indicator even when we've filled up; dome light dim; power locks don't work properly - only driver side works sometimes
ODI 11242970
Fuel/Propulsion System
My fuel gauge goes up and down at random times. The gauge goes down when idling or at a stop. This in turn causes my check engine light to turn on. While the gas gauge will go back to its normal position after a little bit of driving. The check engine light remains on. There are no issues with the gas cap, but after a little research i have found it to be a faulty level sensor. As it's a reoccurring problem with…
ODI 10767297
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge no longer functioning. After refueling, the fuel gauge began acting sporadic, at times it would indicate that fuel tank was empty even after refueling. Condition continued to get worse and presently fuel gauge just reads empty. Also the check engine indicator light came on and engine code p0463 is active.
ODI 10759346
Fuel/Propulsion System
My gas gauge always reads empty even after i fill up the tank. So now my check engine light is always on becuase it believes my gas low. This happens in motion, stationary on the street and on the highway.
ODI 10968864
Fuel/Propulsion System
Issues with the fuel pump assembly going out; gas gauge reading empty when the tank is full. *tr
ODI 10702853
Fuel/Propulsion System
I just got my 2007 malibu ltz and after i fill the tank with gas i drove the car for 10 miles when gauge indicator show that i have an empty tank since that day i never have an accurate reading and the check engine light is on now i think its the fuel pump. *tr
ODI 10694610
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauges on the instrument panel became inoperable. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
ODI 10817211
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
When filling fuel tank to full, fuel gauge will suddenly show empty, then over next 50 miles or so, the fuel gauge level will swing wildly between empty and full. This results in the check engine light coming on. After about 50 miles, the correct fuel level will register and then 50 miles after that, the check engine light turns off.
ODI 10778106
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel pump sensor has gone bad twice in 4 years. I have had to replace it both times. When it goes out, the low fuel light comes on whenever the tank is full and the check engine light stays on until the tank is empty.
ODI 10778867
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel sending devise keeps going bad and shows an empty tank then comes back on. *tr
ODI 10588594
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* 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…
ODI 10586140
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My fuel gauge shows low fuel most of the time .my lights on the dash change check engine light comes on sometimes then gas gauge works.then it goes off and things change air bag warning comes on.things just jump around never the same mix of things. *tr
ODI 10689373
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* 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.…
ODI 10583364
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* 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…
ODI 10627465
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
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. *tr
ODI 10556334
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. When the fuel tank was half full, the gauge would erroneously decrease to empty and the low fuel light would illuminate. The driver was unable to determine the amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel cap was faulty. The cap was replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
ODI 10732620
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
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…
ODI 10585194
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
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…
ODI 10480734
Fuel/Propulsion System
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…
ODI 10474360
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the fuel gauge failed to operate and would always indicate that the fuel was low. The dealer repaired the float sensor but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the float sensor needed to be replaced again. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10630674
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* 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. *tr
ODI 10512460
Fuel/Propulsion System
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.…
ODI 10489043