Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 06-06-04-035 | 02/01/2008 | 060604035A | 10024266 | Use of e85 fuels in vehicles not certified by gm as being flexfuel compatible / aftermarket conversion of vehicles to operate on e85 fuels. 2008 & prior gm passenger cars and trucks not flexfuel (e85) compatible (including saturn), hum | 03/31/2008 |
| 050089078 | 09/01/2006 | 050089078A | 10020762 | Fuel system treatment plus, fuel sending unit corrosion and fuel system deposits. 2007 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks including saturns. *kb | 01/08/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 030604030 | 04/01/2009 | 030604030G | 10021799 | Various driveability functions due to clogged fuel injectors, mil/ses dtc's p0171, p0172, p0174, p0300, p1174, p1175. *kb updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 8/4/09. *pe | 06/21/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 3208 | 10/13/2006 | 3208C | 10010607 | 4wd inoperative and or erratic fuel gauge and or diagnostic trouble code's. *eh | 12/02/2004 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 04/25/2011 | 09/23/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | ||
| The office of defects investigations (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by general motors (gm) as well as complaints submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.general motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading after filling the tank.less than 10 percent of theodi complaints involved an engine stall incident.during this investigation, gm developed a remedy procedure and issued special coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.the bulletin was sent to dealers on august 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on august 15, 2011.see the investigative file for copies of gm's bulletin and owner letter.this preliminary evaluation is closed. | ||||||
| DP10001 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 01/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Level Gauge System Failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 04/25/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/25/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 04/25/2011 | 09/23/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | ||
| The office of defects investigations (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by general motors (gm) as well as complaints submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.general motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading after filling the tank.less than 10 percent of theodi complaints involved an engine stall incident.during this investigation, gm developed a remedy procedure and issued special coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.the bulletin was sent to dealers on august 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on august 15, 2011.see the investigative file for copies of gm's bulletin and owner letter.this preliminary evaluation is closed. | ||||||
| DP10001 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 01/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Level Gauge System Failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 04/25/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/25/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/23/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2007 saab 9-7x. the contact stated that she refueled the vehicle to capacity and when she started the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed an empty reading. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. sm. | |||
| 03/23/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2007 saab 9-7x. the contact stated that she fulled her tank of gas, when she started her vehicle the instrument panel warning light illuminated saying the fuel tank was empty. the vehicle has not been token it to the dealer. the manufacture was not contacted. the failure mileage 50,000 and current mileage 57,000.jp | |||
| 01/05/2012 | |||
| Fuel gauge does not display the correct fuel level. fuel gauge will indicate full when tank is empty, or empty when tank is full. has caused a check engine light on numerous occasions. | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 50074 | ||
| Less than 100 miles after the manufacturer warranty ended, after filling the gas tank, the gauge dropped to empty and the gas light came on. after driving for several miles the gauge started fluctuating between full and empty, and seemed to be accurate after a while. this continued for a few weeks, but eventually stopped fluctuating and now always shows empty, regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. | |||
| 06/10/2011 | 63632 | ||
| The first time i noticed a problem i was at the gas station. my fuel gauge indicated the vehicle was close to empty and needed gas. the vehicle has a 22-gal tank, but the pump stopped at 10 gallons. it would not take any more. i thought that was odd. i had never had any other problems with the vehicle. since the problem started the vehicle will only take 10-12 gallons of gas. my husband thinks there is more gas in the tank, but i | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 71000 | ||
| On numerous occasions while driving my vehicle, it has registered half a tank to a quarter tank of fuel. while driving, with no warning, the vehicle has stalled, and later was determined to be out of gas. it has occurred at least 4 occasions in the past 6-8 months, always while i was on the highway. | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 6000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 saab 9-7x. the vehicle has been experiencing numerous recurring failures. the vehicle was been taken to an authorized dealer to have the following failures repaired: license plate trimming, fuel sending unit, water pump, stabilitrak sensor, steering sensor, brake lights, front struts, front mounts, front bearings, upper control arms, serpentine belt, cup holder, manufacturer emblem, and the throttle positioning sensor. he also mentioned his passenger side door speaker does not work during rainy weather and the transmission jerks into second gear during cold weather. the failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 41,000. sm. | |||