Pontiac Grand Prix fuel gauge problems

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I took my 2002 Pontiac to Thompson Chevrolet, located in Patterson, CA., for a recall that was not needed since the engine was rebuilt. My car had no issues and was operating just as it was when first bought. It was running excellent. On March 20, 2025, after I got my car back I noticed my gas gauge going up rapidly and not reading accurately. My car was also not accelerating as it was before but hesitates and jumps as it changes gears. It also has a small oil leak since I got it back. I complained to them and have reported this to the Better Business Bureau and have gotten no positive results. My car can pass a smog test, but, it has an oil leak, the gas gauge is not working since they worked on it and it hesitates upon acceleration. All since March 20th, 2025. Can you help me with this problem regarding the authorized dealership.

Filed May 10, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 229,000 miles · WY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil while driving. The contact stated that occasionally when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop as designed, causing the braking distance to be extended. The contact stated the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake hubs, rear brakes, oxygen sensor, and fuel gauge needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 229,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · IN

Hi it happend about 2 weeks ago I stop to get gas in the car an when I left I started noticeing the car was running kinda of weird I get to were I was going an turn the car off for about 10mins an then tried to start it bck up an it acted like it wldnt I had to get a jump to get it barely started an when started driving it wld misfire an all the gauges on the dashboard came on an I cld hardly get the car up to speed an when I finally made it home an the car off my fuel gauge went from half a tank to full an the car wldnt start bck up

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CA

The coolant and ABS light stays on. It used to be the engine light but since I have gotten that fixed this is the on-going problem. At least it doesn't affect me passing a smog test now. My biggest issue is the fuel gauge. It will read full or empty and nothing in between. I used to be able to estimate, by checking my mileage when I was near full but it is hard to tell now, because it bounces bath and forth at times. My last issue is heat. It used to work well but now it won't give me heat. The air conditioning system still works great.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY

My gas gauge doesn't work and the only time it does is when the needle floats back and forth between e and f. I'm not sure why this is but when I research about it there are many of complaints regarding the same issue. I would just like to know if the reason is a faulty gm part or if this happens all the time.

Filed Dec 19, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 188,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that when parking the vehicle for several hours and later re-entering the vehicle, the alarm would malfunction acting as if she was attempting to steal the vehicle. The alarm would sound and the door locks would automatically lock her in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. In addition, the tail lights and the headlights failed on an intermittent basis. The fuel gauge would also fail sporadically. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000. The current mileage was approximately 192,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2011 · Fuel system · TN

Our car gas gauge moves up and down. I can fill it up , then the next it goes to e and the fuel light comes on warning you to get gas. The needle goes to full to empty moves back and forth. I saw this is happening on gm models. This is a gm. Is there a recall yet.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MI

After my vehicle starts moving, the fuel gauge rises to show that the fuel tank is at least 2/3 to 3/4 full. This is especially true when the tank is less than 1/4 full. Currently, the only way I can be reasonably sure how much fuel is in my tank is to reset the trip odometer every time I fill up. I read in the newspaper about similar occurrences in 2005-2007 chevrolet trailblazers, gmc envoys, buick ranier, and saab 9-7x vehicles. The article went on to say that the federal safety agency is currently investigating the incidents. It is difficult to say when this fuel gauge behavior started on my vehicle, the deterioration has been gradual. However, it has become so bad now that I really do not trust the reading on my fuel gauge.

Filed Oct 28, 2008 · Steering · 14,500 miles · IL

Steering wheel was suddenly locked up after shifting to gear 2 while driving the car down a hill (~45mph). Ran into the other side of the road since there was no steering. A false message came up to the display saying 'low fuel level'. Stopped the car, shut it down and restarted, the steering went ok again.

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Fuel system · 58,000 miles · CT

Driver was unable to determine the amount of gasoline in the vehicle because the fuel gauge stopped operating. Dealer will repair the vehicle but did not inform the consumer of the parts that needed to be replaced.