This has happened on many times since i bought the car in 2006, i would drive to a location shut the car off come back out (dose not matter how long of a time i would be where im at) try to start the car, it starts and then dies, this sometimes happens more the once in a row, by the second and third try it would start and be fine after that. the last time it did it at an intersection, the car shut off while idling, it took a few seconds to start it back up. during this time i almost got hit twice by different car. i have had the electrical system checked and everything is where it needs to be. i saw a recall for malibu's about there fuel systems. im wondering if the maxx type is part of that problem as well. *tr
2004 chevy malibu maxx will not start due to passlock. car cranks over and often takes a while to start. eventually car starts. often left stranded waiting for it to start. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. there was fuel leaking and a fuel smell in the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump failed and it would cost a $1000 to repair it. there were no recalls or warranties for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure was mileage was 130,000.
Strong smell of gasoline emanating from the rear of vehicle, checked internet about problem and have seen many complaints from other malibu owners. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu maxx. the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle. upon further inspection, he noticed a large puddle of gasoline near the fuel tank. he took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and they stated that they would need to replace the delivery pump and associated hoses at the cost of $513. the technician added that this was a common failure. the failure and current mileages were 101,143.
On 9-3-05 i filled my fuel tank and drove the car the rest of the weekend. on 9-5-05 around 12 noon the engine caught fire..the fire dept contacted and the fire was put out..the report im getting from g.m and the dealer is that i put to much fuel in the car and that caused the fire..i was told that the fumes cause the fire on top of the engine...i do not fell safe driving this car i do not by the fact that over fueling the car was the cause i have fuel the car many time in the past with no problems..and ever time i made contacted with a g.m rep. was given a different reason on why this car caught fire....*nm
When the vehicle was started with the remote control dashboard components failed to function when the key was turned in the ignition. the vehicle was taken to the dealership the following day a diagnostic test was performed, but no failure codes were found. the failure recurred 4 months later while turning into a parking space. also, the steering column locked up. when this occurred, the instrument panel read steering column assistance needed. the consumer then turned the vehicle off, then back on. the vehicle started, but the steering wheel wouldn't move. the steering wheel unlocked when the vehicle was restarted 20 minutes later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership the following day. the service person indicated that there was a technical service bulletin on this issue, and ordered a new steering column to be installed. the consumer was instructed not to drive the vehicle out of town, in addition, while driving at 1379 miles, the consumer smelled a strong fuel odor. this occurred because the fuel line clip came off, and fuel was leaking. the dealership reinstalled the fuel clip because it wasn't properly installed at factory. *ak ea04018_cat *sc