2005 GMC Envoy Xuv: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Oct 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · FL

After filling up with gas and then proceeding to start the engine, the fuel gauge indicates a false reading of no fuel and the yellow light is constantly on.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · FL

The speedometer has been an ongoing problem, with it not working properly. It will go out of wack while driving, and you do not know what your speed is when it drops past the 120 MPH range, then when vehicle is stopped, it may read 60 or 70 MPH range. People are making complaints all over about this as well as the gas gauge doing the same thing. Gmc dealer states that there are no recalls on these problems. These are safety related problems, and need to be recalled. I have an extended warranty on my vehicle (still in force), with a $100 deductible, but why should the warranty company pay for this, if it is a problem with gm (many makes and models, not just mine). I also know for fact, what the problem is, and that is these gauges have "stepper motors", that control the "needle" that shows speed, fuel, RPM, ect, and the stepper motors are the defective part. When the stepper motors are replaced, they have a new part number, as the defective ones have the old part number. All gm dealers are aware of this, yet refuse to replace at there cost. If the oem equipment was fine, then why are the replacements different and with a new part number. My gmc dealer ship, won't even replace the stepper motors, and want to replace the entire instrument cluster. This again is a safety issue, and a money issue, as I know first hand after receiving a $165 speeding ticket, not knowing how fast I was going with no traffic around. The gas gauge may read half a tank, and then you stall out on the freeway, and get rear ended, which at those speeds, hope you or the person that rear ends you survive! Not to mention an insurance claim (auto and/or bi claim), and/or a possible death. By the way, I am an auto insurance adjuster by trade, and have been for 34 years. I simply want a recall on this ongoing problem, so folks can drive down the road safely again, with peace of mind.

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Fuel system, Suspension · 108,000 miles · MI

Fuel gauge stopped working and the front end sounds like its loose. I have a five year old and can;t even tell when I'm low on gas and I'm not sure what's going on with the front end.

Filed Oct 4, 2011 · Fuel system · CO

I own a 2005 gmc envoy xuv with approximately 64000 miles on it. The complaint I wish to report is a malfunction with the fuel level sensor. The fuel level sensor has stopped working and reads empty constantly, even when the vehicle is full of fuel. The sensor chimes a warning sound to indicate fuel is low. This has been an issue for us for 5 months. We have spent much time researching this issue to try to repair it ourselves, and it has seemed to be an issue that needs dealership attention. I was in process of scheduling an appointment with gmc, when a letter from gmc arrived in the mail. They were able to locate us by our VIN. In the letter, gmc fully acknowledges the faulty fuel level sensor and offers to pay 50% of repair costs at a certified gmc dealership. Although I appreciate their offer, the repair will still be approximately $200 at 50%. I am writing today to let my voice be heard that the last few months dealing with this issue have been extremely challenging. I have had to be constantly aware of my exact mileage, and fearful of running out of fuel, stranded on the interstate with my family. To me, it is a safety issue that gmc should repair as a courtesy to their customers. We purchased this vehicle because of the reputation of an american company and am hoping that others along with us will report this issue.

Filed Aug 26, 2011 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · FL

Our 2005 gmc envoy has always had a faulty fuel gauge and has caused our family to be stranded a few times without gas while travelling far from home. We took it into a gmc dealer who wanted $ 950 for parts and repairs. We just dont have that kind of money. Gmc has always been aware of this problem and has not offered to fix it nor have a recall on this faulty gas gauge. 856,000 gm suvs under investigation for faulty fuel gauges federal regulators are investigating 865,000 general motors suvs, including the 2005-?07 chevrolet trailblazer and buick rainier,for faulty fuel gauges that are inaccurate. The 2005-?06 chevrolet trailblazer ext, the 2005-?07 gmc envoy, the 2005-?06 gmc envoy xl and the 2005-?07 saab 9-7x are also affected vehicles being investigated. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed May 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy xuv. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was defective and the vehicle would not allow her to add more than 15 gallons of gasoline into the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 110,000. Updated 07/08/11*lj the fuel gauge read empty and the low fuel gauge light illuminated even when the consumer put gas in the vehicle. The consumer stated no one has a solution. Updated 07/15/11

Filed May 9, 2011 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · OH

Failure of fuel gauge resulting in stall in traffic, dealer repair required replacement of sender, fuel pump and fuel filter all located in fuel tank.

Filed May 5, 2011 · Fuel system · 64,746 miles · CA

Though I had 1/4 tank of gas in my car, I put in 13.5 gallons of fuel. When I turned on the engine, instead of the gas gauge showing full, the indicator dropped down to empty and the "low fuel" lights went on. This continued with the indicator showing 1/4 full, empty, full, empty until several days later, when it settled at 3/4 full. Every time I have added fuel to the gas tank, the same thing happens. I have been forced to write down my milage and keep track of how far I have driven in order to estimate when I need fuel. I cannot trust what the gauge reads.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Fuel system, Locks · 45,000 miles · ND

Purchased the 2005 gmc envoy xuv used in 2009 with 41000 miles. Within 3 months the envoy started having rear door latch failures. The rear door and glass can be opened in a traditional side door mode or a truck bed mode. Frequently the electronic latches that operate to let the door function in either way would fail. The envoy has been in several times over three years to have all the latches repaired and or replaced. Each latch has been replaced several times. When the latches fail, and they have failed in a configuration that when I tried to open the door in a side door way, three latches let lose and the door fell open with only one latch holing the rear door on. I was forced to have to lift the door back into the slots where the door pegs lock into the latches. One time three latches failed and I had to use bungee cords to keep the door closed so that I could drive it to the dealer to have the latches replaced. The dealer charges me 50 dollars per visit per the warranty, however the vehicle has to go in at least 3 times a year to have the latched looked at and repaired or replaced. They replace the fixed latches at no cost but I still get charged 50 dollars for the visit. The warranty is soon to be off this vehicle. Also the gas gauge failed to operate correctly within months of owning the envoy. The gas gauge would show more fuel then what I had, or show no fuel whatsoever even though I had just filled the gas tank up. The gauge needle would bounce back and forth all the time or get stuck full or empty as well. It was found that there was a bad fuel level sensor in the tank. It was replaced. I have also had to replace the front pinions of the envoy twice during the three years I have owned it because they were leaking. I have also had to have the differential carrier overhauled because the front differentials were both leaking. These pinions and differential repairs were three different visits to the dealer, not at once.

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Fuel system · 46,000 miles · FL

When I fill up the gas gauge stays on empty for a long time, this happens every time I fill up.

Filed Mar 27, 2009 · Airbags, Fuel system · 52,000 miles · TX

For the past few months when I turn on my truck the airbag light turns on and stays on for a few hours stating that it needs service. It happens every few weeks and it can be very dangerous. If I were to be involved in a car accident the air bags may or may not deploy. I had taken it back to the dealership where I purchased the truck to take a look at it and they said it was ok, that I must of passed a bump too fast causing it to turn on, but it has been quite a while and it continues to do the same thing. I guarantee no bump would cause a air bag light to turn on and malfunction. As if that was not enough of a problem in the beginning of this month (march) I started having trouble with the gas gauge. At first when I would fill it up it would read empty and would register about 30 minutes later to the correct level. Now it doesn't register at all, it just moves from side to side, states empty when I fill up and everymorning when I turn the truck on and says I have a quarter tank there after. What sad is that I am not the only person with this problem and it has not been recalled. This can be a safety hazard and causes distractions when driving.