Fuel gauge works off and on mostly off. I purchased truck in spring of 2002 and problem started immediately after purchase , so I am guessing that the dealer knew of the problem just got lucky that I didn't notice till after the deal was done . Have talked to several people with chevrolet trucks all years within 1999 through 2004 and all have had the same problem. And I have talked to several dealers and was told it would cost upwards of 600 hundred dollars to repair. Sounds to me as there is definitely a problem and it isn't the car owner's that are at fault. There should be a recall on this problem.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado fuel system complaints
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I was driving at around 35 MPH when I tried to brake and the brakes did not work. I tried the emergency brake and that wouldn't work either. I rolled to a stop and called a towing company. When I got out of the vehical there was break fluid leaking on the drivers side of the car. The vehical was towed to the dealership where I was informed that the brake line had bust. I was also told that the feul line was about to bust. The entire break and fuel lines were corroded and had to be replaced. It took the dealership 2 week to repair. The cost was over $2000.
The transmission was serviced more than four times while under warranty for the vehicle revving and sticking in gear. The vehicle has been maintained as it should have been. The manufacture offered no help. *jb the engine had come on, the fuel gauge did not read correctly, transmission slipped, the c control would not engage and a green and white wire at the pin circuit was loose, and the sensor in the washer jug was bad.
Brake lines completely rusted through and caused the brakes and emergency brake to totally fail while driving without prior notice. Fuel lines rusted through as well. Vehical was at dealership 4 months prior for a total maintenance check. Nothing was found.
Consumer states the fuel gauge reads incorrectly. As a result driver has to use the mileage to know how much fuel the vehicle has.
The fuel gauge sending unit failed (I go by mileage to know if I need fuel or not). Driver's side seat belt locks up when you go to look to change lanes (dealer couldn't reproduce the problem--so it's never been fixed). Passenger seat belt locks up if you just lean forward to roll down the window (was told this was a mechanism for a baby seat--didn't think car seats were supposed to be in the front seat). Right side daytime running lamp burned out a long time ago. Abs module failed (had to pull the fuse so the pump wouldn't burn up) therefore the truck no longer has ABS. Driver's side front wheel hub failed due to lack of grease in the non-consumer maintainable bearing (the whole hub had to be replaced). The water pump has already failed (replaced that). The transmission is starting to slip here & there. The accelerator sticks causing you to have to jam on it in parking lots & other places where it's just not safe to be darting forward. This model year was just a bad year for gm. They need to fix these problems. This is the worst gm vehicle I've ever owned (and I've been a loyal gm customer all my driving years).
There is a chronic fuel level sending unit failure, fuel gauge fails. This unit located in the fuel tank fails due to "contaminated fuel in the area attacking and corroding the unit causing it to fail." this is the same response dealers are instructed to give when customers complain about this problem. I have heard this from different parts of the country from dealers from el paso, texas to northern new mexico.
Fuel sending unit faulty. Many reports on web of same failure due to fuel additives damaging contacts.
The fuel guage on the 1999 chevrolet silverado would become erratic and would read incorrect fuel readings. Cause of this defect is a faulty fuel sending unit, built into the silverado's fuel pump assembly.
My fuel gauge does not read correctly. It either reads full (most of the time) or just after I fill up it flips to empty intermitently. This has caused me to run out of fuel a couple of times before I discovered the problem. I now have to use the trip meter to gage how far I have gone.
When starting vehicle the gas pedal gets stuck,then the vehicle accelerates without warning. Dealer notified. Ph
The fuel gauge indicator is showing incorrect readings. Consumer states as a result vehicle ran out of gas. Consumer feel this could be dangerous if stranded. Took to dealer and they replaced the fuel sending unit. Please provide any further information. Ts
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Consumer states while trying to start car it would not start, took to mechanic, and they stated fuel pump was defective and needed replacing. June 24th problem reoccured. *jb
Fuel pump attached to gas tank runs (whines) even with engine off - fire hazard.
Abs pump was energized when I started vehicle and continued to run even after I turned off the key. Only way I was able to stop pump was by removing ABS fuse, causing my ABS system to no longer be active. Chevrolet said this was a common problem. Also fuel gauge will intermittently register no fuel after filling up and while riding even when the tank is full.
Consumer had taken vehicle into dealer for routine maintenance and was told that vehicle had a cracked frame.*ak ABS module failed. Sending unit module failed.
Gas gauge is ereratic at best. Shows no fuel then pops up to full. Sometimes indicates 1/4 tank of fuel..in reality, the fuel tank is empty. Has caused us to run out of fuel on the highway several times.
Consumer can fll gas tank competley up, and before leaving pump, gas gauge fails to give proper indication of gas in tank. Engine goes back to empty. Consumer has gotten a few reason as to what could cause gas gauge not to give correct indication. Dealer believes it may cbe related to a computer glitch that causes malfunction.
Accelerator pedal sticks, and it takes excessive force to move it. Has taken vehicle to dealership and been told that problem was in fuel injection system.
Accelerator pedal sticks while consumer is operating vehicle. Dealership informed consumer that problem was with fuel injection system.
Fuel pump, body control module and main computer have been replaced but the vehicle continues to stall while driving or not start at all. Nlm
Accelerator or throttle hangs up from dead stop, causing the vehicle to lunge upon acceleration - fuel gauge goes to full mark will not move until fuel tank is almost empty - engine has a sound like the valves are rattling after vehicle has set for 30 minutes or more - vehicle has a bad miss in the engine as if it will stop running this is intermittent most noticeably on inclement days - exhaust has a loud hum at 35 to 45 MPH and any time you accelerate to pass or merge into traffic.( dot number: 029056 tire size: p22570r16 )
Fuel sensor failed. Yh
The tailgate is out of alignment.
Started up the vehicle and was running rough when out on the highway, vehicle just stopped. Had to be towed to the dealer. Had been diagnosed that the #3 and #4 engine cylinders had misfired. Also, replaced the fuel injectors #3 and #4, and spark plugs. Several days later the same problem. This time the #4 engine cylinder again failed. Contaminated fuel, replaced the fuel pump. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
When temperature is 90 degress or above otuside, vehicle will let out gas fumes while not running.
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