2017 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 60 complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving northbound at 70 MPH, an unknown BMW crashed into the passenger rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The impact spun the vehicle around and hit a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The driver and child occupant sustained minor bruises and were provided medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. There was no reported fire. After adding fuel, the contact noticed fuel leaking.
Whenever I fill the take from e I have to at least refill an additional two times per week. The gas goes really fast and I can't even get 13 gallons in my tank.I get about 21 mpg every trip.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
- Engine 258 complaints
- Electrical system 161 complaints
- Cruise control 135 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 130 complaints
- Brakes 73 complaints
- Stability control 53 complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Lighting 21 complaints