Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 06162 | 06/01/2007 | 06162B | 10022369 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles e85 virtual flex fuel sensor (vffs) update- reprogram ecm. *kb | 08/03/2007 |
| 060604010 | 07/01/2007 | 060604010E | 10020808 | Information on 3.5l, 3.9l, and 5.3l e85 fuel compatible vehicles, with alcohol content, switching between gasoline and e85 fuel. *kb updated on 09/19/07. *nj | 01/22/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 4607 | 10023311 | Running out of gas while parked with 1/4 tank or less when downward on incline. *nj | 11/14/2007 | ||
| 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 | |
| 070849013 | 08/01/2007 | 10022934 | Fuel gauge reads empty when fuel tank is full, low fuel light comes on when fuel tank is full, dtc p0463 stored (replace fuel level sensor). *nj | 10/05/2007 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/19/2011 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she smelled a strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel odor was coming from the engine. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose or repair the failure. the contact also stated that the vehicle would shake while driving at various speeds. the tires were replaced on four occasions due to excessive tread wear. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as intended. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 95,000. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 06/19/2011 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she could smell a strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel odor was coming from the engine. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose or repair the failure. the contact also stated that the vehicle would shake while driving at various speeds and the tires were replaced on four occasions due to excessive tread wear. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as intended. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 95,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 06/05/2007 | 90000 | ||
| I have been stranded or have ran out of gas 6 different times while driving my 2007 chevy uplander. one time, due to terrain, i was unable to move off the road. this is the only vehicle i have ever run out of gas in in my life. it is very dangerous when it shuts off while driving with no steering. i see many have complained about this situation, yet nothing has been done about it. | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 37000 | ||
| I had just purchased my 2007 chevy uplander with a full tank of gas, so i didn't know the tank capacity or the mileage range for a full tank in this vehicle. i was traveling on i-75 southbound near cincinnati, ohio. traffic was heavy and i was in the passing lane going 65 mph while passing another vehicle, when my engine just simply cut out without warning. the gas gauge indicated that there was still over a quarter tank and the computer read out said, fuel range 120 miles. in order to safely get my van off the highway i had to cross over 3 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder and pull off. i was positive i was going to be hit from behind as i tried to make it to the opposite side of the road without power. i was able to pull over and had to walk to the next exit and buy a can and gas. the entire experience was very dangerous as i was over 300 miles from home and all alone. | |||
| 07/03/2010 | 78021 | ||
| Gas gauge was reading inaccuratley on 2007 chevy uplander. traveling with a 5 year old and 18 month of twins when the vehicle was reading 1/4 tank of gas and 120 miles to emplty and lost power on a 4 lane highway. had to have it towed to my mechanic and cost appox $500 to fix. | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 37000 | ||
| I had just purchased my 2007 chevy uplander with a full tank of gas, so i didn't know the tank capacity or the mileage range for a full tank in this vehicle. i was traveling on i-75 southbound near cincinnati, ohio. traffic was heavy and i was in the passing lane going 65 mph while passing another vehicle, when my engine just simply cut out without warning. the gas gauge indicated that there was still over a quarter tank and the computer read out said, fuel range 120 miles. in order to safely get my van off the highway i had to cross over 3 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder and pull off. i was positive i was going to be hit from behind as i tried to make it to the opposite side of the road without power. i was able to pull over and had to walk to the next exit and buy a can and gas. the entire experience was very dangerous as i was over 300 miles from home and all alone. | |||
| 07/03/2010 | 78021 | ||
