2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Sep 1, 2014 · Brakes, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · VA

Brake, fuel, transmission cooler, and power steering cooler lines became very rusty and eventually leaked. Most lines have been replaced at this point, and a few still need to be. I bought the truck used in september 2005 with 72,010 miles on it and problem had already started. Fuel level sensor has failed twice, and requires replacement again. Power window motors on both sides have each failed twice. Truck now has over 150,000 miles, and I'm only reporting because many of these same troubles appear to be common on later model chevy/gmc trucks.

Filed Mar 7, 2012 · Electrical · GA

The instrument panel(speedometer, fuel gauge, etc.) is completely inoperable. I've read a ton forums that many owners are having or were(since paid out-of-pocket) having the same problem. Gm/chevrolet has reported that the cost for repair is $500. Let me also add, this problem isn't in just my particular model and year, but newer models as well. This is huge safety problem being the operator of the vehicle doesn't know the speed of his vehicle.

Filed Jun 5, 2011 · Fuel system · OH

We have a 2001 chevy 2500 hd truck and have also had issues with a faulty fuel gauge where it goes from showing the fuel level to dropping down and the "low fuel" sensor showing. We also have the gas pedal that sticks. Several of our friends have owned chevys at some point and have had similar issues. These should definitely be recalled. We have lived with these issues for a couple of years. We shouldn't have to pay several hundred dollars to repair issues that several chevy owners are all experiencing.

Filed Feb 19, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · IN

The fuel gauge will show empty even if the tank is full. It will go from below empty and the low fuel light will come on and then if you rock the vehicle back and forth it will read the proper amount.

Filed Sep 16, 2007 · Fuel system · 132,000 miles · NC

I have a 2001, 2500hd chevrolet silverado truck that is experiencing fuel gauge issues. The fuel gauge floats around at random and causes the low fuel light to come on even when the truck has a full tank of fuel. Consequently, the fuel gauge is not reliable in determining the amount of fuel in the tank. It often reads that the tank is half full when I know that it is close to empty. Therefore, this poses a danger given that the driver does not know if the truck has enough fuel or not to reach the intended destination. In fact it could leave my wife or I stranded on the road and potentially in a dangerous situation. A good friend of mine has the same year chevrolet silverado truck and is experiencing the same issues. Therefore I believe the problem to be wide spread. I have contacted gm customer assistance regarding this matter and they suggested to have it check by a local dealer. I took the truck to a local dealer only to learn that the truck has a bad "sending unit" in the fuel tank. Very expensive to replace because of it's location. After following up with gm customer assistance regarding the know problem they bounced me around to several customer service reps. After finally getting someone assigned to my case, they contacted me once via voice mail. After weeks of trying to return there call and leave them voice mails - I received no call backs. I even called the general gm customer assistance line and told the person that answered to put me through to the person assigned to my case, I was promptly told that she was not available. Later I receive an e-mail from them telling me that they have been unable to reach me and that my truck has 133,000 miles and is out of warranty. They will not be able to assist me. I am a loyal gm customer and feel betrayed, as this is clearly a manufacturing defect that could result in a dangerous situation. I guess gm's is making false advertising claims of "the most dependable, longest-lasting trucks on the road".