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Report: The Fuel Gauge May Not Read Correctly and/or Check Engine Light With Code P0455/P0461

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Model Years Affected: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Average Mileage: 88,385 mi (42,000 mi - 145,329 mi)

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The fuel gauge may not read correctly and/or the Check Engine Light may illuminate with code P0455/P0461 stored for a fuel level sensor issue. These faults may be caused by a fuel vapor line inside the fuel take interfering with the fuel level sensor. If this is found to be the case, repositioned and securing the vapor line should correct this concern. If no fault is found with the fuel vapor line, the fuel level sensor itself may be at fault.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 66,000 mi

    Check engine light is constantly on, and fuel gauge always shows empty even after fill up.

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 95,000 mi
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    wvclark, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 120,000 mi
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    I check engine light stays on, my fuel gauge is either empty or full. Now I am told I need a new ECM

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 65,000 mi

    when I fill up, the gauge goes to full, then immediately drops to empty and the check engine light displays. after about 2 days it shows correctly and CE light turns off. no solution yet...looking for one

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  • Report #5
    pinkylee, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 42,000 mi
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    Not fixed yet. Looking for repair cost for this problem

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    Visitor, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
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    Visitor, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 105,000 mi
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    Visitor, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 93,456 mi
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    Check engine light is on and gas gauge not working

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  • Report #9
    Visitor, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 72,000 mi

    fuel gauge doesnt work with full tank of gas

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  • Report #10
    SlickErdy, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
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    Code P0463- Poor electrical connection at the fuel level sending unit. Engine light came on and went off every time my gas was low in car. Now it stays on and my gas gauge will go up and down all the time.

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  • Report #11
    Visitor, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 89,000 mi

    We replaced the fuel cap with a locking one. thats when it started. we went back to the factory cap but still no correction

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  • Report #12
    Visitor, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
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    Jesus S, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 76,000 mi
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    Only when I fill up the tank I have this issue, I checked the vapor lines, gas cap, opens short , and the only thing that fixed the problem was to buy a fuel Level Sensor AC DELCO ACSK1257 or SK1257 for arround $75 USD at e-bay.Problem Fixed and took me a couple of hours to replace it my self.
    Be careful if you buy this at another place it will come without an o-ring, I've got it at e-bay as a kit o-ring and sensor.

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  • Report #14
    Visitor, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 62,000 mi

    When tank is full the fuel gauge reads correctly. Once fuel level goes below half a tank, fuel gauge varies from empty with low fuel light on back to what I assume is the correct fuel level. My check engine light came on and I had it checked at Advanced Auto. They gave me a code of PO463 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High. They priced me an AC DELCO replacement fuel sensor for $89.99. I called a local Chevrolet dealership and they priced me a factory GM replacement for $130. For them to install it they must remove the gas tank so with part and labor they gave me a total cost of $437. However, my check engine light has now went off and as long as I keep a full tank, I don't have an issue, at least not yet. I think I will wait until it gets worse and then have my dad to replace it.

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    Visitor, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
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    Visitor, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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    Visitor, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 90,000 mi
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    Visitor, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 145,329 mi
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    Visitor, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 144,000 mi

    Filled tank and fuel gauge did not seem to register. Turned car off and back on and it registered a full tank. Shortly thereafter while sitting in traffic the fuel gauge dropped to empty and check engine light came on. Never had this problem before. Up until now I have been very lucky with minimal repairs required.

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  • Report #20
    Visitor, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 61,000 mi
  • Report #21
    grannymel, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
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    No check engine light but my gas gauge just started going crazy. I never know how much
    gas I have. One time it says 450 miles when I know I only have about 70 miles of gas left?

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  • Report #22
    Visitor, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

    no problems util i filled up my car gauge went to full then dropped to empty, this happens everytime the car is started

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