[savannah_wants_a_bu]

I'd rather have the fuel access to the gas cap be secured, released from inside the 'bu....If I was going to purchase a locking gas cap...has anyone pursued that and any suggestions on brand/model?

Speaking of the access to the gas cap. How does one open the fuel filler door? I have looked at Malibus on the dealer lots and I don't know how you would open the filler door if there is not a release inside. I own a '98 Honda Accord and that's one feature I like about the Japanese brands - inside release of the fuel filler door. Also, I'm nitpicky - anyone else rather have the fuel filler door on the driver's side instead? If GM is to compete with Japanese brands they need to match on ALL the convenience features and then some.

 

[mizzouman_2000]

Push on the door and it'll pop out.

I do wish it was on the driver's side!!

 

[FenwickHockey65]

Speaking of the access to the gas cap. How does one open the fuel filler door? I have looked at Malibus on the dealer lots and I don't know how you would open the filler door if there is not a release inside. I own a '98 Honda Accord and that's one feature I like about the Japanese brands - inside release of the fuel filler door. Also, I'm nitpicky - anyone else rather have the fuel filler door on the driver's side instead? If GM is to compete with Japanese brands they need to match on ALL the convenience features and then some.

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.

 

[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.

 

[08LTZ]

I've always thought that it had something to do with global platform sharing. My 05 GTO had the fuel filler on the passenger side and down under it would be on the driverside. Not sure but maybe there are some reglations in the right drive countries that we don't have and it's just easier to put the fuel cap on that side.

 

[Pizza Man]

Speaking of the Fuel Door, has anyone noticed this?

 

[Guest]

No not really because if someone breaks in or steals the car a lock will hardly stop them.

 

[In The Shadows]

No not really because if someone breaks in or steals the car a lock will hardly stop them.

That's not what it's for though. It's for those INSIDE the vehicle.

 

[Guest]

i don't knowthat you say !