The gas gauge on this vehicle is off. On two separate incidences when the gas gauge is just above the red empty indicator, the vehicle acts like it is running out of gas. This is demonstrated by difficulty excel-orating after stopping, or going up hill. Then 15-20 miles later the gas light comes on and the vehicle is struggling to go because it is literally running on empty.
2005 GMC Envoy fuel system complaints
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While driving speed control goes back and forth. Also when come to stop it stays stuck? Fuel gauge does not properly display correct amout of fuel in tank.
Fuel gauges is showing empty when the vehicle is full of gasoline. Odometer is not reading the correct speed. Temperature gauge is malfunctioning. On google several complaints about this is widely known. What is gmc doing to resolve these issues? The tax payers help bail out gmc and now we are not being treated unfairly where is our justice? Please help, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Gas gauge intermittent. Never giving a consistant reading with needle moving all over the place on gauge.
Fuel gauge reads empty or fuel level low and I just filled up!
I received a letter from gmc approximately a year ago stating that there was a recall to the fuel gauge on my vehicle. I didn't think anything of it since I had not experienced the issue and the letter stated not to take it to the dealer unless you currently had the problem. As of a week ago the fuel gauge stopped working. I fueled up until the tank was full and the gauge reads as if the tank is empty and the low fuel light is on. In addition the speedometer has is having issues now as well. It sticks at highway speed and then just goes to zero and stays there. If it weren't for my GPS I would have no clue what rate of speed I am traveling. I have contacted gmc customer service as well as the dealership and the repair for the fuel gauge will cost me $240 with gmc paying the other half. It seems to me that they were aware that there was an issue before I did so why am I now stuck with the repair bills? Why was this not fixed before the vehicle was sold to me since I purchased it used from the dealership? Something should be done about this.I should not be held accountable for gmc's errors! In addition there are recalls on the other gmc models for the cluster gauge that affects the speedometer. The envoy was not included because there were not a sufficient number of complaints. Once again why should I be stuck holding the bag on faulty equipment? What can be done to get this resolved?
Since february 2011 fuel sensor problems inaccurate reading fuel gauge displays full then empty indicator light turns on then off, driving on the 10 freeway east with grandchildren aboard very close to accident had to immediately pull off to side no fuel in tank. Reported problem to mark christopher auto center ontario calf. Replace fuel sensor also recommend fuel pump module replace at the same time since fuel tank was off vehicle estimate for service $324.88 tax included to replace fuel pump module parts and labor $800.00. Very costly since on set income just service envoy replace fuel sensor total amount due $740.34. Received letter from general motors 8/9/2011 reimbursing charges of 50% only for fuel sensor charges paid. Year to date continual problems with fuel gauge reading, returned to dealership on february 10, 2011 did explain fuel gage reading were inaccurate, service technician placed on scope & scanned for malfunctions stated no problems found. Personally upset for the amount paid thinking gm only cares about labor charges and price on parts contributes to their profit no losses. Customer service is no longer their priority.today speedometer operates inaccurate reads over 150+miles, oil gauge is locked, RPM gauge inaccurate fluctuates back & forth, fuel gauge reads fuel present actually empty indicator light displays empty or inoperative stops suddenly confusing me adding fuel especially with todays price. Water temp gauge reads vehicle over 180 degrees so incorrect. Today disable service connected vietnam veteran also two family members unemployed on set income how in hell to get this problem resolved before a accident occurs on some isolate dark highway, everyone texts, cell phone usage, GPS reading their screens little attention to the road ahead. Requesting help soon with my issue, notified general motors of this today through mail.
The gas gauge started failing. It started marking random fuel values which were completely incorrect. It would mark half a tank when it was full. It would randomly jump to different setting after each start. And finally it got stuck on empty with the empty light on.
2005 gmc envoy. Attorney writes on behalf of the client in regards to fuel level censor that may wear prematurely *tgw the attorney stated his clients vehicle service engine light illuminated and the fuel gauge read empty after filling the tank. Ultimately, the sensor wore out, which caused the fuel gauge to stop working.
