Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

: 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. The emergency brake failed to hold. Updated 05/04/06.

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.

: 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.

Fuel gauge erratic on my 2000 Silverado vibration around 60 -70 mph.

: 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.

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.

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!.

Chevrolet Silverado 2000, unreliable, unsafe gas gauge. 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.

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.

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. 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.

Erratic reading on fuel gauge.

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.

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.

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.

Fuel gauge operation is erratic, has been since vehicle was 2 years old.

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.

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.

The fuel gage acts eraticly. It goes from full to low fuel to somewhere in between. It continues to act eraticly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2000 chevy truck fuel gauge goes from full to empty all the time and also vacuum leak under passenger side by air bag.

Emergency brake do not function properly. As a result, the vehicle will roll on an incline. Problems with the fuel gauge. Spare tire hoist did not work properly.

Fuel gauge stopped working .

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.