2000 GMC Jimmy: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 00

Gmc jimmy 2000 fuel gauge not reading the correct amount of fuel . This is a ongoing problem. Running out of gas is a big problem if you don't track mileage. Very unsafe as one could be stranded .

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Fuel system · CO

My 1998 envoy had thie same issue (which I bought new) as the used 2000 gmc diamond edition jimmy I bought to replace it after I was t-boned in aug 2009... Fuel gauge is totally faulty and I have to reset the tripometer every time I fill up or will run out of gas due to false readings. As a single mommy with two kids I am scared of the idea of getting stuck on a dark highway headed in or out of town because of this. If the tripometer ever goes I will be at a loss. The key sticks in ignition and I have to turn the vehicle of and on sometimes 30 or 40 times while others only twice or so... With hundreds of complaints posted on the web... )and that is only at first glance) I have seen with these known issues I do not know what to do.

Filed Jul 13, 2008 · Fuel system · 150,135 miles · AR

I continue to have constant problems with my 2000 gmc jimmy. First thing that happened was the gas gauge just started messing up. Giving false reading. I ran out of fuel two times because the gas gauge showed I had half of tank of gas and apparently it was empty. Leaving me sitting on the side of the road way out in the country. The second time this happened it cost me my current job. My employer did not believe that my gas gage would give such false readings!

Filed Apr 15, 2008 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · VA

My fuel gauge in my 2000 jimmy began fluctuating wildly in januray 2008. When the tank was filled it registered fine but after some gas was consumed the gauge proved grossly inaccurate. I had to watch my trip odometer to gauge the amount gas left in the tank. I went to several mechanic's and was told that it was the sensor. However, from what I was told, the sensor and gas pump are both connected and submerged in gas. I had it repaired and luckily it was only the sensor. It cost more than $400. I was told that if the unit was severely corroded, I would have to replace both the pump and sensor. This is not a comforting experience. I assume there is no danger from fire, but I would expect the gas gauge to work and it didn't. I find it interesting that another person experience the exact same problem, only earlier.

Filed Apr 6, 2008 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · WA

For the past two years my 2000 gmc jimmy has had continuous malfunctioning fuel gauge which is not reliable. The fuel quantity needle fluctuates and is un reliable. The dealer says the repair is expensive and is not covered, due to the vehicle being out of warranty period. The vehicle mileage is tracked to determine approx fuel quantity. I am submitting this report to urge the odi to effect a vehicle recall to fix this wide spread problem with the 2000 my gmc jimmy vehicle.

Filed Oct 11, 2006 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · CA

Gas gauge does not work. States full when vehicle is empty and then drops to empty after you run out of gas. I have to use my odometer to track how many miles I have driven to know when to fill tank again.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Fuel system · OH

Fuel gauge has not worked for the last year. It goes from full to 3/4 of a tank and stays there. Sometimes it will go all the way to "e" then bounce around. Have been counting miles between fill ups to avoid running out of gas.

Filed Mar 5, 2006 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MD

The gas gauge does not work once the amount of gas is below half a tank. I have a gmc 2000 model. There are many complaints about this on the internet, yet no recall. The gas needle either sticks, bounces around or shows a full tank when empty. I never know how much gas I have or if I will end up stranded on the road at night. I guess if someone has a deadly accident due to their vehicle cutting off due to an empty fuel tank with a gauge reading full in high speed traffic, someone will look at this widespread problem then. I hope that I am not that person.

Filed Feb 6, 2006 · Fuel system · SC

The gas gauge does not work once the amount of gas is below half a tank. I have a gmc 2000 model. There are many complaints about this on the internet, yet no recall. The gas needle either sticks, bounces around or shows a full tank when empty. I never know how much gas I have or if I will end up stranded on the road at night. I guess if someone has a deadly accident due to their vehicle cutting off due to an empty fuel tank with a gauge reading full in high speed traffic, someone will look at this widespread problem then. I hope that I am not that person.

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Fuel system · MI

Was driving down highway all of a sudden ran out of gas, car behind me almost hit me because I slowed all of a sudden, gas gauge showed I had half tank, gas gauge bounces back and forth, it was a bad fuel sensor, I feel it is a safety issue because consumer is not aware how much gas they have and could cause an accident if they run out all of sudden.

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Fuel system · IL

The gas gauge does not work once the amount of gas is below half a tank, this occurs in many other gmc jimmys in the 2000 model year, I have researched this online and found many complaints about this, yet no recall. The gas needle either sticks, bounces around or shows a full tank when empty, this makes it very difficult to determine if there is enough gas to get to where you need to go and causes people to run out of gas while on the road.

Filed May 13, 2005 · Body, Engine · MI

2000 gmc jimmy experiencing problem with start up as well as with the gas gauge on the dashboard. *mr the incident occurred on an extremely cold morning in which the vehicle would not start. The following day the vehicle started, but the consumer noticed that the gas gauge started going from empty to full. The consumer was instructed by the manufacturer to take the vehicle to the dealer and have them replace the PCM module (powertrain control module) free of charge. The engineer suggested that this problem would occur if the weather is very cold. *sc the passenger side weather strip failed.