I read in the newspaper that the federal safety agency had opened an investigation concerning 2006 gmc envoy gas gauge problems. I have the same problem as many others with the gauge fluctuating. This should be considered a safety issue since it could cause someone to be stranded. I have 53000 miles on my envoy and this problem started about a month ago.
2006 GMC Envoy fuel system complaints
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I own a 2006 envoy. I have had several incidents of my vehicle shutting down while driving. Each time the road service indicated that my vehicle was out of fuel even though the fuel gauge read I had more than a sufficient amount. Even after they put fuel in my vehicle it wouldn't start without a boost. This happened twice when I was on the freeway which is very dangerous. Due to my financial situation I haven't been able to get this problem fixed.
Faulty fuel gauge sensor, as well as a faulty instrument panel. The fuel gauge indicates there is no fuel when I have just filled up my 2006 gmc envoy. Started with filling up my SUV and after I got gas, the gauge dropped to empty with the bell chiming low fuel. The check engine light stays on constantly even after having the car serviced. It goes off intermittently. Definitely dangerous as you do not know when you will run out of gas, especially with traveling with young children.
After fueling up my 2006 gmc envoy the gas gauge reads empty. This failure has been occuring since january of 2011.
Fuel gage in our 2006 gmc envoy first became erratic then failed. Took vehicle to local reputable repair facility. They informed me that the sending unit on the fuel pump is known to fail in this vehicle. Had to replace fuel pump (I was told fuel pump and sending unit were one piece). The fuel gage began to work again once fuel pump/sending unit were replaced. The total repair was expensive (parts and labor).
Fuel gauge has not worked for approximately 18-24 months; must use trip meter to determine number of miles traveled for calculation of next fill-up. Low fuel indicator light is always on. Engine indicator light appears upon each refill and eventually goes off after a number of miles are traveled. Current odometer reading: 75,314
Fuel gauge began reading inaccurately then stopped working entirely.
We own a 2006 gmc enovy. About two months ago, the fuel gauge started bouncing back and forth between empty and full. It didn't matter how much fuel was actually in the vehicle. The fuel gauge has become useless.
Fuel gauge unreliable had to replace.
Fuel gauge is inaccurate. Reads completely empty then moves up and down while driving around town. I never know how much gas I really have in it.
We have a 2006 gmc envoy that has been experiencing fuel gauge issues. This has caused us to run out of fuel and now not be able to rely on the amount of fuel remaining. This shows both on the analog gauge and the mile remaining section of the suvs dash display system. After filling the fuel tank the gauge goes to empty then jumps to full then drops down to empty and then the check engine light goes on. This issue is constant now and creates a distrust in the status of the vehicle. .I have read many complaints online and no response to fix this persistent issue by gmc.
I have a 2006 gmc envoy which has a faulty gas gauge. When I fill up my gas tank, the gas gauge shows the tank as being "empty" with the orange light on indicating an empty tank. As some fuel burns off the top (after approximately 20-25 miles), the gas gauge then moves to the "full' end of the gauge. While driving, the gas gauge continuously shows that it has more fuel in the tank than it actually does. Because I was concerned that the gas gauge was inaccurate and would result in running out of gas, I started resetting my odometer and tracking mileage after each fill up. Based on the mileage tracked thus far, I estimate the gas gauge to show that it has approximately 1/4 ' 1/3 more gas than what is in the tank.
After seeing that there is a probe into the gm vehicle fuel gauge problem, I'd like to share my concern as well. We purchased a 2006 gmc envoy that had 45,000 on it in from a dealer in ohio back in march 2009. Approximately september 2009, the fuel gauge was starting to act up, going from full to empty and empty to full at different times throughout the day. Some days it was fine and other days it was acting crazy. We took our vehicle into a dealership here in lansing and was told it was more than likely a fuel sensor problem and would be about $800-$900 to replace. Well, I couldn't afford to get it repaired at the time but my serviceman from crippen gmc said that they have had quite a few problems like mine. I knew there was a problem that was more than just mine as I have 2 relatives (brother-in-law and cousin) who also own the gmc envoy yet both are different years and they have the very same problem. My brother-in-law paid to have his replaced and has since sold that vehicle and bought a newer model and it had the same issue, but the dealership noticed it before he picked it up and replaced the fuel sensor prior to him picking it up. My cousin and I however are currently using our mileage read to determine roughly how much fuel we actually have. When I asked mark, my serviceman at crippen if there was a recall on this he informed me that there was not. This has to be more widespread than reported as what are the odds of 3 relatives with the same vehicle type, but all are different model years having the same issue and if you count my brother-in-laws newer purchase, that would bring the total vehicles to four (4) just in our family. There definately has to be a product issue within the fuel sensoring unit
Fuel gauge stopped working properly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the gas gauge in her vehicle has malfunctioned by her filling her tank and the gauge not moving up once she starts the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a independent and they advised her that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
We request that the federal safety agency open an investigation into the performance/reliability of the fuel level sensor on the 2006 gmc envoy. Recently, we filled up the gas tank, started the car and the gauge went to full, we started to drive away, then the gauge dropped to empty. Now, the gauge continually fluctuates somewhere between empty and 1/4 to 1/2 full so we never know. The repair is extremely costly and our research shows there are numerous complaints about this problem and the failures seem to conveniently occur after the warranty has expired. Without a proper functioning gauge, we have to continually estimate the gas level and run the risk of serious accident/injury if our vehicle should stall and/or run out of gas.
