This is issue has been happening since late december and has progressively gotten worse! While driving (whether on highway at 60+ MPH or in town doing under 40mph), power steering will go out multiple times; along with fuel gage will consistently show empty. Also while driving the airbag indication light will go from airbag on to air bag off several times. The only thing that remedies the power steering going out is to turn the car off and then back on, sometimes more than once.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints
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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.
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.
When filling fuel tank to full, fuel gauge will suddenly show empty, then over next 50 miles or so, the fuel gauge level will swing wildly between empty and full. This results in the check engine light coming on. After about 50 miles, the correct fuel level will register and then 50 miles after that, the check engine light turns off.
My fuel gauge goes up and down at random times. The gauge goes down when idling or at a stop. This in turn causes my check engine light to turn on. While the gas gauge will go back to its normal position after a little bit of driving. The check engine light remains on. There are no issues with the gas cap, but after a little research I have found it to be a faulty level sensor. As it's a reoccurring problem with many chevy malibu's, I don't know how there hasn't been a recall yet. Good thing I don't have to get my car tested until 2017 or I would not pass emissions due to the check engine light being on.
Fuel gauge no longer functioning. After refueling, the fuel gauge began acting sporadic, at times it would indicate that fuel tank was empty even after refueling. Condition continued to get worse and presently fuel gauge just reads empty. Also the check engine indicator light came on and engine code p0463 is active.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. When the fuel tank was half full, the gauge would erroneously decrease to empty and the low fuel light would illuminate. The driver was unable to determine the amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel cap was faulty. The cap was replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who indicated that the fuel floater was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.
Issues with the fuel pump assembly going out; gas gauge reading empty when the tank is full.
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.
My fuel gauge shows low fuel most of the time .my lights on the dash change check engine light comes on sometimes then gas gauge works.then it goes off and things change air bag warning comes on.things just jump around never the same mix of things.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. After refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed empty. In addition, the check engine and the fuel warning lights continuously illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Fuel system failure - gas hand downs and low fuel light comes on and eventually the check engine light comes on. This was repaired in 01/2010. As of july 2014 this issue has reoccurred. This is a issue which I feel there should be a recall based on the number of complaints filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the fuel gauge failed to operate and would always indicate that the fuel was low. The dealer repaired the float sensor but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the float sensor needed to be replaced again. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. After the contact filled up the fuel tank, the fuel gauge operated normally until 3/4 of fuel was left in the tank. Once the fuel was at 3/4, the fuel gauge would display as empty. As a result, the driver was unable to determine how much fuel was in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000. Updated 10/7/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle turned off in heavy traffic. The fuel gauge did not register that the tank was empty. Updated 3/11/2015
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.
Whenever I fill up my gas tank the gas gauge will register it as full when I start it up. But after going 10 feet the car will chime and the fuel gauge will go from full to empty and the light will illuminate and I will get a message that says low fuel. When I turn my car on the next time the check engine light will illuminate after driving 30 miles or so the fuel gauge will go from empty to full a few times and then it will read correctly but the engine light will stay on for a few more engine on and off cycles and then turn off. When it gets to about 1/4 tank it will start acting up again and the check engine light will come back on. The cruise control is fairly aggressive when it is going back to the speed it is set at and the car jerks when I reactivate it. I called the chevy dealership to order the parts for the recall brake lights may or may not illuminate the person told me that she couldn't see anything about the recall and gave me the excuse that it was fairly new and I might not be in the system yet but I was sitting in front of my computer looking at it with my own eyes. Will call asap and ask about it again.
Fuel gauge an fuel tank reader has not worked since we bought in 2007.
Since purchasing my car in august 2013, I have had to make three fairly costly repairs. Each time the mechanic told me this was a "known problem" for chevrolets. The first was the intake valve. I hadn't experienced problems but took the car in for what I thought was a squealing belt. The squealing turned out to be the water pump. Since that was secondary in importance to the intake valve, I had that replaced first. Followed by the water pump a couple of months later. Then about a month ago, I was out of town and my car suddenly would not shift into park or reverse. It was a worn and stretched shifter cable. However gm says my car is not part of the recall.
The fuel sending devise keeps going bad and shows an empty tank then comes back on.
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.
The power steering had gone out repeatedly at different times, both while driving and not. It would come back on at times and now for the last 5 months has been out completely and is a danger to drive. It is my only vehicle and I drive 3 children around regularly. It is nearly impossible for someone of my strength and size to drive. I fear it is a matter of time before we have an accident. I was absolutely amazed to see there was not a recall on my make and year but every other year malibu. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 10/21/2014
At first, when my gas gauge would be down to about half a tank, the gauge would go to empty and check low fuel light and check engine light would come on. We did take it to gm dealer and it tested as diagnostic code p0463 fuel tank level sending unit . As time has gone on, when the gauge gets down to three fourths full, the gauge will go to empty and check engine light and low fuel light will come on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was defective and would show that the fuel tank was empty when it was full. Also, the contact mentioned that the power steering would fail and would cause it to become very difficult to maneuver the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
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.
Fueled up and the gas light and check engine light came on. Gas gauge went up and down and now stays on. Does not recognize fuel is in the car and always says low fuel even after fueling up. Both check engine and gas light are steady on.
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.
Fuel gauge started reading empty after filling the gas tank and the check engine light started coming on. After driving far enough to burn off a quarter of a tank of gas the gas gauge would start functioning correctly but the check engine light would stay on. The car was purchased used and when the chevy mechanic put in the VIN# he said it had done that before. This is a very expensive fix. I guess it's time to start buying fords again.
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...
The fuel level sensor has been erratic and goes from full to empty and the low fuel light goes on. Additionally, this triggers the computer and the check engine symbol appears. It also denotes a failure for the emissions test in maryland even though it has no emissions problems. I also found out that this is a common problem in gmc and chevys and has been a recall item but not on the 2007's any reason, why it would be safe on some models and unsafe on others?
While driving on the 91 freeway, the power steering went out causing the vehicle to jerk to the right and I nearly collide with the vehicle to my right. In addition the fuel gauge and the engine light came on. *tr I notified gm asking to please take some responsibility since many other drivers are experiencing the same problem, and the defective parts could cause an accident with serious consequences. The response that I received was that it is the government responsibility to place a recall and not theirs.
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