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2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 fuel system problems
55 complaints (53% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 69,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 55
- of this car's complaints
- 53%
- typical mileage
- 69,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Storage: fuel gauge system3
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GMC Envoy XL 370 fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 fuel system
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Fuel level gauge system failure
The office of defects investigations (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by General Motors (GM) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.General Motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.Most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading after filling the tank.Less than 10 percent of theODI complaints involved an engine stall incident.During this investigation, GM developed a remedy procedure and issued special coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.The bulletin was sent to dealers on August 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on August 15, 2011.See the investigative file for copies of GM's bulletin and owner letter.This preliminary evaluation is closed.
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Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
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What 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Stalling out in intersection,fuel gage and speed odometer ,air bags defaulting,shacking in front end , when driving. Verry dangerous.
Fuel gauge sensor 2005 envoy xl denali. 70153 miles. After fueling the vehicle fuel gauge registers empty until about an eighth of a tank has been used then the fuel gauge works just fine. Have to disconnect the positive battery terminal for appx. Ten minutes to get the service engine light to stop illuminating. Occurs everytime I fill the vehicle. It causes an inaccurate fuel reading. Turning in to dealer tomorrow 06-19-2013 for repairs. Code produced p0463.
I filled my tank at a gas station and when leaving the "check engine" light came on and the fuel gauge dropped down to "e" and low fuel light came on. After 10-15 seconds the fuel gauge went all the way to "full". A few minutes later it did the same thing again, and has continued.
We started noticing after a fill up at the gas station the gas gauge still showed empty. The gauge took over an hour of driving to move up to full. In the middle of the week last week the vehicle ran out of gas and stalled. We added half a tank, but the gauge still showed empty the next few times it was driven somewhere. Last weekend I filled up again and the gauge showed empty still with warning indicator on. Again it took over an hour of driving for the gauge to register the tank even 3/4 full.
Air conditioner quit working on level 5, would work on level 1-4, level 5 would keep turning off. Shortly after this within the same day I could smell something burning coming through the air vents. Mechanics noted and showed me that the resistor plugs on the back had burned and melted together, that's what was causing the burning smell. Needed a new resistor, pig tail, and blower. Also my fuel gauge and RPM are broke, have not been working for the past 3 years.
Fuel gauge does not work. I will fill up the tank and turn on the car and it reads low fuel and the indicator light comes on. Then I can be driving and it will jump up to past 1/4 tank then slowly go down to e and read low fuel.
The fuel sensor on my vehicle swings wildly from empty to full even when the fuel tank has just been filled. This results in the check engine light to constantly be on. I am unable to determine how much gas is in the car due to the faulty sensor. I have checked the internet and this appears to be a widespread problem that has been reported for years. I called gm and they told me that they have known about the problem and will cover 50% of the cost only if I take it to a gm dealer and that my portion of the cost would be between $500 - $600 dollars. They would not cover any of the cost if I take it to my local mechanic. This problem has been known by gm for years and they should have issued a complete recall to repair the defective part(s).
After filling fuel tank, sensor went to empty imediately. Chimes activate and fuel gauage reads empty.
Faulty fuel gauge went out again for the second time. First time it happen the vehicle was under warranty. This time it is not covered. We have taken this truck to the shop twice to work on the dash board instrument cluster.(oil, battery , fuel).
Questions about the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 fuel system
Does the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 55 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370, 53% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 69,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2005 GMC Envoy XL 370 problems
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