Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 030602 | 06/03/2002 | 637176 | Some vehicles may display a diagnostic trouble code of p0446 (evap canister vent). *tt | 11/20/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 623497 | Some vehicles may experience repeat fuel pump failures. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 3325 | 10017191 | Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-3046E | 08/01/2008 | 10026704 | Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe | 12/04/2008 | |
| 3046A | 3046B | 10009382 | Fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral. *tt | 09/27/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 145000 | ||
| I took my 1500 chev pick-up to a gm dealer in ri,( hurd gmc) after i smelled gasoline when driving, the service dept informed me that the fuel line is rotted (at or near the fuel filter)and leaking gasoline near the exhaust, they told me not to drive the truck, for fear of a fire. they also noted that the brake lines the run down the drivers side frame rail are also rotted . i have repaired other brake lines in the front,last year, because of leaking brake fluid, the gm dealer quoted me a price of around $2000.00 to replace the entire fuel line from the tank to the injectors. which included replacment of all rotted brake lines. i have parked the truck for fear of a fire, or possible loss of brakes. the truck is not a rusted mess underneath, i took care not to drive on saltly roads, these lines are made of raw steel, i believe if they were stainless steel, i would not be in this mess. what does one do with a perfectly good truck, but can't drive it for fear of fire or crash ??? | |||
| 08/13/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Rear fuel tank strap was rusty. broke off going down the road at 55 mph. did not cause an accident. | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 163000 | ||
| Noticed fuel tank strap hanging from underneath vehicle. upon inspection of fuel tank strap noticed that the strap had rusted & separated about four inches from the bolt mounting location. fuel tank did not fall to the ground but probably would have if i kept driving it. noticed that gm uses a rubberized coating on the strap. water & moisture were able to migrate into the top area of the coating and sit between the rubber coating and the strap & not have any exit point. this caused a moist environment and over time accelerated rust/corrosion between the rubber coating & the steel strap. poor design & serious safety issue. pictures are available (can't copy into this form). multiple similar complaints found on the internet. | |||
| 12/08/2010 | 83000 | ||
| Fuel sensor causing fuel gauge to act erratic. have to use trip meter to keep up with mileage so i won't run out of gas again! gauge may show empty and cause low fuel light to come on when there is a full tank- to showing half full when it is actually empty. | |||
| 11/02/2006 | 72300 | 1 | 10/03/2003 |
| We had two 2000 year model chevolet silverado truck we got rid of one because the gas gauge when filled up .the law fuel light comes on and it would cost alot to have fixed, i think it should be the factory's responceablity to replace this.i have talked to alot of people who has the same problem with there 2000 model chevy silverado trucks.what can be done? *nm | |||
| 01/15/2006 | 40000 | 1 | 07/17/2001 |
| On going problem with the fuel gauge in my silverado since new which gives inaccurate readings and now has become a very serious safety issue. i ran out of gas and my vehicle suddenly stopped as i was going through a tunnel the other day at 50 mph with a transport truck behind me! gm says its a defective sensor. *nm | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 89457 | 1 | 05/15/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls intermittently without warning. this only occurred when the vehicle was stopped however the vehicle would restart immediately. the vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection and the fuel pump was replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v155000 regarding the fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump. the vehicle has the same problem as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the model and vin. 05/30/06 updated - fuel pump and leaking fuel pressure regulator were replaced. *tt | |||
| 01/14/2004 | 70000 | 100 | 11/23/2002 |
| 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. the gas guage keeps going from full to empty. it does it all the time. *nm | |||
| 01/28/2004 | 41000 | 1 | 10/13/2000 |
| Truck had 41000 miles and the gas gauge started jumping from empty to full. around 44000 miles the abs brake light on the dash appeared, took to dealer, said it was the sensor at/near the center bottom of engine and was common , it would cost me around $1000.00 to have it repaired or wait to see if it was recalled and just drive my truck using the hyd brakes only. i have been doing this. had only the man. warranty that ended at 36 k. very disappointed, very long. *nm | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 30000 | 500 | 04/15/2001 |
