2003 Chevrolet Silverado: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Fuel system · 38,327 miles · GA

2003 chevrolet silverado experiencing problems with the gas gauge and the speedometer.*mr the speedometer needle became stuck and would not return to zero. The dealer replaced the cluster. The gas gauge was inaccurate which caused the vehicle to run out of gas. The gauge indicated that there was 1/4 tank of fuel remaining. The dealer replaced the fuel module assembly.

Filed Mar 14, 2005 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · FL

While driving at any speed fuel sending unit failed to register the proper amount of fuel. Consumer felt that the vehicle would run out of fuel while driving on the freeway. Dealer was notified via phone.

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Fuel system · 31,500 miles · AR

The fuel gauge stops working once the vehicle becomes low on gasoline. Consumer experienced this problem for a while, and the dealer reset the computer. However, vehicle shut off on the railroad tracks, making it impossible for the consumer to clear the tracks. Vehicle had to be pushed.

Filed Dec 7, 2004 · Acceleration · 44,506 miles · UT

I have a 2003 chevrolet silverado .5 ton. I have had a problem with the fuel level sensor and a check engine light for the last 8 months. My speedometer started to act very jittery for about 2 months and now it does not work at all. It is stuck pointing straight down. Two dealers said they are seeing this a lot, and have a very long back order for parts.

Filed May 5, 2004 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · ID

Steep hillside incline / decline failure of sensor for fuel gauge/ do not know the amount of fuel in the vehicle computer failure, leaving to being stranded repair of failure cost of 600.00 dollars usda / complaint is as follows:off road travel would be impossible due to in the event you are in a steep incline or decline it would cost $600.00 to repair. Really not cost effective.