2007 Chevrolet Uplander fuel system problems

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Fuel system · 36,584 miles · IN

Vehicle has been experiencing faulty fuel gauge readings as well as fuel range readings, since may of 2009 (I purchased it in 2008). It has been in the dealers shop 2 dealerships, numerous times for this problems, have supposedly had the sensor changed 4 times (under warrantee) and the fifth time, they would not do anything saying that they could not find a problem. It was at that time out of warrantee. It is now in the shop again for the same issue because since the problem has never been fixed and I was told that this has been an ongoing issue with gm and they basically refuse to own up to the problem or actually fixing what needs to be done. No recall on this issue but the chevy trailblazer has had the same identical issue and there was a recall siting a safety concern. I do have pictures (resent ones) as to my concern but I also have some pictures from years ago that I actually showed to the dealerships, and still gm as well as the dealers are not wanting to actually fix the problem. I think that I have already made this complaint with the federal safety agency previously but to date nothing has been done and I notice that there are numerous complaints similar if not identical to my complaint, which were put in after mine, and still nothing (recall) has taken place.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Fuel system · 19,000 miles · VA

Purchased used in november 2007 and shortly had trouble as when vehicle parked slightly downhill with fuel gauge showing 1/3+ vehicle would not start and gauges show zero fuel. Driving down hill engine will quit for lack of fuel. Gm told me in writing that they know of this problem and considered it to be normal. Only yesterday was stranded in parking lot of fast food lunch place with gauge showing 1/3+ fuel level but car would not start. Fuel pickup is in rear of long 25 gallon tank. Design defect that presents a safety hazard as engine will stop with loss of steering and breaking. Gm knows about this and I feel this is another safety life issue for which they have ignored.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 36,584 miles · IN

The fuel gauge/fuel range has been malfunctioning since 09 in that the gauge could change or fluxuate as much as 1/8 to 1/4 tank in a very short time. The fuel range which I thought showed how many miles you should be able to drive considering the amount of fuel in the tank, that changed as much as 50 miles and a few times, the fuel gauge would read about 1/8 of a tank, and I have driven 1 block, and it showed empty. Realizing that other are other factors, I do however feel that it is a safety issue especially if I'm on the highway. This same problem still exist as of the writing of this complaint and 2 different dealers have supposedly fixed the problem by changing the fuel sensor (4 times) and refused to change it the last time that I took it to them. The second issue (and I put power train) but it has to do with my transmission but I did not see that in the options. In september of 2012, I complained about transmission problem and the dealer could not duplicate the problem. I took it back to the dealer in november of the same year with the same problem and they did notice the problem and they supposedly fixed the problem, however because my extended warranty had expired in october a month prior, they said that it would be fixed but I was charged $300.00 which at that time, I had no other choice but to pay it so I did. Last november 2013 thanksgiving weekend, my transmission failed and my family was stranded 400 miles away from home and had to leave our vehicle and rent a car to get home and then go back and pick up the van. After getting it back home, the dealer did make a repair to the transmission again, but as they have acknowledged, it is still a problem with the shifting and that they would be willing to pay up to 1500 of the repair. Another dealer told me that I needed a new transmission. Currently, I have 82k miles and need third transmit repair.

Filed Sep 18, 2013 · Fuel system · MI

Fuel gauge is never correct. The 'mileage till empty' display is all over the place along with the needle. Gauge will show 1/2 tank when starting out, 20 miles later is shows 1/4 tank. Can be driving and just before stopping and turning off the engine will show 1/4 tank of gas. Start the engine back up after maybe 5 minutes and needle shows less than 1/8 of tank. Have run out of gas multiple time because of this. Even been stranded at 7am with 2 year old in 20 f degree weather.

Filed Aug 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH after refueling, the fuel gauge failed to operate as the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed May 24, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 98,567 miles · VT

The vehicle will hesitate to take off after engaging a forward gear. Sometimes it will take off normally, sometimes it will shudder and buck before, or while attempting to go, and sometimes it will just sit there and do nothing but increase the engine rpms, when the rpms are back to normal it might take off or it might not. The transmission has been serviced, fluid change, not sure if the dealership changed the filter.

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Fuel system, Steering · 20,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she smelled a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel odor was coming from the engine. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose or repair the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle would shake while driving at various speeds. The tires were replaced on four occasions due to excessive tread wear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as intended. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 95,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · NC

I have been stranded or have ran out of gas 6 different times while driving my 2007 chevy uplander. One time, due to terrain, I was unable to move off the road. This is the only vehicle I have ever run out of gas in my life. It is very dangerous when it shuts off while driving with no steering. I see many have complained about this situation, yet nothing has been done about it.

Filed May 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 37,000 miles · MI

I had just purchased my 2007 chevy uplander with a full tank of gas, so I didn't know the tank capacity or the mileage range for a full tank in this vehicle. I was traveling on I-75 southbound near cincinnati, ohio. Traffic was heavy and I was in the passing lane going 65 MPH while passing another vehicle, when my engine just simply cut out without warning. The gas gauge indicated that there was still over a quarter tank and the computer read out said, fuel range 120 miles. In order to safely get my van off the highway I had to cross over 3 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder and pull off. I was positive I was going to be hit from behind as I tried to make it to the opposite side of the road without power. I was able to pull over and had to walk to the next exit and buy a can and gas. The entire experience was very dangerous as I was over 300 miles from home and all alone.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 78,021 miles · RI

Gas gauge was reading inaccurately on 2007 chevy uplander. Traveling with a 5 year old and 18 month of twins when the vehicle was reading 1/4 tank of gas and 120 miles to empty and lost power on a 4 lane highway. Had to have it towed to my mechanic and cost approx $500 to fix.