| Starting in late 2001 the fuel gauge started fluctuating from full to empty and anywhere in between even after filling the tank. chevy service manager said this was a common problem with these vehicles and would cost about $400 to repair. since this is a common problem, chevrolet should be required to pay for repairs. *nm | |||
| 02/16/2004 | 69000 | 30 | |
| After filling the vehicle with fuel, the fuel light comes on to say low fuel, the gauge goes to empty. the consumer is concerned the fuel tank may cause a vehicle fire. *nm | |||
| 01/11/2005 | 38000 | 11/21/2001 | |
| I have owned this truck since dec 2001 the fuel gauge has worked on and off since then it will work fine then when i fill the tank it will read no fuel and the low fuel warning light will come on until it gets down to about 3/4 tank the it will start working again. if i am sitting idling the gage will go to zero then will slowly creap back up when vehicle is moving. also have problem with gas pedal sticking. i have to remove air cleaner hose and lube throttle body butterfly to un stick it about once a month. *nm | |||
| 04/18/2004 | 38000 | 3 | 07/01/2000 |
| The driver side tailgate cable broke, and the passenger side tailgate cable was hanging by some threads. also, passenger door will not unlock, and there was a delay in acceleration. *ak the tailgate cable was replaced with the same type that failed. the fuel gauge was not working properly. the fuel sender/ pump unit and actuator had to be replaced. *nm | |||
| 03/23/2004 | 10 | 09/30/2002 | |
| Truck is hard to start in warmer weather. it will turn over several times before it will start or i press the accelerator to get sufficient gas to start the truck. also...since i bought this truck i have had difficulty in with the gas petal 'sticking' and it lunges before i back off the gas and accelerate normally. it's a pain and one day will get someone hurt. vin number is 2gcec19toy1218813. *nm | |||
| 04/05/2003 | 65000 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Fuel gauge not working properly causing truck to stop in the middle of a four lane road this gas gauge problem has occurred in my other vehicle a 1997 monte carlo and my daughters lumina,so this is not an isolated incident. a problem of this kind could be very dangerous on an expressway. *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 70000 | 3 | 07/01/2000 |
| 2000 k3500 silverado has had three failed fuel injector pumps, fuel transfer pump, automatic transmission at 70,000 miles and boost regulator failed. *ts when the consumer removed the engine,to evaluate the damage, to see if it could be rebuilt, he discovered the second main bearing cap from the front of the engine was missing a bolt. *jb | |||
| 02/22/2006 | 1 | 06/07/2000 | |
| Have been seeing this situation when i fill up my fuel tank: the message center will show low fuel and the fuel gauge will be on empty when i do fill up with fuel. i have to move the shifter back and forth from park to drive a few times in order for the message to disappear and the fuel gauge showing full. *nm | |||
| 11/04/2002 | 2 | 09/01/2002 | |
| The rubber hoses run from the top of the fuel tank then down the front of the fuel tank, are loosely clamped, then connect to the metal lines that run along the frame of the truck. the clamps appear to be hard sharp-edged plastic. my problem is that the one line completely failed and was leaking. then spraying gas from beneath the truck. the danger of heat from the catalytic converter setting the truck on fire was my primary concern. i contacted the chevrolet customer assistance center and they opened ticket 1-48530166. they advised me to get the vehicle to an authorized chevrolet dealer which i did. they have estimated the repair cost to be $370. i feel that this an important safety issue that needs to be addressed immediately. the assembly is mickey mouse at best. this truck has less than 40000 miles and already these lines have worn through spraying fuel underneath my vehicle. it is hard to imagine that chevrolet has not seen this already yet no mention is made of this problem on their web site. of course not many 2000 trucks will have 40000 miles on them yet. i will be happy to cooperate in any manner on this issue. dt | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| I have had problems with this vehicle since i bought it. my brakes habitually fail if i hit a bump while braking, and i have been told by both the dealer and the manufacturer that my brakes are operating within the normal specs for this vehicle and the driving conditions in my area. they do nothing to fix the problem. i use my personal vehicle to respond to fires and medical emergencies, and am concerned that i will have an accident en route to help someone. also, my automatic transmission occasionally goes into neutral while stopped in traffic, or will not engage upon putting it in 'drive', but the dealership is unable to duplicte the problem, so they say they can't fix it. my fuel pump has failed and been replaced more than once. my windshield wipers repeatedly fail on the passenger side.*ak | |||
