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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System Problems

19 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

19
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
Jan 2020Dec 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Fuel System Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #18V358000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Owner Complaints (19)

criticalFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Apr 2024

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.

NHTSA #: 11582061
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2024

High pressure fuel pump blew out while driving on the highway going to Minnesota from Illinois. Fuel was spraying onto the engine and leaking onto the ground. I immediately pulled over and stopped the car, turned off the engine and raised the hood.

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NHTSA #: 11578028
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2024

In February 2023, we took the Malibu into the dealership for reduced engine power dashboard notification. Light went off when in shop, got the car back and light on once again. When at a red light that turned green, accelerated but car would not go over 20 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 11567478
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2017

Inaccurate gas meter or other fuel components. The meter does not match the reading on the mychevrolet app. I just filled my tank until the pump stops and the meter reads full in my car.

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NHTSA #: 11048824
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal sensor failed with the check engine vehicle entered reduced power mode, the vehicle independently slowed down as the contact pulled to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and took the vehicle to a dealer.

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NHTSA #: 11455915
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2018

My vehicle would not start. The starter would try and turn the engine over for 10 seconds then the starter would shut off. This happened on 3/7/18 and the vehicle was towed in for service.

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NHTSA #: 11079116
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2025

Fuel is leaking and it is messing up my emissions. I had the emissions fixed for my safety inspection. But soon after 2 days later fuel keeps leaking and the smell of gas is so strong in my car. This is a safety hazard of not only becoming inflammable but also the smell is toxic to my health and my grandchildren. I have asthma and all of the following i have experienced headaches, dizziness, and respiratory problems, and long-term like asthma exacerbation that is flaring up my asthma and i am afraid it will cause potential cancer.

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NHTSA #: 11704424
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2025

Engine light is on, message pops up stating "engine power is reduced" and pedal acceleration is limited. I received a message from Onstar stating there is a recall on some GMC vehicles regarding this issue, however my vin is not part of the recall, but it should be, as all the elements stated in the recall are the exact issues in my vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11702313
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2023

bought this kind of new and while still under warranty reduced power engine light came on & engine is reduced to 20 MPH have to pull over shut it off wait a few minutes and start it back up and then it will be all right for a while we called dealer made an appointment but by the time the appointment came around the light had gone out they said the light needs to be on in order for them to diagnose the problem the light goes off after about 50 miles after this happens so we could never get it into them within that 50 mile time frame we gave up after a while now it's happening more often and I hear that maybe a class action suit coming they don't seem to be able to solve the problem.

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NHTSA #: 11514464
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2021

FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL COMPLETELY. IT WILL ONLY FILL TO 7/8THS AT BEST. THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS IN ONLINE FORUMS.

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NHTSA #: 11387235
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2020

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.

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NHTSA #: 11364246
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUTOFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES OR MORE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FIVE STAR CHEVROLET (2199 DAVID H MCLEOD BLVD, FLORENCE, SC 29501, (843) 605-0183) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONSTAR DIAGNOSTIC TOOL SHOWED A FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

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NHTSA #: 11342310
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

Engine light came on, lack of power to engine. Was driving 68 MPH when it occurred on georgia 400. Car was taken to dealership, and diagnosed with a pedal sensor issue.

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NHTSA #: 11185104
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2018

After filling vehicle fully with fuel the fuel gauge does not register full. My dealership contacted gm and they said it is a "non-issue" but the dealership disagrees since they have had numerous vehicles with the same complaint.

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NHTSA #: 11067381
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2018

Driving engine light came on called on star diagnostic said injector error same thing I had fixed on january 11th 2018

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NHTSA #: 11066600
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2023

Issues with fuel pump

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NHTSA #: 11531512
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2023

Issues with fuel pump. Other 2017 Chevrolet Malibu's already have this recall

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NHTSA #: 11531513
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2020

Car is burning more fuel than usual and it is hesitant to take off; like the turbo is no longer working.

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NHTSA #: 11297980
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2018

While driving engine light came on I called on star diagnostic revealed injector error

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NHTSA #: 11066599

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