3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,482 miles

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problem #8

Apr 042004

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Paradis, LA, USA

problem #7

Nov 012003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
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.

- Dunsmuir, CA, USA

problem #6

Nov 012003

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
The fuel gage acts eraticly. It goes from full to low fuel to somewhere in between. It continues to act eraticly.

- Athens, TN, USA

problem #5

Jun 102003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
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.

- Connellsville, PA, USA

problem #4

Mar 162004

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
Fuel gauge operation is erratic, has been since vehicle was 2 years old.

- Logansport, IN, USA

problem #3

Apr 202004

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #2

Oct 032003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
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.

- Tall Timbers, MD, USA

problem #1

May 122003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,000 miles
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.

- Enterprise, AL, USA