| 01/31/2001 | 5 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Engine light stays on;motor roars;in shop 5 times;replaced fuel injectors, fuel filter, fuel injectors again, replaced gaskets,o-rings, brake line, etc. because they said there was water in gas tank causing the problem. service engine lights stays on, motor still making noise, 200 miles from being out of warrenty. this problem has continued for 7,000 miles and going on 7 months. cannot leave town in my new truck, cannot get withing 30 miles of home, stays parked in yard. this vehicle is a piece of made in the usa trash. lemon?*ak | |||
| 03/13/2001 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/12/2008 | 119000 | 1 | 03/10/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while attempting to park the vehicle at approximately 3 mph, the brakes failed. the contact crashed into a pole. there were no warning lights prior to the failure. the front bumper was damaged. two days after the crash, the contact received a recall notice for the brakes. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. the contact has changed the fuel pump every 2,000 to 3,000 miles. each time the fuel pump failed, the engine shut off and prevented her from driving the vehicle. the recall number was unknown. the failure mileage was 119,000 and current mileage was 119,500. | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 07/01/2001 |
| Dt: the contact stated the fuel gauge was providing an inaccurate reading. there was a recall for other vehicle models for this problem. this specific vehicle model was not included in the recall. the service dealer said it was the fuel gauge sensor. when he contacted the manufacturer, they said the recall was for a wiring issue not a fuel gauge sensor. the vehicle has not been repaired.*ak updated 12/27/05. *jb | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| I have had a number of gm vehicles and the fuel sending unit seems to be a problem in all the truck models. i can only find a pending recall for 2000-1 gmc yukon xl, and suburban. are the same parts not used in all the truck models in those years? are there any other pending recalls on these vehicles? see recall notice 05v155000. thanks. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 4 | 01/01/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving on the highway the vehicle stalled. upon checking the fuse box the contact noticed that fuel pump fuse had blew out. as long as the contact kept the fuel tank below a half a tank this problem did not occur. the fuel pump fuse had to be replaced four times. also, the vehicle will show inaccurate fuel readings. he purchased two fuel pumps to make sure exactly what the problem was before he did this work on the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealership. one of contact's friends noticed on the internet several other similar complaints. he had this problem for about two months. the way he deals with this problem is to keep fuel below a half a tank. *ak | |||
| 07/03/2005 | 70000 | 3 | 05/13/2000 |
| Abs system inoperative since 70,000 miles due to burnt control module. paid dealer $100 to test to find out repairs will be in excess of $900. module located on frame rail where it takes all water from lf tire. numerous others that i know of with same problem. no help from either gm or dealer. duct shields/backing plates completely corroded at 175000 miles as well as the rear differential cover. vehicle has not been in any unusual conditions. failure of the backing plate caused emergency brake shoes to become misaligned and damage rotors and service brakes. at 65000 miles gas gauge became sporadic. dealer service rep informed that they go bad due to cold gas being put into vehicle in winter. entire pump assembly needs replaced at $380. i realize truck has now 175000 miles, but i know too many others and have read hundreds of posts on message boards about the exact same problems. | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 35000 | 2 | 03/01/2003 |
| Consumer has a concern that the fuel pump terminal is over heating and the connectors are loose. problem was repaired by the dealer at 35,000 miles. at the present time of 48,500 miles the problem is recurring. please provide further information. *jb | |||
| 07/14/2003 | 50000 | 3 | |
| Fuel module in the gas tank was faulty and had to be replaced at my expense. the new module (ki 3.107) which was an updated model was installed as this was a frequent problem for the silverado pickups. mine is a 2000, vin 2gcec19t7y1264090. the faulty module resulted in blowing a 20 amp fuse multiple times. the local dealership required several hours of trouble shooting and company consultation to learn that the tank module was the problem as this is a frequent problem, so they replaced it with an improved version, but since my pickup had 50,000 miles on it i had to pay the full price of the module installation. i feel that this situation of an electrical wire running into the gas tank to a component part that has frequently shorted out presents a real danger. i request this be investigated for a possible recall. i have verbally been denied any help with the cost of this by the chevrolet motor division ssustomer assistance center, complaint #1-131209176. the rationale for the disinterest was oh, its just one of those things that happens. i wish you to consider this case for investigation relative to a recall on this module. feel free to contact me for more information. thanks, ross cole. *ak | |||
