The sending unit in the gas tank is bad.
If the gas gauge stops working is there a fuse for it?
A mechanical oil gauge may bounce if you are low on oil. An electric oil gauge may bounce if the sending unit or the gauge itself is faulty and of course you are low on oil.
the sending unit is attached to the fuel pump in the tank.
It is inside of the fuel tank.
The most likely cause is a broken wire or blown fuse.
$600 for a new pump, sending unit and labor
because the engine in that car does not cool down
Fuse location for temperature gauge for a Malibu
If you want a metric speedometer simply hold the info+return buttons down simultaneously for a few seconds, then you can switch to imperial units and vice versa. The better question is "where was that in the manual?" lol
The fuel sensor in the gas tank is bad.
Probably either the sending unit or a loose connection.
In a 2005 Chevy Malibu, the gas gauge sensor is integrated into the fuel pump assembly, which is located inside the fuel tank. To access the sensor, you'll typically need to remove the rear seat and the access panel or drop the fuel tank itself. The sensor works by detecting the fuel level and sending this information to the gauge on the dashboard. If you're experiencing issues with the gas gauge, it may be related to the sensor or the wiring connected to it.