general problems of the 1999 GMC Sierra

Five problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 1999 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2006

: the contact stated there were two problems with the vehicle. First, the fuel gauge worked intermittently, but the vehicle has not been inspected by the service dealer concerning this issue. There were no warning indicators prior to the intermittent failure of the fuel gauge. Second, the passenger window dropped into the door without warning. The vehicle was inspected by the contact and it was discovered a cable was broken that held the window in place. A shim was added to keep the window in stationary position.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2004

The gas gauge in the consumer's 1999 GMC Sierra failed. Consumer feels that the cost of repairing the part was too high. The consumer has spoken to other owners with the same problem and believes the manufacturer should have recalled the part.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

My gas gauge on my 1999 GMC Sierra has not worked for over two years. Cost of repair to high.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2003

Fuel gauge sending unit failed @ 57k miles. Called gm. No satisfaction. Cost to replace, with labor, is $700!!. . For a toilet bowl float??!! sheesh! haven't fixed. Replacement cost is outrageous and it shouldn't have failed to begin with, especially not that early.

5 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

Fuel gauge low fuel light comes on intermittently even after just filling up and fuel gauge bounces all over the place.


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