2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When vehicles steering wheel is turned left or right it makes a loud clicking noise like its going to break. Does not allow accurate steering while driving. The driver rear windows electric suspension wire popped and came unraveled and window drops. Fuel level range sensor does not provide accurate reading. Also, disabled fuel gauge arm in dash (fluctuates). Diagnosis ran and seems to be no issue with fuel pump. While driving the arm bar that keeps seat level and in place snapped and seat fell as vehicle was in motion (70mph on freeway).. Very scary.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10501327, filed 2013-03Related service bulletins
- 10030685Apr 1, 2009Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: the fuel gauge does not rise above the 3/4 mark after a fill up or the fuel gauge appears stuck. An illumination of the check engine light. On rare…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
11 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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