Chevy malibu recently ran out of gas ....i refuled the car and it still wouldnt crank, i noticed the radio was still on after quite some time and the engine wouldnt turnover. i replaced the battery and still no result

Jump it maybe battery is low charge

was the engine getting fuel or was their no spark ----need to establish if fuel or ignition problem ---running out of fuel may have damaged pump -deadspot -overheat ---problem with relay need to check and test the system ---

Check with the auto parts store to see what the fuel sensor looks like, It should be accessible and I have seen those go on the smaller chevys like aveo.
Look up on internet replacing gas recirculation sensor on google

Hi, you may have it flooded. Try holding the accelerator all the way down while cranking the engine to clear the gas out. Let us know if this doesn't work, and thanks for using FixYa.

Starter Solenoid needs to be replaced.
Remove starter and install new solenoid

Your issue is with either spark or fuel delivery and you need to check the components in each system for proper operation. Such as pump, cables, camnshaft sensor, igniter, etc.

You might want to have your fuel filter replaced. When you run a tank that low, the fuel pickup takes in debris and sediment on the bottom of the tank, which may be clogging the filter, preventing gas from flowing.

fuel pump most likey.

this is one way to reset it :
first make sure the battery is fully charged , then do the following:
key in the ignition but do not crank the motor, just leave it at the
ignition mode for ten minutes ,then turn it off POSITION for 5 seconds then REPEAT again 2 more times. at the 3 rd time youre gonna notice the ANTI THEFT light on dash to blink. when doing the last step , remove key , inserted again and turn on motor , good luck , AJ

sounds like an antitheft system malfunction - check to see if light stays on after you remove the key