Vehicle sent alert on phone saying battery critically low, then the vehicle started having fuel gauge issue and started lurching. Shut the vehicle down saw a P129F in the alerts. Checked battery vehicle was a no start. Luckily near a shop so it wasn't catastrophic and was able to r eplace the fuel pump control module and it instantly started. This part NEEDS to be recalled it is a safety hazard that chevy does not aknowledge
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel gauge problems
131 of the 18,180 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 131
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical repair cost reported
- $800
- typical mileage
- 75,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Fuel pump 16Stalling 11ABS 5Loss of power 4Check engine light 3Won't start 2Wipers 2Overheating 2
Trouble codes mentioned
P129F 1
What owners say
The digital dashboard display began to flicker. Off more so than on making the dash unreadable. No speedometer, no fuel gauge, no gauges of any kind. When you received an audible notification from the vehicle, you had no way to see the message. As far as any vehicular information, you were not able to see anything.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and stalled in the middle of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated with the message "Fuel Low" displayed. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road, and the contact later returned to the vehicle and added a small amount of fuel to the fuel tank. After starting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally and was driven to the residence and parked. The following day, the vehicle was started, and the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was half full. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with fuel pump power control module failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump power control module needed to be replaced. The fuel pump power control module was replaced. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 71,969.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle in the driveway, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jump-started, and the instrument panel was black. The contact was unable to see the speed, fuel gauge, and other important information. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with battery failure. The battery was replaced; however, the instrument panel was still black. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The mechanic informed the contact that when the vehicle was started, the battery charge immediately started to drain. The mechanic was contacted and reached out to the manufacturer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
Excessive fuel smell at vehicle. Fire hazard in enclosed garage area. Found top of fuel sending unit rusted out and leaking fuel.
My rocker panels rusting out, trailer hitch wiring issue again , air conditioning/ heater issues again , fuel sending unit and lines issues , plus was told by dealer under frame work rusting issues??? What is going on with my 2014 1500 Silverado , is there anything you can help me with regarding any , any of these issues?. Thanks [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel tank. The contact was informed that there was a crack in the fuel tank near the fuel sending unit. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V088000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.
Vehicles dash restarted while driving. All error lights came on and the dash cycled back up like when starting the vehicle. This is a safety risk because you cannot see any info on the dash, including speedometer, RPMs and fuel level! I spoke with the dealer, and the dealer stated if they cannot re-create the problem. There is nothing they are able to do and they have not heard of this before. There were no warnings at all for this issue.
Steel fuel line of fuel sending unit rusted out causing fuel to be sprayed through a pin hole sized area at high pressure.
Instrument panel stopped working. Speedometer, fuel gauge and ammeter not working.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
- Risk
- Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, or GMC customer service at 1‑888‑988‑7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
Recall number 19V837000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel gauge
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years have wrong fuel gauge reading problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (43 complaints), 2004 (14 complaints) and 2000 (12 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix wrong fuel gauge reading on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $800 (median of 13 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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