| 11/05/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that the fuel pump melted while driving. dealer advised caused by faulty fuel filter. consumer reported that fuel filter was replaced in 08/02. ts | |||
| 03/27/2000 | 5 | ||
| Engine check light came on repeatedly, took to dealer but they could not find a problem. soon after the vehicle stalled, and was brought back to the dealer. the fuel sending unit and the ignition coil wire were replaced to repair the vehicle. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/16/2006 | 1 | 12/14/1999 | |
| Chevrolet silverado was taken to dealer in march 2006 for 100k service. dealer stated the fuel line is so badly rusted that he could not replace the fuel filter for fear of rupturing the gas line. when i suggested replacing the entire fuel line the estimate was 999.90 due to extensive labor cost. *nm | |||
| 12/03/2001 | 3 | 09/30/1999 | |
| Engine check light keeps coming on, then vehicle starts to lose power, this has happened while on highway, and it is very unsafe. *ak. consumer stated the instrument panel is loose causing rattling noise from passenger side air bag area and top of instrumental panel, the third brake light is inoperative and drivers window power regulator failed causing noise, the fuel filter was replaced. *yd | |||
| 01/31/2001 | 5 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Engine light stays on;motor roars;in shop 5 times;replaced fuel injectors, fuel filter, fuel injectors again, replaced gaskets,o-rings, brake line, etc. because they said there was water in gas tank causing the problem. service engine lights stays on, motor still making noise, 200 miles from being out of warrenty. this problem has continued for 7,000 miles and going on 7 months. cannot leave town in my new truck, cannot get withing 30 miles of home, stays parked in yard. this vehicle is a piece of made in the usa trash. lemon?*ak | |||
| 11/26/2000 | 1 | 09/19/2000 | |
| Vehicle stalled out and died and leaked fuel due to faulty fuel lines. dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 1 | 08/01/2003 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the fuel injector stuck in the closed position causing the engine to fail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where problem was determined. the contact expressed concern that this is a defect and they don't want to pay the dealer to fix. | |||
| 04/21/2003 | 0 | ||
| 2000 chevrolet silverado my husband had an accident frontal side impact. the engine started on fire after impact. *nlm | |||
| 04/20/2003 | 2 | 08/16/2000 | |
| My truck just stopped running, it started right back up, but what happened??? now at times it turns over alot before it starts and it rough idles! what is the problem??? i have heard that it is probably a fuel regulator--very expensive repair on alot of silverados-- i think gm should replace these for free because there is alot of these with this same problem. *nlm | |||
| 01/31/2001 | 5 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Engine light stays on;motor roars;in shop 5 times;replaced fuel injectors, fuel filter, fuel injectors again, replaced gaskets,o-rings, brake line, etc. because they said there was water in gas tank causing the problem. service engine lights stays on, motor still making noise, 200 miles from being out of warrenty. this problem has continued for 7,000 miles and going on 7 months. cannot leave town in my new truck, cannot get withing 30 miles of home, stays parked in yard. this vehicle is a piece of made in the usa trash. lemon?*ak | |||
| While driving at any time vehicle unexpectedly cuts off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. also, vehicle cannot be restarted. dealer has replaced fuel pump. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 05/14/2004 | 48860 | 1 | |
| Battery weak, check engine soon light comes on while driving. replace fuel filter. *bf the vehicle was taken tot he dealer who scanned the pcm and found dtc for engine misfire and injectors not dropping fuel pressure when commanded. injectors 2 and 6 were cleaned. the cruise control light flashed on and off although the cruise control was not engaged. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. | |||
| 05/09/2000 | 2 | 05/09/2000 | |
