Fuel gauge has stopped working properly. When tank is filled, the gauge reads empty and fuel light is on. When the fuel level begins to decrease below the full level from driving the vehicle, the gauge fluctuates between the completely full mark and the empty mark. This fluctuation can occur during a trip that is less than a few miles.
2006 GMC Envoy fuel system complaints
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While driving vehicle, started to rough idle and almost caused a vehicle accident because I was unable to stop the car while driving, engine shutdown while driving and lost all power and braking & steering ability, restated vehicle and got burning gas smell from vehicle exhaust pipe and check engine light on with code p0014, got vehicle serviced and had new sensor installed but now getting pinging sound from engine under load and while driving at speed and minor vibration while at idle. I feel this is a serious issue with this vehicle where almost feel unsafe driving vehicle due to running risk of engine shutdown while at speed and unable to steer or brake when engine stalls due to this condition with code p0014 in cars computer. Would really like to be contacted about this issue, gm should have a recall to inspect these systems and provide free repairs of any faulty sensors and provide a full service check on this vehicles. I felt real unsafe to drive this vehicle due to worrying about causing engine damage or having a accident because of this high end failure of this componet
Last year my 2006 gmc envoy lost power and the engine light came on while I was driving. I had to quickly move out of the way of traffic to avoid a car accident. Gmc also took my money for repairs that should have been covered under the warranty. Recently,04/17/12, I filled my gas tank up and the fuel gauge went to empty after filling. Every time I fill the tank, it goes to empty and then after driving a bit the gauge starts re-registering, 52,000 miles on the vehicle now. Now I believe these two incidents are related and gmc is not being cooperative: to fix at no cost a repair that involves hundreds of thousands of their vehicles. What if I did get into an accident with my family last year? Gmc needs to step up to recall a know defect to the fuel system failures.
The fuel gauge reads empty after fill ups.
Inaccurate fuel gauge reading resulted in vehicle stall (disabled) while driving. Fuel gauge shows more fuel available than is actually in the fuel tank. Gauge reading may jump up and down during driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact started the ignition and the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading even though fuel had been dispensed into the fuel tank. While driving, the fuel gauge reading fluctuated which caused difficulty in determining the actual fuel tank level. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously whenever the vehicle was operative. There were also electrical issues which contributed to the radio not to function and the instrument panel cluster lights would not illuminate. The fuel sensor was replaced previously by the dealer and the failure recurred three years later. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent fuel gauge malfunction. There were no repairs performed in relation to the other failures. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 4/2/12 *cn the consumer stated the fuel level sensor failed twice. Also, ai =r bag warning light was fixed by moving the SRS wiring under the driver's sat. The radio and dash lights were replaced as well, due to inferior parts. Updatd 04/16/12
Air bag warning light on. Fuel gauge sensor malfunction.
Gas gauge reading was sporadic and finally went to empty with the out of fuel warning light and out of fuel warning buzzer on.
Fuel gauge drops to empty even if tank is full. Will also fluctuate at any time so accurate level is unknown. Danger of running out of gas with no warning while driving!!!!
I recently smelled gas fumes in and around the vehicle and I do an a visually inspection of the fuel system of my vehicle. I found a leak of fuel coming from the fuel tank; just from the fuel tank neck. I am really worry about it because most part of the time I am traveling with my son. Recently I do a research and found the federal safety agency action number pe07014 about a recall from gmc about the 2002-2004 gmc envoy and chevy trailblazer about the same problem just happen to me.
Gas hand reads empty and does not move from empty when tank is full of gas.
The vehicle started to mark empty fuel tank and sometimes full tank, until the check engine light came on, after that the fuel gage marks empty, I took the vehicle to the dealership on october 2009 and their response was that the truck was out of warranty and if I need the repair I would have to pay. I contact gm on their 1-800 number but their automated response denied any claims. A few months ago I received a letter from gm acknowledging the problem and willing to share half of the cost for the repair. Why should I pay for their failure and bad quality? The parts should have been tested at least a million cycles, but apparently not, and my vehicle failed at the 78th time of fill-up the tank, what a shame....
Low fuel warning light does not come on. - this is the third time that I nearly ran out of fuel without any warning. The engine stalled; however, I was able to restarted it and there was just enough fuel for me to limp into a gas station.
Fuel sensor stopped working shortly after purchase. Must set trip odometer to determine amount of gas remaining. Have been stranded because of faulty fuel gauge.
Fuel sensor out. This is the 2nd gmc I have owned that this has happened with. The first was a 2005 gmc envoy slt.
My 2006 gmc envoy fuel level gauge has started reading empty after filling with fuel. I have been using my odometer to keep track of miles since last fill up. It has been giving sporadic readings and can not be trusted. This could cause a dangerous situation if I was to run out of gas in traffic or on some lonely road in the country at night. Gm is aware of this situation but is only offering to pay 50% at their exhorbinate service rates.
