Chevrolet Malibu Maxx fuel smell problems

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Fuel system · 94,480 miles · TX

Noticed a fuel smell coming from back of 2005 mailbu maxx, nothing leaking for 3 days, then noticed fuel on the ground, was having issue starting (fuel line not pressurized) turning the car on and off a couple of times before cranking worked to pressurize the line. At the shop now, they said it a non-repairable fuel line coming off of the pump, going to have to replace the entire sending unit and it is going to cost me out the wahzoo to repair, how is there no recall on this? I spoke with gm recall line and was told there is no recall associated with the VIN of my car.

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 Apr 7, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · NH

Upon acceleration using the gas pedal, the car loses total control of its steering. All engine lights and failure lights go on.sometimes just making a simple turn at an intersection, the car loses complete steering capability. This has happened at various speeds, including on the highway at 50 MPH accelerating over a slight incline or at 10 MPH at an intersection while making a left or right turn. I noticed trouble with the steering when I first bought my car under warranty but it wasn't as severe. Just when backing out of a parking space the steering was tight, but the dealership could not find the problem. I have had the short rack steering gear, steering rack, intermediate shaft, and serpentine belt replaced but to no avail. On the website www.lemonlawclaims.com there have been at least 42 steering complaints of similar nature regarding the same year make for the malibu. An the federal safety agency investigation was performed pe04-031 based on eight reports of alleged power steering failures. The preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis based on the report I printed up in 2010, however I am not certain of the current status of this investigation. I'm sure there are a lot more failure reports that have been opened, though I cannot find a recall regarding this failure. As a side note, sometimes the car has trouble starting - it always has and the dealership could not determine the failure. When trying to start it up, hitting the gas pedal will cause the engine to kick over and not stall. There is always the smell of fuel. I am not sure if this is part of the failure. In addition when the steering fails or the steering wheel jerks upon acceleration, a clicking sound can be heard. The origin of this clicking in unknown. I really don't understand why there hasn't been a recall on this or better yet a class action lawsuit.

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!!!

Filed Oct 1, 2012 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · NM

A fuel smell/odor began permeating the vehicle and the immediate area around it. The next day, vehicle began requiring two cranks to get started. After troubleshooting, it was determined that there was a fuel leak, and it was coming from the fuel pump. The part was replaced, and the fuel pump had a cracked plastic portion which the mechanic said he had never seen happen before. This kind of thing must have been the result of a defect within the formation of that plastic portion of the fuel pump.

Filed Jun 21, 2012 · Fuel system · 59,198 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel neck only had one hose. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,198 and the current mileage was 69,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Fuel system, Steering · 68,000 miles · NJ

Driver info center said check gas cap,we replaced it now a smell of gas in car when starting it up.

Filed Nov 18, 2010 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. There was fuel leaking and a fuel smell in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump failed and it would cost a $1000 to repair it. There were no recalls or warranties for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure was mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2010 · Fuel system · 61,560 miles · FL

Strong smell of gasoline emanating from the rear of vehicle, checked internet about problem and have seen many complaints from other malibu owners.