2001 Chevrolet Blazer: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Fuel system · OH

The fuel gauge fluctuates that does not show accurate amount of fuel. The gauge goes to empty, 1/2, full, 3/4 to low. Unsure the correct amount of fuel.

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

Any time I am driving my fuel gauge goes crazy. I never know how much fuel I actually have because it constantly goes up and down. I've ran out of gas a few times because it shows I have 1/4 tank or more and then it'll just go down all the way, then shoot up 3/4 tank and so on. When I'm coming to a stop, especially in small downhills, my brake pedal starts vibrating and barely slows down. I get nervous all the time because I'm afraid my car will not stop. It also does this if I'm starting to brake, and one of the wheels hits a small bump in the road, then it's almost impossible to brake normally because the brake pedal starts vibrating, the ABS brakes light comes on, and my car will not slow down which is very scary especially if I have my 3 year old in the car.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Fuel system · 100 miles · NE

Fuel gauge fluctuates between empty and 1/3 full without warning. This happens in park and when driving. You never know how much gas you have. I have seen it drop form 1/4 full to completely empty in seconds. I have run out of gas on way to work when gas gauge said 1/4 full when I started off to work, only a couple of miles away. I have told local chevy dealer ( h & h ) about problem when having service but they said that was not a problem, was probably because you were on a slope. This has been an ongoing problem since I originally purchased SUV new.

Filed May 6, 2011 · Fuel system · MI

Fuel gauge jumps from full to empty all the time regardless how much fuel is in the tank - making the gauge useless for displaying the amount of gas in the tank (same thing happens on wife's 2002 blazer).

Filed Apr 29, 2011 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · MI

For the past six months, I have been experiencing problems with my gas gauge. The gas gauge will show 1/2 tank of gas and within minutes the low indicator light will turn on. Other times the fuel indicator will fluctuate from full to empty.

Filed Oct 17, 2006 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · NY

Gas gauge futtering, engine service light car stalled gas pump went. Car only has 80k on it pump cost $600.

Filed Aug 31, 2006 · Electrical, Fuel system · 144,056 miles · CO

My wife and I bought our '01 chevy blazer used in 04/05. From the start we had a hard time getting it to engage/disengage 4wd. This last winter my wife, the primary driver, complained that the vehicle had no power while coming home one night and the weeknights following for a week. I checked in the mornings it was fine. Pretty soon we both started noticing the gas gauge bouncing around like it was dancing. My wife thinking she was running out of gas would pull into the first gas station. She would fill up and leave the station only to have it happen again after pulling away from the pump. One month later, her and our 3 small children got stranded when they went in to convenience store. A minute later the blazer had died and the key in the on position. Replaced the fuel filter and then the fuel pump ($350 just for the pump!!!) the heating element in the pump had fried it. 04/06 the ABS failed and she almost hit a pedestrian. 2 weeks later we start hearing this popping noise when slowing/stopping and accelerating. 05/06 the battery died on her with no warning. Tried jumping it and it wouldn't hold a charge. Got that replaced. Then in 08/06 we didn't drive it because the plates had expired and we couldn't afford to replace them yet. Finally I drove it on 08/13/06 for 1 mle to the store and on my way back while stopping at the stop sign 2 blks from my house, I heard this loud clunk noise and then the vehicle started whinning. Now the thing won't move. It starts and whines, but won't move. Transmission is shot and is going to cost $1600 to replace with me doing the work. And so now, like 90% of the country, I am making a very high car payment except mine is on a car that I can not drive. This and other web sites about vehicle recalls prove that there are some serious issues with these vehicles and nothing is being done about it. What needs to happen is for some one to die b/c of these defects and then u will be scrambling to correct the problems. This is ridiculous.

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · WA

Dt: the consumer owns two gmc vehicles with the same problem. The consumer received nets recall 05v155000 on one of the vehicles but not for the other. The problem was with the fuel module reservoir assembly. Since the VIN was not included they would not correct the problem. *ak (12/02/05) the service engine light soon stayed on and the fuel gauge did not work properly.

Filed Oct 4, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · 46,000 miles · NY

Gas gauge goes to empty and "low fuel" light comes on at anytime while driving, stays on for several seconds to several minutes and then gauge goes back to correct reading and light goes out. After several weeks of this "service engine soon" light came on. Personal technician reported that this is a common problem in vehicles of all brands and related to, the gas cap. Advised to turn gas cap for at least 3 clicks when done fueling and not to take the cap off the tank when the motor is running. Replaced gas cap and reset the computer, it was fine for 2 weeks. Gauge acting up again, mechanic going to pull tank and check if a lose baffle is interfering with the sending unit. May have to replace sending unit.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Electrical · IL

The vehicle displayed numerous electrical problems.* mr the door lock malfunctioned, the windows were noisy, the seat moved back/forth while driving,the windshield wipers were intermittent while in use, the radio clock blinked on/off, the fuel gauge was inoperative, the headlights were dim, and the battery leaked acid. The fuses and modules replaced, and would only work for a few minutes then quit. The consumer requested a new vehicle. Scc

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY

The truck stall when driving sometimes or wont start , the driver side seat belt locks you in, the truck locks down on you locking you in of out, the headlights will come of and on, the alarm goes of , the gas gauge does not keep right amont of gas, the engin light will not go of and not it seems to be making a ratteling sound

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Fuel system · TX

Gas gauge was inadequate. Has ran out of gas twice. Had sensors and clusters changed.problem still exists. Dealer contacted. Upon talking to representative there was nothing to be done, but try to keep fuel in vehicle above half tank. General representative stated problem with program in vehicles.