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2018 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System Problems

27 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

27
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
Jan 2025Dec 2021
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 (27)

criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2025

Started car after acceleration, car started shaking , check engine light came on , acceleration decreased and message saying service Stabilitrak. 6 hours later started car and message no longer, check engine light off and car not shaking anymore. Chevy dealership diagnosed misfire, fuel injector needs replaced and damaged ECM.

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NHTSA #: 11635171
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Pulling into traffic car lost power, engine knocking big time, engine light on, stabitrak off. Almost rear ended. Pulled over in traffic restarted.

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NHTSA #: 11310032
criticalFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owned a 2018 chevrolet malibu. The contact's student attempted to place the vehicle into park; however, the vehicle continued to move forward independently. The driver attempted to place the vehicle into reverse, but it continued to move forward.

NHTSA #: 11270641
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2019

Vehicle stalls, won't accelerate. This happens on a daily basis. I will completely stop or slow down then try to accelerate and the car won't move.

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NHTSA #: 11256879
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2019

Sometimes, when the throttle pedal is depressed acceleration is immediate and the vehicle performs acceptably with a smooth and consistent rate of acceleration. However, sometimes the vehicle sputters for a while, not for a consistent period of time, and eventually acceleration kicks in and the vehicle performs acceptably.

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NHTSA #: 11173367
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11676993
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2025

On [XXX] while driving at highway speed on [XXX] in Columbia SC vehicle lost power and shut down. Was able to move to emergency lane. Car would not start.

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NHTSA #: 11654757
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11606412
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power with an unknown engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the engine power was reduced.

NHTSA #: 11574627
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

The car stalls while driving. I have to pull over and shut the car off and turn it back on to fix the issue but it does it sometimes a few times a day.

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NHTSA #: 11327464
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2019

2018 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regard to safety recall concerning disconnected fuel injector. Consumer also explains vehicle stalling while driving and it not accelerating.

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NHTSA #: 11277890
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

I was told that my ecm maifunction repair recall fix was not was yet available by my dealership,garrett moters, co0lidge, az 85128. The recall 3 isn192221960. I am worried abot it becose I need to drive 30 miles round trip some on the I 10 about 2 to 3 times a week for doctor appts and shopping for groceries.

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NHTSA #: 11268956
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. While driving and approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost power. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and power off the engine.

NHTSA #: 11267245
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,TIRES,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine was difficult to turn over.

NHTSA #: 11699741
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the engine and entered the vehicle through the A/C vents.

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NHTSA #: 11675625
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The “Engine Power Reduced” message was displayed.

NHTSA #: 11643630
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2025

Car has "check engine light" mechanic says vapor canister vent solenoid is bad. Part number: 2282618. Also said they have been seeing this a lot on Chevy Malibus and other GM cars.

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NHTSA #: 11641199
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2021

Fuel injectors went out on my car I had no power to drive

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NHTSA #: 11444514
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Nov 2021

The contact's daughter owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the contact was not able to fill the fuel tank to full capacity. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the air control valve sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11439883
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2021

The contact's daughter-in-law owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut-off without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would eventually restart after multiple attempts and would resume normal driving operation.

NHTSA #: 11428667
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

After my 'recall' reprogramming update on the ecm... A month or 2 later, I started to have loss of power issues while driving. Got home it sat for a couple of mins, then went away.

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NHTSA #: 11310548
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2023

My car does not register when it is park. I cannot disable the car when this happens. I have been that my car is not in the recall that has already been issued for this issue.

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NHTSA #: 11546414
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

Underlying fuel pump went out

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NHTSA #: 11540052
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2021

While driving engine warning function low power. Would not accelerate above 20mph. Defective accelerator pedal assembly and sensor.

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NHTSA #: 11445341
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2021

My 2018 malibu has a feature that when the car stops the engine will shut down when you apply the brakes and engine will start back when you release the brake my car has shut completely down when I've come to a stop all power shuts down the heat the radio everything

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NHTSA #: 11391115
lowFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v642000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine). The contact called anderson chevrolet at 888-312-6558 (located at 31201 auto center dr, lake elsinore, ca 92530) and was informed that the parts were not available.

NHTSA #: 11266774
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

I purchased my 2018 malibu in august 2018. I was getting an average 28 MPG until my first oil change in december 2018. After that, I started getting 20-27 MPG city and 14-20 MPG highway.

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NHTSA #: 11184486

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