2006 Isuzu Ascender: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · KS

Fuel gauge does not read correctly due to a bad sensor. Sensor is in fuel tank and estimate to fix is between $600 and $1000. Isuzu admits they have a defective part and would pay to replace if vehicle had less than 120000 miles and less than ten years in service. Vehicle has 80000 miles and ten years and eight months in service. I am original owner.

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu ascender. The contact stated that after refueling the fuel tank and starting the engine, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel gauge meter. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 102,462 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu ascender. The contact stated that the fuel gauge read empty while it was full. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician replaced the fuel pump module. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact stated that she received a notification for an unknown manufacturer recall directly related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 102,462.

Filed Aug 12, 2013 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu ascender. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the fuel gauge failed to properly track fuel in the vehicle and displayed as empty with the illumination of the check engine light. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 23, 2012 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · WI

This vehicle is a rebadged gmc envoy/chevy trailblazer and like many of these vehicles, the fuel level sensor (fuel level sender) no longer works. Other vehicles using this platform (called 360) are the buick ranier, saab 9-7x, and oldsmobile bravado. Gm sold its interest in isuzu and no longer seems to accept any responsibility for the vehicles it manufactured, in fact, the closest isuzu service center is 80 miles away. All of the other vehicles in this platform have a service bulletin out where gm will agree to pay one-half the expense (done at one of their dealerships) of replacing the fuel level sensor. It is my understanding they are not offering to do so on the isuzu ascender. Since my fuel gauge does not work, I carefully track my mileage since my last fill-up to ensure I do not run out of fuel. Although I should have had more than one-half of a tank of gasoline, I was traveling through one of the busiest intersections in the metro-milwaukee area (mayfair road and north avenue) and when I stepped on the gas to accelerate, then engine quit. Fortunately I avoided an accident and had enough velocity to make it through the intersection and and was able to maneuver my way off of the state highway. The only explanation I can deduce for being out of fuel is that during the last fill-up, I was pumping using the auto switch on the gas nozzle which turns off automatically when the tank is full. Perhaps the switch turned off, not because of being full of fuel, but because the vapors triggered it. I am much more careful at this point, but it clearly could be a very dangerous situation if one does not carefully monitor their fuel use.

Filed Apr 28, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · NC

First after numerous attempts of putting unit on diagnostic system. It was determined - will first the computer could not read my codes; then my mechanic determined it was from the fuel sensor. Check engine light is on. Replaced fuel pump for 450.00 and check engine light still on and fuel gauge is inoperable. I can not pass inspection due to my engine light is on. Car drive good however having theses issues; next mechanic tries to locate 06 car book. Locally here they are not sold and it's quite difficult to locate 06 isuzu ascender car book. Then with dealership guidance they determined its electrical. My computer is misfiring incorrect data to systems. Dealership nor mechanic can find parts because parts are very hard to find as this unit is no longer made. It is now april 2012 and I am still without car and still mechanic is still unable to locate sufficient parts to fixed the issues. This is exhausting. The car will not pass inspection. This is just a nightmare...

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CO

2006 isuzu ascender. Bought new in feb '06. Gas gauge/fuel sending unit failed at approx. 40,000 miles. No longer under warranty. The rear air quit working at approx. 37,000 miles. Had to replace cam sensor twice. Idler pulley had to be replaced. Main complaint is the fuel sending unit. This vehicle is made by gm and is a sister SUV to the envoy, trailblazer, rainier. This year vehicle under all sister vehicles have this problem. Gm need to recall the sending units. My SUV only has 50,000 miles on it to date 3/10/11. This is a lemon.

Filed Jan 17, 2011 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · NC

Faulty fuel level sending unit, the fuel gauge read between an 1/8 and 1/4 tank. The vehicle stalled out in a busy intersection. After filling the tank back up the gauge would be very sporadic and now does not work at all. This seems to be a large problem with gm fuels levels sending units.

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 47,000 miles · TN

May 2009 isuzi ascender I took to the dealer they replaced the entire fuse panel located under the back seat for electrical issues. Prior to that I had a bearing in the engine go out 2008. Now as of feb 2010 my fuel level sensor has now gone out. This is several issues with a vehicle I purchased new 8-2006 and have had multiple problems with it.

Filed Dec 4, 2009 · Fuel system · 43,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 isuzu ascender. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed empty on the instrument control panel. The dealer stated that they would repair the vehicle for $800. The warranty has expired and there are no related recalls. The failure mileage was 43,000.