GMC Envoy Denali XL fuel gauge problems

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 87,000 miles · KY

While driving, in pitch black darkness on 6/10/2016 around 1:00 am, my headlights suddenly went off. The only way I could obtain lights was using the high beams. Low beams do not work and high beam only works in manual on/off mode. We checked the lamps and fuses. All are in excellent condition. I have no lights while driving or in park. The side view mirrors move on there own and at any time, while driving , in park and when the car is not running. This has been going on since the door panel recall was repaired. The dealer has informed me that there is no recall on that either. Last year (2015) I had to replace the airbags (suspension) on both rear wheels. The car would drop down lower than any mid size car. Once started the bags would inflate but the car may drop at any give time while driving. Gm did not cover this cost and the dealer wanted over $1200.00 to repair. Prior to that the gas gauge quit working. Which gm did cover the repair cost but I never received a recall. I just happened to be at the dealer for the driver door recall and mentioned it.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · IN

The gas gauge has completely stopped working. It consistently shows as empty even when tank is full.

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 109,000 miles · OH

Fuel gauge goes to empty when full stopped in traffic on i75 with grand babies they say its the fuel sensor and sending units are bad.

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Electrical · TX

When weather turned cold the vehicle would stall and shut off for no reason. In addition to gas gauge stopped working.

Filed Sep 17, 2013 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · MA

Ran out of gas with the fuel gauge reading half full (vehicle had approx 50k mileage). After putting a couple of gallons in the tank went to the gas station and filled the tank. When the vehicle was started the gauge bounced to full and then to empty. It began bouncing up and down continuously, sometimes settling at half full or at empty. It continues to do this today (9/16/13) but mostly stays on empty with the fuel gauge light on all the time regardless of how much gas is in the tank. We now use the trip odometer to gauge the distance we travel so we know when to refuel. We were told by our dealer that it was the fuel sensor and would cost around $600-$700 to repair.

Filed Feb 13, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 128,623 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy denali xl. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 40 MPH. The contact also stated that the engine and the low fuel warning lights illuminated although the fuel level was at max. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle body and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 128,623 and the current mileage was 138,182...updated 04-03-13 *bf updated 04/22/2013

Filed Nov 19, 2011 · Fuel system · 43,000 miles · NY

In february I was driving home with my 5 year old daughter on the thruway, when suddenly the car stopped working. I luckily pulled over to the shoulder but had to wait there in the dark, terrified that we would be hit from behind, as it was dark. Imagine my surprise when I found out the car was simply out of gas! The gas gauge did not read empty but that was the problem!! Since that time I have run out of gas several more occasions, once with 5 children in the car at night. Gmc is not issuing a recall and it needs to be done now!! This is a safety issue not only for the driver of these vehicles with the faulty sensor, but other drivers on the road also. Something needs to be done.

Filed Sep 20, 2011 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · CA

With no advance warning, the fuel gauge started reading empty immediately when tank was filled. Possibly related or not, the flap in the fuel filler neck disappeared about the same time the problem started. Once the problem began, the fuel light would come on when the car was started and would stay on constantly. The check engine light is always on as well. As fuel level decreased sometimes the gauge would apparently read correctly (e.g. Below 3/4 tank). Stopping or starting sometimes caused the gauge to fluctuate; often the gauge goes up and down several times a minute. Over the last eight months the condition has worsened and the gauge often reads empty, with occasional swings up to approximately correct level (estimate based on miles driven since filling tank). However, the gauge never went below 1/8 tank, even though it was less than two gallons from empty in a 24-gallon tank.

Filed Jul 17, 2011 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · NJ

2006 envoy denali check engine light came on fuel gauge stopped working properly. Dealer says it is the sending unit. If this is common shouldn't there be a recall.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · MO

Gmc envoy denali xl 2006 fuel gauge issue. 1st incident - fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank gas available while traveling in I-70 il when vehicle ran out of gas while traveling at 65mph passing semi truck. Other vehicles behind me had to react to immediate slow down of our vehicle. Managed to successful pull over to verge of road without incident. Not realizing fuel gauge was faulty a week later similar situation occurred - ran out of gas as I was pulling up to an intersection - lights had just turned red and I was unable to apply enough pressure to brakes as we were heading downhill that I went through red light and 2 cars had to take evasive action to avoid crashing in to me. 2 young children in car at the time of incident. Realizing there was an issue - entire fuel pump system was replaced - total cost over $800.