This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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 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 to $1200. This problem should be a part of the recalls for this particular truck.
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 to fix it. This is a 2000 Silverado 1500 4X4 pickup. This seems like a problem with manufacturing to me and should be recalled.
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.
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.
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.
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- Paradis, LA, USA