1997 Oldsmobile Bravada: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Feb 27, 2013 · Brakes, Fuel system · 160,000 miles · CA

While driving I would hear like a motor running sound that would last approx 5/10 sec. And during this time the brake pedal would rise and get hard and I would have to apply lots of pressure in order for vehicle to stop which does so with grind. I replaced both rotors,calipers,brake pads,mastercylinder and brake booster.ABS light would come on when hit bump and go off after awhile .finally I removed fuse from ABS and problem ceased.in processes of diognosing problem.discovered suspension in front falling apart replaced inner/outer tierods,pitman arm,both upper/lower ball joints,passenger upper control arm and wheel hub.rear windsheild wiper no longer works and windshield wiper freezes during rain which has caused wiper motor to be replaced.driver side door hinges replaced numerous times causing door not to shut properly and doesnt sit level,fuel gauge doesnt read properly when full it reads 1/2 tank and when reads empty its unknown how much gas is really in tank have to rely on miles counter and carry extra gallon of gas.

Filed Oct 24, 2003 · Fuel system · 59,500 miles · OR

Fuel gauge is defective. Fuel gauge will show that there is a full tank when there is actually a half a tank. Dealer will not admit that there is a problem. The manufacturer will be informed.*ak on one occasion the gauge indicated there was a half a tank but the vehicle was out of gas and shut off. *ts

Filed Mar 31, 2003 · Fuel system · 58,000 miles · IL

Fuel gauge does not register properly, shows 1/2 tank when empty, miles to empty readout wrong, fuel sender went bad at 58000 miles.

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Fuel system · NC

Electrical sensor monitoring fuel level commenced to promote false fuel level display at about 41,000 miles. Problem would manifest upon fuel level reaching 1/4 full; fuel guage would move to near full. Researching internet car websites this seems to be a common complaint among owners of 1997 bravada, jimmys and blazers. This is a very dangerous safety defect causing operator to run out of fuel believing vehicle has anywhere between 1/2 to 3/4's a full tank. My wife ran out of gas on I-77 outside of charlotte, nc during fast traffic, almost resulting in an accident while trying to get off the road. There was also danger of someone stopping with intentions other than help. Cost quoted for repair was $1,000, although this amount was reduced to $500. I contend and I believe the other owners who described the same problem in the internet, would also contend, this matter a safety issue. If you require any additional information please contact me. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Fuel system · MO

Gas gauge does not indicate when gas tank is emtpy. Consumer has not contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Fuel system · MI

Fuel gauge misreads amount of fuel in vehicle. Dealer has been notified.*ak the fuel guage malfunctioned since the vehicle was purchased, but now it stopped completely.

Filed Sep 28, 1999 · Electrical, Transmission · TX

Problems 1)alternator and battery replaced 2) tensioner replaced 3) battery replaced again 4) harmonic balancer replaced 5) started replaced 6) transfer case, drive shaft, differential replaced 7)gas float has to be replaced to get accurate gas gauge level to list a few of the problems encountered after a year and half of owning