2000 Chevrolet Malibu: fuel leak

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · MN

Leaking fuel under car between driver side doors. Just not sure if part of fuel system recall that has been on other malibu

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Fuel system · 152,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor and discovered that fuel was leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and indicated that there had been fuel leaking on the fuel lines. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 99v302000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed May 1, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 62,269 miles · OR

4-2007 gas was pooling around engine, replaced intake gasket, next time I drove car , same problem,they had to do over ( their dime) because failed to replace o-ring. 9-06-07 would not start at gas station, 9-13-07 pass lock sys. Installed ignition switch lock cylinder. 11-13-09 turn signals, tail lights not working, between 11-13-09 @ 4-07-2010 , I have been back several times, because signals failed off and on while driving. Told me, they could not do anything until they could see it fail, which it did on 4-07-2010 while I was close to shop. Flasher switch/relay bad, replaced. 6-10-10 harmonic balancer worn and serpentine belt & seal replaced. 2-23-12 water pump leaking, replaced. 6-14-12 replaced sparks plugs, wires, complete injection flush. 9-14-2012 strong fuel smell (fumes) inside car and under hood, performed fuel leak test, no visual signs of fuel leak. Checked vent canister, gas cap, no fuel codes. Have been fumes several times since but by the time I drove to shop could not smell fumes. 4-22-13 fumes very strong inside car and under hood, drove to shop and they could smell fumes , put it up on rack and checked all underneath, no sign of leak under car or under hood. No one can tell me what the problem is but say process of elimination is only way. Why on 6-10-2010 need to replace serpentine belt and seal and again on 2-08-2013 remove and replace serpentine belt and belt tensioner?? When this car reached 62,000 I have had nothing but trouble with it and now I am afraid of a fire, gas is leaking somewhere!!!! I only have 97,461 miles. Is not there some way or someone who can find origin of the fuel leak?

Filed Jun 25, 2007 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

I have had ongoing problems 3 years., approximately with frequent low coolant levels and low oil levels, in addition to noticing a strong odor of coolant after turning car off. I was informed recently , during a routine oil change in may, 2007, of a common problem often observed in gm 3.1 l and 3.4l v-6 engines. The intake manifold gasket leaked and allowed cross contamination of the coolant and oil systems. The oil system leaked into the coolant system, clogging the flow of engine coolant and damaging other systems, gaskets and fluids. The coolant leake d into the oil system as well, causing engine wear.*ak now I am told it will cost about $1000.00 to replace the intake manifold gasket, in addition to all the other gaskets affected by this leak. The main expense is for the labor to reach the intake manifold gasket in mid-engine. I was also informed that this problem affects all gm 3.1l and 3.4l v-6 engines since 1996, and that these engines have not been recalled, in spite of the frequency of this complaint. My vehicle is no longer under warranty, but since this engine's problem has been known since before I purchased the car, I believe I am justified in requesting that gm cover the cost of any necessary repairs to replace this leaking gasket before the engine is destroyed.

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Fuel system · 118,500 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated after starting the engine a strong odor of gasoline was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic determined the gasoline solenoid was leaking gasoline into the engine compartment and the vehicle should not be driven until repairs were made. The mechanic replaced the gasoline solenoid. The gasoline odor persisted and the vehicle was seen by an authorized dealership. The dealer suggested replacing the fuel pump, fuel injection, and possibly the engine. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 99v302000, regarding the fuel system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Engine · 59,985 miles · PA

The initial problem was that the car had difficulty starting after the car was warm. Would usually have to give the car gas to get the engine to turn over. Took the car to the dealer and was informed that was the least of my problems since the intake manifold gasket was leaking coolant into the oil. The cost of repairs for the leaking gasket was over $650 and told was quite common in 2000 malibus and if the problem was not fixed could cause the vehicle to catch on fire or destroy the engine. The car has less than 60,000 miles. Also had to replace wires, plugs, ignition coil and fuel filter which was an additional $475. I can understand the wires, plugs, coil and fuel filter as usual maintenance costs, however, the leaking intake manifold gasket which is quite common from both your website and chevy website should be addressed a potential recall. Or investigate the possibility of some funding by chevy to offset the high repair costs to many owners of the malibu who have had to have the intake manifold gasket repaired.

Filed May 10, 2004 · Fuel system, Lights · CA

Dealership replaced the hazard warning switch at the owner's expense. The consumer also had problems with the fuel fitting which was leaking gas. Please provide further information.