Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, she noticed that the fuel gauge reading was fluctuating while the fuel tank was full. The engine then suddenly stalled due to the faulty fuel gauge. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
2004 GMC Envoy XL: wrong fuel gauge reading
14 of the 187 complaints about the 2004 GMC Envoy XL describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
Long term problem with the instrument cluster that grew much worse at the beginning of this year. I'm the original owner and the vehicle currently has less than 88k miles on it. Back in 2010 the tachometer stopped functioning properly. At idle, it was reading 5000-6000 RPM. Kept watching the tach over months and it was all over the place until the needle finally rested at the 6 o'clock position. Wasn't a big deal. Early this year (2013), other gauges started reading improperly. One by one the oil pressure, speedometer, and fuel gauge all went haywire, showing readings outside of their range. The only two functional gauges left were voltage and coolant temperature when I had the entire instrument cluster replaced back in march the cluster is a common problem. There's a thread at edmunds.com with over 500 posts related to it: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@@.f17ba01/0 didn't happen to me because I was watching all the gauges closely, but I'd hate to see someone run out of gas in the middle of nowhere because of a faulty fuel gauge.
The speedometer on my 2004 envoy xl began acting erratically ( going from 0 to 120 ) a earlier 2011 and continues. The gas gauge does not register properly either. The dealer wanted to change my speedometer first to see if this would fix both problems (over $600.00 in cost) and if that didn't fix it, then they would have to change a module in the fuel tank (another $600.00 in cost). My research on the internet indicates this is a faulty part and needs to be recall. I've read different makes of gmc and mileage have complained about this issue.
Own a 2004 gmc envoy and I have problems with the fuel gauge and the odometer. The fuel gauge goes past the f line when the vehicle is not on fuel. Also the odometer will stop working or get stuck on 10-15 MPH. He happens often...every other day. I was told that it would cost 1400 to fix and a possibility it may not fix the problem.
Instrument cluster was repaired by a local repair person who's been making a living repairing these gauges and clusters for 10 years now. My gauges would fluctuate all over the place and my fuel gauge tells me I have 100+ miles left in the tank and then I run out of gas. Even with the gauges repaired, I still have a faulty fuel sending unit or something that has my "estimated mileage to empty" all over the board. It shows me at 85 miles to empty when I park it, but start it back up and it goes to 140, or sometimes tips me off that it's actually low on fuel. I'm frustrated, can't seem to get any straight answers from anyone.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that the fuel gauge and speedometer would fluctuate abnormally when driving over 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable determine the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. Updated 06/17/11*lj updated 06/27/11
My gas gauge says I have gas when I keep running out. I have taken to dealership and they replaced gauge. Still does not work.
2004 envoy, 81,300 miles. Fuel gauge and speedometer not working or when they do it is very erratic and unreliable. On a trip through min I noticed the gauge said I was going 70 MPH in 45 zone. Then ran out of gas on another trip not realizing the fuel gauge was also not functioning correctly. At this point I use my garmin for determining speed. Looking to get it fixed but was estimated the cost for new instrument cluster panel would be $600.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. While driving approximately 30 MPH the instrument panel cluster failed to function properly. He stated that the speedometer and fuel gauges would shut on and off at times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the instrument panel cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact referenced recall 03v096000, electrical system wiring, interior/under dash and was advised that this was for the 2002 model year. The VIN was unavailable. Then failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.
In the spring of 2009, we began noticing problems with the instrument panel and electrical system of our 2004 gmc envoy xl. The speedometer was not consistent. The gas gauge became unreliable. We have also seen problems with the oil gauge and most recently the reading for the exterior temperature. Currently, it has been almost a year since the start of the problems, and the gas gauge, speedometer, and the exterior temperature readout are never correct. We contacted the gmc dealer where we bought the vehicle and were told that several complaints had been logged regarding similar issues with these vehicles and that the problem was the instrument panel cluster. I believe the cost to have it fixed was going to be $400-$500. If so many of these vehicles are having the same problem, why will gmc not issue a recall and have this problem fixed?
Hi, I'm a owner of a gmc envoy xl. I have had many problems with the gauges altogether. 1st it was the fuel gauge and then now all the instruments are out. You cant tell how fast your going, if your vehicle is overheating nothing! I have done quiet a bit of research and it looks as if this is a very known issue. Its not that its the most costly part to fix but I dont feel the consumer should be responsible if ust about everyone that owns this type of vehicle has the same issue. Its also very dangerous not knowing what is going on while your on the road as well thats what the gauges are for. Please help!!!! The approx date entered is the date I filed this complaint I have had the issue for well over 6 months now.
Fuel gauge is not working, it even pointed completely south at one time. Looking on the web it seems to be a common problem in envoys.
Related recalls
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Questions about the 2004 GMC Envoy XL fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2004 GMC Envoy XL?
14 of 187 owner complaints about the 2004 GMC Envoy XL (7%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 GMC Envoy XL?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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