The fuel gauge will randomly go to empty turning on the low fuel light this also caused the check engine light to come on it will go up and down all the time every few minutes when driving no matter what the speed or type of driving conditions it is believed to be a fuel sensor and interference with a vent tube.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge would not provide an accurate fuel level reading. The check engine light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and after inspection the contact was advised that the vehicle needed a fuel sensor. The manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 89,455. The VIN was not available.
For more than two months now, since june 10, 2011, my gas gauge keeps jumping up and down, and can remain to the "empty" or "0" sign for more than a hundred miles. Then I receive messages that my gas tank is empty even when it is full. This occurs at the moment when I add gasoline in the tank or fill out the tank. Then, since june 17, the empty sign has been accompanied by the alert engine sign. Until the end of july, the two alerts would routinely disappear after I have driven for about 100 miles or after a day or two days. But for more than three weeks now, the two alerts can stay for a week and beyond 100 miles. But they would eventually disappear and would reappear once I put new gasoline in the car or fill out the tank. On august 18, 2011, I brought the car to a mechanic and the diagnosis was that is was the failure of the gas tank sensor. Saying that the gas tank will need to be taken out to install a new sensor. When I went to google for get additional information for this specific issue for malibu 2007, I found out that other people were complaining about the same problem with their 2007 malibu. I called chevrolet asking if malibu 2007 has been recalled for this particular problem, I was informed that the recall can only be issued by the federal safety agency. That's why I am filing this complaint.
2007 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states problems with gas gauge *tgw the consumer stated when she re-fueled the vehicle, the gas gauge reached approximately 3/4 full, the fuel gauge needle dropped to empty and the check engine light illuminated. The gas gauge continued to read empty and the engine light stayed on until three to four gallons of gas was used. The gauge would then begin to read the correct amount of gas in the tank and would continue to do so until the tank was filled again. The check engine light would remain on for several days until gas was put in the tank above 3/4 full. The consumer believed the fuel gauge lever sensor was poorly designed. *jb updated 06/19/12
When attempting to refuel the vehicle, the gas gauge would decrease to zero and the check engine warning light would illuminate. Normal operation would resume after the tank was half empty. In order to correct this problem the dealer stated that his would require a complete replacement of the sending unit all sensors as the common cause of this is corrosion if the float by the gas, the dealer said this is a common problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was faulty and when attempting to refuel the vehicle, the gas gauge would go to zero and the check engine warning light would illuminate. The contact stated that normal operation would resume after the tank was half empty. The dealer advised the contact that there were no related recalls to the failure and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that there were no recalls for the vehicle. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was approximately 80,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 68,000. Updated 05/26/11
I purchased a used 2007 chevrolet malibu in 11/2009. A few months of me owning it, the fuel gauge started acting up. It would register that there was fuel in the tank and then it would state I was on empty even though I know I had fuel in it. It has now stopped working all together. I took it to a mechanic and was told that is a dealer item to replace it and the cost would be rather expensive. I am a single father raising a 2 year old child and I can not afford the hundreds of dollars it would take to replace this dealer item. I am relying on mileage to determine when to refuel at this point in time. I do not believe this is the best method however I am doing the best that I can.
I have a 2007 chevy malibu ls and every time I get gas the low fuel light comes on then the check engine light follows, eventually the gas gauge goes back up, but check engine light stays on. This has been happening for about 6 months now.
I drive a 2007 malibu and the check engine light keeps coming on and the fuel gauge will drop to empty even though I know gas is in the car. Then it will slowly climb back up and then drop again.
I own a 2007 chevy malibu 2lt which have been having problems with the fuel sensor since I bought it. Have taken into dealership but nothing can be found wrong. Replaced fuel cap to see if that was problem but nothing changed. Fuel light stays on empty even with full tank of gas plus check engine light stays on. The only time it works is when I travel very long distances otherwise nothing. I am very disappointed with the way chevy does their customers. I have done research on this and it seems to be an ongoing problem with their fuel system. I definitely think a recall should be done on this issue. Now I am starting to smell gas fumes in my car. I will never buy a chevy auto again!
Fuel gauge and indicator light reflected that the gas level was empty. The engine light came on and remain on.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 MPH the fuel gauge displayed zero. She continued to drive to her destination and later called the manufacturer who advised her to call the dealer and schedule a diagnostic test. The dealer advised her that the fuel sensor level needed to be replaced. The dealer advised her that the fuel sensor level had deteriorated and it was replaced. The manufacturer advised her that the vehicle was no longer under warranty; therefore, she had to pay for the repairs. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.
My 4 year old son was in the vehicle with me helping to clean out the car when he was able to put the car into drive without any keys or anything. Luckily, I was in the car and was able to get the car back into park but only after it hit a fence and damaged the vehicle because of this issue. I am able to put the vehicle into drive while the car was not running and there were no keys in it. There have also been several instances where I was able to leave it in drive after turning the car off and taking the keys out. It will also allow you to put the vehicle into drive without pressing the brake first. There have been several computer related issues that have also began to happen such as the gas gauge not working properly. It says that I am on empty when in fact the tank is full. The air bag indicator switches back and forth from on to off so I never know if my air bag is actually on or off. All of these issues occur on a daily basis. No repairs have been made to the vehicle.
My 2007 chevy malibu gas line broke and leaked into the back seat of my car soaking my backseat with gas and filling my car with a strong gas odor. This happened on a trip after filling up with gas.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The fuel gauge inaccurately displays the amount of fuel present in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent on three separate occasions for the identical failures. The technician stated that he would have to drop the fuel tank to determine the cause of the failure. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 59,000. The current mileage was 84,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
My 2007 chevy malibu leaks gas from the fuel line, that fuel leaks into the car creates gas vapors. I contacted gm they said that they know about a problem with the gas line rubbing and leaking gas, however they said that there is nothing they could do about it do to my car being a 2007 and having 43,000 miles. This is a safety concern those vapors could catch fire or explode, also make me ill when I get in the car. This could also be an epa issue with the leaking of the gas.
The gas tank on my 2007 chevy malibu is coming apart at the seems. I noticed a bad gas smell while on a trip to my brothers in union, ky. The smell grew as I drove, after I returned home a mechanic looked under my car and informed me that my gas tanks is splitting at the seems. I have since contacted the dealership and asked about possible recall and powertrain warranty information since I am over 36000 miles.
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