1997 Pontiac Grand Prix: wrong fuel gauge reading

6 of the 810 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix describe wrong fuel gauge reading.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
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

2007
1
2004
1
2003
1
2002
3
2001
3
2000
1
1997
6
1994
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Fuel system · 109,500 miles · KS

When the fuel gauge reaches 1/4 tank, the fuel gauge rises to full to indicate it has a full tank.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Fuel system · MI

Fuel gauge reads full, then empty then half full at all speeds.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Fuel system · MI

When driving gas gauge failed to register correct fuel. This even happened after filling fuel tank.

Filed Jul 12, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · IN

Engine replaced approx 12000 miles, now on 3rd alternator, 4th battery. Gas gauge replaced, wipers replaced 3 times before recall.

Filed Jun 26, 2000 · Fuel system · OH

When fuel level reaches 1/4 tank full, fuel gauge will reset to indicate full tank.

Filed Sep 23, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · VA · crash

When this car was purchased, it had 30,000 miles on it, it now has 58,000 miles, this car has been in the shop every month or every two months, I have tried everything in my power to correct this problem with the dealership, they in no way want to help me, I have taken the car up there numerous times for the same things until they finally found a problem with my electrical components, they have replaced all of the wheel bearing on this car, the wheel sensors, block assembly, fuel sending unit, power steering pressure hose, body control module, I've even replaced the battery, alternator, water pump, tentionser, they even attempted to fix the interior, which was not torn due to abuse, rotors, they found a shortage underhood, and they replaced the underhood electrical center, wheel bearing assembly, tie rod ends, wheel speed sensor....after all of these problems that I have had with this car, I have had to come up with money to repair this car, and they finally agreed to help me into another car, but my car is valued at $14,995 and they only want to give me $9,000 for my car when they know that I owe $14,300, these problems with this car has caused me much hardship and I'm trying to save my credit, this is an attempt to get some help, if you could please lead me in the correct direction will greatly appreciate it.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel gauge

Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix?

6 of 810 owner complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (1%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

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