2009 Chevrolet Malibu: fuel leak

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Fuel system · 107,000 miles · CA

Strong smell of gas. Then I started leaking gas from underneath read a report of the same problem with same car

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · CO

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.

Filed Nov 9, 2016 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking on the top of the fuel tank that progressed without warning. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2015 · Fuel system · 144,228 miles · CA

On 11/07/15 my malibu failed smog check due to p0013/p0014 codes & liquid fuel leak check. Technician said it was obviously gas leak & need to fix right away. I drove & left it to my mechanic shop the same day (saturday pm). He said trace of fuel leak is coming from top of tank, and he took down the tank to check fuel line and pump.I called gm to find out safety recall on my malibu & also asked him for help to locate the leak as the problem might be similar to other gm cars. Gm said my malibu is not under fuel leak recall like some other gm cars and he didn't know easy way to locate gas leak,but offered me free tow to gm dealership. I told gm my malibu is inside my mechanic shop and he already working on it so I can't tow it out from his shop.my mechanic replaced the whole fuel pump assembly (leak was from plastic line connection to fuel pump) and repaired also the other codes.I called back gm and discussed to her([xxx])the safety issue of presence of gas leak can cause an explosion even in minor accident,or even just park inside my garage, the accumulation of gas vapor can result in explosion since my gas furnace in the garage which is just nearby the car, is always being used at night. She said nothing gm can do since the car was already repaired and gm can't reimburse my repair cost since my malibu is out of warranty already. Under recall or not, under warranty or not I think a responsible company should at lease investigate the cause of gas leak in car to find out the problem and corrected it, improved the materials or design in their future cars.they don't have to wait to find out that lives were lost due to gas leak defect that could have been corrected sooner. If they want me to bring the fuel assembly parts to dealership (which I suggested to [xxx]) for investigation of possible material or design flaw, just let me know. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · TX

There is a gas leak at the fuel pump. This is a fire hazard due to the large amount of gas vapors. This is noticeable any time it is parked after it has been driven.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 57,843 miles · CA

Nov 10-started to smell a fuel odor near left wheel -smell became worse on daily basis to the point I could smell fumes as I drove. I park in a car park and was told I could not park my car there because of the strong fuel smell-that it was a danger and I needed to take care of it. I went to the service station across the street and the technician told me to leave the car that it was leaking fuel and I was in danger. The agent had to replace the fuel pump because the feed line (outlet) was leaking. Total replacement was necessary and clean up as leaking fuel was making its way onto the exhaust. The technician stated it was a dangerous situation and was surprised at the low mileage and this defective feed line. I wrote gm about this because this was so dangerous-had I been involved in an accident-my car would have gone up in flames. Had someone been smoking near my car while in the car port-there would have been a fire. This part was defective-there is nothing I could have done to cause a fuel leak-the gm part was defective.

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Fuel system · 53,400 miles · AZ

Strong fuel smell from under car when parked. No visual signs of gas leakage, but vapors are very strong and resulted in feeling light headed. Left car parked outside garage for the night and will take to the dealer.

Filed Aug 31, 2014 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · CA

I have a 2009 chevy malibu with a gas leak. One day I parked the vehicle in the garage and started to smell fuel. I took the vehicle to a local mechanic and he detected there was a gas leak that had something to do with the fuel pump which he said would cost $400. I believe this is something that should be a recall. When I went to autozone to check pricing for a fuel pump the salesman said he had received multiple calls from customer requesting the same part. This needs to be looked into soon as possible.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · CA

Woke one morning and noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the rear of the vehicle. Also noticed that gas in the tank was at a much lower level than when the car was last operated. I believed that gas was leaking into the trunk so I took the car to local service center at nissan because that is where I purchased the vehicle. Nissan said that fuel pump is cracked and emitting gasoline vapors. Took vehicle to three way chevrolet because they are the manufacturer of the vehicle. I believed that they may have more information possibly concerning a recall. Alexander irizarry (a service adviser) said that fuel pumps fail all the time and he doesn't know why it cracked. He also claimed that when parts fail it is normal to put the driver in danger such as if brakes go out or a tire blows from poor maintenance. Asked for $1200 to replace the part. I am concerned that if he replaces it with another defective part that later on the pump will fail and emit gas vapors leading to a fire or an explosion. Three way released the car to me with no warning of not to drive it. Vehicle operates fine with no check engine light.

Filed Oct 14, 2013 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · CA

I have a gas leak coming from the top of my gas tank. I noticed gm has had recalls for this on certain vehicles but not for my specific vehicle(09 chevy malibu). I have read online and several other 09 chevy malibu owners have the same problem. I called the chevy dealership and they said there is no recall and cannot help me.

Filed Oct 1, 2013 · Transmission · 62,855 miles · TX

I own a 2009 chevy malibu and vehicle was taken to a chevy service center for fuel smell on the exterior of vehicle on 09-2013. Chevy service center found cause fuel pump module cracked and replaced faulty part at no charge and stated that it was covered under power train warranty. The federal safety agency/gm recalled 40,000. 2007-2009 chevy colbalts and other twin vehicles in 09-2012 for faulty fuel pump modules that crack and cause fuel leaks that has a potential of igniting a fire. I'm here to file a complaint against gm and make the public aware of other vehicles in the gm family that are not listed in the recall and advising the federal safety agency to further investigate 2007-2009 chevy malibu.

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Body · VA

We've had problems where the doors at times will not open at all. Not only would we try to unlock with the push button, but we would try with the key. This happened on several occasions & we haven't had the car for a full year yet. We would have to climb through the back to get out. We had instances with both of the front doors. It's a concern because anything could be going on (car on fire, leaking gas, etc) & if we need to get out the car quickly & the doors will not open every time, then we're in trouble.