2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic: fuel pump failure

Filed Aug 14, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 36,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that the anti-theft system warning indicator flashed and the vehicle could not be started. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective. The fuel pump was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2019 · Electrical · 179,000 miles · TX

I have a 2005 malibu - that is a money pit- thier is a wiring ignition problem - my car is an intermittent starter - I've changed fuses- alternator - fuel pump- been told this and that - I'm a single female - and can't drive this car anywhere - it stops when ever it wants to - in order he middle of the road - or going to the grocery store aaa has retired my towing - I'm online reading and everybody has went through my he same - I called last week before having my car towed again - to see if thier has been a recall and I heard no- I had it towed - spent 320 dollars being told it was the alternator after going through 2 batteries - for the same thing - I just got my car back - went out to get some coffee - come out and the car won't start again - would someone call me about this - 214 755 -3606

Filed May 16, 2017 · Fuel system · 155,000 miles · AZ

May be fuel pump. Car will turn over but won't start.

Filed Sep 20, 2015 · Electrical · ID

My chevrolet malibu classic 2005 randomly does not start. In most vehicles when you start a vehicle all you need to do is turn the key, that is not the case with this car, you first have to turn the key and listen for the fuel pump to engage then and only if you hear that can you turn the key the rest of the way to start your vehicle. If you do not hear the fuel pump and go ahead and try to start the vehicle you trigger the anti-theft system which does not allow the car to start for another 15 minutes. While this is not much of a safety issue it is still a huge issue, leaving me stranded, sometimes stuck in a hot car just trying to get it to start, made me late for work and other functions numerous times. After waiting your 15 minutes your vehicle still may not start. If you have enough patients you can set there and turn the key off and on until you hear the fuel pump engage. Everything else in the vehicle works radio, lights etc. It just does not start. Leaving me to believe the ignition is to blame, and here recently I will turn the key and absolutely nothing happens. I then try again and it starts like a charm until about two weeks ago and I could not get it to do anything, my boyfriend informed me to turn the key and put the car in the neutral position and try to start it again this worked. All I know is this car has given me many problems that my gm certified mechanic father is short of figuring out. I believe it is due to faulty parts or just a bad make of car. The only thing I could dispute that is when it is actually starting, not shutting down on me it is a reasonably good vehicle. It gets me from point a to point b not always safely or reliably but at least I have a vehicle I just which gm would take responsibility for their part in this cars issues. Or at least inform the public in how to fix them.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred four days later. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be adjusted and replaced. Also, the technician stated that there was a low voltage charge going through the vehicle, which caused the ignition switch to short. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · NY

My daughter was driving her car and for no reason the car just shuts off. This has happened 3 times in the last weeks. The car also on 6 occasions would not start(has brand new battery) won't turn over, my daughter has been stranded several times. After a $400. 00 fuel pump replacement , which after it was replaced the car , other cars which are just shutting off while they are being driven.this is very dangerous to lose all power while driving!. And as well there have been numerous car owners who have replaced fuel pumps, which did not solve the problem. The car now has had the ignition replace as the mechanics "think:"its the security system!. To date the repairs are hitting $1,000. Also the turning signals, radio and A/C all work intermittently. I am no mechanic but seems there is electrical/security systems issues with these cars. The forums are loaded with car owners having the same issues! But of course they are so varied that most not reported to you!and we all know the garages don't report all issues! Thanks for your help!

Filed Dec 15, 2008 · Fuel system · IL

Driving along, all of a sudden no power. Then I had power and then I didn't. The fuel pump went out. This car has only 58,000 miles on it. The fuel pump is in the gas tank. There is two different types of fuel pumps. One cost $263. And the other $448. Mine was the $263, but I all so had to pay $200. For installation.