Fuel gauge failure and false fuel level readings would lead to possible empty fuel tank, and being stranded away from services. Replacement of fuel gauge sensors at a high cost place on the owner of a manufacture defect in product or design.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system complaints
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Parking brake and fuel gage. I recently moved overseas with af and had to have my vehicle inspected for european standards. My parking break did not work at all. I found this hard to believe since I have never used it. I was mandated by european law to get fixed in order to drive it and pay a $30 for each month until I got it fixed. My fuel gage doesn't maintain how much fuel I have in my gas tank. When I have a full or empty tank the gauge just randomly boucess around with the unknown correct amount. I am currently setting the mileage until I can find someone to fix it and the parts I need.
Failure of fuel pump in my 2001 5.3 liter chevrolet silverado to accurately determine amount of fuel in tank. When I fill my tank with fuel the gauge reads erratically, the needle pins itself in the empty position. The problem is constant and on going. I notified gm and they offer no repair yet this same problem qualified as a recall for repair on the 2001 model suburban with the 5.3 liter engine. Simply do a google search for 2001 sivlerado fuel gauge problems and you will be amazed at the number of respondents who have the identical problem yet there is no accountability from gm. Thank you
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet k1500. The contact stated that the fuel gauge works periodically and the part is inside the fuel tank. He stated that it costs $600 just to repair the fuel gauge. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The VIN, engine size, and current and failure mileages were unknown. Updated 06/28/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The vehicle has experienced several failures since the time of purchase. Fuel is leaking from underneath the vehicle and the tire rods and wheel bearings had to be replaced. The current mileage is 90,000 and failure mileage was 66,000.
Gas gauge bounces from full to empty and reads inaccurate at times even after filling tank. With a full tank gauge will bottom out at empty and initiate low fuel light and then return back to full.
The fuel gage does not read accurately. When the fuel tank is full, the gage reads empty. After some fuel is used it seems to read properly until around half a tank, at which point it starts to bounce aroud between empty and the proper reading. It will also read empty if the truck is park and idling for a short period of time
Erattic fuel gauge operation: fuel gauge reads empty at random times,amount of fuel in tank isn't a factor. Gauge drops quickly from 3/4 to low fuel warning (within a few miles).
Fuel gauge not working properly on my 2001 chevrolet silverado. It seems to be a common problem on the 2000 and 2001 trucks.
Fuel gauge moves from empty to full and back again while driving, and at times fails to work at all. After taking it to a dealer for repair, the mechanic told me to save my money that it would only go out agin, that this was a common problem with this model that gm has just ignorded. I have since spoken with other chevy owners who have the same problem.
My 2001 chevy silverado gas gauge is erratic. Goes between full and empty or not work at all. Ran out of gas and engine stalled , lost power brakes to stop. This problem started less than 1000 miles after warranty expired. Should be a recall issue as there are forums on internet with people with the same problem. Dealer says it is bad sending unit and will replace for $800.
The steering shaft mid-joint is loose and is making a knocking sound, the fuel gauge is moving from full to empty while traveling down the highway, the power windows are losing power, when you power up the windows the headlights dim and the windows go up so slow
2001 silverado z71 5.3l -- the gas gauge works only intermittently and often shows wrong fuel level. I have talked to my mechanic and he says that this is a common problem and a costly one to fix. I use my tripometer to estimate how much fuel I have but if the fuel mileage changes, as with towing, it is not reliable. I have run out of fuel and been stranded on more than one occasion.
I believe gm should release a tsb & repair under warranty to address the poor quality fuel sending units in all 1999-2001 pickups. My 1999 silverado developed a faulty gauge reading approx 50,000. My 2001 happened about the same mileage & age. The dealer service manager tried to say it was bad gas. I know better. I have 3 friends with silverado's & all developed erratic gauge readings.
My fuel gauge floats back and forth after the vehicle seats idle the fuel gauge will read empty and the low fuel warning light will come on. It does this even if the tank is full of fuel. This has been going on for several months.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75mph on the interstate, the fuel gauge indicator decreased and elevated without warning. The vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was not contacted.
1. Fuel gauge does not register 80% of the time. After filling up fuel tank the " low fuel light comes on and the fuel needle points back to empty. The fuel needle will start working better after I have burned 1/2 a tank of fuel. I have 4 friends that all have the same truck and all of their trucks do the same thing 2. Heated mirror on drivers side quit working.
My gas gauge will take a dive to empty and the light also comes on. This is an on again off again problem. The dealer says it will cost six to seven hundred dollars to fix. I was wondering if there had been other complaints of this nature.
After putting truck in gear (auto) the gas pedal wil occasionally not depress without force. This leads to a sudden burst of speed while truck is in gear. Dealer reccommends a $100 throttle body cleaning. If a critical area is getting dirty, isn't that a design flaw that should be fixed by manufacturer? Repair "how to" websites talk about cleaning and plugging a hole that lets in dirt
I purchased new a 2001 silverado pick-up. I've had to replace the fuel level sensor@ 48000 miles,tailgate straps@ 65000 miles, and now electric window motor/regulator@ 80000 miles. I've tried to work with gm about the problems and possible reenbursment for these repairs as well as my local dealership. I don't believe after paying over 30k for a new vehicle, gm will not back their products or share in the cost of replacing these overpriced parts. Is there anything that I can do?
The fuel gauge on my truck does not read right. It sticks one minute one way , then it will say I have a full tank, and then drop to empty. I am afraid I am gonna be stranded one day, being a woman with children and constantly on the road, this scares me. I have a 2001 1500hd chevrolet 4 door truck. It is not that old to have problems with this. I am concerned over it because my husband has a 2000 chevrolet 2500hd and the same thing happened,one of the guys that works for same company and has truck alike, had to take his in and get it fixed for same reason,then I was telling our friends about it and says theirs does the same thing. All chevrolets, and so we got to thinking maybe this is something that needs to be checked into.I am gonna have to get mine fixed shortly because of the fear of being stranded, I try to keep up with when I put gas in and the mileage, but sometimes you just forget!! Please let me know if this is a recall problem or could be in the future. We were just wondering@ thanks!
We purchased a 2001 silverado ext in 7-01. Truck had about 16,000 miles on it, when we bought it new/used. Parking brake seemed to be really soft, but lot assured us, nothing was wrong with it and that the new technology we had with vehicle's, made it easier for elderly people and such. Yes the brake works great on level ground, but wait until you really need it like on a sloped driveway............. Or getting the vehicle inspected! This is when they really give you the works!!dealership wanted to charge us almost $200 to fix a 15 minute job, which should have been fixed while it was under warranty. We had an unfortunate incident, which resulted in the death of another person. To make a long story short, I feel it may have been prevented, if these(so called) great anti-lock brakes on gm vehicles did what they are supposed to do. We have encountered several occasions where the brakes go to the floor, get really spongy, even when constant pressure on pedal is maintained, and the result is erratic! What happened to the gmc/chevrolet brand?! ----p.s.- we were told this is a common complaint on the parking brake, but yet there is no recall on a safety defect?! By the way, gm this is the last vehicle purchase we will make from you. It seems the quality and safety factor mean nothing to your company anymore, without trying to make more money from the consumer...oh well, just one less customer!!
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