I have owned this truck since dec 2001 the fuel gauge has worked on and off since then it will work fine then when I fill the tank it will read no fuel and the low fuel warning light will come on until it gets down to about 3/4 tank the it will start working again. If I am sitting idling the gage will go to zero then will slowly creap back up when vehicle is moving. Also have problem with gas pedal sticking. I have to remove air cleaner hose and lube throttle body butterfly to un stick it about once a month.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado fuel system complaints
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Consumer stated gas gauge was defective. It indicated more gas than what was actually in the tank. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and they were asking $348.00 for repairs. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle ran out of gas while in traffic while the gas gauge indicated 3/4 of a tank of gas.
Battery weak, check engine soon light comes on while driving. Replace fuel filter. *bf the vehicle was taken tot he dealer who scanned the PCM and found dtc for engine misfire and injectors not dropping fuel pressure when commanded. Injectors 2 and 6 were cleaned. The cruise control light flashed on and off although the cruise control was not engaged. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
Gas guage will jump back and forth while vehicle is in park, as soon as vehicle is placed in gear, it stabalizes and shows correct fuel in tank
Emergency brake do not function properly. *bf as a result, the vehicle will roll on an incline. Problems with the fuel gauge. Spare tire hoist did not work properly.
Consumer has a concern that the fuel pump terminal is over heating and the connectors are loose. Problem was repaired by the dealer at 35,000 miles. At the present time of 48,500 miles the problem is recurring. Please provide further information.
Faulty fuel gauge, jumps from full to empty when truck is idleing and during driving. Talked with other owners and to large companies that use chevy trucks and found out that this problem only exist with the chevy's and not gmc counter part. There should be a recall on this since this problem has been addressed since 1998. The dealership told me it was afuel pump issue.
In january 2004 my gas guage started jumping from full to empty.when you give the gas tank a gentle hit with your hand, the problem goes away. I have read that many other gm owners have had this problem. I don't go to the dealer because the technicians do poor work. I use the trip odometer and filled up the gas tank at 300 miles. I believe there should be a recall. Somebody could run out of gas in a very dangerous location.
Fuel gauge is very irractic. Shows low fuel even when tank is full. Asked service manager about problem and he said it's a common problem with that vehicle and very expensive to repair, but you get a new fuel pump. Should be recalled and repaired free by gm.
Fuel gauge does not read correctly the amount of fuel in tank. Very dangerous for multiple drivers of same vehicle, especially for women with infants and young children. Problem began as soon as I purchased the truck. Problem occurs each time vehicle is driven. Dealer wants $700 for repair. Several owners of same model truck have described same problem. This should definitely be a recall for obvious reasons.
I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado truck, the past few months my fuel gauge has been erratic. The tank will show empty at times and full at others. You can't trust the fuel gauge. I have taken it to a local mechanic and was told this was a big problem with chevrolet trucks and that it would cost about $1000.00 to repair. I have spoken to other chevrolet owners with trucks and they too have the same problem and was told it would have to be repaired by chevrolet with an estimated expense between $1000.00 to $1200.00. This problem should be a part of the recalls for this particular truck.
The driver side tailgate cable broke, and the passenger side tailgate cable was hanging by some threads. Also, passenger door will not unlock, and there was a delay in acceleration. *ak the tailgate cable was replaced with the same type that failed. The fuel gauge was not working properly. The fuel sender/ pump unit and actuator had to be replaced.
Fuel gauge acts erractically. While idling it will drop to empty and low fuel light will come on, even if the tank is full. It usually goes back up after vehicle begins moving again, sometimes right away or sometimes it takes miles down the road. I took this problem to the dealer and they said it was a bad fuel level sensor,at a cost of over $300.00 to fix it. This is a 2000 silverado 1500 4x4 pickup. This seems like a problem with manufacturing to me and should be recalled.
The fuel gage acts eraticly. It goes from full to low fuel to somewhere in between. It continues to act eraticly.
The fuel gauge did not register the correct amount of gas in the fuel tank. When coming to a complete stop the gauge went to zero. *ak *sc
Abs module bad, no antilock brakes, the ABS light on dash is on constantly. Dealer says part is $800 and only availaible at gm. Same with fuel pump/sending unit, $350 only availiable gm, steering column knocks, both support cables on tailgate bad although recall coming too little too late, and the throttle body sticks are closed.
Truck is hard to start in warmer weather. It will turn over several times before it will start or I press the accelerator to get sufficient gas to start the truck. Also...since I bought this truck I have had difficulty in with the gas pedal 'sticking' and it lunges before I back off the gas and accelerate normally. It's a pain and one day will get someone hurt. Vin number is [xxx]. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel gauge operation is erratic, has been since vehicle was 2 years old.
Fuel gauge does not work. After filling up gas tank, low fuel warning light comes on. Gauge goes from full to empty. Fuel gauge is unreliable. If trip odometer is not reset at time of fill-up, I have no idea how much fuel I have left in tank. If I miscalculate, I could run out of gas without notice and this could cause a dangerous situation.
