Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Chevrolet Malibu has 14 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
14
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT F...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2006, I WOULD DRIVE TO A LOCATION SHUT THE... |
| Jan 10, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS THE THEFT LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN TRYING TO START. THEN YOU WOULD HAVE TO WAIT 10... |
| Jun 28, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD CONSTANTL... |
| May 4, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | MY 2004 MALIBU HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS SINCE I FIRST PURCHASED IT. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS ALWAYS BE... |
| Mar 1, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING , WOULD NOT INDICATE FUEL LEVEL. *JS |
| Dec 3, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2004 CHEVY MALIBU MAXX WILL NOT START DUE TO PASSLOCK. CAR CRANKS OVER AND OFTEN TAKES A WHILE TO S... |
| Sep 18, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING AND A FUEL SMELL IN THE REA... |
| Jul 15, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE EMANATING FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE, CHECKED INTERNET ABOUT PROBLEM AND HAVE... |
| Oct 10, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMA... |
| Sep 22, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT BULBS CONSTANTL... |
| Jun 26, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A DETECTION OF GASOLINE ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR O... |
| Sep 5, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ON 9-3-05 I FILLED MY FUEL TANK AND DROVE THE CAR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND. ON 9-5-05 AROUND 12 NOON... |
| Jun 8, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | POOR GAS MILEAGE, GAS CAP IS RATTLING LOOSE DUE TO RATCHET PIECE COMING APART, RATCHET PIECE REPLAC... |
| Sep 20, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | A FEW DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR NEW, THE "CHECK GAS CAP" WARNING STARTED DISPLAYING. THE DEALER... |