Have plms for electric power steering it littl hard turn and it not safe
2009 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system problems
34 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,000.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 88,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Malibu fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2009 Chevrolet Malibu owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have been experiencing an issue with the check engine light coming on almost every fuel fill up I have replaced the cap 3 times already and I keep getting the same code. Now I am getting a p0420 code for either the catalytic converter or the oxygen sensor. Is there a way for checy to assist with the repair costs? I need my car and I am affected by covid-19.
Smell of gas rear of car after fill up. Visible moisture top of fuel tank sending unit. Leak from top of tank and or fixture.
Replaced battery, starter, and alternator driving down highway esu warning and traction service light come on power steering light came on. Car loss power and cut off
Car loss of power, and steering assist, engine stops. May start after a minute.
The gas tank leaks . And I have met another chevy malibu owners with the same problem . And also the headlight on the passenger side keeps going out , and yes I have met plenty of other chevy owners who have the same problem .
Strong smell of gas. Then I started leaking gas from underneath read a report of the same problem with same car
Ecs deactivates and stais iluminated. Issue makes steeting hard to manubrate. Fuel issue. Fuel spilled around gas pump cap.
Fuel odor coming from rear of vehicle, odor in garage after vehicle has been parked, dampness on top of fuel tank. Fuel leak from top of fuel tank.
Strong gas order is coming from my 09' malibu. Problem started over 4 months ago. The order can be smelled even while the car has been parked. There is no leaking or spotting on the ground but the smell is very over powering. The smell is strongest near driver's side rear. The smell is very unbearable now.
Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have the most fuel system problems?
The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2018 (101 complaints), 2006 (96 complaints) and 2007 (87 complaints).
Other 2009 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Steering 769Electrical 368Driver assistance 264Lights 172Brakes 153Transmission 121Acceleration 73Engine 70Airbags 63Locks 56Body 31Seats 30Visibility 23Wheels 21Suspension 11Seat belts 7Tires 6
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