Cars & Trucks Logo
Posted on Oct 09, 2009
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I have a 2005 GMC Envoy and recently every time I fill up the gas tank, it shows that it is full and then drops down to empty and then will keep bouncing around to half full, full, empty. This has happened the last two times that I have filled up. Any ideas/suggestions? It just started after my last oil change.

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Master 543 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 09, 2009
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Nov 11, 2008
Answers
543
Questions
0
Helped
274401
Points
1601

It sounds like the fuel level sensor in the gas tank is bad,causing a misreading and fluctuation,,replace it and that should help,,

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1helpful
1answer

2005 gmc gas light stays on whem tanks is full of gas but the needle read empty

Most likely fuel level sensor which is located in fue tank.
1helpful
1answer

I have 2005 GMC Envoy. I noticed the gas

The new design filler neck on newer gm vehicles don't have a flap. The flap was just to keep stuff from falling in. I've had problems with the fuel sending unit in the tank on these vehicles.
0helpful
1answer

Gas guage-oxygen sensor?

The oxygen sensor has nothing to do with the fuel gauge. There are two possibilities for the gas gauge error, first it could be the in-tank gas level sensor or it could be a defective stepper motor which drives the gauge. A professional scan tool can determine the fuel level being sent by the in-tank sensor, if that disagrees with the gauge, then the stepper motor needs replacing.
0helpful
2answers

Even with a full tank my 2005 Envoy XUV fuel light stays on and fuel gauge marks empty

u need to change this gauge or try to dissasseble and clean it very well then try to install it back again
1helpful
1answer

Gas gauge inoperative

The sending unit in your tank is bad replace it.
0helpful
1answer

Gas gage not working, gas tank seems full but it is not

You will need to remove the fuel tank from the truck and replace the fuel pump/fuel level sensor module that is inside the fuel tank. Use extreme caution when doing this as there is a real fire hazard.
1helpful
2answers

2006 GMC Envoy XL gas gauge reads empty after filling, then slowly moves up after driving but will continue to lose pressure until it reads empty and the light is on, then the check engine light came...

Sending unit. Its all one unit including fuel pump, float, ect. The check engine light is because of the high or low resistance in the unit. Let me know if you have already fixed.. You have to drop the tank to get to it also.
1helpful
1answer

2006 GMC Envoy XL gas guage

most likely a fuel sending unit problem in the tank. could also be problem in dash but sending unit is first suspect
38helpful
8answers

2006 GMC Envoy XL gas gauge reads empty after filling, then slowly moves up after driving but will continue to lose pressure until it reads empty and the light is on, then the check engine light came on.

The sulfur content in the fuel is contaminating the contacts of the sending unit.

Some people have had good luck with some fuel system cleaners solving this problem. The cheap stuff doesn't seem to do the job.

Not that GM isn't completely exonerated from fault but the gas stations don't do a very good job of watching what the stations sell.
Not finding what you are looking for?

495 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top GMC Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a GMC Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...