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Fuel systemPart report

2023 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
11%of 72 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, 11% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.

“This vehicle has been taken to Days Chevrolet on two different occasions no check engine lights will come on but as you drive it surges and almost cuts off at times I have taken it in for this problem may 1 2023 and June 19 2023 every time they tell me the car is running as it should it also has a popping and rattle in right rear and they say they can't duplicate the problem. This car is going to kill someone”

NHTSA complaint #11529566, filed 2023-06

“on 2 occasions my dash had a waring come on that my crash avoidance system was inoperable and on 3 occasions my waring system with the red lights in front of the steering wheel has come on with no cars around. also on oct 28th the low pressure waring for right rear tire came on 21psi and this wasn't the case and i did get a warning from onstar this time. gm has sent this vehicle to another gm dealership for the surging problem and this has still not been corrected”

NHTSA complaint #11553026, filed 2023-11

“The contact's wife owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the messages ESC and Fuel Low were displayed even though there was half a tank of fuel. The transmission failed to shift out of park (P). The contact stated that the failure occurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the manufacturer's engineer determined that there was a short circuit in the steering rack. The contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11735824, filed 2026-05, 50,000 miles

“At 40,000 miles, check engine light illuminated. Code reader stated P023F fuel pump secondary circuit open. When trying to take 2023 Malibu to dealership for repairs car would not start. Had to have car towed to dealership. Dealership confirmed same fuel pump error code. Confirmed no recall. Car is currently being repaired by dealership at my expense as dealership & GM says fuel pump is not covered by powertrain warranty. Cost is over $1500! Fuel pump should last longer than 40,000 miles! Please research this faulty fuel pump!”

NHTSA complaint #11672718, filed 2025-07

“After purchasing a brand new chevrolet malibu, about 4 months into droving it; the check engine light illuminated and the next day, an error message of “engine power is reduced” was displaying on the dash. The vehicle was turned over to the dealership and two different sensors were replaced. After a day of having the vehicle back after repairs, the check engine light illuminated again. I returned the vehicle to the dealership and was later told that they were unable to duplicate the scenario and the check engine light did not appear anymore. …”

NHTSA complaint #11555146, filed 2023-11

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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 2023 Chevrolet Malibu

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology