[DOACanada]

Anyone remember back in the day when you used to get a valet key with your car? I personally on occassion have locked my glove box....for example you are going for dinner and your throw your digital camera or something of some value in it and lock it up. Or you are at the beach and wish to lock the glove box.

I guess all in all it is not a super big deal but I would I have to agree it is a little annoying that the glove box does not lock.

 

[DOACanada]

Interesting opinions....Being Canadian this is something we never think about being that it is illegal to carry firearms with you at anytime (mostly but there are some extenuating circumstances) the general population does not have this ability.

 

[DOACanada]

I don't know where I just had this discussion...was it here or on GMI...I don't know.
Anyways, to answer your question, the Malibu's fuel door is on the passenger side probably because it was the best place to put it. Most likely the Epsilon platform has something on the driver's side preventing the fuel door to be placed there. In addition, it helps protect the vehicle during refueling as you won't slam the door into the gas pump or those annoying bars on either side of the pump.
And c'mon...does it take THAT much effort to walk around back? If anything, it'll give you a good view of that Chevy badge. Should fill you with pride.

Excellent points, and further I am one of those that prefers having the gas tank access on the passenger side. For the exact reason...seems they make the fuel pump hose shorter these days and I am always afraid of parking to damn close and hitting my doors.