2001 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system, gasoline problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states two keys are being used. One for the doors and trunk, and another for the ignition after ignition lock cylinder and sensor were replaced. The consumer is requesting reimbursement. Also, the fuel pump and fuel filter were replaced. *jb”
filed Dec 3, 2014
“I was traveling at 60 and took my foot off gas to decelerate and car wouldn't go less than 50. Engine rpm's wouldn't go below 2500. I could still stop car with brakes but this appears to be a constant problem and not intermittent like the person reported a few days ago. I checked the throttle…”
filed May 25, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.