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Fuel systemPart report

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel system Problems

Complaints
34about this part
Share
3%of 976 total for the year
Median mileage
81,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of the 976 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Clogged fuil injectors p0300 code a very common problem with GM cars GM came out with a bulletin to clean the injectors short term fix I have seen many vehicles daily with this problem many injectors replaced.some GM cars dont have this problem corvette prizm both cars use a different style injector they dont clogge GM says gas is the problem well corvette and prizm uses the same gas.this is such a common problem GM needs to step up and come out with a better injector and recall the cars.I had my injectors cleand many times and all the injectors replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10098432, filed 2004-11, 56,770 miles

“Something is wrong with how the fuel is being received. When its in neutral it receives the fuel just fine but in reverse or drive it tries to stall out or die. We usually have to take it on a drive just to get the fuel pumping through. It's crazy and scary because when you need to pull and go it will jerk and stall and that not a good thing.”

NHTSA complaint #10266622, filed 2009-04, 200,000 miles

“Passlock system failure. Happens very frequently (three to four times a week) and car cannot be started for at least 10 minutes while the system resets itself. This problem was misdiagnosed several times by different (well-qualified) mechanics and wound up costing over 1500 dollars in unneeded repairs to the fuel pump and fuel line several times. Gm is aware of this problem and refuses to do a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10244259, filed 2008-10, 120,000 miles

“The consumer has experienced the following: the front end suspension arm needs changing, rack pinion assembly is leaking oil and internal noises, the pump cap has been changed twice (the pressure oil returns to the cap), and the rear crankshaft seal is leaking. Scc”

NHTSA complaint #10003715, filed 2003-01, 2,241 miles

“Replaced wheel bearings (common GM problem, no grease nipple). Having fuel problem (getting too much). Noise coming from the front end (sounds like coil spring).”

NHTSA complaint #10154643, filed 2006-04, 171,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202425%
2023811%
20221010%
20211011%
2020189%
2019189%
201810114%
2017609%
2016546%
2015197%
2014267%
2013344%
2012566%
2011374%
2010393%
2009342%
2008545%
2007879%
2006969%
2005707%
2004293%
2003427%
2002295%
2001406%
2000799%
1999385%
1998343%
1997153%
1980240%

Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Brakes
376 complaints
Engine cooling
144 complaints
Electrical system
130 complaints
Suspension
108 complaints
Exterior lighting
79 complaints
Steering
74 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
63 complaints
Tires
58 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
50 complaints
Air bags
40 complaints
Equipment
38 complaints
Seat belts
24 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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