2006 Chevrolet Malibu: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 148,000 miles · WI

Car runs fine then without warning it will just die. Does this while driving in motion. It is car used by two new teen drivers. It is very unsafe because they don't have a lot of driving time. I looked at a lot of wiring connections, cleaned up all ground connections with wire brush, replaced temp sensor, crank position sensor, been going thru and fixing bad wiring connections. Replaced fuel pump. And fixed broken wires coming out of body that go to fuel gauge.

Filed Apr 18, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · CT

When driving, go to turn wheel and it hesitates and sticks for a second. Does it very often whether turning left or right. Start the car sometimes and warning bell sounds, power steering appears on radio screen and power steering has failed. Turn car off for awhile, turn it back on and power steering is working again, sometimes. And last, start car, start driving and the gas gauge goes from full down to empty. Warning bell sounds and low fuel appears on radio screen. All these things happen randomly while driving on a street. Have seen recalls for these things on other 06 malibus but never for mine. My garage wants hundreds of dollars to fix these problems. Something I can not afford.

Filed Aug 19, 2017 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 166,000 miles · OH

2006 malibu VIN number shows no active recalls but my wife who drives the car informed me that the car was acting funny so I took for drive and first turn wheel hesitated like it didn't want to turn and when it did could feel it on the column like something was moving that wasn't suppose to this is main road through city heavy traffic so immediately headed for home and have to cross tracks to get there and when I went over sounds like front end wants to come off the car sounds like loose stability bar or joint and to top it off I noticed fuel gauge was going from full to empty and back up so in actuality she has know idea how much has she really has in vehicle I seen a lot of complaints about these things happening to this model and I send my wife and kids off daily in this vehicle with these problems that could pose a huge threat to their safety if it happens to her on main road or rr crossing

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Fuel system · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was not displaying the accurate information, which caused the vehicle to run out of fuel without warning. Also, the engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle failed inspection and the independent mechanic stated that the dtc indicated that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was to be taken for an appointment at nucar chevrolet (174 n dupont hwy, new castle, de 19720, (888) 626-3594). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Fuel system · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. After the contact filled up the vehicle with fuel, the fuel gauge displayed empty. The contact stated that the low fuel indicator illuminated, which indicated low fuel after a fill up or randomly while driving. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and to superior chevrolet (4770 covington hwy, decatur, ga 30035 (404) 857-2830) where it was diagnosed with a fuel level sensor circuit high voltage malfunction. The sensor needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was called and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 17, 2017 · Fuel system · NJ

Within one minute after engine startup, after filling the gas tank, the fuel gauge drops to zero with attendant alarm. It does not register gas until about 30 miles of driving before gas gauge slowly resets itself. The fuel cap was replaced with a new unit but it still has same results. If the tank is not refilled to top at gas station but only partial refill, then the problem does not happen. In addition, the engine problem light comes on upon full fuel refill after above outlined problem and does not reset until about 70 miles run on auto. I have never seen this problem on autos I have owned or consulting with others with more than 45 years of driving.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the fuel gauge failed. When refueling, the fuel gauge would indicate empty. The contact would turn the vehicle off and on in order to obtain the accurate fuel reading levels. The failure recurred daily. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. Updated 03/15/16*lj updated 05/03/18

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Fuel system · 66,307 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the fuel gauge read inaccurately. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel sender needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,307. Updated 04/06/16*lj

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

While driving my car days after I purchased it , suddenly the instrument panel lights started flashing on and off. This includes gas gauge, oil light, check engine soon , ABS, speedometer , dome light, radio,... Also showed on instrument panel an image of a car and a lock. Etc.. It flashed on and off for a while then completely went out. So I was unable to determine speed, how much gas was in the tank no inside light or radio.. The weather was below zero with a wind chill factor and I assumed it had something to do with that. After a few days everything came back except radio. An additional couple of days and radio came back . The car went in for inspection with in 10 days of purchase . Nothing was said, about electrical or instrument panel. Now on or about june 10th the same thing is happening more continuous flashing and electrical going out. It flashes when you start the car and continuously flashes while you drive sometimes just going blank for a while.. Thank you.

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Fuel system · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display the correct reading, which prevented the contact from knowing when the fuel tank was full or empty. The contact also stated that the engine light illuminated while refueling the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Fuel system · 109,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. Every time, the vehicle was filled with fuel, the fuel gauge reflected a full tank and does not indicate the correct fuel level. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated on and off all the time. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 118,500 miles · CA

Went to go get something to eat waiting in drive thru and all of a sudden gas gauge went from full to empty and the light came on and the display said low fuel and hte check engine light came on. Me and my husband looked at each other I told him its full. So we got our food and went next door to the gas station went to put gas in and it would take any because it was full. So then all of a sudden the gas gauge said full. It did this off and on for a while then it started not wanting to start it would take 3-5 tries to finally get it started. Then had the check engine light check it said it needed the fuel pump and relay I think that is what it said. So finally we found some one that would replace it we had to replace both the fuel pump and the relay that lets you know when the fuel is at in your gas tank.