Ongoing problem for rough idle, from the time the vehicle was purchased new. Several dealers told me it was normal, another said it was problem with the 5.3 liter; however, nothing to worry about. Fuel injectors have been cleaned several times. Now vehicle out of warranty. After vehicle is up to operating temperature and is shut off and remains for approximately half hour, upon restarting, vehicle "tumbles." I contacted chevrolet customer service who provided me with an extended warranty on the engine and they have "washed there hands" of any other problems they may occur. My complaint is the rough idle has always been present, and now the "tumbling" is being caused as a result of the prior problem. This vehicle has been in service numerous times and the problem has not been diagnosed by chevrolet. Do any service bulletins exist for a similar problem as this? File #1-89542103 & 1-89542103. Automatic transmission was another issue that was addressed while under warranty. Now, tcc valve is sticking causing a delayed gear engagement. Again, sorry but your vehicle is out of warranty.
The consumer stated the fuel gauge malfunctioned. Dealer notified.*ak. The fuel gauge was 3/4 full, however the truck ran out of gas 20 miles from the nearest gas station.*ts. The dealer stated there were multiple problems with the fuel sensor with this particular make and model.
The engine developed a skip while on vacation. I brought it to a garage, the technician diagnosed the problem as clogged fuel injectors. He showed me some clogged injectors from another 2000 silverado that he had repaired the previous week. He claimed that rust was in the gas tank, and the fuel pump "sandblasted" the rust through the fuel filter and into the fuel injectors. It turns out that my truck had the same problem. He replaced the fuel injectors (all 8) and cleaned the fuel rails. He installed a new fuel filter. This cost over $1,100. After rturning from vacation, I thought I should find the cause of the rust in the fuel system. I took the gas tank out and discovered the plastic gas tank was full of rust. I tipped the el pump assembly upside down, and a great quantity of rusty gasoline poured out. I took this assembly apart and discovered that the fuel pump motor itself (a small steel canister device) was a ball of rust. The pump evidently is not galvanized or plated. The pump motor is the only steel component in the tank. The tank itself cannot rust. The rust from the pump was forced into the fuel system, causing the clogged fuel injectors. The price of the pump, not counting labor, is $409.00.
Fuel module in the gas tank was faulty and had to be replaced at my expense. The new module (ki 3.107) which was an updated model was installed as this was a frequent problem for the silverado pickups. Mine is a 2000, VIN [xxx]. The faulty module resulted in blowing a 20 amp fuse multiple times. The local dealership required several hours of trouble shooting and company consultation to learn that the tank module was the problem as this is a frequent problem, so they replaced it with an improved version, but since my pickup had 50,000 miles on it I had to pay the full price of the module installation. I feel that this situation of an electrical wire running into the gas tank to a component part that has frequently shorted out presents a real danger. I request this be investigated for a possible recall. I have verbally been denied any help with the cost of this by the chevrolet motor division customer assistance center, complaint #1-131209176. The rationale for the disinterest was "oh, its just one of those things that happens". I wish you to consider this case for investigation relative to a recall on this module. Feel free to contact me for more information. Thanks, [xxx] . *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The fuel gauge shows that the truck is on empty which also makes the low fuel light to come on. The truck has either a full tank of gas or has plenty of gas. The dealership said it was a problem with the fuel sensor and acted like it is very common. I have also talked to other owners that have the same complaint.
2000 chevrolet silverado my husband had an accident frontal side impact. The engine started on fire after impact.
My truck just stopped running, it started right back up, but what happened??? Now at times it turns over alot before it starts and it rough idles! What is the problem??? I have heard that it is probably a fuel regulator--very expensive repair on alot of silverados-- I think gm should replace these for free because there is alot of these with this same problem.
Fuel gauge not working properly causing truck to stop in the middle of a four lane road this gas gauge problem has occurred in my other vehicle a 1997 monte carlo and my daughters lumina,so this is not an isolated incident. A problem of this kind could be very dangerous on an expressway.
The rubber hoses run from the top of the fuel tank then down the front of the fuel tank, are loosely clamped, then connect to the metal lines that run along the frame of the truck. The clamps appear to be hard sharp-edged plastic. My problem is that the one line completely failed and was leaking. Then spraying gas from beneath the truck. The danger of heat from the catalytic converter setting the truck on fire was my primary concern. I contacted the chevrolet customer assistance center and they opened ticket 1-48530166. They advised me to get the vehicle to an authorized chevrolet dealer which I did. They have estimated the repair cost to be $370. I feel that this an important safety issue that needs to be addressed immediately. The assembly is mickey mouse at best. This truck has less than 40000 miles and already these lines have worn through spraying fuel underneath my vehicle. It is hard to imagine that chevrolet has not seen this already yet no mention is made of this problem on their web site. Of course not many 2000 trucks will have 40000 miles on them yet. I will be happy to cooperate in any manner on this issue. Dt
Consumer stated that the fuel pump "melted" while driving. Dealer advised caused by faulty fuel filter. Consumer reported that fuel filter was replaced in 08/02. Ts
I have had problems with this vehicle since I bought it. My brakes habitually fail if I hit a bump while braking, and I have been told by both the dealer and the manufacturer that my brakes are operating within the normal specs for this vehicle and the driving conditions in my area. They do nothing to fix the problem. I use my personal vehicle to respond to fires and medical emergencies, and am concerned that I will have an accident en route to help someone. Also, my automatic transmission occasionally goes into neutral while stopped in traffic, or will not engage upon putting it in 'drive', but the dealership is unable to duplicte the problem, so they say they can't fix it. My fuel pump has failed and been replaced more than once. My windshield wipers repeatedly fail on the passenger side.
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