2018 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system, gasoline problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond, requiring the…”
filed Aug 6, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving and stopped at a traffic light, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond, and the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that five minutes after restarting the…”
filed Apr 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the…Campaign 18V358000 · May 31, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.