Chevrolet · Canada · High
Chevrolet Malibu: Fuel System
Affects Chevrolet Malibu · 2000 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 301 - Fuel System Integrity. The fuel fill fitting may not be properly secured to the fuel tank. In that condition, fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount allowed by the standard particularly after refueling or when the tank is more than half full. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace if necessary.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational