2006 Buick Lucerne: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Oct 8, 2007 · Fuel system · 3,000 miles · PA

I have a defective gas gauge which will move up and down while driving. At times when I fill up it will register 3/4 when in fact it is full. Due to this failure I fill up every time I go more than 200 miles. To accomplish this I must keep a sheet and enter every time I fill up and must remember to turn the trip mileage back to zero each time. I have been in contact with gm since november of 2006 and all they say is "its a design change".car was purchased in june 2006 but I did not notice it till october 2006 because my wife had gone through major back surgery in may 2006 and I was too busy caring for her and run the house to notice the gas gauge.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 55 miles · SD

Dt*: the contact stated during daylight hours, the instrument panel was difficult to see. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the panel was set at high intensity, however the gauges remained difficult to view during daylight hours. The contact mentioned that the speed and fuel gauges were some examples of gauges that could not be viewed. The manufacturer was contacted, and offered three oil changes due to inconveniences. *nm updated 10/02/06. *jb, updated 11/28/2006.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Body, Electrical · NY

Unable to see instrument panel, speedometer, gas gauge during the day. Lack of lighting during the day.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · FL

Instrument panel (speedometer, gas gauge, temp gauge tach) are not back lighted during daylight driving. When it is cloudy but not dark enough for the light sensor to turn on the night mode, it is difficult to see these instruments and when you have sunglasses on it is impossible. This is a driving hazard because you do not know how fast your are driving or the state of your fuel. This is the 2006 buick lucerne.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Acceleration, Body · 6,200 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while setting the cruise control the vehicle surges forward 5 to 7 MPH. Due to this problem the vehicle takes 15 to 30 seconds to return to the set speed. This is an intermittent problem that occurs under all driving conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, where it was determined this was the way the vehicle was designed. Updated 7/11/2006 - driver's side mirror fogged up. The fuel gauge would move to full. Wind was coming through the side of the windshield. The light to illuminate the instrument panel were not bright enough.

Filed May 22, 2006 · Electrical · 4,550 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated during the day, the dashboard is not visible. The dealership is aware of the problem, but no repair is available. 06/02/06 updated buick claims dashboard was designed as it is. Speedometer and gas gauge cannot be read.

Filed Jan 27, 2006 · Body · 100 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated during the day the speedometer and gas gauge can not be read. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The dealership determined this is the way the vehicle was manufactured. Updated 02/13/06.