The gas gauge on my 2005 gmc envoy has begun reading incorrectly. The gauge reads empty when I fill it with fuel. After a couple of days the tank appears to return to what I believe is a normal reading. Then, on it's own, it will fluxuate dropping to empty, triggering the low fuel light and alarm and then return to it's previous position. At this time, I cannot trust the gauge to be accurate.
The gas gauge on my 2005 gmc envoy slt has began reading incorrectly. The gauge reads empty even when the tank has fuel in it. After a day or so the tank reads normal, then it begins to fluxuate from correct to empty. Then the check engine light will begin coming on, and will go off again with no resetting.
After filling the tank in my 05 envoy the gauge reads empty for a while, then goes up and down.
Fuel gauge shows empty when tank is full. It will work again at about half a tank, then when we refuel it will go to empty again. Then it will start to go up to about 1/8 tank, then go back to empty. Sounds like this is a major issue with gm vehicles.
Repeat problems since car was purchased brand new at dealers. Air /o2 sensors defective/replaced. Defective fuel pump/fuel sensor/electronic gas gauge; flickering/dimming headlights; freezing/inability to control driver's side seat and controls. 1/4 of front instrument panel lights out; drivers side seat control lighting 1/4 out; check engine light and low fuel light on continuously since 1997. Tie rods both replaced as well as both front sway bars. Immediately following vehicle purchase, check engine light would continuously go off. I would call onstar at which point I was told to take car in for repair w/I 7-10 days (often told a problem w/powertrain or transmission) . At dealers service dept, told over and over again after tons of worry, concern and time spent, that electrical system on this car tends to trip/trigger check engine light and they would just reset it so after awhile, I began to disregard the light as I was in the dealership almost weekly. Approx 2 yrs after purchase, filled up gas tank and fuel light showed "low fuel". Went back up to full, dropped to 1/2 and back to empty. Went back to full after car was turned off and continued to do this. After about 2 weeks, constantly stays at empty. Called repair shop and was told approx $700-800 to drop tank and replace fuel sensor which I could not afford and began to track odometer and refill tank after 200 miles driven after fill up. Have been doing this for 5 years. Jan 29,2011, I go for emission test. Fail d/t low fuel and check engine light being on. Go to mechanic, approx $950 repair. Check engine light goes off...and back on next day. Read thousands of posts online and am finding many, many envoy owners experiencing same problems as mine. These are safety issues and gm should issue a recall on entire fuel and electrical system. Please call for questions/clarification.
I have had a problem in the past with the fuel gauge reading empty continuously as I have read from many other complaints. Recently I experienced a problem with the oil pressure gauge. At first the check engine light appeared intermittently and then the oil pressure gauge dropped to zero, at which time the message in on the lcd reading said "stop engine" and "oil pressure low". I immediately went to my gas station and checked the oil, which was only down a 1/4 tank. My mechanic stopped the car and started it again and the oil pressure gauge reset itself but once I started to drive the car again, the oil pressure dropped. My mechanic believes it is another sensor problem like the fuel sensor but is not completely sure. I only started with this issue today but it is more worrisome to me than keeping track of how much gas should be in my tank. I am curious to know if others have started to experience this problem. I have had the car since it was brand new and have drive 79000 miles. I also had a major issue with the suspension system with I believe is common in this vehicle.
Gasoline and oil pressure gauges stop working suddenly on a gmc envoy 2005.
Same problem everybody else is having with there envoys, floating fuel needle, now my check engine light is on which occasionally will go off, but now I can't pass emission inspection because my check engine happens to be on, and now I am forced to get the problem fixed in order to pass inspection. Thanks gm, just what I need a week before christmas. Only 60,00 miles on car and I have to deal with this. Could possibly be last gm car bought in this house.
