2005 Chevrolet Malibu: fuel pump failure

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 Jul 8, 2017 · 177,893 miles · LA

As I was driving up the highway at around 50 MPH, with my three kids inside, my 2005 malibu ls just decides to start losing speed (I used hazard lights) and just gradually stops!! A neighbor helped me get my car down the highway and to our apartments. I tried about twenty minutes later to start my car .it could not have been the battery or the fuel pump because all the electrical lights in the car still came on and the gas needle moved when my key was turned to the on position. However my car did not even crank. It still doesn't want to start. I live outside of city limits and I own my car but this random incident can cause me to lose my job and apartment. I purchased this vehicle less than a year ago and had no prior problems. I could have been killed along with my kids this is very unsafe. There is recall #11e009000 not sure if it is why this car almost killed us but gm definitely owes an explanation for these faulty killer cars on the road.

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Fuel system · 159,890 miles · GA

These are the photos take of the fuel pump after it was removed by mathis auto service (see the attached invoice). As you can see the tag has only a small part of a bar code, I didn't know whether or not this was the part number or not, but it seem there was no number. The top of the pump was very dirty and wet from gasoline. I had the fuel pump replace after I was transporting a client and the car started sputtering and lost power from 45-miles-per hour to about 10-miles per hour, before I was able to turn into a parking lot. This scared the client and lead them to report to lyft about the incident. I also reported the issue to lyft ride share and they shut down my vehicle for safety reasons by deactivating my account. Since then I have had the chevrolet dealership to complete 4 recalls, which did not clear up the problem. Or correct the fuel pump from seizing up and stalling out. I paid for the replacement part of a new fuel pump and everything has been working properly. And my account has been reactivated with lyft. I spoke to ti automotive ceo, about their recall on their fuel pump seize, stopping the fuel flow to the engine creating a stalling condition. I was told these issue was only in 2010 models and they will not repair or acknowledge the defects in earlier models of chevy malibu. But there are issues with other years models stalling out in traffic.

Filed Jul 2, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NC

My car theft system light keep coming on. One day it came on while I was driving and the car cut off in the middle of the high way I was struck there for 20 minutes until the light stop blinking. This is very very dangerous this is going to cause someone to get into a bad accident. U don't know when the light will come on but it do u will be stranded somewhere this need to recalled. I have research the internet and this have been going on with chevy cars for a while now this doesn't make any sense. I have put and new fuel pump in the car and spstk plugs. If this don't get recall I will never never never get an chevy car again and I will make sure my family and friends and their family and friends don't either.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The diagnosis was that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 11e009000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 7/16/15

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Acceleration, Fuel system · UT

I was driving on freeway and my vehicle stalled and shut down. I had no acceleration from gas pedal, so I had to signal over to the right shoulder of road and coast to a complete stop. Tried starting the vehicle a few times, it would start but would not rev up, even when gas pedal was pressed. Utah road incident management helped by putting one gallon of gasoline in tank since the tank was close to empty, but still would not start. Also, tried using carburetor spray to start the vehicle but, still did not work. Had to be towed to a service shop, where they performed tests to figure out what was wrong. After tests diagnosed that it was the fuel pump and filter. I looked up whether or not there was a recall on this model and year of vehicle. There was a recall for aftermarket fuel pumps, but I believe that recall has closed. I hope to have my vehicle fixed under the same recall.

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Engine · 112,387 miles · MI

Had been experiencing failure to start and stalling of vehicle while driving, on occasion. Took it in for service at a local, reputable shop in madison heights, mi. Was informed it needed a fuel pump. Job was completed. Upon picking up car about august 5, 2014, drove it away but returned to area of shop to ask mechanic a question. About 1/8 mile from shop and at about 35 MPH, the engine completely shut off. All automatic systems--brakes, steering, dashboard lights, etc.--failed as well. Engine did not falter prior to this; it simply shut down. We were able to coast into the shop's parking lot, thankfully! Shop had car for several days afterward due to a major flood in se michigan about that time. Upon their resuming work on it, they also experienced the engine failure during a test drive. We then took car to serra chevrolet in southfield, mi, where we had purchased it some months earlier. We were informed it was the ignition switch--out of warranty and no recall existing--and the job was completed, at our expense. We followed up this repair with a request to general motors for a refund of the $578.38 charge. Gm refused, stating the car was out of warranty. We object to this! This appears to be the classic engine failure/ignition switch problem gm has experienced on hundreds of thousands of cars, in and out of warranty. We note that in their refusal, gm did not use the word "recall," making us believe they are dodging that issue until such time, as we expect, the recall of their cars with the classic engine failure/ignition switch problem will extend back to 2005 models! Any assistance or advice you can extend in this matter would be appreciated.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Fuel system, Steering · 150,000 miles · OH

My power steering keeps locking up on me and will not allow me to turn. It locks up while im driving on the highway and it locks up some time when I start the car up. Also my fuel pump failed. It does not read telling me how much fuel I have in my tank.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact state while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the mechanic stated that the fuel pump vapor line was cracked and leaking fumes. The mechanic was also unsure as to how the fuel line became fractured. The mechanic also advised the contact that if he did not get the vehicle repaired and the leak continued, the vehicle would possibly explode. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 176,082 miles · CA

Fyi (the incident date is when I had my car fixed at a work shop) I replaced my fuel pump, left axle and transmission.(total $2484.92) I have a recall for my fuel pump (the federal safety agency campaign number: 11e009000 ) but gm won't replace it due to it not being built in a certain location. My electrical system has a recall (the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 ) my key ignition has a recall although the chevrolet dealer has not received parts to replace this defect. My transmission also has a defect ( the transmission has a click on 2nd and 3rd gears and gm is not fixing these problems and continue to make these defected transmissions) my transmission repair shop replace these clicks and charged me $1750.00 and gave me a warranty. My electrical has a defect, I keep changing my fuses because of my electrical system( the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 ). Gm is neglecting to fix my car. I will never purchase another chevrolet again.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · OH

I am not sure of the exact part, but was driving down the road and car went from a fuel tank of gas to showing none. Which I know wasn't the case as I had just stopped and filled up. Is this a common problem I have noticed a lot of recalls with fuel pumps and ignition switches which I also have had issues with. I can go to turn my key but need to really push hard on my gas to get it going. The car has shutoff on my while driving once but I was able to steer it off to the side of the road.