2005 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system problems

Owners reported fuel system problems in 71 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 5% of the complaints on file.

Complaints: 71 5% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 98,000 miles 55 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 0 and 1
Injuries and deaths: 0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When fuel system problems show up

Based on 55 complaints that include mileage. 16% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	2
20k to 40k miles	2
40k to 60k miles	5
60k to 80k miles	14
80k to 100k miles	6
100k to 120k miles	7
120k to 140k miles	8
140k to 160k miles	6
160k to 180k miles	3
180k to 200k miles	0
200k+ miles	2

What the data shows

Of the 55 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

Purchased 2005 chevrolet malibu in may, 2009. Ongoing problems with brake and turn signal lights not working. Attempted replacement and repair by mechanic. Lights remained inoperable as did fuel gauge by 80,000 miles. While parked, car ignited from under center console, door locks engaged, and interior burned. Total loss of auto and contents.

Reported at 110,000 miles, July 2010 Fire

The smell of fuel prompted the consumer to make contact with the manufacture and the dealer since there was a fuel tank recall. The consumer located a crack on the fuel tank.

Reported at 135,000 miles, September 2004

Fuel system problems in other years

Fuel system problems across all Chevrolet models