Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated the fuel level gauge failed and was providing incorrect fuel level reading. The failure caused the contact the run out of fuel while driving. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000 and the approximate current mileage was 64,000.
2000 GMC Sierra 1500: wrong fuel gauge reading
11 of the 181 complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
Reference the recent newspaper article involving the faulty fuel gauges on vehicles.. I just purchased a 2000 gm sierra p/u truck that I later found had a defective fuel level sensor inside the tank. Thinking I had a 1/2 tank of gas I got stranded on a side road 22 miles from home. It cost me a $1,000.00 to replace the unit as well as the fuel pump which are one unit. The dealer told me the problem is common on all large gm vehicles.
For a long time now my fuel gauge goes to empty when I fill it up, then after a few miles goes to full. The pump is electric in the gas tank. I was told by another person who owns same vehicle as I that he had same problem and his finally just stopped working while he was on a trip.. Is this a manufacturers defect? Will they fix the problem?........ My vehicle is a..... 2000 gmc sierra stepside pickup truck, 4dr, 350eng.
The fuel gauge is bouncing erratically every time the vehicle is in park or neutral but in no other gear. It has been fine for years but suddenly started acting up. The truck receives regular maintenance, but the start of the problem did not coincide with any maintenance or any event. It just started happening.
Fuel gauge acting very erratic and vehicle will not start have noticed online that many gmc sierra owners of similar years have experienced same problems very expensive to repair.
The fuel gauge is sending incorrect reading after fill up, the low fuel warning lamp is coming on after fill up. Dealer tells me this is extremely common for this truck and that I should consider it routine maintenance doesn't seem right for only 70000 miles.
My gas gauge on my 2000 gmc sierra pickup is acting erratic. It goes back and forth between full and empty for no apparent reason. This started about a year ago. The dealer said it was probably the sending unit in the tank and would cost approx $800 thank you...*ab
Gas gauge not responding correctly giving incorrect reading. Gauge is sporadic mostly when tank is full , have some concern that electrical fire may occur due to electrical spark in fuel tank. I believe a recall should be done to correct this matter.
Fuel gauge reading incorrectly on my 2000 gmc sierra.
Gas gauge on 2000 gmc k1500 pick up truck working erratic. Sometimes gauge goes to empty and then a check engine light goes on. I understand that a lot of people with these trucks are having the same problem. Gmc needs to have a recall thanks.
The fuel gauge quits at various times, reading zero and the low fuel light comes on. It seems to be a relay problem in the instrument panel. The off duration is getting longer and is not realted to fuel tank level nor to vehicle movement. Shutting the ignition switch off and then back to on will usually cure the problem. Some times when the fuel gauge comes on the level rises very slowly, taking several minutes to reach the full level with the tank full.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
11 of 181 owner complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 (6%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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