2009 Chevrolet Malibu: fuel pump failure

Filed Feb 20, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · MN

well it all started at one, i fixed the electrical myself after inspecting 6 months worth of it sitting , finally found electrical problems that i got it running afterwords 2 fuel pumps later knowing pumps werent the issue then, now I almost have it paid off, its really began to just be a piece of junk after dearly taking care of it when i bought the car I loved it, now I found on it, no steering, comes and goes, like I know how to put a steering asst. in... i pulled one from the J yard, its in the backseat now, airbags indicator saying it needs servicing, tires I bought brand new last summer, they are baby butt smooth now, the car cant even squeal the tires so whatever on that, 5 days ago I threw a new alternator in it, similar to every alternator when they go it was normal... no problem, now I'm pooped out, I want the problems fixed so when its paid off in April I can sell it legally without anyone getting hurt, also the value is poor, not even close to what you value it as on here. [XXX] if I didn't spend more on costs on parts, repair, labor (thankfully I know wyf I'm doing when I work on a GM) it would be more than the car loan I took out on the junk on October 19th 2019. I think somebody is responsible in repairing these issues as I knew nothing about the problems gm had when buying this vehicle. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Car will intermittently not start. While camping in arizona my car wouldn't start. I took it to a repair shop where they replaced the starter and fuel pump. It started fine for a little while and then decided to randomly stop starting again.

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 135,000 miles · AZ

The ESC was turned off making it difficult to steer the vehicle. There was a recall for this issue but my vehicle was not included. How is that possible?! I have also had issue with the fuel pump, headlights and arm bars. I bought this as a used vehicle 3 years ago and have had nothing but mechanical issue after issue. Poorly manufactured vehicle. Including having to change out the entire fuse box.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Fuel system · 77,657 miles · CA

I had been noticing the smell of gasoline around the exterior of my 2009 malibu after shutting down the motor. I could not detect any location of where the leak was coming from. Additionally, at times my check engine light would come on and then go off. This coincided with the vehicle running "oddly". So, I took it in to michael's chevrolet in fresno, ca for a repair estimated at $350. Later they called me with a revised estimate of $1950 to cover replacement of the "cracked fuel pump module reed line, and, replacement of the air pump.... I refused to let them do the work after being educated on the problem via the internet. They tried to charge me the original estimated amount for the cost of the diagnosis. Is there a recall on this vehicle for a defective fuel pump?

Filed Nov 26, 2016 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · CA

Several months ago I noticed the strong odor of gas coming from the rear of the car., but saw no leaks. Last week I noticed a leak coming from the top of the fuel tank and dripping on to the exhaust system. I took the car to folsom chevrolet and they diagnosed the problem as a defective fuel pump housing and estimated the replacement of the fuel pump to be about $1,200. However, I went to the chevrolet forums on the internet and found hundreds of identical problems reported to gm by users, but gm has taken no action to correct this dangerous fire hazard. The complaints begin in 2012 when the cars were only 3 years old and continue to be filed. I contacted gm and was simply told "the car is out of warranty". There have been announced recalls for other gm vehicles with the same fuel pump and problem and this vehicle should have been included. Please have these vehicles recalled before a family departs tis earth in a ball of flames because of the uncaring attitude of gm. Folsom chevrolet, 916‑985‑5600, has diagnosed my my vehicle and can provide more information and details. But for this problem to have been reported in so many vehicles over so many years and gm to have ignored it is a serious issue and I believe one that only your agency can address.

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 Aug 12, 2015 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. After parking the vehicle, fuel fumes emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel line fractured near the fuel tank and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. After starting the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump connector was destroyed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 12/03/15*lj updated 11/07/2017

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 Dec 11, 2014 · Fuel system · 53,364 miles · CA

I could smell gas coming from underneath where the fuel tank is located. After inspection the fuel pump module was in fact leaking.

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Lights, Steering · 115,590 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled. The contact indicated that the steering wheel had become tight and extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where the vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who replaced the steering column. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,590. Updated 12/22/14*lj updated 9/28/2015