2007 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 977 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“THE FUEL GAUGE WILL RANDOMLY GO TO EMPTY TURNING ON THE LOW FUEL LIGHT THIS ALSO CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON IT…”NHTSA complaint 10425733 — filed 09/16/2011
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT PROVIDE AN ACCURATE FUEL LEVEL…”NHTSA complaint 10424411 — filed 09/09/2011
“FOR MORE THAN TWO MONTHS NOW, SINCE JUNE 10, 2011, MY GAS GAUGE KEEPS JUMPING UP AND DOWN, AND CAN REMAIN TO THE "EMPTY" OR…”NHTSA complaint 10422257 — filed 08/24/2011
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu: 47 of 977 complaints on file (4.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
977 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 37 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 34 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
