Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed an empty reading after refueling. The fuel gauge began to display a normal reading the following day. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. There was an investigation under the federal safety agency action number: dp10001 (fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system) that may be related to the failure. The contact also stated that one of the settings for the fan stopped functioning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the wiring harness for the blower motor was melted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 89,980.
2005 GMC Envoy fuel system complaints
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One day I filled up my gas tank and it read empty when I drove away. It has read empty ever since with the exception of moving slightly above e for a few mininute while driving or after filling the tank again. I have seen all the complaints on here and am hoping for a recall. I fill up every other day just to be sure I don't run out of gas. This first happened about 6 months ago. My envoy is a 2005 with about 85k miles.
Sitting at a rr crossing awaiting train to pass , my fuel gauge came on that I needed gas even as the tank was over 1/2 full when it happened. Has not read correctly since goes from full to empty and to a 1/4 tank, to 1/8th to 1/2 tank. Does not read accurate has just turned 49000 miles 2005 gmc envoy.
Just as I just filed a complaint yesterday my car for the first time turned off. I was the must scary thing that ever happen to me. My 2005 gmc envoy has been having problem with the gas gauge. I would fill up but it would show empty. So this was what happen yesterday. I was leaving work around 3pm and just as I ease pulling out of the parking lot I felt something was wrong. I step on the gas pedal the car didn't go as fast then out of no way the car got harder to drive. The steering wheel got harder to turn. I knew I had to get out of the streets before someone hit me. I turned to make a turn into the gas station but as I was turning my car completely stop half way into the gas station. So just picture my car in a turn position in the street trying to pull up into the gas station. I was then truly thankful three stranger came out to help me. I don't know what I would have done, especially being a young women, and a mom. I also glad my son was not in the car with me especially if something bad would have happen. I'm just glad I was not on the freeway yet or at night. Please help me figure out why my car is doing this.
I have a 2005 gmc envoy. Within the last few weeks my gas gauge tells me I have no gas even after the fact I just filled up. I even tried turning the car off and on hoping it would reset itself, but no. So til this day my gas gauge say empty. I'm the original owner of the car, I bought it new, no accident. I also taken to the autoshop and I when I took it in the gas gauge when up alittle but then when I turned car off it when back to showing empty. It has continued to get worse. It now fluctuates up and down, but if tank was recently filled, will remain on e for a while .I feel this is not safe for me to drive like this because I never know if I have gas or not.
In july of 2009, my fuel gauge stopped working, it was reading empty all the time. Even after a fill up. I went to the dealer and they told me that the fuel sensor was not working any more. They would have to drop the fuel tank and replace the sensor. The dealer stated that it wasn't necessary to fix. So I have been getting gas every 300 miles. Today I took the car in for a oil change and was told that the fuel sensor problem was putting a strain on my computer for the car. The computer controls everything in the car. That eventually I would be paying a lot more if something happens to the computer.
2005 gmc envoy fuel gauge sensor. Vehicle has 48,000 miles and when I fill up the gas tank the fuel gauge goes up and down and stays at empty with the light flashing. I never know how much fuel is in the vehicle.
2005 gmc envoy gas gauge reads empty when recently filled up and constantly fluctuates up and down. Apparently the fuel tank level sensor is defective and could result in the vehicle unknowingly running out of fuel, stalling and being rear ended by another vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. While the vehicle was parked a warning sound began to indicate to the contact that the fuel tank was empty and the fuel gauge reading indicated that the fuel tank was empty. The contact stated the fuel was added to the vehicle before the failure occurred. The fuel indicator also displayed a reading that fluctuates and does not show the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was contacted and stated the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was an investigation under the federal safety agency action number: dp10001 (fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system). The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
I have a 2005 envoy and it just started smelling of gas fumes really bad and as I was reading some information on your site I have also agree it is a manufacturing problem you see where it was sealed not by oil clay or any gooey substance of that source its secured by welding I know this because I work for nummi and I was a qc inspector and did the tear down on the gas tanks for safety it sounds like some tanks slip by because not every one is ck there random checks I believe its the o yes o ring that was not properly welded properly causing leaks that is the gas fume I am smelling in my current envoy (2005) .and yes it is a safety issue people can die from these fumes you know it and so due I .let me tell you about what had happen one day there was this gentleman who was on the job and lots of gas tank slip through that day rolling off the assembly line and ship out to dealer ships where the o rings were not holding up during the tear down process of the inspection. Well need less to say the units went out to be sold to consumer .and they wanted to fire the inspector but they just suspended him for a week.another problem occurred on my inspection route in body n weld I had found a split on the floor pan of the corolla very large and hard to see guess I just got lucky but so the manager at that time was a female and she went to the end of the assembly line and sure enough those split had been ship out to the dealer ships they turn a blind eye to the ones that were ship you see if you know nothing about medal it will continue to split of course the carpet cover it who will know .the reminding ones well they place a spot weld on each side of the split and some sealer. With that said I certainly believe the manufacture is certainly responsible and pay for these repairs no matter the mileage or the year. By the way I work in the body-n-weld shop. It is not a ware and tear issue.
