2018 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System Problems
Fuel System complaints make up 14% of all 2018 Chevrolet Malibu complaints (101 of 697), the highest share of any model year. Owners report hesitation, stalling, and poor acceleration, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. A related recall (18V358000) covers the high pressure fuel pump and fuel pipe.
- Fuel System complaints
- 101
- 14% of 697
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicles hesitate or fail to accelerate when pulling out into traffic or leaving a stop, sometimes for several seconds with the pedal to the floor.
- Cars stall or lose power intermittently, including at very low mileage, with no dashboard warning lights or codes present.
- Owners report reduced fuel economy compared to the EPA sticker rating, with some describing gas mileage far below what was advertised.
- Some vehicles surge or lunge during acceleration, described as a slipping sensation before the engine catches power.
- Dealers replaced fuel pump components in some cases, tied to the high pressure fuel pump and fuel pipe recall (18V358000).
When 2018 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 31, 2019, latest Aug 6, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
- NHTSA 18V358000May 31, 2018Fuel System895 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Fuel System complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA list for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu?
- NHTSA lists 101 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Malibu, which is 14% of the 697 total complaints filed for that year, the highest share among all Malibu model years.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu?
- Yes. Recall 18V358000 covers the high pressure fuel pump and high pressure fuel pipe; GM dealers replace both parts free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2018 Malibu fuel system problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 40,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2018 Malibu, and no fires.