Chevrolet S10 fuel gauge problems

Filed Jun 27, 2015 · Fuel system · 65,500 miles · VA

I purchase this vehicle in april 2015 (used) I drove the vehicle home and it registered a half a tank of gas, I drove it a few days and the gas gauge needle did not move. I notified the auto center where I purchase the vehicle and took it back for repairs. Five weeks after the repair the gas gauge is still faulty. I was driving on the highway and the vehicle shut down (out of gas) the gas gauge needle read a quarter tank of gas. I contacted the auto center where I purchase the vehicle and I was told the s10 and the gmc model of this vehicle has a history of faulty gas gauge's. My only recourse is to have this item repaired again without any guarantee the same problem will happen again.----2001 chevrolet s10 fuel sdystem, other bulletin 13599---action number 10001283 report date mar 01,2003 thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Apr 28, 2015 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · VA

Gas gauge not working properly when gas tank is full of gas the gauge will show empty, half full or full. The defective gas gauge faulty reading have been a problem on numerous models of gmc automobiles. Have a technical service bulletin been issued to the concern dealership. The price to repair this problem range from $250.00 dollars to $500.00 dollars. Driving with a faulty gas gauge can be quite an experience. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · IL

Parked truck, turned ignition off , noticed fuel gauge, temp gauge and volt gauge were still on. I then put the key back in the ignition switch but did not turn it- before key was fully inserted gauges went off. Wiggled key in slot and gauges were back on.

Filed Jun 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · OH

Fuel gauge gives fluctuating readings at all speeds and at stoplight, resulting in running out of fuel once and a near crash. Also, I have talked with several people who have similar vehicles and they have the same problem.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · PA

Fuel sender unit gives inaccurate fuel level,indicates > 3/4 tank when empty.

Filed May 13, 2008 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet s-10. When the vehicle is started, the ABS indicator light remains illuminated. The park, neutral, and drive indicator lights illuminate while the vehicle is in park. When the vehicle is placed into drive, the lights dim. In addition, the fuel gauge shows that the vehicle is empty even when it is full of gasoline. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 107,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · OR

Started with ABS warning light and brake light staying on the fuel gauge says low fuel and fuel gauge reads empty and the indicator that tells what gear the vehicle is in no longer visible.

Filed Apr 3, 2008 · Engine, Lights · 15,777 miles · OH

Vehicle purchased 2/23/04 new 2004 s-10 club cab - in feb 05 was returned due to coolant leak - both eng. Oil cooler hoses replaced. Also fuel gauge was erratic they replaced fuel level sensor in tank replaced mileage 15777. At that time the 4wd was not engaging properly but they could not duplicate the problem so no repair was made. March 9, 2005 motor had a ticking noise - a lifter collapsed and replaced along with the intake gasket. There was also a leak - they found the rear extension housing leaking -the rear drive shaft was removed and seal replaced. Oct 10, 2005 transmission leak and engine noise under acceleration - rear transfer case output seal replaced and engine pressure check. March 30, 2006 check engine light on and exhaust system rattling - thermostat replaced and catalytic converter. Mileage 34,997 june 2007 tail light on right not working - wiring issues repaired twice. November 2007 grinding noise when put into 4wd but once put back into 2wd okay. March 2008 - 4wd making loud noise when engaged and also making continuing noise when in 2wd - found to be transaxle going out. Wiper motor guit - replaced. Mileage now 74,540 this is where I am now driving with the transaxle going out. Love truck size and comfort but to many problems. Will probably go with different brand next purchase but only after much research. Found many complaints on transaxle issue and feel manufacturer. Should take care of this one.

Filed Feb 7, 2008 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. When the fuel gauge reached 1/4 of a tank, it failed to go any higher and caused a miscalculation of the amount of gas in the vehicle. While driving 35 MPH, the contact ran out of gas once because of the incorrect reading on the fuel gauge. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on four different occasions and the contact was informed that the failure could not be repaired. The sensors were changed, but the failure recurred. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 45,593 and failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed May 8, 2007 · Fuel system · NY

Fuel gauge failed to register. Intermittent operation,wrong reading,failed all together. Nothing. Too expensive.