2005 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system, gasoline problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while working on the vehicle it was noticed that the fuel tank strap rusted and detached from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…”
filed Oct 5, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The diagnosis was that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…”
filed Jun 1, 2015
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 2005 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.