2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jul 30, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

Check engine light is on, fuel gauge not working, had heavy gas fumes when driving and after turning eng off, now I'm seeing gas leaking on pavement coming from underneath and between cab and bed, fumes are very strong, there's some electrical issues with dash lights and starting truck is now not wanting to start 1st try

Filed May 4, 2017 · Electrical · AL

Fuel gauge and temp gauge stopped working at the same time. Stationary.

Filed Apr 4, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 92,000 miles · FL

The gas gauge became very inaccurate and then stopped working altogether. Then the alternator gauge stopped being accurate. Works sometime and others it indicates max amps. Checked with a meter and the charge, with motor running is 14.2. My brother had a 2003 when the same happen, cost him 400.00 to have instrument package replaced. This should have been a recall to replace defective instrument package.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · ME

I have owned several chevy silverados and have had good experiences so far. I noticed back in 2013 that my fuel gauge was not registering correctly - needle gone crazy. All the other gauges were perfect. The diagnosis was a bad fuel sensor and the entire dashboard cluster had to be replaced. (over $500) I just continue to reset my tripometer when I fuel up now rather than spend that much money. The dealer said it was a common problem with dashboard concerns. Maybe some defective parts????? Anyways, since then I have replaced the brakes, the front struts, the water pump, and recently the entire brake lines at $1200 due to severe corrosion. Still have not replaced the dashboard cluster as I am waiting for the next failure. My other trucks did not seem to fail as much as soon. May be looking at that new aluminum f150 soon.

Filed May 22, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · MD

My vehicle read 0 MPH when I am driving at any speed. There are times it will shoot to 120 MPH and others it will be in between regardless of my actually speed. Additionally, the gas gauge goes past full when I am near empty and vice versa. Sometimes the gas gause sticks in the middle so I never know exactly how much gas I have. This is a safety issue as I have been pulled over for going over the speed limit when my gauge told me I was doing the speed limit. Additionally, I have ran out of gas on a major highway because my gauge told me I was 3/4 full when I was on empty. I know after searching the internet that this problem was a special circumstance and vehicles who were less than 80k miles or got fixed prior to july 2011 then they were covered. However, nothing was done for the vehicles after that date. There are several others gm owners with trucks ranging from 2003-2007 with the same problem and we are being forced to have this problem fixed out of pocket for over $500. This is a major safety issue and all of the vehicles should have been recalled. I never received any notice on my car and was told by gm that the dealer didnt submit the new owner information despite me buying from a gm dealer. I am asking the federal safety agency to enforce this saftey issue and recall these vehicles to be covered by gm no matter what the mileage is. Http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f11f710 http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2004/chevrolet/suburban_1500/?q=&page=3 http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-tahoe/t7ievbbfpjqiqhnvg http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/suburban/2004/electrical/speedometer_stops_working.shtml http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/14i3b-2004-suburban-speedometer-doesn-t-work-sticks.html

Filed Jun 2, 2011 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · TN

As I pulled out of a parking lot I hit the gas a little harder than usual as to not get hit and my speedometer went to 180 MPH and made the sound of gears spinning but not catching. It occurs everyday since it is a piece of crap and my oil and fuel gauges are gone as well. No repair, the recall is for up to 70,000 miles and since gm didn't notify me I went over before I found out. If it is against the law to speed then I don't see why it is legal for an auto manufacturer to sell a product that in effect condones and forces me to break the law.

Filed Dec 24, 2010 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · SC

Instrument cluster ie( speedometer /fuel gauge ) failed or works partially. This problem has been ongoing for 2 years.final failure was 12-19-2010 . Gm has refused to pay for the part replacement and the dealer that diagnosed the problem is requesting I pay for the diagnosis.

Filed Oct 5, 2009 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · CA

Fuel gauge failure. Dashboard needle gauge sitting at the 5 o'clock position and not responsive. Have not taken it in for repair yet. Just happened. This is the second gm truck I've owned where the fuel gauge has broken. The other was a '97 jimmy.

Filed Sep 9, 2009 · Electrical · AZ

Speedometer and gas gauge defective. Speedometer will not work at all. Gas gauge will not show proper fuel level. Alot of 2005 gm owners are having this problem, this should be a recall. Speedometer, can't tell how fast we are going. If the gas gauge is not working could cause an accident if the vehicle stalls on the highway, especially if you are over a hill or curve. Very dangerous. There are so many people complaining about this why isn't it a recall? Please help to get this recalled no matter the mileage, we need to be safe while operating our vehicle. I hope it does not have to take a lawsuit to make this a recall item.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Electrical · 21,800 miles · FL

I purchased a 2004 z-71 silverado on december 31, 2007 with 16,020 miles. In july of 2008 my gauge cluster started working intermittently, at first only the oil and fuel gauges stopped now my whole cluster has been rendered useless. The dealership is making excuses not to stand behind their product, even though it is a known issue that is common knowledge to almost everyone who owns a gm truck. They have told me that it is my ignition not the gauge cluster, even though everything else that is powered off ignition power works perfectly fine. Being a former mechanic I can tell when someone is informed about what they are telling me, these service consultant's are not! It is very frustrating that chevrolet is not taking responsibly for their defective engineering. I have been a 'gm guy' ever since I can remember. I currently have two chevrolet's 1984 z-28 camaro that I built from the ground up and a 2004 z-71 silverado. After this experience my loyalty to gm will be seriously scared. I will not purchase another gm vehicle. Cameron mcmillian

Filed Apr 8, 2008 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer displays inaccurate speeds and the fuel gauge does not display the correct amount of gasoline. The failures occur intermittently. The manufacturer has an extended warranty regarding these failures; however, the parts are unavailable. The current mileage was 67,250 and failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2008 · Electrical · 47,000 miles · IN

I have had trouble with my speedometer, heat, and gas gauges. The speedometer will set at 60mph or it will not work at all. Than it will start working when it feels like it. My temp. Gage will go to the red line or it won't move at all. My gas gage will set on empty when it full or it will work when it feels like it. This is very important to me and can cause problems with on how fast your going or not going, and with the other gauges you don't know if you have gas or don't, and with the head gauges that can scare you.