The Chevy Malibu is one of the most rented vehicles in America. Many people who rent it might be confused about something that is simple to figure out for most vehicles.
Whether you’re renting or have just purchased a Malibu, you may wonder how to open the fuel door the first time you stop to refuel it. Don’t worry, we’ll show you how.
There actually is no fuel door release switch inside the Chevy Malibu. Simply exit the vehicle, and press on the left side of fuel door. The gas tank door will pop right open, allowing you access to the gas cap.
This post applies to 2015-2019 models.
Lizz & Eric says
Thank you! You saved us so much grief at the pump when we were low on fuel. What a weird system!
Nadiya says
Wow…and to think we actually had to look this up…lol…thanks
Jennifer says
Thanks so much for this!
Pamela Kay Overbey says
Thank you. Just purchased new Malibu and forgot to ask. Didn’t find the instructions I needed in the car handbook. Great blessing this morning.
Pamela Kay
Aminuddin says
Thanks. God helps those who help others.
Blonde & Steve Pusey says
Thank you so much Sir.My husband and I couldn t figure that out.God bless you
Mohamad Ghaddar says
Hi
I have a problem that the cover is stuck. Not able to open.
I have a problem witb the inner sensor.
How can i open it i ran out of gas plz help
Marcia Turco says
How did you fix this problem? My new Chevy Malibu has gas door that wont open
Andrea says
Thank you! I spent 10 minutes looking around for a gas door release. You saved me a major headache!
Wal says
My Malibu 2015 fuel cap won’t open and am out of gas. Is their any emergency release
Muluken says
Good job my friend. You were 100% helpful!
Gary says
Now, how do I get it to stay closed.
Tamra Brown says
what do you do in the winter time when you have an ice storm which usually happens always in Illinois.