I was getting my tank filled with gas and the fuel gauge needle pegged out past full, then bounced down to empty. It did this three times then went back to full. Since then it has continued to bounce around. The only way we knew if we had enough gas was to fill it and use the trip meter. The fuel gauge has ceased to move at all since april 2011. The check engine light has been on continuously as well since the incident. I love the vehicle but it is a major pain to keep track of the fuel when 3 people in the household rely on it. I looked online to see if there was a recall, only to learn this is a common complaint and nothing is being done about it. I priced a new cluster and it was over $500. Needless to say we still have to keep track of the fuel with our trip meter. Gm should step up to the plate and fix this issue. They had no problem taking a bailout. My family has been buying gm products for years, however, no one in my family will ever own another gm product if they can't do the right thing for their consumers, and do it now. Not 5 years from now!!
My complaint as with thousands of others......if gmc is acknowledging that they are responsible for the faulty gas sensors, then why do I have to be responsible for half of the bill to correct it ? My car cannot pass my states emissions testing, because as long as the check engine light is on, it will continue to fail...I don't have the money to pay for the repairs. I want gmc to take responsibility for the entire bill...not half !!
Instrument panel fuel level indicator shows incorrectly. At first it would show half tank or more when in fact there was less gas. Now the fuel level indicator shows empty at all times. The audible fuel warning for low fuel also rings constantly. After running out of gas in the middle of nowhere on several occasions the vehicle was taken in to the local dealership. The repair was too costly. We were however charged a $100 fee just for the gmc dealer to look at it. We now track fuel using the trip computer. Look online for some help I was amazed to find out that many, many, many people have and are having the same issue.
I noticed that when I filled up the tank the light came on as if the tank was empty. I actually stopped when I was pulling out of the gas station and looked at my receipt and questioned the attendant. The tank was full. The gauge was erratic from then on going from full to empty in a matter of two to three miles and it has been happening regularly. The funny thing was that I just got a letter from gmc advising me of this problem and magnanimously offering to pay for 50% of the cost. I couldn't believe the timing. Thinking it was a minor thing I called the local dealer to set up an appointment and found out that I am facing a minimum of $600.00 for dropping my gas tank and checking to see what the problem is. Seriously!!!???? When I researched this it appears that this is a rampant problem with these vehicles. Why is this not a recall?? Why am I burdened with this ridiculous cost when it is apparent that this is a manufacturing problem. This is a very dangerous situation as a false reading on the gas gauge could make the driver think they have a full tank when in fact it is empty an the vehicle could stall out in the middle of traffic and cause a horrific accident. I would like to add my request for action from gmc to fix this problem immediately at their expense - not the consumers'.
I thought my vehicle had a unique problem, after recently being taken advantage of by gmc + their dealer, I have done some research and realize the problem is widespread. The electronic gas gauge + needle stopped working at 90 000. I received a letter stating they would pay for half the repair to the fuel level sensor and I took the vehicle to be repaired on 10/20/11.waited all day and watched the mechanic test drive my vehicle,I was walked to the cashier + paid 146.14, pulled out of parking lot and thought they forgot to reset the computer as gauge + dash were not working.I immediately returned and was told the sensor was working but there was a problem with the cluster panel + that would cost 900.00.this is a major safety hazard and gmc should own up to the defect and recall the vehicles affected. I've run out of gas on several occasions, once on the highway with small children at night.
The fuel gage stopped working and the low fuel light stays on. The check engine light keeps going on and off the port to check engine code does not work. The inside courtesy lights stopped working one back up light will not work the left brake light gets no power and won't work. Only 3 of the 5 speed settings on the fan work. Gmc dealer says they can do nothing, and that they do not have other complaints on these problems. However I am able to find thousands of the same complaints online in various consumer sites. Gmc won't even return my calls.
