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6.7
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $50
- Average Mileage:
- 76,700 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace fuel sending unit (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Starting in 2011, the fuel gauge is erratic-going from full to half to empty & back while driving. While idling at anytime, the gauge goes to empty & computer shows low fuel. At any of the incidents mentioned, I have gas in the tank. When the gauge on all my cars is at quarter tank, I always refuel asap. For the Malibu, it only takes 5 gallons & the gauge goes from quarter tank to full. It should be between 10 & 12 gallons.Last November, I contacted Chevrolet Division of GM for assistance with fixing the obviously factory defect. I told them the problem is the gas float or sometimes called fuel float or even fuel sensor or fuel level sensor or fuel sending unit (take your pick). But they won't believe me & asked me to get a diagnostic test. I told them it's $125.00 & I can't pay for it. They said they will assist me with it & the repair after I get the test done. Just send the dealer's test results & receipt to them. BUT when the test showed it's the gas float which is what I told them in the first place, they turned their backs & said they can't help pay for the repairs because the warranty expired long time ago. They knew the car is not under warranty anymore that's why I contacted them for assistance in paying for the repairs. They led me to believe they will help. This being my first Chevy car & it will be my last Chevy car, or last American car for that matter. I should have listen to my wife & bought foreign. I have no major problem with my other three Japanese cars. I only change the tires, brakes, oil, belts, etc (basic maintenance).
- j of van nuys, ca, Van Nuys, CA, US