2001 Chevrolet Silverado: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Fuel system · 82,530 miles · TX

Fuel gauge will drop to empty and fuel lights light comes on even though there is more than a half tank of gas I usually keep tank once it drops to below a half tank. Sometime I jingle my keys and it will go back up sometimes nothing.

Filed Jul 5, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · SC

On the 2001 chevy silverado I own the fuel gauge does not read the right amount it shows full then empty. My family has 4 of these model trucks all together and all of them are doing the same thing. While I was driving down the highway my fuel gauge read half a tank and I ran out of fuel in the left lane. My vehicle was almost rear ended by a semi truck. Luckily I was able to get to the side of the road before causing a accident. This is a major problem on alot of these model trucks.

Filed Feb 15, 2007 · Fuel system · NC

2001 silverado 4-wheel drive truck with gas gauge fluctuated when the gas tank fell below half full.**cc the consumer was told she would need to purchase an entire module which included a fuel pump because according to the two chevrolet dealerships the consumer went to, in order to get to the gas gauge, the fuel pump would have to be removed so the dealer would just replace everything as a module.

Filed Jan 31, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · MO

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 silverado pickup. The contact stated that every 2000 to 3000 miles while driving at 50 MPH the engine would lose power momentarily, and then start back up. The contact would sometimes have to pull over on the road and restart the vehicle. The failure became more and more frequent. He took the vehicle to three or four different dealers, and they could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The contact determined that the failure was due to the ignition and had it repaired, after being told he would be reimbursed the contact has not received the reimbursement. Also the brake light and ABS lights turn on intermittently when driving without applying the brakes. This failure had occurred ten times.*ak the transmission, fuel gauge sending unit, the right power window all had to be replaced. The engine light illuminated. Updated 03/07/07.

Filed Dec 28, 2005 · Brakes, Fuel system · NY

Dt*: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 05379000 concerning the anti-lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. In addition the fuel gauge intermittently read the fuel tank as empty when the tank was full and the warning light indicates a low fuel message. No repairs have been made. *ak updated 1/25/2006 -

Filed Dec 6, 2005 · Fuel system · 34,500 miles · MA

Same as case # 10127210. Gas gauge will drop to empty during stopped idle at lights or idling in park. Causes low fuel light to come on. Once vehicle is shaken during forward motion gauge will bounce back to correct position. (web site refering is mycarstats.com) have found another mass resident with same problem also.

Filed Dec 1, 2005 · Fuel system · IN

Dt: contact stated the fuel gauge on her vehicle was not working properly. Also, a light stayed on in the dashboard. The contact ran out of gas three times because of this problem.

Filed Sep 15, 2005 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · MI

Fuel gauge stops working or gives inaccurate readings. Truck runs out of gas because of these readings. Leaving the truck stranded in the road.

Filed Jul 26, 2005 · Brakes, Fuel system · 62,000 miles · NJ

The ABS light and brake light come on at any time during normal driving. However, it can never be checked because it does not save it in the computer memory when the vehicle is turned off. According to the owner's manual, this means I have no anti-lock brakes. The second problem is very serious also. The fuel gauge is erratic and inaccurate. I fear that I may run out of fuel at some point because of this. Then I may be stuck on the side of the road. I currently have to track my mileage with the trip meter to make sure it doesn't happen. Through research on the internet, I realize these are very common on this vehicle and gm refuses to recall it.

Filed Jul 6, 2005 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · AZ

I own a 2001 chevy silverado 4.8l pickup, purchased new in may 2001. For the past year, whenever I fill the fuel tank the gauge immediately goes to empty and the low fuel light comes on. The only way to accurately know how much gas is in the tank is to reset the trip odometer at each fill up. This apparently is a common problem on chevy pickups as I've talked to numerous chevy truck owners who have experienced the same problem. This occurs on several diufferent model year trucks. This is a known problem to chevy service departments, who suggest owners live with the problem until you need to replace the fuel pump, because the sending unit is inside the gas tank along with the pump. This repair is in the hundreds of dollars because it involves either dropping the gas tank or removing the bed to get to the affected parts. I believe that chevrolet should order a recall on this problem and repair it at no charge to owners. A non functioning gas gauge is an annoyance at the least, and dangerous at the worst if drivers were to run out of fuel on a crowded street or highway, or be stranded without fuel in extreme weather conditions. The fact that this is a known problem and has been for some time indicates gm is unwilling to correct the problem. I believe they should pay for the owners' repairs. Thank you.

Filed Jun 30, 2005 · Electrical · 59,000 miles · OH

Gas gauge has started to act up - bounces around, dumps down to empty and low fuel sensor light in dash comes on even though tank may be full. Began doing this after 60,000 miles. Did have it do this once before but did not repeat until recently so I never had it checked out. I have been to my mechanic (who's gmc truck is also doing the same thing) and was told this is a common problem.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · TN

While sitting still or driving fuel gauge moves back and forth between full and empty, reguardless of amount of fuel in tank.fuel light comes on when it moves to empty. Problem started at about 65,000 miles.