| Gas gauge was reading inaccuratley on 2007 chevy uplander. traveling with a 5 year old and 18 month of twins when the vehicle was reading 1/4 tank of gas and 120 miles to emplty and lost power on a 4 lane highway. had to have it towed to my mechanic and cost appox $500 to fix. | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 37000 | ||
| I had just purchased my 2007 chevy uplander with a full tank of gas, so i didn't know the tank capacity or the mileage range for a full tank in this vehicle. i was traveling on i-75 southbound near cincinnati, ohio. traffic was heavy and i was in the passing lane going 65 mph while passing another vehicle, when my engine just simply cut out without warning. the gas gauge indicated that there was still over a quarter tank and the computer read out said, fuel range 120 miles. in order to safely get my van off the highway i had to cross over 3 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder and pull off. i was positive i was going to be hit from behind as i tried to make it to the opposite side of the road without power. i was able to pull over and had to walk to the next exit and buy a can and gas. the entire experience was very dangerous as i was over 300 miles from home and all alone. | |||
| 07/03/2010 | 78021 | ||
| Gas gauge was reading inaccuratley on 2007 chevy uplander. traveling with a 5 year old and 18 month of twins when the vehicle was reading 1/4 tank of gas and 120 miles to emplty and lost power on a 4 lane highway. had to have it towed to my mechanic and cost appox $500 to fix. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 76000 | ||
| 2007 chevy uplander stalled in the middle of the intersection of a 6 lane highway while turning. took vehicle to dealer where fuel pump was replaced. later found out that i had ran out of fuel. this was amazing to me since my gauge had red 1/4 of a tank. was told the level control sensor needing replacing. very dangerous. was glad no vehicle were coming as i would have had a collision due to where my vehicle was when it stalled. | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 37000 | ||
| I had just purchased my 2007 chevy uplander with a full tank of gas, so i didn't know the tank capacity or the mileage range for a full tank in this vehicle. i was traveling on i-75 southbound near cincinnati, ohio. traffic was heavy and i was in the passing lane going 65 mph while passing another vehicle, when my engine just simply cut out without warning. the gas gauge indicated that there was still over a quarter tank and the computer read out said, fuel range 120 miles. in order to safely get my van off the highway i had to cross over 3 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder and pull off. i was positive i was going to be hit from behind as i tried to make it to the opposite side of the road without power. i was able to pull over and had to walk to the next exit and buy a can and gas. the entire experience was very dangerous as i was over 300 miles from home and all alone. | |||
| 07/03/2010 | 78021 | ||
| Gas gauge was reading inaccuratley on 2007 chevy uplander. traveling with a 5 year old and 18 month of twins when the vehicle was reading 1/4 tank of gas and 120 miles to emplty and lost power on a 4 lane highway. had to have it towed to my mechanic and cost appox $500 to fix. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 76000 | ||
| 2007 chevy uplander stalled in the middle of the intersection of a 6 lane highway while turning. took vehicle to dealer where fuel pump was replaced. later found out that i had ran out of fuel. this was amazing to me since my gauge had red 1/4 of a tank. was told the level control sensor needing replacing. very dangerous. was glad no vehicle were coming as i would have had a collision due to where my vehicle was when it stalled. | |||
| 07/03/2010 | 78021 | ||
| Gas gauge was reading inaccuratley on 2007 chevy uplander. traveling with a 5 year old and 18 month of twins when the vehicle was reading 1/4 tank of gas and 120 miles to emplty and lost power on a 4 lane highway. had to have it towed to my mechanic and cost appox $500 to fix. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 76000 | ||
| 2007 chevy uplander stalled in the middle of the intersection of a 6 lane highway while turning. took vehicle to dealer where fuel pump was replaced. later found out that i had ran out of fuel. this was amazing to me since my gauge had red 1/4 of a tank. was told the level control sensor needing replacing. very dangerous. was glad no vehicle were coming as i would have had a collision due to where my vehicle was when it stalled. | |||
| 02/12/2011 | |||
