2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 120,000 miles · TX

The vehicle would either stall while driving various speeds or fail to start. I was driving approximately 55 MPH when he noticed that the fuel gauge displayed empty which was inaccurate; however, the vehicle suddenly stalled, coasted to the shoulder. Car would not crank at first but then started, this happened several times, the vehicle would sporadically become hesitant to start. The vehicle would also stall periodically without warning. The other components, such as the radio, were still operable. The vehicle would sporadically become hesitant to start. The vehicle would also stall periodically without warning. Autoride suspension, not working. Harsh ride without shock dampering. Front passenger seatbelt frequently locks up and will not extend enough to secure a person. Seat belt often locks up when passenger is belted in and passenger cannot move.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Fuel system · 68,400 miles · IN

First incident of the fuel sensor failing (low fuel light and fuel gauge indicator false) was at 68,400 miles. 2nd time failed on 04/16/2011 at 98,500 miles which costs me another 800.00 bucks. This is the 3rd time its starting to act up again at 118,300 miles, and will probably cost me again!! I can see it happening once, but not understand how it can happen 3 times that is ridiculous, not to mention the expense! Chevrolet should have had some type of recall on this or least figure out what is causing the problem. There is no doubt in my mind this is a defect with the part and very expensive to repair. I have researched this problem and it seems a lot of people have experienced this issue. This issue could be dangerous and people have little choice for safety reasons but to correct this problem at great expense. This needs a recall ..not everyone has $800.00 laying around and gm should fix this for free especially when it happens a 2nd, 3rd time! Come on gm your rep is on the line..

Filed May 6, 2014 · Fuel system · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while traveling at an unknown speed, the fuel gauge showed an erroneous reading of empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel sensing unit had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available and the current mileage was 200,000. Updated 06/27/14*lj updated 8/23/2017

Filed May 5, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 50 miles · TX

In about 2006, the fuel gauge in my husband's truck stopped functioning. It showed empty when tank was full. No recall notice was issued to us. When he had diagnosed, the diagnosis was a bad chip or electrical problem, or switch. It would be expensive to fix.at this time I was diagnosed with breast cancer & underwent surgery $ mos. Of chemo. My husband,military retiree, stayed with me in hospital. After my chemo, he had both hips replaced and was being treated until 2013 for spinal injections. In july 2013, he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer & passed away in august. In the meantime, when he drove the truck he recorded mileage after a fill in order to keep track of amt. Of fuel.I always worried about this as being non-safe, but he could only get into a truck because of his medical condition, so our choices were limited.now after his passing, the truck is in my name but I do not drive it because I am afraid for my safety because of the defect.I am still under the care of an oncologist and need the truck at this time. Are you able to help with this problem? It would relieve the stress & give me peace of mind regarding my safety. I await your response. I was referred to you by the federal safety agency.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · MO

I purchase my chevrolet 1500 pickup new in 2001 and have maintained well. For no apparent reason, the on board computer warning light will indicate my fuel tank is empty and the fuel gauge needle will go to empty. The light and gauge will remain this way until I turn the vehicle off. At that time it may work or it may not. I currently have 72,300 miles on the vehicle. This occurrence began around 35,000 miles. I have had the vehicle into the dealer several times and their response has been that it doesn't happen when it is in the shop so they cannot do anything about it. I am concern with the current safety recalls with the ignition switch and the possibility that the impact bag may not deploy in an accident may also be an issue with my vehicle. I have not worried about this until the recent problems have been made public.

Filed May 16, 2013 · Fuel system · 77,000 miles · CA

Fuel gauge is not operating on full tank of gas it states empty and varies from empty to full and back. *tr ## VIN passed ##

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Fuel system · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while traveling at an unknown speed, the fuel gauge showed an erroneous reading of empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel sensing unit had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available and the current mileage was 109,496. Updated 11/14/12*lj updated 11/19/2012

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Fuel system · 109,345 miles · MO

Fuel gauge goes to full,back to empty. Low fuel light comes on. This goes on all the time you driving the vehicle.

Filed Jan 27, 2012 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MO

Fuel gauge goes emptyto full constantly. Dealer says it will cost 8 to 900.00 dollars to fix. If I am miskaken this part of fuel pump assy.

Filed Nov 26, 2011 · Fuel system · 75,100 miles · SC

Fuel gauge inside for this truck continues to go to 0 then jumps all over / goes back to half full then returns to the right amount of gas in the tank all the time.

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 81,000 miles · MA

Ran out of fuel on highway,fuel gauge all of a sudden drop to empty truck stalled out,just recently purchased truck.previous car 2000 buick lesabre had same issue cost about $500.00 to repair,also have a 1996 chevy van that does the same thing gm can not tell me that they are unaware of this issue,this is a safety issue when you run out of fuel at highway speeds.

Filed Aug 5, 2011 · Fuel system · 45,500 miles · TN

First incident of the fuel sensor failing (low fuel light and fuel gauge indicator false) was at 45,500 miles which was covered under warranty the first time. 2nd time failed on 02/16/2009 at 133,697 miles which costs me 754.67. 3rd time which is currently starting to act up again at 174,500 miles, and will probably cost me another 754.67!! First of all I can understand once on a vehicle but 3 times is ridiculous, not to mention the expense! Chevrolet should have had some type of recall on this or least figure out what is causing this. No doubt this is a defect with this part and very expensive to repair. I'm about to get rid of this vehicle due to this problem which will still cost me money in the end with trade-in or selling it myself so I will probably have repair it for the 3rd time. I have researched this problem and it seems a lot of people have experienced this issue. I have lost faith in gm and will probably never purchase another one. This issue could be dangerous if people do not correct this problem. Not everyone has 750.00 laying around and gm should fix for free especially when it happens a 2nd, 3rd time!