2008 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 38
- 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
- fuel tank · 14 records
- fuel pump · 12 records
- fuel leaking · 8 records
- engine light · 8 records
- check engine · 7 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on a crowded freeway the car started to slow down on its own. I figured i was out of gas so i checked the gauge and it was at 1/2 tank. The message said service esc, engine power reduced. There was no place to safely pull over so i had to continue to the next exit at the reduced speed. Needless to say this was very frightening as traffic was trying to pass me. I could have been rear ended but luckily…
ODI 10691252
Fuel/Propulsion System
Noticed gas smell for a couple of weeks and progressively got worse. Took vehicle to chevy dealer and they immediately noticed the smell of gasoline. They found that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel module hose. They stated that the entire fuel module had to be replaced at a cost of $868.35 which was not covered under warranty or manufacturer recalls even though there have been recent issues with the fuel…
ODI 10667465
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car has a fuel smell after car is turned off. Took to chevrolet dealer service and was told fuel pump has crack and is leaking. Is there a recall on this vehicle part? *tr
ODI 10660694
Fuel/Propulsion System
WAS TOLD FUEL WAS LEAKING ON TOP OF FUEL TANK. *TR
ODI 10643294
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact noticed a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that fuel was leaking on top of the fuel tank. The fuel pump and the solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,033.
ODI 10643288
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Just bought this vehicle used from the dealer. The keypad didn't work, so we tried locking it by the switch on the door... Still didn't work. 3 of the doors will lock when the car is put in drive. 3 (most of the time) will unlock when the car is manually unlocked in the driver door by the key. One of the doors only works by manually pushing down or pulling up on the lock no matter what. To get in the car when the…
ODI 10639767
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Turn signal isn't operating correctly, it no longer cuts off automatically, three of my four door latches aren't working--don't respond to key fob (the one that works), have to lock all three doors manually. Check engine light comes on after filling up car and has been on for about 7 months with no one at the dealership knowing why. Also have a problem with water settling in my car every time it rains. Key fobs both…
ODI 10592050
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car started jerking and the engine light started blinking. The service esc and traction lights came on. Then the esc and traction off lights came on and the engine light is still on. The jerking continues to happen at 40mph and at 65mph. *js
ODI 10592316
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Chevrolet malibu ltz 3.6l, as you drive down the street at any speed the traction control light comes on check engine light comes on and the display say check traction press esc i have had it checked at the chevy dealership where i purchased the car and the tech said the engine misfired that it was probably due to bad gas or a particle in the gas but it has happened about ten times with gas from several places and…
ODI 10502220
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The check engine light displays constantly. The fuel gauge will randomly drop down to low/empty even though there is a full tank of gas. Also at random, the tire pressure system light and airbag safety light will randomly display on the car's dash board. There are 49 other similar complaints on repairpal.com http://repairpal.com/the-fuel-gauge-may-not-read-correctly-andor-check-engine-light-with-code-p0455p0461-730.…
ODI 10487386
Fuel/Propulsion System
In the last year i have purchased four gas caps and have the same problem. The engine light keeps going on and off. I have had it tested at auto zone and they stated it is the gas cap. Gm stated that there is no problem with there gas caps. *tr
ODI 10484881
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
On multiple occasions while driving, speed doesn't change outcome, door locks will continue to lock and unlock by themselves and car alarm will go off and will set itself while driving down the road. This is very distracting to the me, the driver and to the drivers around my car. Thus potentially causing a crash. Also, the brake lights will illuminate until you press the brake pedal then they go off. This is…
ODI 10463466
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. In addition, the fuel gauge failed to display the accurate reading level and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
ODI 10723072