| 2007 chev uplander i attempted to send this same memo to gm via there website but i'm not sure if it went through or not because i was kicked out. i've been experiencing a continous problem with false readings on my gas gauge/fuel range. this has been going on for over a year (since early to mid 2009) and they supposedly changed the sensor twice now and it is still giving false readings. sat.2/12/11, the gauge was between 1/4 tank and 1/8 tank when i left my house , and the range stated 120miles. before i went 10miles, the range fluctuated down to 56 then went back up to 89 and showed fuel range low when i got to my destination @ 7900 n. shadeland av. i started back home and it showed between 90 and 100miles range when i pulled into my driveway, and the gas gauge was showing still between 1/8 and 1/4 tank. when i left the house again after shutting it off, the fuel gauge said i was empty (light was on) and stated low fuel. so i went and got gas. yesterday, (last night), i was sitting at a stop light and in a service station parking lot, and the range went from 118 up to 133 and i had not moved. i'm continuously being told that this will happen from time to time and nothing can be done and as i said earlier, the sensor has been changed twice but that did not solve the problem. this is not normal behavior or due to wear and tear for this vehicle and it should give accurate readings or at least close. this is an issue that needs to be fixed because it is not only frustrating, but dangerous as well (being stranded and out of gas) because my wife and children have this vehicle most of the time. this is gm product and that was the reason i was trying to contact them to see if there is something that the dealership is missing. in the mycrstats.com report, someone has been stranded before | |||
| 06/16/2009 | |||
| I've had a continous problem with the fuel gauge of my 2007 uplander for over a year and gm or the dealer can't get the repair right. it has been in the shop now 4 or 5 times and they have changed the sensor(s) 2 or 3 times and nothing has changed. it has actually gotten worse as far as reading correctly. i'm really afraid to put the van on the highway because you don't know how much gas you actually have or don't have untill you fill it up. gas milage is also rediculous (10mi/gallon or less--if i calculated it right. i have even sent pictures of the gauge readings and have been told that some of them are normal or common and nothing to worry about. the gas gauge was reading almost 1/2 tank and i put in about 15 gallons of gas which filled it up. the tank is only a 20 or 21 gallon tank. the fuel range showed i could go about 260 miles and then the next day it was reading over well over 400miles. i took it to the shop for a repair on something else and while i was in the shop bay it had changed by 60 miles and the fuel gauge even changed and i had not gone anywhere. the service man told me that his automobile does the same thing and they could not see that it was out of the ordinary. that is not normal. | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 999999 | 1 | |
| Have a 2007 chevrolet uplander van. when parked slightly downhill with gauge showing 1/3 full of fuel, vehicle will not start and will shut down if running. gm states that this is a normal feature of this vehicle and nothing is wrong. i've been stranded 5 times with this problem. what if the engine quits while going down a long hill, engine stops so no steering or braking and i run off highway, investigators would never look to see if the vehicle was at fault only that the old man ran off of the road. i consider this a major problem and have spoken to other owners of this and related vehicles and they have the exact same problem. one should expect the vehicle to run with 1/3 or even less fuel in the tank. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/18/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Fuel gauge reading incorrectly, been stranded many times, put gas in says 300 miles to empty then a couple of days later if not sooner it says way less and dies without warning. | |||
| 06/16/2009 | |||
| I've had a continous problem with the fuel gauge of my 2007 uplander for over a year and gm or the dealer can't get the repair right. it has been in the shop now 4 or 5 times and they have changed the sensor(s) 2 or 3 times and nothing has changed. it has actually gotten worse as far as reading correctly. i'm really afraid to put the van on the highway because you don't know how much gas you actually have or don't have untill you fill it up. gas milage is also rediculous (10mi/gallon or less--if i calculated it right. i have even sent pictures of the gauge readings and have been told that some of them are normal or common and nothing to worry about. the gas gauge was reading almost 1/2 tank and i put in about 15 gallons of gas which filled it up. the tank is only a 20 or 21 gallon tank. the fuel range showed i could go about 260 miles and then the next day it was reading over well over 400miles. i took it to the shop for a repair on something else and while i was in the shop bay it had changed by 60 miles and the fuel gauge even changed and i had not gone anywhere. the service man told me that his automobile does the same thing and they could not see that it was out of the ordinary. that is not normal. | |||