2006 gmc envoy. Fuel gauge stopped working after about 3 or 4 years. Reads empty even when the tank is full, just like the hundreds of other envoy owners having the same problem.
Fuel gauge is erratic causing the driver not to know when the level may be dangerously low and leave him/her stranded. Gauge will register "empty" when the tank is full. The 'check engine" light sometimes comes on after 50-100 miles the gauge will register "full". It may or may not begin to read some level after that. The check engine light will go off. This is the second gmc vehicle I have owned to have this problem.
I own a 2006 gmc envoy. The gas gauge is reading empty even when it is full. I have researched this and found many people are having the same issue. I feel that this is a safety hazard because if I run out of gas while driving it could result in a rear end collision. Not to mention that this car is new and shouldn't have these type of issues.
I have a 2006 gmc envoy and just started having a problem with the fuel gauge. When I fill the gas tank, the gas needle drops to empty, the fuel low indicator comes on and it stays on until I turn the car off, then turn it back on or it moves up some, but the light continues to remain on. I contacted gm customer service to notify them of the problem and I have a an open complaint with them. I have also contacted a local gmc dealer and they said that there is no recalls on this truck for a gas gauge problem. I was also told by gm customer service that they have no record of any of these types of complaints and will have to research it. The information that I have found is that this problem is very common with envoy's, gm has been notified of this problem but they refuse to acknowledge it and have not given owners any resolution. This is a potentially dangerous problem, an annoying issue and a costly repair for owners and there should be some type of compensation on replacing these known problems.
2006 gmc envoy. Fuel sensor is not working. While gauge usually stays at e even after filling the tank, occasionally it will fluctuate between empty and full. I have run out of gas several times because of this. Running out of gas on the highway or busy streets is dangerous.
I've owned this car since it was brand new in feb 06. My fuel gauge hasn't worked in 3 years. It constantly reads empty with the light on. I have to refuel every 300 miles to ensure I don't run out of gas. I was quoted $500 to fix it and I don't have that kind of money. Therefore, it continues to be faulty.
Gas tank sensor failed october 2010 on 2006 gmc envoy slt. Shows tank empty regardless of amount of gas put in tank which results in the 'check engine' light coming on 99% of the time. Cost to repair is approximately $600. Mileage on car was about 60,000 miles.
My gas gauge started off fluctuating between full and empty back in october 2010. Now it's just stuck on empty all the time, and as soon as I turn the car on, the low fuel bell dings, the panel tells me I have low fuel (even if its full), and the check engine light comes on.
My gas light comes on and stays on. Even if I fill my car the gas stays on empty and the light is on, it used to go back up and then drop but now it doesnt move. The engine light is on too.
Check engine light on... Fuel gauge says empty... Bell indicates no fuel. This comes on right after I fuel up.
Driving at normal highway speed, the fuel gauge would register full, then would register empty, the low fuel warning light would illuminate, and the fuel gauge would not work again. The check engine light would come on and when I took the car to a mechanic, I was informed that I had a bad fuel sensor. This is a common problem and urge the safety administration to force gm to issue a recall. The safety factor, is running out of fuel with no warning on a street or highway and no safe way to pull off the roadway out of harms way.
2006 envoy. Sending unit failure. Gas gauge fluctuates between full and empty. Immediately following a fill up, the gas light comes on and the gauge is on "e".
The gas gauge on my 2006 envoy starting acting crazy going from empty to full and mostly staying on empty all the time. This has been a command problem with this model and other gm vehicles and should be recalled. I haven't been left on the side of the road or rearended yet from running out of gas, but it's certainly a concern.
The gas gauge on my SUV stopped working. I went to the gas station with 1/4 tank to fill up. Once I was done and started my SUV the gas gauge showed empty and it continues to read empty even after other fill ups.
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