| Ongoing problem for rough idle, from the time the vehicle was purchased new. several dealers told me it was normal, another said it was problem with the 5.3 liter; however, nothing to worry about. fuel injectors have been cleaned several times. now vehicle out of warranty. after vehicle is up to operating temperature and is shut off and remains for approximately half hour, upon restarting, vehicle tumbles. i contacted chevrolet customer service who provided me with an extended warranty on the engine and they have washed there hands of any other problems they may occur. my complaint is the rough idle has always been present, and now the tumbling is being caused as a result of the prior problem. this vehicle has been in service numerous times and the problem has not been diagnosed by chevrolet. do any service bulletins exist for a similar problem as this? file #1-89542103 & 1-89542103. automatic transmission was another issue that was addressed while under warranty. now, tcc valve is sticking causing a delayed gear engagement. again, sorry but your vehicle is out of warranty. *la | |||
| 07/21/2003 | 54 | 1 | 07/14/2000 |
| The engine developed a skip while on vacation. i brought it to a garage, the technician diagnosed the problem as clogged fuel injectors. he showed me some clogged injectors from another 2000 silverado that he had repaired the previous week. he claimed that rust was in the gas tank, and the fuel pump sandblasted the rust through the fuel filter and into the fuel injectors. it turns out that my truck had the same problem. he replaced the fuel injectors (all 8) and cleaned the fuel rails. he installed a new fuel filter. this cost over $1,100. after rturning from vacation, i thought i should find the cause of the rust in the fuel system. i took the gas tank out and discovered the plastic gas tank was full of rust. i tipped the el pump assembly upside down, and a great quantity of rusty gasoline poured out. i took this assembly apart and discovered that the fuel pump motor itself (a small steel canister device) was a ball of rust. the pump evidently is not galvanized or plated. the pump motor is the only steel component in the tank. the tank itself cannot rust. the rust from the pump was forced into the fuel system, causing the clogged fuel injectors. the price of the pump, not counting labor, is $409.00. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/20/2005 | 95498 | 1111 | 06/14/2000 |
| Looking at the complaints and service bulletins, it's obvious that gm has a problem with their fuel level gauge sending unit in the tank. i also have the problem, along with many others in the area. it appears that no one intends to do anything about it. it appears that someone is going to have to run out of gas in the middle of a busy highway, and when trying to get off the hwy, somebody gets killed, before anything is done. or, one of our wives gets stranded by running out of gas, and raped and/or murdered, before anything is done. this will keep going until one of the above incidents occurs and a class action suit of all the people that have the problem come together in the suit. we all know what happens then. the lawyers win, and everybody else looses. fixing the problem would certainly be the cheapest corrective action in the long run. *jb | |||
| 05/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| The consumer stated the fuel gauge malfunctioned. dealer notified.*ak. the fuel gauge was 3/4 full, however the truck ran out of gas 20 miles from the nearest gas station.*ts. the dealer stated there were multiple problems with the fuel sensor with this particular make and model. *jb | |||
| 11/15/2000 | |||
| A popping sound was coming from fuel tank. vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and had various repairs done, but problem still occurred. feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter . *ak | |||
| 01/11/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Anchor bolt holding front strap , noticed was missing when having tires rotated, strap was hanging down aprox. 2-3 in. away from out side corner of tank. took to dealer and had bolt replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 10/11/2005 | 90000 | 2 | 09/21/2003 |
| Dt: contact stated that one of the gas tank straps that secure the tank to the vehicle rusted. the sending unit was not working properly in showing how much gas was in the tank. the contact looked under the vehicle to see if a wire was loose and found the strap rusted. dealer ordered a replacement part at consumers expense. manufacturer has not been contacted yet. *ak when the consumer went to replace the gas strap, he noticed the other strap was in the process of breaking. updated 11/29/05. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 09/10/2004 | |||
| Gas guage will jump back and forth while vehicle is in park, as soon as vehicle is placed in gear, it stabalizes and shows correct fuel in tank | |||
| There is a wire harness showing from under steering wheel til that has a short circuit and occasionally sparks. also, this has caused problems with reading fuel indicator/ odometer/ gear indicator/ air conditioner and heater. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/25/2001 | 3 | ||
