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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System/Fuel Pump
44 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2009 at 8:25 AM
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Hello friends, I am new to this area, I ask for your understanding, as I dont know the " ropes " yet. my question is,,, what is the average life of the electric fuel pump, on a 00 malibu? I had one replaced at around 60,000 mi, a real spendy job at that,,, Thanks
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Replying to: bbrill (Oct 07, 2007 2:45 am) |
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I have a 2003 Chevy Malibu with 76,000 miles. The fuel sensor needs to be replaced (as verified by a dealership test). The dealership cost is $540. (The high price is due to the labor involved in dropping the tank.) A local garage will replace the entire fuel pump for $500. They say GM pumps have a "gold" metal that gets eaten away by gasoline. They say a Carter pump is better, cheaper, and will last longer. My questions: Should I just replace the fuel sensor, since that's the only problem right now? Or should I replace the fuel pump while the tank is dropped, with the assumption that the pump is nearing the end of its life?
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Replying to: davesteel (Mar 18, 2008 6:47 am) I once had a sender replaced under warranty on a Chevy Cavalier, the wait was less than 1 hour. |
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| Only 50000 miles, 2003. From what I have read in these forums and else where this is a common problem with this pump. Cost me $400 bucks to have a new pump put in. Of course they had to drop the tank, etc. Pump cost just under $300. | |
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2003 Malibu. Had to replace the fuel pump at 61,830 miles. Changed fuel filter  30,000 miles later. Car now has 110,000 miles and am told the fuel pump has failed again. Shouldn't fuel pumps last longer than this? Also was told that the intake manifold gasket was leaking coolant on the front and back (external leak). After searching this forum, it looks like this might be a common problem. Is there more to come on the top & bottom? Any thoughts? |
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Replying to: bestdad4us (Mar 08, 2008 9:18 am) Not sure your gasket question, but get them replaced. |
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Replying to: bestdad4us (Mar 08, 2008 9:18 am) Look up Gibbs LLP in San Francisco. Malibus are junk. GM does not stand behind their product and that is a shame. I have always bought GM and this was my last one.
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Replying to: bestdad4us (Mar 08, 2008 9:18 am) |
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