However, the exact location can vary slightly depending on the model year of your Chevy Malibu. The best way to find it is to:
1. Look closely on the driver's side of the dashboard. Feel around the area mentioned above.
2. Consult your owner's manual. This will have a diagram showing the location of all controls, including the fuel filler door release.
If you can't find it, a quick online search for "[Your Chevy Malibu Year] fuel door release" should yield images showing its location.