The instrument lights regularly blink in and out on my 2005 envoy. There have even been times when the headlights blink off and on for no known reason. Has happened a few times over the last 3 or 4 years. Scary stuff! Plus, I have read on several forums that this is a common problem with these vehicles. One fellow said he took it into the shop and they could not find the problem. Recall - and now the problems with the gas gauge and check engine light. My husband was laid off from his job and we can't even afford the 1/2 that gm is offering to fix the thing in their recall. If they knew it was a failure of their equipment why are they not paying the entire amount?
2005 gmc envoy xl has several issues with the instrument cluster. The battery and temperature gauges are reading off the scale past their maximum readings. It should also be noted that this vehicle also had issues with the fuel gauge sending unit and the engine thermostat.
July 26, 2011 I filled my vehicle up with gas and noticed that my gas gauge showed that my vehicle was on empty....after driving it for about an hour the gas gauge started working properly. Over the next month it continued to do this off and on. Then I received a letter from gmc stating they are aware of this problem with 2005 gmc envoy'(weird how the letter appeared as I was starting to have the issue) and that they would pay 50% of my cost to have it repaired at a gmc dealership. Within two weeks my fuel gauge stopped working all together. I never know how much gas I do or do not have in my vehicle. What if I run out of gas in the middle of traffic!! This could be dangerous !! Gmc is aware of this problem and should consider it a recall and repair this issue at no cost to the consumer.
Let me start like this. My family including my grandfather always had chevrolet or gmc cars. I was raised learning how strong they were, smooth driving and extremely comfortable. I bought a chevy trailblazer 2002 in 2006 which I loved, but unfortunately somebody had crashed and after fixing I sold. Next, I decided to buy an envoy slt v6 2005 with 27kmiles in 2008, which I have until today and I love so much. Smooth drive, comfortable, powerful, great looking, spacious and great engine. As my grandfather used to say, "son always have a normal maintenance and this car will last forever". I never had any serious problem, except now that the fuel sensor level is dead and I have the chime always signalizing low fuel even if I fill out the tank. Well I wait for more than 3 months filling out the tank and tracking the mileage. 2 weeks ago I received a letter from gmc with my VIN number standing that this is a problem that they find out and they are willing to pay 50% of the cost. I did call them in fact to know the authenticity of the letter and they confirm the issue recommending to take to the dealer. I did, and this problem has a cost equivalent of almost a thousand, which with 50% of discount with the letter will be close to five hundred. Gmc is avoiding having this paid 100% since it's a recognized and it should be a recall. I refuse to pay for something that it's a manufacturing defect part. My car has 86k miles today and its still with the problem. I called gmc more than 3 times and the answer is always the same "we'll pay 50% of the total cost". This is ridiculous!!! I want this solved. It's a safety issue !!! I want this paid 100%.
The fuel gauge in my 2005 envoy xl goes to low fuel anytime after 1/4 tank left. After filling up, it will read low fuel for about 15 miles. It then fluctuates for awhile before settling on what I hope is an accurate reading.
The fuel system started to malfunction around the first week of sept 2010. I was going on vacation stopped to get gas, after filling up the gas gauge read empty and the warning light came on. After shutting the envoy off and restarting it the gauge seemed to work. As the days went on the gauge completely quit working and the low fuel light has remained on. I reset my trip meter after every fill up, how annoying. I am not the only consumer with this complaint. I rec'd a letter that gm states its the fuel level sensor. The only fix a new fuel pump from a dealer at 50% off? Who can afford dealer prices? This is obviously a defect that gm is failing to own up to. Any help would be appreciated.
Fuel gauge does not go above 1/8 tank. Speedometer "sticks" usually at highway speed and when stopped does not return to zero then when vehicle is moving again the new speed is accumulating on "stuck" speed. Sometimes speedometer "sticks" before reaching steady speed and when vehicle is stopped the reading is below zero in this scenario when the vehicle is moving again the "registered" speed is below actual speed. As I drive 1,000 miles a week, it is quite important to know how much fuel I have in my tank and of course how fast I am traveling.
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