Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problems of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

Fuel gauge did not work. Consumer experienced this problem with other gm vehicles he owned. The cause of the problem had not yet been determined.

Fuel gauge reads full when tank is only 1/4 full or less.

Gas gauge began reading "full" when only 1/4 tank or less. Now gauge is "all over the place" regardless of how much fuel is in tank. I reset the trip odometer each time I fill up so I know approximately how much fuel I have.

At 45,000 miles the fuel gauge became unstable on my 1997 s-10 pickup. The gauge indicates more fuel in the vehicle than is in the tank. The vehicle ran out of fuel during a rainstorm and once again while in interstate traffic. Inquiries indicate that this is a long-standing problem for many gm vehicles. Repair estimate to fix the gauge is $500. 00. This is certainly a safety-related issue when the vehicle stalled on the interstate.

Fuel gauge in instrument cluster not reading correctly.

Fuel gauge goes to full when driving regardless of fuel level. Original owner ran out of fuel once before they knew the gauge wasn't correct. This could have caused an accident and/or fatality. It also may have shortened the life of the electric fuel pump.

Gas gauge reads full with less than 1/2 tank. I also own 2000 blazer with the same problem. Reset the trip odometer after fill-up with both of them.

The fuel gauge on my 1997 s-10 extended cab truck does not work. The needle remains on the full position. I noticed the gauge was erratic prior to the warranty expiring, but I forgot it, so unfortunately no recorded complaint was availale when it ceased to operate. I am aware that this is a problem on other s-10 vehicles. In fact I owned a 1983 silverado and the fuel gauge on it did not work. I determine when to refuel by use of the odometer.

Fuel level sensor/sender unit failed. Mjs.

Ongoing problem with vehicle fuel gauge registering incorrectley. Dealer notified and informed consumer that the repairs would be done at consumer's cost.