2005 Chevrolet Malibu: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Apr 18, 2018 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · NJ

Starting around two years ago, fuel gauge after filling tank and then starting car would fall to empty along with low fuel light coming on. When restart car was okay. So, did not fill tank anymore, alleviated problem for a year. In past year got worst, and check engine light would come on until using up until at least 2 gallons was used when gasoline was added. Then engine light went off. As time went on, fuel gauge acting up more, never reading accurately how much gas is in car. In last month, no matter how much or little fuel is added, reads full for a long time, then gauge drops suddenly to empty and low fuel light comes on, and check engine light comes on. Had checked, indicates the fuel sensor is entirely not working now /or fuel pump may not work soon. So every 100 miles, guess how much fuel to add. Not knowing, could run out of gas anytime, and car shut down. Could not live with condition anymore. So, have the combined fuel senor/fuel pump replaced. My opinion, this safety issues should result in general motors issuing a recall for this problem, and reimbursing any owner with same problem; should they had the problem repaired previously.

Filed May 8, 2017 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · CA

Gas gauge reads incorrectly and bounces erratically from full to empty and back again turning on the check-engine light and setting off the audible low fuel warning. This happens have every fill-up. In between fill-ups, gas gauge "sticks": to some arbitrary intermediate value. It never displays accurate fuel-remaining. I must used the odometer mileage to know when to get gas. This erratic behavior occurs when vehicle is in motion or stopped at a red light.

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Fuel system · 139,200 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel sensor level failed, and the fuel sensor and check engine indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the fuel tank would be full, but the fuel level sensor showed half a tank. In addition, the vehicle failed the state inspection due to the fuel sensor and codes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,200.

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 109,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was filled with fuel, the contact had to make several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and failed to start the following day. The check engine warning indicator illuminated permanently and the fuel gauge fluctuated between empty and full. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but did not register any failure codes. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 122,000 miles · TN

Filled 2005 malibu with gas. Fuel read full. Pulled off from gas station fuel gauge went to empty. Fuel light and check engine light came on car turned off while at the light. I am not trying to die due to a corporation negligence!!!!

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Fuel system · MI

My gas gauge is not reporting the correct amount of fuel in my gas tank. The engine light is illuminated 24/7 due to this issue. I believe it has something to do with the fuel sensor.

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Fuel system · TN

For the past 4-5 months, every time we fill up with gas and then start the car, the fuel gauge jumps up to full, stays there for a few miles, then drops to empty and low fuel message comes on. The check engine lamp also comes on and stays on. After about 20-30 miles, the fuel gauge goes back to full and at the point, the check engine light goes off. This doesn't always happen. Sometimes the check engine light stays on until the next fill-up, then the same thing happens all over again.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Fuel system · IL

Every 18 months I get a error code of p0463 and p2119. Fuel system was replaced twice and now possibly a third time. Car wants to stop on its own after a few miles of driving. Secondary problem also includes low fuel level warning even when fuel is at a full tank.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while traveling 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty although the contact had refueled. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the vehicle veered to the left. Also, the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was turned off and restarted before it resumed normal operation. Approximately five minutes later the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. There was no diagnosis completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,300.

Filed Mar 15, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · MI · crash

Was doing 40mph power steering failed spun out hit a wall ended up facing the wrong way on one way highway.. I have had so many issues with the 2005 malibu it should be pulled off the road for sure, I have had to replace struts 2 times now and about to replace my 2nd fuel pump, my car has stalled out on many occasions, has left me stranded many other occasions. For as much money as I have spent to buy the car used in 2009 with 22000 miles on it cost us 10500$ we have easily spent over that in repairing it, the worst investment I have ever made.. The lighting constantly burns out the blinkers and headlights fail constantly, the gas cap threads expand and or shrink and causes the cap to either be impossible to remove or impossible to lock depending on the weather. I also have had anti theft security lock out many times where the car stalls and locks me out of using it. Power steering failed, fuel would not pump properly into the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed improper readings, and the speedometer was inoperative.my remote keys fail constantly as well, alignment which makes the car shake/vibrate at speeds 60+ my cd player does not work either I had dealership repair it before warranty it would lock the disc in the player after warranty problem started again,, my seat warmers get stuck on it was a constant problem even before warranty was done the dealership would fix it but now not under warranty they wouldn't repair it or the cd player again even though it was an obvious complaint before the end of the warranty well we are car shopping now for 2 new cars and I promise you I will never purchase another gm/chevy ever again worst customer service worst cars and to dangerous to reconsider.

Filed Oct 15, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · MD

The fuel gauge suddenly started to jump up and down and vehicle engine gets off and on.

Filed Oct 24, 2012 · Fuel system · 40,800 miles · PA

When I filled up the tank, and would drive awhile,the fuel gauge would read low fuel. I was told it was the gas cap. However, I replaced that and it still happened. How it is to the point, where the fuel gauge either reads full or stays at low fuel. This also causes the engine light to stay on. My service tech has advised me that this is a ongoing problem with the model.