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Chevrolet Malibu
Report: Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue
Chevrolet Malibu Problem
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Average Mileage: 97,578 mi (34,200 mi - 186,000 mi)
Illumination of the Check Engine Light can be caused by a loose or worn gas cap.
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Visitor, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
fuel gauge bounces around after 3/4 take ,then my check engine light comes on and stays on.Did go out once but not now
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tnaolson, 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, 95,000 miRookie
The check engine light came on after replacing the fuel pump they said it was my gas cap. Turned out they didn't reconnect some tube when fuel pump was replaced. I was getting gas fumes inside the car on occasiona also.
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Visitor, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 186,000 mi
Gas cap could not be tightened and check engine light came on and wont'go off.
will have to go by dealership now. It's always something.Flag ThisLike | 1 person likes this1 -
aprilmd01, 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 50,000 miRookie
Replaced the cap and the problem was solved.
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Rookie
Check engine light stays on due to the gas gauge.
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sam450, 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 125,000 miRookie
now the gas cap doesn't fit on tightly anymore!
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99malibu, 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 102,000 miRookie
I already went through two new gas caps. Seems to be an annual problem.
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Visitor, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 64,000 mi
check gas cap message. Later, engine light on
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Visitor, 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 63,500 mi
check engine light on.
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Rookie
check engine light keeps coming on
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