2001 Chevrolet Suburban: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 209,357 miles · NC

Fuel pump may falter or fail; fuel pump relay was non-functional, replaced it; other fuses passed testing with meter; vehicle started, would not run more than a few minutes. New fuel filter. Guy at service station banged on gas tank, and it would start then run great for a minute, then will not restart. Ordering a replacement fuel pump. Bought this vehicle in 2005 about the time of gm recall 05027. In doing online trouble-shooting today, I discovered the 2001 gm recall 05027. Have had this problem several times. Fuel filter was last changed in july 2009. Complete failure when in motion, backing out of service station onto main street (us 64 bus), just inches from lane of travel (6.14.19).what could be worse than fuel pump failure at a busy intersection during lunch hour? Grateful it didn't catch fire, or get hit. As the service attendant tried to restart it, over and over, the relay in the ecu may have failed at that time. In the interim, my husband died. I replaced relay/fuses today 9/14/19, and vehicle started, but would not stay running. Another mechanic banged on fuel tank, it ran for a while, so he advised replacing pump, which is not rocket science after viewing youtube how-to videos. With the pump failing sporadically, and responding to the vibration of being banged, it seems like faulty wiring or connection problem, or that something is loose or not fully seated anymore. Lots of folks say the chevy 1500 is widely known for fuel supply problems. Gas gauge has not been accurate ever. When full, it may show empty when turning or hitting a slight bump in the road. (track by computing mpg and mileage, to determine range). In short distances, it swings full-> empty->full. Wiring diagram shows tiny fuse labeled prime, none there. Abs indicator lights up because sensor cable at right front tire may fail on left turn, or hard right turn, yet brakes are fine.

Filed Jul 1, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 69,000 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when he noticed that the fuel gauge displayed empty which was inaccurate; however, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The contact repaired the vehicle by replacing the fuel pump module. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000. Updated 08/24/10 *lj the consumer stated the electrical wring in the fuel pump module had melted the insulation and was causing a short in several placed. Updated 08/24/10

Filed Apr 4, 2006 · Fuel system · 77,000 miles · SC

Dt*: the contact stated the fuel gauge on the vehicle is inoperable. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v155000, regarding the fuel pump. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Nov 10, 2005 · Fuel system · 24,320 miles · PA

Recall repair done on chevy suburban 2001 which involved taking down the fuel tank (new wiring harness installed). Has serious concern now, that the car is now less safer due the fuel tank mounting and dismounting. In fact my fuel gauge started not working after this and now they have take down the fuel tank again. Is there any evidence that this type of service work may actually cause further safety issues which may involve a vehicle fire ? Is this really the proper way to correct a safety issue which has already created a recall ?

Filed Sep 14, 2005 · Fuel system · 46,000 miles · OH

Dt: there is recall # 05v155000 for the fuel module reservoir assembly where the wire breaks the seal in the gas tank. Contacted the dealer. They took the gas tank off and that the fuel module was bad. The wire got warm and caused a hole in the connector, and fuel vapors leaked out, and engine light appeared on august 25, 2005 . That was why I the consumer took the vehicle to dealer. When the gas got low the gas gauge would go all the way to and back to the actual amount of gas that was in it.

Filed May 13, 2005 · Fuel system · 76,603 miles · WI

Significant fuel leak from gas tank of 2001 chevrolet suburban. Will leak at approx. 1/2 gal per hour. Will leak when running at idle, running at speed, and stopped, engine off. Please take note - the vehicle would still run with the fuel tank leaking significantly. No error message was displayed in the vehicle message display. No fire occurred, but with close proximity to exhaust system, risk for fire would appear to be extreme. Delivered vehicle to dealer to inspect. Upon pressure test, dealer found leak at top of tank in pass-through connector. Leak was occurring because wire inside tank (fuel pump lead) melted, and created hole in pass through connector. Entire internal tank fuel pump and fuel level sender assembly replaced. Dealer technician reported he had seen this before, but usually the vehicle would not run, or a check engine light would be displayed. This vehicle would run, and did not display any message in the vehicle message display. Dealer would not acknowledge a recall in their systems or support a safety issue search. Gm would not acknowledge any recall or safety issue concern during calls placed on 5-13-2005. Gm service request was submitted by owner via phone - open service requst #1-335303835. Cost to repair was $996.38us, all paid by owner. Owner (me) has all receipts and defective parts. Failed wire lead on internal pump is visibly melted. Cannot confirm replacement part (gm # 25315983) is not also defective, and may also lead to reoccurence of the same problem - melted wire, gas leak, potential fire or explosion.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · GA

Fuel gauge was defective. When the tank was full it registered half, and when it was half it registered empty. . Consumer ran out of gas twice. Manufacturer stated no complaints or recalls on this matter were found.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Electrical · 31,518 miles · CA

We have a 2001 chevrolet suburban. Starting in september 2003, when the gas level got to 1/2, the gas gauge would drop to empty and the low fuel light would go on, then the light would go off and the gas gauge would go back to 1/2. This happened intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealership october 20, 2003. They said they tested, inspected and returned the vehicle to me on october 22, 2003. They said they could not find anything wrong and could not get it to fail again. On october 26, 2003, the same thing happened only the vehicle "shut down" without warning. It could not be re-started and the vehicle had to be towed to a dealership, there they" replaced pcmb fuse blown and fuel system circuit had a short to ground, found wires at module burned. They replaced fuel module, fuel pump relay and fuses". On january 12, 2004, the vehicle again "shut-down" without any warning. It restarted in about 20 minutes. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they have been driving it for about four weeks, but can find nothing wrong with it and it has not shut down again. They have not done anything to fix it as the problem is "intermittent" and the problem of shutting down could not be replicated. They can find no specific cause. The dealership wants me to pick up the vehicle tomorrow, february 12, 2004. There is no advance warning when the vehicle shuts down causing loss of power to brakes, steering and all other components. This is a potentially disastrous problem, a very serious safety issue and could be life threatening.

Filed Jan 12, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 20 miles · FL

We bought a 2001 chevy suburban , brand new. Since we owned it, the air conditioner motor failed the first month, front left shock pops when turning, driver's seat warmer doesn't work (possible faulty switch), the 5.3 liter engine knocks and pings like crazy even when using 93 octane fuel on a steady basis. The front passenger seat was found to have cracked seat rails but dealer had no replacement rails, have to order them. Gas gauge doesn't read right (when on the red line it still has 6 gallons in the tank or 20% fuel left) the thing is a piece of crap! Gm didn't give a darn either. If you call to complain you get the run around. This is their top of the line passenger truck (suburban lt) and definitely not something they should be proud of. I definitely will not buy another, my parents just bought a new ford expedition since they saw all the crap breaking on this thing. Other friends have also not gm after seeing first hand my brand new lemon. Another friend of mine is on his 3rd replacement motor for his camaro window. He bought AC delco motors each time and they all stopped working within one year. All of these products, including my suburban are being made in mexico I just found out. I think that they must have a big problem with quality control down there or their sampling size is nil. Well I hope gm has made a bundle of profits off nafta because they've definitely lost at least 7 sales that I know of due to my $40,000 piece of crap. I wouldn't recommend this car to anyone. I have heard of others complaining of the same pings/knocks in their 5.3 liter gm engines. Does anyone know of a class action lawsuit regarding this? Oh and the emergency brake is way too loose.