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
August 26, 2017 at 2:20 pmThank you! You saved us so much grief at the pump when we were low on fuel. What a weird system!
Nadiya says
September 6, 2017 at 9:16 amWow…and to think we actually had to look this up…lol…thanks
Pamela Kay Overbey says
September 24, 2017 at 7:59 amThank 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
September 29, 2017 at 7:54 amThanks. God helps those who help others.
Blonde & Steve Pusey says
October 3, 2017 at 10:42 pmThank you so much Sir.My husband and I couldn t figure that out.God bless you
Mohamad Ghaddar says
October 28, 2017 at 3:00 amHi
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
January 25, 2018 at 7:31 pmHow did you fix this problem? My new Chevy Malibu has gas door that wont open
Andrea says
February 28, 2018 at 2:35 pmThank you! I spent 10 minutes looking around for a gas door release. You saved me a major headache!
Wal says
July 1, 2018 at 1:12 pmMy Malibu 2015 fuel cap won’t open and am out of gas. Is their any emergency release
Muluken says
September 5, 2018 at 7:16 amGood job my friend. You were 100% helpful!
Gary says
September 13, 2018 at 6:49 amNow, how do I get it to stay closed.