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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu has 9 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

Steering
466
Electrical
167
Powertrain
70
Other
62
Lights
56
Airbags
45
Latches & Locks
34
Engine
27
Brakes
27
Suspension
10
Structure
10
Speed Control
9
Fuel System
9
Seats
6
Visibility
6
Tires
4

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 15, 2015FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY REPAIRS AND REQUESTS REIMBU...
Aug 1, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEH...
Sep 21, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEGM IS RECALLING 40000 CARS FOR A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK. I ORIG...
Feb 2, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE SENDING U...
Jun 29, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE HE S...
Jan 20, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEGAS GAUGE FLUCTUATES FROM EMPTY TO FULL MOSTLY REMAINS IN THE EMPTY POSITION EXCEPT AFTER A TURN OR ...
Oct 13, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. STARTED OUT DROPPING TO EMPTY AND ACTIVATING THE TRO...
Dec 18, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMERRATIC FUEL GAUGE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. 2008 CHEVY MALIBU. PROBLEM STARTED 2 MONTHS AGO, DE...
Jul 1, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAINMY 2008 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT STALLS OUT WHEN YOU GO FROM PARK TO THE 1ST...

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