| On several occasions vehicle shut off, valve light would intermittently come on, and within second vehicle would shut down. vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and the problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 03/24/2006 | 83500 | 1 | 01/10/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving in normal conditions, the fuel gauge do not read properly. the gauge only reads half a tank, regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.*ak the emergency brake failed to hold. updated 05/04/06. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1000 | 12/20/2000 | |
| Fuel gage is showing it is on empty and the tank is full. this does not matter if the tank is 1/2 or full. the truck can be in park or in drive. it happens when the truck is sitting still for more than a minute. then the gage will jump from full to empty and in all other directions. this has cause me to run out of gas a couple of times. i know have to reset my trip to keep up with the miles that i have put on the truck. *jb | |||
| 01/29/2006 | 1 | 08/03/2001 | |
| The fuel gauge 2000 chevrolet silverado has been acting erratically for several months. it will go all the way down to e and showing low fuel usually while vehicle is sitting still, then it will bounce back to where it should be , i.e. 1/2 tank. *ak | |||
| 01/10/2006 | 560 | 04/05/2000 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has a problem with the abs. when stopping the brake pulsates causing an extended stopping distance. this occurs every time when trying to stop from a slow speed. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the hydraulic anti lock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. also, the vehicle has problems with the fuel gauge. after filling the vehicle up the fuel gauge will read empty, then jump to being full. this occurs intermittently. the dealer has been contacted. the consumer stated the sensors just needed to be cleaned. updated 02/21/06. *jb | |||
| 07/13/2005 | 73000 | 600 | 07/13/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the fuel gauge indicator malfunctioned. when the gas tank was completely full the fuel gauge read empty, and the low fuel indicator light illuminated. this happened regardless of how much fuel there was in the gas tank. the fuel gauge indicator sometimes rose above the empty mark after driving over 100 miles.*ak | |||
| 07/13/2005 | 73000 | 600 | 07/13/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated the fuel gauge gave an incorrect reading of fuel in the gas tank. when the gas tank was full the gas gauge showed empty and the low-fuel indicator light illuminated. the indicator light stayed on for over 100 miles, and then slowly crept above the empty line. the indicator light would go off, but would comes right back on. *ak | |||
| 12/05/2005 | 1 | 12/05/2005 | |
| Fuel gauge erratic on my 2000 silverado vibration around 60 -70 mph. *jb | |||
| 10/11/2005 | 90000 | 2 | 09/21/2003 |
| Dt: contact stated that one of the gas tank straps that secure the tank to the vehicle rusted. the sending unit was not working properly in showing how much gas was in the tank. the contact looked under the vehicle to see if a wire was loose and found the strap rusted. dealer ordered a replacement part at consumers expense. manufacturer has not been contacted yet. *ak when the consumer went to replace the gas strap, he noticed the other strap was in the process of breaking. updated 11/29/05. *jb | |||
| 03/07/2003 | 69000 | 1 | 12/06/2000 |
| 2000 chevy truck fuel gauge goes from full to empty all the time and also vacuum leak under passenger side by air bag. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 60000 | 9999 | |
| Fuel gauge initially did not register correct amount of fuel when tank is >7/8 full. now the fuel gauge registers the wrong amount of fuel over 50% of the time no matter how full the tank is. this is very dangerous and can leave drivers standed in very dangerous places, especially considering this is a 4x4 vehicle that my family and i use to get into very remote locations. this should be recalled! | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Chevrolet silverado 2000, unreliable, unsafe gas gauge. *bf the consumer stated the gas gauge fluctuated from 1/2 to empty and the information center read low fuel even when it was not low. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 39000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| Fuel gauge stopped working . *ak | |||
| 10/20/2003 | 89000 | 1 | 10/20/2003 |
| Gas guage appears to have a short in it,when tank is fullit jumps back and forth. truck had 89k at that time to replace it it was quoted 350-400. this appears to be a lemon in workmanship,or poor quaility material. i have spook with other who have the same problem.*ak | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 90000 | 11/02/2002 | |
| Erratic reading on fuel gauge | |||
| 08/12/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 |
