Ever since I own this vehicle, the ignition switch does not lock. Therefore it is possible to leave the truck and not know the ignition switch is still in the on position. Also, the gas gauge bounces all over the place and I have to use the trip to know when I need gas. This has also been a problem since I own the truck. Occasionally, the low fuel light comes on (I know I have fuel) and the truck starts acting like it's low on gas.
2000 Chevrolet Blazer: wrong fuel gauge reading
50 of the 589 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 50
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical repair cost reported
- $750
- typical mileage
- 56,500
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. While driving approximately 65 MPH the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading fluctuating. The contact stated he was unable to know what the actual amount of fuel was in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Ds
2000 blazer ran out of gas on the highway. The fuel gauge was on full. This was at 9pm at night.
The fuel gauge does not work. It will go to full when the fuel tank is filled but when it gets to approximately half empty, it fluctuates and the gauge never moves half. This has caused the vehicle to run out of fuel several times.
Gas gauge does not work jumps around.
The gas gauge fluctuates. Do not know the proper amount of gas is in the tank.
Fuel gauge fluctuates wildly between full and empty when tank is less than half full. If you look it up the gmc jimmy which uses the same fuel system has the same customer complaints. You never know how much gas you have in the tank. This caused me to run out of gas on a interstate highway in the middle of rush hour and I was unable to pull over to the side because of traffic. Luckily no one ran into me, but it did create a bad traffic problem. Gm refuses to admit this a problem but the mechanics I've talked to say this is a problem they have to repair all the time. This vehicle should be recalled before someone gets injured or killed.
The fuel gauge does not work. It goes from empty to full all the time no matter how much gas you have.
Fuel gauge fluctuates violently and rapidly regardless of the amount of gas in tank. Problem has existed for over two years and appears to be a common defect with part. Attempt to replace however options are limited due to sending unit and fuel together as one unit.
My fuel gauge is not working I understand there is a recall on it how do I find out?
I have a 2000 blazer and I have been having problems with the fuel gauge for the last 6 months. It fluctuates between full & empty constantly. Once it hits a half tank, it stops keeping track of how much gas is in the tank. Haven't had it fixed yet. Seen too many complaints now, gm should replace for free.
Fuel gauge indicator not working. I was looking online to see what may be the problem. And I found thousands of personal owner reviews and defects they had with their 2000 chevy blazer and they all have the same problem as me.. You should check into that..
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer?
50 of 589 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer (8%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
How much does it cost to fix wrong fuel gauge reading on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $750 (median of 11 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
Ball joint 43ABS 31Stalling 23Fuel pump 21No deployment 19Transmission failure 19Grinding brakes 18Headlights 15Wipers 10Fire or smoke 9Knocking 8Door locks 7Harsh shifting 7Brake failure 6Jerking 6Seat belt 6Won't start 6Adaptive cruise 5Overheating 5Slipping 5Won't shift 5Tire blowout 5
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2000 Chevrolet Blazer?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history