I have a 2005 gmc envoy and the gas light and fuel tank gauge are malfunctioning. When we fill up with gas the empty gas remains on for several minutes and then only moves to 1/4 of a full tank. Later it will move up, but will driving it will just drop to empty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed. The contact ran out of gas while the fuel gauge displayed inaccurately that the fuel tank was half full but was actually empty. The contacts mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised that the tank and sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 31,000.
On regular basis would add 10 gallons per fill up, then during a long trip filled the tank completely: which then the fuel gauge showed empty. Then went up to about half. Now after 10 gal. Fill the gauge read empty or about 1/4. Have not none much after learning this is a very common gm problem. First time in my life (driving 27 years) ran out of gas right in the middle of a busy 4way intersection, honest truth. Do not want to have my family in car after this incident.
The gas gauge is malfunctioning in my 2005 gmc envoy (VIN # [xxx]) whereas it does not register the correct amount of gasoline.....I can fill it completely up and it will show past the empty mark and other times it will show 1/4 tank right after I fill up. I have ran out of gas 3x (fortunately not on a busy thoroughfare), but this can be extremely dangerous not ever knowing for certain how much gas I have in my tank or not. It is so annoying and frustrating and not only that but my gas gauge 'dings' off and on all the time indicating that I am low on fuel even after I have filled the vehicle up. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
A fuel gauge stopped working. I had to pay to have the gmc dealer replace the fuel level sensor.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated after refueling, the fuel gauge displayed a reading of empty. The vehicle would also perform as if it were going to stall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated after refueling the fuel tank to the full capacity level, the fuel gauge would register an empty fuel tank. The inaccurate reading was consistent. The independent mechanic was notified of the faulty fuel tank and they advised that the vehicle be taken in for diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. Updated 06/17/11 *bf updated 06/30/11
Fuel gauge does not work correctly. The reading on the fuel gauge does not reflect the amount of gas in the tank. Gauge mostly reads empty even after filling up. Sometimes it will show there is more gas than is actually in the tank.
Gas gauge does not work.
Our 2005 envoy had a gas gauge malfunction around 2 to 3 years after we bought it as brand new. Good thing it was still covered by our insurance but after a year and a half, the same problem occurred, and it was not covered by the insurance anymore since it's already pass 3 years. Having it fixed is quite costly. I just recently found out that there were 285 people who complained on the same problem. I do hope that gmc will do a recall on 2005 gmc envoys.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunctioned and would not move whether the fuel tank was empty or full to capacity. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs or diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the faulty fuel gauge could potentially cause the vehicle to run out of fuel without knowing and could cause a crash. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel gauge was defective. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or inspection or repairs and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.
Gas gauge not working properly.
I am the owner of a 2005 gmc envoy. On august 20, 2010, I took my car to fill up prior to taking a trip from maryland to virginia. Once I filled up, got in the car and turned on the ignition, the gas gauge did not move from empty to full. As I continued to drive (somewhere around 60 miles) the gas gauge moved to 1/2,then a 1/4 tank. It has been all downhill since. I took the car to the dealer on 10/25/10 (mileage was at 77263) and was told that it would cost over $1000 to repair the sensor which they are stating as the issue. Being out of warranty at this point, I have not had it repaired as I cannot afford this type of expense. I basically drive estimating my mileage after every fill up which is very dangerous. In december 2010, I got stranded because my car stalled on the entrance highway to I-95 without gas, thank god that I have aaa. Now I hear that there is an investigation into the gmc envoy for this same exact problem. I have read several complaints from other owners regarding the same matter (see link below) http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2005/gmc/envoy/fuel+system I also saw an article at: (link below regarding your investigation http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110502/bs_nm/us_usa_autos_probes I contacted gmc who said that because the dealer identified the problem as a sensor issue (not a cluster issue) they can't help. Please help us. Gmc should not be allowed to get away with this.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel gauge was defective. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a local mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since there were no recalls for this specific failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 81,000.
As I was driving down the interstate I noticed that my fuel gauge started moving back and forth repeatedly. Originally it always said that I had a full tank of gas, but now it tends to read that I am almost out of gas even when I have just filled up.
Gmc envoy. Gas gauge does not work causing the car to run out of gas often in cold weather. Car would not start several times and ran out of gas on highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle to half full to full capacity, the fuel level gauge would inaccurately read that the fuel tank was empty. When the tank was empty, the gauge would read that the tank was full causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and an independent mechanic and they both advised the contact that the fuel sensor would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy xlt. The contact stated the fuel gauge would display an inaccurate empty reading after refueling the vehicle. The dealer previously repaired the fuel floater valve in 2009 for the exact failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer once again who stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Faulty fuel level sensor does not work, indicating incorrect levels of gas available in vehicle. This has been an ongoing problem for the last two years.
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