Chevrolet Malibu Maxx fuel pump problems

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Fuel system · 101,526 miles · VA

Fuel pump recall

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Fuel system, Seats · 95,000 miles · KS

Issue one is the drivers seal welds brake on the rear and front from the floor mount base to the elevated control thus in the case of a crash the seat is compromised to separate completely from the floor mount due to these welds being broke. Second issue fuel pumps begin to leak at the seal of the pump at the fuel tank leaking heavy amounts of fuel from the tank and onto the exhaust. Third issue which I have seen multiple reports of recalls but the dealership denies there is an issue with the maxx that only the base model is effected but while driving the power steering will fail and the car has no control and will violently jerk in one direction throwing the vehicle in to oncoming lanes or even into the ditch. Happens periodically the power steering message appears on main control message screen and car will sound an alarm, other times the entire dash board warning lights from check engine, oil, air bag, seat belt, so on so all come on and the power steering goes out. I have found that this issue usually occurs while accelerating whether slowly or even while trying to speed up more aggressively to merge unto expressway traffic. I have nearly wrecked into numerous cars due to steering going out and wheel will violently jerk one direction or to the other. Not sure why this site shows a recall for power steering but dealership denies there is a active recall for the maxx but they have one for the 2005 base malibu

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Fuel system · 197,000 miles · CA

Fuel pump leak. Noticed strong gas smell that only increased as time passed, driving and parked. Fuel pump needs to be replaced. Have noticed this is a common problem in this vehicle. Seriously needs to be investigated.

Filed Jan 18, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 176,000 miles · CA

When starting the car it would hesitate before turning over. Later it began to struggle to turn over. Now its struggling to turn over but won't. I purchased a new battery at firestone less than a month ago and the car has plenty of gas. I also took the car into firestone for a vehicle inspection the day before I bought the battery. If the cause is a defective fuel pump, the pump may seize stopping the fuel flow to the engine creating a stalling condition. A vehicle crash could occur should the engine stall while in use. Many chevy malibu owners found that the alarm or anti-theft system had the fuel system locked and the car would not start. This happens randomly and at the most inconvenient times. The owner's manual said to turn the ignition key to the on position leave it on for 10 minutes, then turn it off for 5 seconds and then it started up. I have not tried this yet but I will in the morning.

Filed Jan 16, 2014 · Fuel system · 123,344 miles · NC

I have a 2007 chevy malibu maxx I have the engine light and service transaction. I took the car when these lights come on. They tell me it is the throttle body unit. I am disabled and don't have a lot of money. Has this part been recalled ? I read some on the internet where the fuel system had been recalled . I take my grandson to school everyday and pick him up . The light comes on and then go off. The weather is cold here. That seems to cause the light to come on. I worry about a safe car. Here is the information I pulled up. Recall id # 79907 - fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump plus full details recall date feb 28, 2011 component fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump model affected malibu potential units affected 4887 if there is a recall whom do I contact about this problem ?

Filed Mar 29, 2013 · Fuel system · GA

I bought this car november 02, 2011 drove it home. The very next day I notice the cranking issues. The car will crank right up of the mornings, but after it warms up it could take up to 5 times. The car will shake and die. So I have no warranty for this car I bought used. So it's like I am stuck with it until it's paid for. So I google information about this car for any recalls and have been trying to find out if the fuel pump has or not been replaced for this car. My mechanic tells me it is my fuel pump. The recall was february 28, 2011, I feel this car was missed. This is the very first chevrolet that I have bought, but trying to crank this car is just crazy. I get so fustrated this is a poor quality of a car. Everytime I take it to have anything done to it. I want to crawl under the table, cause I have to explain to them that I have a retard of a car. Can someone help me please.

Filed Jan 3, 2013 · Fuel system · 87,660 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, she smelled gasoline inside of the vehicle. The contact stated that she took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle did not have any open recalls. The failure mileage was 87,660. Updated 9/19/13 *cn the technician found the line connecter leaking. The technician recommended replacing the fuel pump and sending unit. The consumer only authorized the replacement of the fuel pump.

Filed Nov 7, 2012 · Fuel system · 77,000 miles · AZ

Around june 2012 I started smelling fuel when I parked the car in the garage. I thought I may have over filled. The problem persisted and I took the car into a chevrolet dealership for repair. The plastic line from the fuel pump had cracked causing the leak of fuel. I checked for a recall and found there was one but the maxx was not on the list. I do believe this recall included a pontiac with the same fuel pump. Since I have a safety issue due to the arizona heat in phoenix the maxx should be included due to the mileage and the year. Thanks

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

Vehicle began stalling. Then, I noticed a strong smell of gasoline, and suddenly gas was pouring out near the muffler on the driver's side rear. Traced the leak once we got it home. The plastic line on the fuel pump had cracked. I lost over 1/8 of a tank after I parked it. I'm not sure exactly how much I lost while driving down the road. I am thankful that there were no sparks before I was able to safely park the car. I fear for the safety of my young children. I might not have been able to get them out of their car seats fast enough had I not immediately taken precaution.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 96,500 miles · TX

I started to smell gas after parking my car in garage about one month ago. Changed fuel cap, didn't work. The gas smell became more and more strong after few weeks. Did some search and found it's a common problem of fuel pump leak in 2004-2006 chevy malibu maxx. The high pressure line breaks and the owners have to replace the fuel pump completely, which costs more than $600. There was a recall of fuel pump but not for the original one. Gm/chevy should recall the faulty fuel pump, it's very dangerous since it's easy to catch fire and very bad for the environment!!!