Incorrect fuel gauge readings when at a full tank.
2000 GMC Sierra fuel system complaints
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The fuel gauge would intermittently fluctuate while driving, this causes a problem for consumer not knowing the proper amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Consumer is afraid of running out of fuel while driving on the freeway. The dealer was notified.*ak updated 06/16/06.
Vehicle sporadically starts. Dealer advised needed a new fuel pump, filter. Independant shop stated there was a service bulletin for this problem. Independant flushed injectors and replaced hose that was melting from gas as per bulletin. Truck ran great for a week and then problem began again. Truck currently won't start again.
No event leading up to failure. The fuel gauge quits reading full instead reads completely empty giving no indication of fuel level nothing has been currently done to fix the problem as it involves removal of pickup bed to replace sensor in fuel pump. 5 other vehicles in same area have same problem.
While filling up for gasoline the gas gauge would register a half of tank. But the driver filled a full tank at the gasoline pump. This incident has happen twice. The driver has contacted the dealer for appointment to bring it in. Please provide additional information.
When starting up the vehicle it ran roughly, and a smell of fuel was noticeable. Consumer took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and said it was the plenum chamber and gasket that was causing the vehicle to smell like fuel when starting up.
Truck won't start, idles rough, bucking or no power, fuel injectors gummed up, backfires sometimes won't go over 30 MPH
Dear sirs, in january of 2000 I purchased a new gmc sierra pick-up truck from a general motors dealership. In april of 2003 the gas gauge began to act erratically for a few seconds after a fill-up. It would go from full to empty, and then act normal until the next fill-up. The odometer reading was approximately 48,000 miles when this problem first occurred. In september 2003 the gauge would only register full. At this time I had the truck inspected by two independent garages. They stated that they had seen a number of gmc's with the same problem. It seemed that the 1999-2001 models had a defective part. When I took the truck to the dealership in september 2003 I was told that the fuel tank would have to be removed in order to replace the part. I was then told that the cost of this repair would be $650.00, including parts (the part cost was $395.83). I was informed that because the mileage on the truck was approximately 64,000 miles, the warranty did not cover the cost of this repair. I stated that the mileage should not be a factor for a fuel gauge. I did not expect gm to take full responsibility; however, I feel that some consideration should be given toward the cost of this part. I have contacted the gm consumer department however no relief has been offered toward this repair/part. I do not feel that I should be held fully responsible for a defective part.
Continued hard staring, no starting, stalling, and sputtering while driving.
Fuel gauge is erratic. Dealer found that fuel level sensor shorted/replaced/removed. *sc.
2000 gmc sierra involved in accident - truck exploded and burned.
The accident caused the gmc sierra pick-up to explode and burn.
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