Fuel gauge is faulty as it provides inaccurate and random fuel level readings while driving.
The gas gauge has failed. It reads empty all the time. It is a very expensive repair, and the places willing to repair it are few and far between. The dealership is extremely expensive in this area. I understand many, if not most envoys have this problem, and it can be dangerous, especially here in fairbanks, alaska, where the temperature is easily -40 and sometimes colder. That is not a situation where running out of gas or a fuel situation occurring is something that a person is going to easily navigate during at least eight months out of the year.
Fuel gage stopped working. Fuel gage needle stayed on e after filling up. Stalled in left lane of interstate 80 in denville,new jersey with my two daughters. Their ages at time of incident were eight and eleven. Almost rear-ended by tractor trailers. All three of would have been killed if the truck driver had not been alert and swerved to avoid us as I slowed and navigated to right shoulder.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunctioned and the contact was unable to determine the exact amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the dealer stated that the fuel gauge sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000.
The fuel gauge does not read correctly. This has caused the vehicle to run out of gas several times now in the middle of traffic due to the gauge telling me I had more fuel than I actually had.
My 2006 envoy's fuel sensor guage abruptly quit working by originally, randomly indicating improper tank volume. At this point in time, the fuel guage is permanently stuck on empty and my fuel light stays on and the onboard computer constantly chimes and advises my fuel level is low. I just received a letter from gm stating they are aware of the problem and that provided my vehicle is displaying the signs of the problem (it is) I could take it to an authorized dealer for repairs and I would only be responsible for 50% of the repair bill. I find this absured! Why should I pay to fix a known problem? Why isn't this a full recall? I feel gm should pay for the entire bill to replace the fuel sensor and am requesting assistance.
We have a 2006 gmc envoy with 46,952 miles on it. One day in april 2011, with a 3/4 tank of gas, I was driving to work and the gas gauge dropped unexpectedly to empty. The bells started going off the messages came on the dash, the engine lights came on. This literally scared me to death. I thought the gas tank had ruptured and that all my gas had leaked out. I was terrified that the vehicle would come to an abrupt stop in the middle of the street. I made it to work and immediately looked under the vehicle to see if anything was leaking. There was nothing. I went into work and worried all day about how I was going to get to a gas station. When it was time for me to go home, I started the envoy and the gas gauge read back to the 3/4 full tank. I started on my way home and all of a sudden the gauge dropped again. Ever since that day, every time we start the envoy, the gauge will not read past "empty" and the warning bells/messages come on all the time. Sometimes, several times while I'm just driving to work. It came to the point where we do not drive the vehicle much anymore. With winter coming, I have to get this problem fixed as I need a dependable source of transportation. We have been told the problem is a fuel sensor in the gas tank. Whatever it is, we feel that gm should fix the problem for us and very soon. Would someone please respond as I am very unnerved about this whole situation. Thank you
Tl* the contact stated the check engine light illuminated when the fuel gauge displayed that the fuel tank was empty; however, the vehicles fuel level was at capacity. The mechanic stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
On my 2006 gmc envoy my gas tank was reading between 1/4 and a 1/2 tank of gas, so I stopped to fill up. Once I started the car back up the low fuel light was on along with the fuel gauge being on empty. After driving a few miles the engine light came on and stayed on. Once I was able to stop and turn the car off I did and the lights both stayed on. I began driving again on the highway and all of a sudden the gas tank started to rise up to 1/2 a tank to full. Then once off the highway it went back down to empty and then started going back up and down for the rest of the drive. I've never had an issue with this vehicle before, so when this happened I was very surprised.
Fuel gauge problem - gmc envoy.
The fuel tank level sensor is defective and could result in a subject vehicle running out of fuel becoming stranded, stall, and being rear ended by another vehicle.
I have a 2006 gmac envoy - 49,000 miles - one month ago the gas gauge started moving on it's own, I would fill up and will show full as I am driving it will go all the way to empty and then slowly move to full and then back to 1/2 tank and the empty which makes the light and bell come on. When I turn off the car and restart it will then go back to full or stay on empty. This is a safety hazard I never know if I am running low on gas and will be standard in the middle of the road or is it about to stall out which could cause a wreck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel level reading. The vehicle then suddenly stalled due to the lack of fuel present in the fuel tank. The roadside assistance dispensed the required fuel into the fuel tank and the vehicle resumed as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the fuel tank sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. There was an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number dp10001 which closed and a preliminary evaluation had been opened. The approximate failure was 81,000.
2006 gmc envoy: fuel tank sensor shows fuel then doesn't, bounces back & forth. I drive in the mountains and am now very paranoid that my car will run out of gas and leave me stranded on a mountain highway....very dangerous. Mechanic says error code is po463. I am so afraid to drive my car alone now... So I stop gong down & then back up the hill just in case I can put in more gasoline. My car also has a drivers' side master control window that burned.... Could have started a fire. When my mechanic took it apart, he showed me the burned areas,... Smells bad.
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