2000 Pontiac Grand Am: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Mar 13, 2007 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MN

My fuel gauge hasn't worked for years. I have ran out of gas on a few occasions but now know to use my trip meter, so when I hit 200 miles I need to fill up soon. I also notice it just doesn't stick at a 1/4 of a tank it sometimes flips back and forth from full to empty to full back to empty. It just goes bezerk. It is the sensor and by now I thought there would be a recall but I guess that probably won't happen. It should for gm sake. Pontiac were always good vehicles not anymore when they won't back up what they sell.

Filed Jan 30, 2006 · Fuel system · NC

The fuel gauge was misreading fuel level. Gauge was showing gas in vehicle when there was none. I ran out of gas 3 or 4 times. I ended up replacing the fuel tank. The dealer explained the cause to me as the direct or indirect result of the ultimate failure of the fuel pump and system. I am disappointed with this and all the other problems I had with this vehicle. Because of my experience with gm I probably would not purchase or recommend to anyone else to purchase a gm product. No one wanted to stand behind his product. Maybe it doesn't matter, but there are a lot of people who ask and follow my advice. I gathered information that a lot of people will follow. It will make a difference as it is remembered and repeated.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Fuel system · 76,000 miles · MN

(1)gas gauge doesn't work, shows still have gas at 1/4 to 1/2 tank full and is near empty or I run out. (2)run out of gas. Had to call some one to bring me gas. (it was -10 degrees f) (3) nothing can't afford to get it fixed.

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Fuel system, Locks · 75,000 miles · MN

Had to have fuel pump replaced, now gas gauge is faulty. (the dealer asked me if I had had problems with it I said no because I hadn't they were suprised they said they have changed alot because they were faulty. A month later mine acted up.)

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Fuel system · 300 miles · NM

I purchased my vehicle in june of 2000. In august of the same year I was left on the side of the interstate because my gas gauge read 1/2 tank and was actually empty. I was towed into town and luckily my car was under warranty and repaired at no charge. I was told it was the fuel sender. Since then it has happened five more times in the last four years. I'm astonished this problem has not been investigated more thoroughly and a recall engaged. Something should be done about this.

Filed Jun 3, 2004 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · FL

On the date below, I drove to work and parked. My gas gauge read just over 1/4 a tank. When it was time to go home, I got in my car and it wouldn't start. I called a friend and he said it could be out of gas. Luckily, there was a gas station close by, so I bought a gas container and gas. I put the gas in my car and the car started up fine. The gas gauge still read 1/4 a tank. This has also happened to me several times before and it gets really annoying. I will be driving and my gas tank reads 1/8 to 1/2 a tank and my car will die on me. The last time this happened was about a month ago in april 2004. I had to walk 4 miles round trip to get gas. I take real good care of my car as much as I can because I didn't extend my warranty due to lack of money. This happens right at the most inopportune times. I have not taken my car in to have this fixed because I know it will cost me about $500 and I just cannot afford that. There's a website that I go to find out problems with the grand am car (grandamgt.com). A lot of people have this problem with 1999+ models. I've actually had to replace several completely different parts on my car (sensors, resistors, switches) due to gm's poor engineering and I can't afford this current problem. It's ridiculous that out of all the constant problems that grand am owners have, gm can only send out a recall on a stupid hazard light switch relay. That's my 2 cents.

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Fuel system · WV

Fuel gauge system indicator always read 1/4 tank, even when the gas tank was full. Dealer indicated the need to replace the fuel sensor inside the gas tank at consumer's expense of $1,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Fuel system · ME

The fuel gauge system on my 2000 pontiac grand am, has repeatedly had the same problem. After initially purchasing the vehicle, after about a year, I noticed that my fuel gauge was reading that it had more fuel than I knew it should have. I took it to my dealer (this was prior to the recall) and informed them of the issue. They had not heard anything. They reset my computer system, and this seemed to work for a while. Then I received the recall letter for the issue that I had told my dealership about. They replaced the sensor, and every thing seemed to be fine. Then about a year after that, the same thing started to happen. They asked if I had run out of gas, I said no, because I had paid attention to the gauge and knew it was not registering correctly. They replaced the sensor again; this was about may of 2003. Now the same thing is starting to happen again. My husband contacted the dealership and he was told they are no longer responsible for this, even though it is a continuing problem, but they will check into it. I feel this should have been corrected a long time ago. The replacement of the sensor seems to be a bandage, not a cure.

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Fuel system · VA

On three separate occasions, vehicle stopped running with two/three marks of gas on the gas gauge. *ph consumer received recall on vehicle and went to the dealer. The dealer said that there might be another defect on the fuel pump.

Filed Mar 29, 2004 · Fuel system · AL

When driving at any speed vehicle stalled. This caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that fuel gauge failed.

Filed Feb 22, 2004 · Fuel system · MS

I took my car in because it wouldn't crank. After three weeks, the mechanic said it was because it didn't have any gas in it!! The gas gauge said it had 3/4 tank. He replaced a sensor for the fuel tank and said that would take care of it. Four days later, it's doing it again!!! I've seen where there have been several other complaints of the same type. Why hasn't there been a recall to fix this? This is a safety issue since it would leave people stranded without any warning!

Filed Oct 13, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 50,000 miles · TX

I have a 2000 grand am. My gas gauge does not work properly. Now, car is stalling and mechanic says it is the fuel pump. Right front window doesn't work. My fans do not work properly and my car overheats constantly. I had 3 sensors bad in my car and had them replaced. Rotors, brake pads and bearings have been replaced constantly.