1999 Chevrolet Malibu: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was a random progressing failure in which the key moved out of position without warning. The vehicle was also able to start without the key in the ignition. The fuel gauge also failed to provide a proper reading for an extended period of time and the bulbs constantly shorted out, which caused the contact to have to replace the low beam head lamps several times. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) years after experiencing the failures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but there was no permanent repair for the condition. The failures continued, including various warning lights flashed on the instrument cluster. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition the vehicle could not be powered off. Also, the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge was showing erroneous readings and would read that the fuel tank was empty when it was actually full. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 205,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Body, Brakes · NE

I bought this car from a private owner not a dealership. The only problem it had when we bought it was the fuel gauge did not work. Now almost a year later I have multiple problems. The worst is while driving down the road at 65 MPH my car just shuts off, no warning, the steering locks up and this happened with my 2 children in the car it was very scary. Then while sitting at a red light when I got ready to drive it died on me again. Each time I have had to pull over, sit for a few minutes, then try to restart and it usual does until dec. 2. It died and now it will not start. It will crank, the fuel pump is working and I have spark. Other problems: while checking oil one day I leaned against car and it shocked me; brake lights work when they want to; cannot lock doors from drivers side; coolant has to be refilled every week (no leaks have been found); trunk is not wanting to open with button or key; radio/antenna gets 1 station; A/C worked when we got it and apparently the diode or something went bad but you cannot buy just the diode. I am tired of all of these problems and have read many others like these. My main concern is the car dieing while driving down road and locking everything up.

Filed Jun 15, 2009 · Fuel system · 132,000 miles · CT

Fuel gauge periodically doesn't register the proper amount of gasoline in the tank. Have not checked it out with a service tech as yet.

Filed May 15, 2009 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel indicator on the fuel gauge sporadically fails and displays inaccurate readings. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 106,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · IL

On several occasions my car has failed to start for no apparent reason. The alternator and ignition system have all been checked out with no problems and I had my battery replace because I thought that was the cause of the problem. The very next day after having my battery replaced, it happend again. Each of these times, I attempted to start my car and it would sound like it was trying to start but fail to turn over. Each of these times, my theft system light was blinking. If I wait several minutes, eventually the car will start. This has happened in cold and warm weather and has stranded me and my 2 young children many times. Also, now my the fuel gauge in my car has begun to fall to empty even when it is full with gas. My gauge suddenly went from 1/4 of a tank to empty a few minutes into my trip. I stopped to fill up my gas tank and was only able to put 7 gallons of gas in it when I know my gas tank hold 13 gallons of gas. This is a new problem just starting yesterday (3/16/05) but has happened every time I start my car since then.

Filed Jun 1, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 15,000 miles · TX

1 - brake failure at 15,000 miles; replaced brakes 4 times after dealer and manufacturer (chevrolet) failed to repair; I purchased 3 calipers, 4 rotors and many brake pads at costs of $1,000. 2 - gas guage sending unit failed after 60,000 miles; could not determine proper fuel level; purchased and replaced unit at cost of $325. 3 - intake manifold failed at 45,000 miles; vehicle experienced severe overheating; dealer charged $700 to perform valve job after charging $700 to replace intake manifold; 4 - battery failed after 25,000 miles; positive post fell out of battery; purchased replacement and did not have vehicle towed to dealer because I was in california from texas on a trip - costs $70 .

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Fuel system · MD

When the vehicle was started the gas gauge registered full. While driving the gas gauge changed to different amounts (1/4, 1/2, 3/4) of gas. The vehicle shut down from having no gas in the tank but the gauge read full. *nlm

Filed Apr 12, 2003 · Brakes, Fuel system · ME

I have had nothing but problems with the brake system in my 1999 chevrolet malibu. Replaced calipers, bearings,rotors,of course pads. Now my ABS light comes on and off (idiot light) also the gas gauge malfunctions when it gets to 1\4 tank also my climate control fan won't work on the 1st 3 speeds.

Filed Jan 23, 2000 · Fuel system · MA

On very cold days (<20 deg f) gas gauge registers accurately for ~10 secs., then falls to empty, when tank is not empty (originally happened with 3/4 tank). When engine stopped and restarted, gauge registers accurately for ~10 secs. Then falls to empty again. Only after ~1 hour of driving does the problem stop.