The speedometer does not operate. The gas gauge does not operate. The odometer does not operate and is not tracking miles driven. The blinkers work but no blinker sound occurs. Head lights must be turned on and off manually. The radio must be turned off manually. I ran out of gas on the freeway and Highway Patrol had to close the freeway to remove me safely under quite dangerous conditions. There is no way to monitor my speed. The milage is not being reported to reflect the miles put on the engine.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox: wrong fuel gauge reading
5 of the 410 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
- 20221
- 20202
- 20191
- 20185
- 20152
- 20141
- 20111
- 20101
- 20091
- 20082
- 200713
- 20061
- 20054
What owners say
[email protected] may 25, 2018, 8:42 am to me email id# t1em01cac (do not delete/alter this line) ================================================== dear joey, thank you for calling chevrolet with regard to your 2018 chevrolet equinox. For your reference, your case number from our conversation today is 8-4188760340. I appreciate the opportunity to assist you. Chevrolet customer assistance chevrolet has done nothing to fix this issue. I have run out of gas because you cannot trust the fuel gauge. It will normally take 10 gallons to fill a tank that holds 15 gallons and it shows empty.
Gas gauge does not read full when filling up. Pump kicks off and can't fill anymore. This is an ongoing problem.
Vehicle fuel gauge does not accurately register the amount of fuel in fuel tank. Will not register "full" even when fuel is flowing out of filler tube. When gauge begins to register "empty" and distance remaining approaches "0", it take less than 10 gallons to fill the 15 gallon tank. This creates the situation where the driver potentially drives the vehicle on remaining fuel and then runs out because driver is unable to determine actual quantity of fuel remaining. This has potential to create a hazardous situation if it occurs on a congested freeway/interstate, or a dire situation if it occurs in an unpopulated area removed from available gas stations. It creates an uncertain situation here in west texas where there are large stretches of highway between communities. Chevrolet/gm has been aware of the problem since july 2017 and has stated that the fuel tank must be dropped and fuel sensor reseated or replaced, yet they are doing nothing to act upon that corrective action. I have opened two customer cases with chevrolet in an attempt to resolve, and each time the cases are closed with comment that "...engineers are working...."
After filling fuel gauge reads 3/4 full. Can never be sure how much gas is in the car. The dealer says this problem affects all 2018 chevrolet equinox's and gm terrains and there is no fix.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin provides information on how to look for and test for DEF or water in the fuel system and...
- This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER...
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel filter drain or assembly if found the
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
- Risk
- A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Recall number 18V358000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?
5 of 410 owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox (1%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Check engine light 55Brake failure 23Loss of power 18Stalling 17Jerking 13Won't shift 13Won't start 12Engine failure 9Fuel smell 9Hesitation 8Start-stop 8ABS 7Backup camera 7Fuel leak 7Fuel pump 7Spongy pedal 7Door locks 6Fire or smoke 6Slipping 6Harsh shifting 5
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