body / paint problem
5.6
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$491.00
Average Mileage:
78,789 miles
Number of complaints:
9 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (7 reports)
- trip to the body shop (2 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2000 Chevrolet Malibu rusts through under gas fill door
2007May 28
(reported on)Malibu 3.1
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
My 2000 Malibu also has the rust at the gas. The cost to repair $550. I have also replaced the serpentine belt, the front rotors. There is a squeak in the back brakes that the mechanics find no problem with. I just had the fuel pump replaced at $800. and was told that my intake gasket has a leak. At what point do you stop fixing this car.
2007Apr 08
(reported on)Malibu LS 3.1L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 140,000 miles
Purchased the car with 50K miles. By 60K I could see small bubbles under the paint. Now with 140K, I have a hole under my gas cap door. What a bunch of crap!
2006Nov 16
(reported on)Malibu LS 3.1L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
My paint began bubbling up under the gas door for no apparent reason. Dealer said it has to rust all the way through before they will fix it. Yeah, I'm really sure that's going to happen. They said they've never seen this before, but obviously others are having the same problem.
2006Nov 20
(reported on)Malibu LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
Shortly after purchasing this car 3 years ago, the paint below the gasoline intake cover began to bubble and it's really looking awful now! The car isn't even paid off for another year and by that time I'll probably have a huge hole there. HELP!
2006Apr 28
(reported on)Malibu
- 56,100 miles
Under the gas tank chicken pox type blisters. I spoke to GM customer service since this is under 6 years old, and was told that the rust has to originate from inside and not outside. Since the paint bubbles up (that warranty is 36000 miles) it will not be covered unless there is a recall.
2006Jul 17
(reported on)Malibu
- 60,000 miles
rusting at gas access door, tried to get painted dealer A suggested going to original seller--no help from either. Have noticed several with the same problem on the highway.
2006Jul 10
(reported on)Malibu LS
- 53,000 miles
Been a loyal customer for many year... bought 3 cars from the same dealer within the last 3 years.... however nobody will do anything to fix this (partly due to the fact that I do my own oil changes).... if GM neglects this product defect they will lose yet another consumer.
2006Apr 17
(reported on)Malibu
- 87,000 miles
should have been under warranty, hasn't been covered as yet.
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2005Oct 01
Malibu LS
The rusted spot is a circle an inch in diameter and is close to the gas tank door which means it's easy to snag with fingers or clothing etc. There isn't another spot on the whole car. Why this particular spot gave way is a mystery to me but I wish the spot was anywhere else on the car!
tracyt
Lafayette, IN, USA
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