2007 Chevrolet Malibu: fuel pump failure

Filed Feb 15, 2022 · Fuel system, Transmission · SC

While driving along the highway the steering wheel began to turn slightly by itself and powering steering displayed on dash and wheel was hard to steer. Fuel pump floater goes out

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauges on the instrument panel became inoperable. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Engine · 136,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving approximately 20 MPH and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the master air flow sensor and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MO

The fuel pump sensor has gone bad twice in 4 years. I have had to replace it both times. When it goes out, the low fuel light comes on whenever the tank is full and the check engine light stays on until the tank is empty.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Acceleration, Steering · 93,000 miles · NY

Owner of a 2007 chevy malibu. Had to replace fuel pump out of own pocket yet recall has not been extended to my VIN#. Also, while driving at a high rate of speed my power steering cuts out and the steering wheel is physically turns itself and locks the wheel throwing me into adjacent lanes and erratically moving my car on the road. This has been a safety recall on other 2007 chevy malibus with the identical part number that is also on my car but after contacting gm I have been told that this is normal wear and tear on a vehicle and that to their knowledge it is safe for me to operate my vehicle, even though I have already had to repair 2 other recalls out of my pocket, had 2 taken care of by gm, yet now have an additional 3 or more parts on my car that are under recall but not extended to my VIN# but already showing identical symptoms for failure for parts that have been recalled. I feel like my life is in danger driving a vehicle gm is telling me that is safe. Not to mention the depreciation of the vehicle due to these mechanical issues. I have had numerous other issues with this vehicle and gm does not care about my safety or my money. I feel robbed.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Fuel system · TX

Issues with the fuel pump assembly going out; gas gauge reading empty when the tank is full.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 120,500 miles · AZ

I just got my 2007 malibu ltz and after I fill the tank with gas I drove the car for 10 miles when gauge indicator show that I have an empty tank since that day I never have an accurate reading and the check engine light is on now I think its the fuel pump.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · AR

The fuel pump in my 2007 chevy malibu went out. We replaced the pump, this lasted about 2 weeks and went out. Replaced it with another pump, this one lasted about a week and went out.

Filed May 2, 2014 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would provide inaccurate fuel level readings. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where a mechanic replaced the fuel pump sensor however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11e009000 (fuel system, gasoline) and performed no repairs to the vehicle.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · AR

I notice my wires smoke some times when I drive, and when I put my foot on the brakes I have to do it more than two times and I had that fixed in february 2013. My fuel pump went out and I replaced it( onfebruary 15, 2014). Just about a week after getting my car fixed it seems to hesitate when I put my foot on the accelerator. I took it to get it looked at and no one could find anything wrong and it is yet doing this.

Filed Nov 20, 2013 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · NM

Late summer 2012, fuel gauge started showing empty after fillup, with low fuel light & check engine light illuminating. Gauge will intermittently work in a few spots, until tank hits about 1/4 tank, where it follows good to empty. Obdii code p0463 "fuel level sensor circuit high input" car runs fine besides this. I have been resetting my trip odometer on every fillup & refilling tank at 250 to 300 miles every time since. I am not about to pay high $$$ to have this fixed now. Just got a letter for the same problem on my 2006 chevy trailblazer, & chevy will repair it now for free. Have seen several complaints for this on the 2007 malibu, but chevy isn't covering it. Have 103,000 miles on it now, I will wait until the fuel pump goes out or chevy decides to repair it for free before I get it fixed. Whoever manufactured chevy's fuel level sensors these years did a real crappy job. In over 36 years of driving well over a million miles, these are the 1st fuel level sensors I've ever had go bad. Pretty simple technology, if made correctly.

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · AZ

Every time I fill my gas tank, my gauge starts dropping to empty, I get low fuel warning and then it will go back up to full again. This change happens repeatedly while driving. Now my check engine light is on. Car seems to be operating fine otherwise. Very frustrating, as I see there is a recall on replacement fuel pumps for the 2007 malibu *which I am assuming is the problem* but not on original manufactured parts, which is what I have in my car. I just hit 74000 miles. Frustrating that an american made car is going bad so fast. This will be quite an expensive repair for me if indeed it is the fuel pump...