2002 Chevrolet Impala: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Oct 2, 2020 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · NY

While driving the vehicle gas gauge was fluctuating up and down. I subsequently ran out of gas due to the fact that I did not know how much gas I had. I was stuck on the road. I had to get the fuel pump replaced. I checked online and there appears to be a problem with the fuel pump on other chevy impalas.

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Fuel system · ID

I just bought this 2002 chevy impala for my son for his graduation. The previous owners seem to take great care of this car and the only issue it had was the gas gauge was not accurate. It fluctuates between full and empty. This week it seems to be stuck on full, but every now and then come down to empty then right back to full . We have my son drive my younger boys back and forth to school and he drives long distances to go to his army trainings. It has become an issue for him to remember how much gas is in the tank. And has become a worry for me that he might get stranded somewhere due to no gas. After reviewing the complaints it sounds like we are not the only ones with this issue. Hope the manufacturer does something about this soon.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 229,325 miles · IN

My gas gauge stop working and I was not able to tell how much gas was in the vehicle. Fuel gauge read inaccurately. I would put gas in the car and fill up tank and barely drive more than 20 miles and the fuel gauge would indicate "empty". I was told by penske that they were unsure as to what would cause this issue and that I wouldn't be able to get the issued repaired. I have ran out gas several times since the first incident.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 235,325 miles · IN

I was driving the vehicle and when I came to a stop to pump gas I left the keys in the ignition I placed the car in park. I turned around to place the pump into the gas gauge and my car was rolling down the hill and I had to chase the car open the door and stop the car. When I got the car to a halt position. I tried to take the key out the ignition and couldn't get the key out the ignition. Once I was able to get the key, the key slot was turned at 3:00 position and not a 12:00 position when a key is removed from a ignition. After the key was removed the car started to roll again and I had to place the "emergency brake" on to keep the car from rolling. Once I tried to turn the car back on after pumping the car started up and I placed it in drive pressed the gas pedal and car stalled, I placed the car in reverse and pressed the gas pedal and the car stalled. My car has not worked since.

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the float inside the fuel tank became inoperable. The vehicle fuel gauge was reading inaccurate amounts of fuel and the low fuel gauge warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the fuel gauge became inoperative. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the fuel gauge would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 112,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while parked the fuel gauge reading fluctuated from full to empty. The failure occurred intermittently. Additionally, the headlights would not illuminate when the contact turned the exterior switch to the on position. The contact also noticed the multifuntion window switch would not operate any of the windows when the exterior lighting was not operating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the sending unit relay would have to be replaced to repair the fuel gauge failure. The multi function switch would have to be replaced the repair the electrical failure with the exterior lighting and windows. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated the gas gauge does not read the fuel levels properly. While driving the vehicle, the fuel gauge would drift indicate that the fuel tank was full and then it would display half full and empty within minutes. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated that the fuel gauge sender and wiring had failed. The VIN was rejected from the system. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 98,000. Updated 06/13/11 *bf updated 1/19/2012 *ln

Filed Apr 17, 2009 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · TX

Car does not reliably start. My wife has been stranded with our daughter while waiting for the car to start. Gas gauge does not work, turn signals go out without warning. There is no way to tell when or where this problem will occur. Am fearful of my wife being stranded in a bad area while waiting for the car to start. Has been happening for approx. 2 yrs.

Filed Dec 6, 2007 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · TN

Car is having multiple strange electrical problems. Turn signals work intermittently - will often not work at all. Sometimes have to turn on emergency flashers to get turn signals to work. On the instrument panel, the fuel gauge is not working properly - does not show the correct fuel level. Will sometimes show full when the tank is empty, will sometimes show empty when the tank is full. Most often shows half full, regardless of actual fuel level. Gm certified mechanic verified that fuel pump and sending unit are not faulty. This problem has been going on for approximately 2 years. Bcm was replaced, no change in problems. Possible issue with instrument panel cluster (ipc). Because of turn signal problems, I have had several "near misses" in accidents because I was unable to properly signal for a turn. Fuel gauge problem has caused me to be stranded when I ran out of fuel unexpectedly because I didn't know how much fuel I actually had.

Filed Jan 4, 2007 · Airbags · 14,000 miles · CA

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving at speed of 55 MPH the air bags deployed unexpectedly. The contact noticed that air bag indicator lights, headlights, speedometer and gas gauge were turning on and off. Both the weather and road conditions were good. The contact stated that when she took foot off the accelerator the airbags deployed on both the driver 's side and passenger side of vehicle. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road when the horn started sounding. The horn had to be disengaged manually. Then the vehicle was towed. The contact stated that the insurance company would not cover the expense of the repairs because the contact didn't strike anything. The dealership said that the repair will cost $3,000. *ak updated 02/27/07.

Filed Mar 31, 2006 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated the fuel gauge reads full until the vehicle ran out of gasoline. The contact verbally spoke with the dealer which stated, the fuel pump had failed and would need replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection.