The gas gauge on my 2006 gmc envoy always registers at "e." I have talked to gmc and there is no help with this situation though there have been hundreds of complaints on the same thing. When I called customer service they were rude to me and didn't give me a customer complaint number. I am having to gage my gas by keeping track of the mileage through the trip-ometer. Thank you for any assistance you can give me on this issue.
2006 GMC Envoy fuel system complaints
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Hello, I want to file a complaint about my 2006 gmc envoy. I've recently been having issues with my fuel gauge, when I fill up my gauge says I'm empty and then slowly creeps back up to full, however, it then fluctuates between full and empty and never gives an accurate reading. I feel this can cause a huge issue for people if they don't know their gauge isn't accurate.
Well documented elsewhere--fuel gauge failure in gmc envoy, vehicle out of warranty.
A couple months ago my gas gauge started to act up. It was not registering the amount of gas in my fuel tank. I have already been stranded due to no gas and I just don't want it to happen at a critical time and cause and accident! I have a 2006 gmc envoy. This issue needs to be addressed and handled.
Filled fuel tank until pump clicked off. As soon as I started vehicle, fuel gauge dropped to below e and light, buzzer sounded alerting me low fuel. Check engine light came on. Preparing to leave on vacation so I drove to local mechanic who advised me of the problems with several gm suvs. He thought as long as I set my trip (so as not to run out of gas), I would be fine on trip. One year later, I still haven't gotten it fixed(hoped I could wait gm out), the problem is a bit worse in that the gauge jumps around and fuel empty buzzer goes on and off all the time .. Very annoying. Gm says not a safety issue so no recall ???? Why does it have to be a safety issue. Check out the internet ,, there are hundreds of complaints, and we all know that there would be thousands if everyone would report the problems. Why not track how many replacement parts have been sold rather than complaints. That should tell you something. I guess why recall as long as they can make money.
2006 gmc envoy ran out of gas on a busy road going to work while the gas gauge read that there was gas in the vehicle.
Fuel gauge level does not work on 2006 gmc envoy.
After filling up the gas tank in my 2006 gm envoy, my fuel guage showed empty. The gas guage would bounce but now stuck on empty.
1) wife and child stranded on highway between in summer heat. Stranded again north of dallas. 2) fuel sensor failure 3) will have to replace fuel sensor ($500+) fix. From research is a huge problem with 2005 -2006 gm/gmc envoy and blaze. Over 590 complains at the following site alone see http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-trailblazer/. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact was stopped at a red light when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated the vehicle stalled due to the lack of fuel in the vehicle however, he was unaware of the lack of fuel in the vehicle. The fuel level gauge was providing inaccurate fuel level readings and the contact was made aware of the failure through a diagnosis by the on-star system. The contact called the dealer and the dealer advised that there were no recalls regarding the fuel gauge failure. The failure mileage was 91,450.
2006 gmc envoy fuel gauge not working correctly.
Fuel gauge not recording properly. Fluctuates from empty to full.
My '06 envoy slt fuel gauge stopping working approx a month ago. When I fill up the tank the gauge still indicates empty.
The fuel gauge would go from empty to full, then back down to half a tank. It did that for a month or so even after we would fill it up. Now it just stays on empty with the fuel light and engine light on. I had the diagnostics ran on it and it was the fuel sensing unit. Now more recently it will just die and stall out while driving. Its done that twice now in the past 2 weeks, once with my 2 year old daughter in the car with my wife, luckily they were close to a safe area to coast into. I know that the tank had gas in it, we reset the trip everytime we fill up and that's all we do so we can have an accurate reading, we usually go around 360 miles before we fill up again. The first stall we have only gone around 230 miles. So gas was in the tank. We have not done anything to replace it yet for financial reasons, but as it keeps stalling we may need to do something soon, its an expensive repair. I've had it estimated at $750.
After filling up my gas tank the gas sensor light comes on and shows that I have no gas at all. Then the check engine light comes on and the gas level indicator moves back and forth giving inaccurate and random readings while driving the vehicle. I can't actually tell how much gas is in the tank. I wind up having to fill the tank everyday to know that there's a full tank.
When I filled up gas tank, the gas gauge was reading completely empty, the low fuel alarm was sounding and my engine light was on. The vehicle actually stalled in traffic because of this. Once I used approx 2 gallons of gas, the gauge would repeatedly go up and down. If it was stuck at empty, the vehicle was difficult to start. I researched this problem on the web and found that this is a very common problem and dangerous one. I feel there should be a recall on this
Tl* the contacts owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the fuel gage indicated inaccurate levels on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage is 71,223. Updated 08/01/11*lj updated 08/11/11
Fuel gauge is out on my vehicle.
The fuel gauge reads empty and the fuel light comes on when there is gas in the envoy. This started a few weeks ago and I never know how much gas is in the envoy.
I have a 2006 gmc envoy. Two months ago after filling up my gas tank the gauge indicated no fuel, and then it would fluctuate, from full to empty. Now it is a daily occurrence. The gas tank is full and reads empty, the engine light comes on, then it reads I have half a tank, then no gas and back up to full. I know other owners have problems and hope there will be a recall soon on this. I also have a problem with my outside temperature gauge in my rear view mirror, I do not get an accurate reading. When it's 70 degrees out, it reads -34 degrees. I have a problem with my blower, the highest level does not work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate fuel level readings and would display that the fuel tank was empty when it was not. The failure was intermittent but progressively occurred more frequently. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 72,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
My fuel gauge fluctuates while I'm driving and especially right after I fill up the tank. The gauge sometimes reads full when the tank is close to empty. At times it will read empty when it's full.
Fuel level sensor quit working
Gmc envoy 2006 fuel gauge bad reading, my car ran out gas when the fuel gauge show full.
The fuel sensor on our 2006 gmc envoy failed in september 2010. The low fuel light never goes off even when the vehicle has just been filled up the check engine light will come on. We must use our trip to keep track of mileage to let us know when it is time to fill up. This is a safety concern as you never know exactly how much gas is in the tank and because the gas mileage on this vehicle fluctuates from 15mpg-18mpg. When the check engine light comes on we are not sure if it is because of the fuel sensor or because of another problem. It seems that many gmc envoys have this same problem and recently we read an article stating that gmc is looking into this problem. We wanted to make sure that our problems are reported as well.
Problem with my gas gauge in just turned 40,000 mi. Add fuel light comes on even after fill up. Also gauge goes back and forth during operation of the car. When the gauge hits empty a bell goes off and the low fuel light goes on. Eventually the check engine light will also go on indicating there is an issue. Very concerned about breaking down and consider it a personal safety issue. Local gmc dealer has no clue there was a problem with gas gauges. Tried to ignore the problem but just got worse decided to get it fixed $900.
My fuel gauge is now always on empty stalled right at the gas station my blower for heating and air only works on 3 of 5 levels.
Gas gauge failed to work correctly. It would read empty after just filling up, sometimes it would appear to work and show there was more or less gas than there actually was. Ran out of gas a few times, due to failure of the gas gauge. Finally had to have it replaced (some sort of sensor), cost a few hundred dollars to replace.
Vehicle fuel gauge shows empty after filling fuel tank. After driving 30-50 miles, fuel gage appears normal. This started about 30 days ago. More recently, however, fuel gauge is inconsistent even after the 30+ miles. Some times it shows full, one half. I must refuel vehicle more often to be sure there is fuel in the tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would provide inaccurate fuel level readings and would display that the fuel tank was full when in actuality, it was empty. The contact had the vehicle repaired in 2009 for the same failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 79,000.
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