| Consumer stated gas gauge was defective. it indicated more gas than what was actually in the tank. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and they were asking $348.00 for repairs. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle ran out of gas while in traffic while the gas gauge indicated 3/4 of a tank of gas. *tc | |||
| 10/10/2002 | 2 | ||
| Emergency brake do not function properly. *bf as a result, the vehicle will roll on an incline. problems with the fuel gauge. spare tire hoist did not work properly. *tt | |||
| 10/09/2003 | 1 | 10/31/2000 | |
| Faulty fuel gauge, jumps from full to empty when truck is idleing and during driving. talked with other owners and to large companies that use chevy trucks and found out that this problem only exist with the chevy's and not gmc counter part. there should be a recall on this since this problem has been addressed since 1998. the dealership told me it was afuel pump issue.*ak | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 68000 | 10 | 04/12/2000 |
| In january 2004 my gas guage started jumping from full to empty.when you give the gas tank a gentle hit with your hand, the problem goes away. i have read that many other gm owners have had this problem. i don't go to the dealer because the technicians do poor work. i use the trip odometer and filled up the gas tank at 300 miles. i believe there should be a recall. somebody could run out of gas in a very dangerous location.*ak | |||
| 07/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge is very irractic. shows low fuel even when tank is full. asked service manager about problem and he said it's a common problem with that vehicle and very expensive to repair, but you get a new fuel pump. should be recalled and repaired free by gm.*ak | |||
| 05/03/2004 | 1 | 05/03/2004 | |
| Fuel gauge does not read correctly the amount of fuel in tank. very dangerous for multiple drivers of same vehicle, especially for women with infants and young children. problem began as soon as i purchased the truck. problem occurs each time vehicle is driven. dealer wants $700 for repair. several owners of same model truck have described same problem. this should definitely be a recall for obvious reasons. *ak | |||
| 04/04/2004 | 1 | 06/05/2000 | |
| I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado truck, the past few months my fuel gauge has been erratic. the tank will show empty at times and full at others. you can't trust the fuel gauge. i have taken it to a local mechanic and was told this was a big problem with chevrolet trucks and that it would cost about $1000.00 to repair. i have spoken to other chevrolet owners with trucks and they too have the same problem and was told it would have to be repaired by chevrolet with an estimated expense between $1000.00 to $1200.00. this problem should be a part of the recalls for this particular truck. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 72000 | 50 | 07/15/2000 |
| Fuel gauge acts erractically. while idling it will drop to empty and low fuel light will come on, even if the tank is full. it usually goes back up after vehicle begins moving again, sometimes right away or sometimes it takes miles down the road. i took this problem to the dealer and they said it was a bad fuel level sensor,at a cost of over $300.00 to fix it. this is a 2000 silverado 1500 4x4 pickup. this seems like a problem with manufacturing to me and should be recalled. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 69000 | 0 | 10/28/1999 |
| The fuel gage acts eraticly. it goes from full to low fuel to somewhere in between. it continues to act eraticly. | |||
| 06/10/2003 | 60000 | 6 | 05/12/2000 |
| Abs module bad, no antilock brakes, the abs light on dash is on constantly. dealer says part is $800 and only availaible at gm. same with fuel pump/sending unit, $350 only availiable gm, steering column knocks, both support cables on tailgate bad although recall coming too little too late, and the throttle body sticks are closed.*ak | |||
| 03/16/2004 | 80000 | 1 | 12/30/1999 |
| Fuel gauge operation is erratic, has been since vehicle was 2 years old. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The fuel gauge did not register the correct amount of gas in the fuel tank. when coming to a complete stop the gauge went to zero. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 60000 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Fuel gauge does not work. after filling up gas tank, low fuel warning light comes on. gauge goes from full to empty. fuel gauge is unreliable. if trip odometer is not reset at time of fill-up, i have no idea how much fuel i have left in tank. if i miscalculate, i could run out of gas without notice and this could cause a dangerous situation. *la | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 64000 | 30 | 05/08/2003 |
| The fuel gauge shows that the truck is on empty which also makes the low fuel light to come on. the truck has either a full tank of gas or has plenty of gas. the dealership said it was a problem with the fuel sensor and acted like it is very common. i have also talked to other owners that have the same complaint.*ak | |||