2004 Chevrolet Malibu: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jan 1, 2015 · Lights · 100,000 miles · IL

The backlighting on the main dash (behind the odometer, speedometer, gas gauge and other indicators) fails to illuminate. It started out as only a small part of the backlighting, but has progressively become worse. We just had the car at the dealership for the 3 unrelated recalls and asked them to "give us an estimate to repair". When the car was returned to us, the lighting failed to illuminate nearly the entire dash (worse then before it was in for service). We were told the module would need to be returned to the manufacturer (gm) to be repaired/replaced and then be reinstalled and would cost over $350. No idea how long the car would be out of service either. This a major safety issue for night driving!

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Fuel system · 153,000 miles · IN

Filled up with gas started the car headed down the road and the gas gauge dropped down the e and showed low fuel. Then a few minutes later the gauge went back up the f. Now the gauge goes up and down all the time. The only way for me know how much gas I have is to look at the read out on display. I have to keep track of how many miles I'm driving in order to make sure I don't run out of gas.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 168,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated an inaccurate fuel level reading. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 168,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · NC

Fuel gauge stopped working , would not indicate fuel level.

Filed Oct 28, 2011 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would constantly display an erroneous full reading. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed May 16, 2011 · Fuel system · 114,484 miles · SC

My 2004 malibu has given me problems since I first purchased it. My check engine light has always been on. If I stopped and start the car 4 or 5 times a day it would not start right away. The car has been in the shop a few times. The dealership could never found out why it was on. Recently, I've been having this knocking sound when I turn the wheel, my fuel gauge stopped working. Took it to the shop, I was told that I needed a fuel reader which came with the fuel pump. The fuel pump was good. As long as I know how much gas I have in the car I'm good. A month later the car starts but doesn't stay on. I had the car towed to the shop. It took them 24 hours to tell me that I needed to replace the fuel pump. $997.00. This is after the computers had been going down all day. Thinking about getting a new car. Online looking at a hyundai. Checked to see if they had any recalls. Decided to check my malibu and see if it ever had a recall. Yes, just recently on the fuel pump. I wonder if my fuel pump was part of the recall. I want my money back.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Fuel system, Lights · 60,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs constantly turned off. The vehicle was taken to repair shops and dealerships several times. The bulbs were replaced but the failure continued. The headlight bulb recently melted to the wiring harness. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel gauge would fluctuate between full and empty and did produce correct readings. On three occasions, the contact ran out of fuel because of the faulty gauge. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired for this problem at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer and was told , due to high mileage on the vehicle, they could not assist her. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Fuel system, Steering · 80,000 miles · IL

I have a 2004 chevy malibu with 80,000 plus miles. My power steering column motor shorted out and therefore my power steering has enabled my car to be driven; and the fuel gauge shows empty when I just filled it with gas. I did an on-line research and saw there were so many other consumers that have the exact same problem as I have and I contacted gm and they told me it was nothing they could do. It is sad when we purchase 'made in america' products that the companies do not stand by their products. I feel there should be a total recall on all these cars before we end up with major accidents. Shame on gm to get the power steering fix is not cheap. Gm knows of these problems and is extremely nonchalant about rectifying the situation. Toyota stepped up and recalled their cars to clear up the problems , whose going to make gm do the same?

Filed Jun 18, 2007 · Fuel system, Steering · 45,000 miles · NY

There wa sa cluncking sound every time I turned the wheel to the left or the right. I sent the car to the dealer on two occasions for repairs, and they replaced the steering column both times, the car still cluncked. .the dealer said the cluncking sound was okay and not to bring it back.the right wheel bearing was replaced, and now the gas gaug efailed. 1 was told when the gas gauge failure was an early warning that the fuel pump will soon need to be replaced.

Filed Jun 18, 2007 · Fuel system, Steering · 45,000 miles · NY

There was a cluncking sound every time I turn the wheel to the left or the right. I took the car to the dealer on two occasions for repair, and they replaced the steering column both times, the car still cluncked. .the dealer said the cluncking sound was okay and not to bring it back.the right wheel bearing was replaced, and now the gas gauge did not work. Also, I was told when the gas gauge failed it wa s an early warning that the fuel pump will soon need to be replaced.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Body, Electrical · MS

2004 malibu anti theft light and radio lock light illuminates, problem with seal on the rear left window. *ts the steering was stiff, the molding on the let rear window came out of place when the window was rolled up. The vehicle would vibrate while driving. There was a rubbing noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated several times, the temperature and fuel gauge light illuminated. The trunk would not open properly when using the remote. The vehicle started by itself and all the lights illuminated which caused the battery to die.