FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING CORRECT RAN OUT OF GAS. *TR
2005 GMC Envoy
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Envoy years
Owner complaints for the 2005 GMC Envoy are substantially higher than the model-year median of 22.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
385 reports with mileage · 103 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 183 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 164 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 45 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
488 reportsTHE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING PERIODICALLY. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL AND THEN DAYS LIKE TODAY, IT GOES ALL THE WAY UP TO 120 MPH WHEN I AM ONLY GOING 50-55 MPH! *TR
I HAVE GMC ENVOY 2005. THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING. BASICALLY SOMETIMES IT GETS STUCK PAST 120, SOMETIMES AT 0 OR IN BETWEEN. I COULD BE DRIVING 30 MPH AND THE SPEEDOMETER WILL BE SHOWING 110 MPH. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT ON GMC 2005 ENVOY, BUT THE COMPANY IS ONLY TAKING A RESPONSIBILITY ON MODELS 2002-2004. I HAVE CALLED A…
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I HAVE GMC ENVOY 2005. THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING. BASICALLY SOMETIMES IT GETS STUCK PAST 120, SOMETIMES AT 0 OR IN BETWEEN. I COULD BE DRIVING 30 MPH AND THE SPEEDOMETER WILL BE SHOWING 110 MPH. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT ON GMC 2005 ENVOY, BUT THE COMPANY IS ONLY TAKING A RESPONSIBILITY ON MODELS 2002-2004. I HAVE CALLED AROUND DEALER SHOP AND THEY SAID GMC IS ONLY WILLING TO FIX IF THE CAR IS BETWEEN 2002 AND 2005, EVENTHOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. ALMOST ABOUT EVERYONE I TALKED TO, WHO OWNS GMC ENVOY 2005 INDICATED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I REALLY THINK GMC SHOULD OWN TO ITS DEFECT AND TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE. *TR
DEFECTIVE FUEL GAUGE THAT SWINGS BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY - THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST REQUIRED A REPLACEMENT OF THE IN TANK SENDING UNIT. *TR
WHEN I FILL IT COMPLETELY FULL WITH GAS ON MY 2005 ENVOY IT SAYS THAT ITS EMPTY. I HAVE TO DRIVE ALMOST 50 MILES OR MORE FOR IT TO REGISTER RIGHT. ALSO ONE TIME WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING STALL IT JUST QUIT NOT VERY SAFE I COULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. *TR
IN REFERENCE TO DP10-001. I HAVE A 2005 GMC ENVOY THAT HAS AN ERRATIC GAS GAUGE AS WELL. AFTER RE-FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE GAUGE WILL GO TO EMPTY AND ILLUMINATE THE EMPTY TANK WARNING LIGHT. AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 20 MILES, THE GAUGE WILL RETURN TO THE FULL POSITION, BUT WILL FLUCTUATE OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED…
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IN REFERENCE TO DP10-001. I HAVE A 2005 GMC ENVOY THAT HAS AN ERRATIC GAS GAUGE AS WELL. AFTER RE-FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE GAUGE WILL GO TO EMPTY AND ILLUMINATE THE EMPTY TANK WARNING LIGHT. AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 20 MILES, THE GAUGE WILL RETURN TO THE FULL POSITION, BUT WILL FLUCTUATE OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS POSSIBLE FAULTY SENDING UNIT, FAULTY GAUGE AND FAULTY SENSORS ON THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. *TR
ITEM 1: FUEL GAGE LOCATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL READS EMPTY AFTER TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM, LIGHT GOES ON INDICATING TANK SOON TO BE EMPTY, AFTER FUEL IS ADDED GAGE FLUCTUATES OFTEN FROM EMPTY TO 3/4 FILLED THEN 1/2 TANK THEN BACK TO EMPTY READING WHICH MAKES ME CONSTANTLY REFUELING TANK .THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN …
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ITEM 1: FUEL GAGE LOCATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL READS EMPTY AFTER TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM, LIGHT GOES ON INDICATING TANK SOON TO BE EMPTY, AFTER FUEL IS ADDED GAGE FLUCTUATES OFTEN FROM EMPTY TO 3/4 FILLED THEN 1/2 TANK THEN BACK TO EMPTY READING WHICH MAKES ME CONSTANTLY REFUELING TANK .THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION..ITEM 2 SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES READING 80 MILES IN SPEED ACTUALLY NO SUCH SPEED IS BEING DRIVEN THEN RETURNS TO ZERO MILES CONTINUES TO MOVE SO ERRATICALLY. DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR STATED PROBLEM IS THE FUEL SENSOR SUPPRESSOR LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK, STATES TANK MUST BE DROPPED DOWN DURING REPAIR, RECOMMENDED SHOULD REPLACE FUEL PUMP NOW SINCE TANK WAS ACCESSIBLE GOOD OPPORTUNITY IN REPLACING ALSO THIS ITEM AND I WOULD BE COVERED WITH LIFETIME WARRANTY IN FUTURE IF NEED OF REPAIR. FUEL PUMP PRICE $480.00. I DECLINED REPAIR ONLY FUEL SENSOR/SUPPRESSOR, CHECK SPEEDOMETER GAGE. SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THIS ITEM WAS NOT RECALLED OR COVERED, THIS FINANCIALLY SETS ME BACK NOW SINCE ON A SET INCOME.THIS BECAUSE MYSELF A DISABLED VIETNAM VETERAN. HOPE NO MORE PROBLEMS WOULD BE FOUND ON MY VEHICLE THESE. THIS PART ALONE WOULD COST $380.00 NOT INCLUDING REPAIR CHARGES. VEHICLE WAS IN FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE OIL CHANGE, RADIATOR FLUSH, TUNE UP, TRANSMISSION SERVICE. PERSONALLY ALWAYS HAVE RECOMMEND GM VEHICLES/PRODUCTS TO ALL ASSOCIATES, FAMILY, FRIENDS & ACQUAINTANCES. I OWN A CLASSIC ORIGINAL 1947 PONTIAC 8 FLATHEAD, 4 DOOR STREAMLINER.TODAY JUST DISAPPOINTED WITH THESE ISSUES MAY HAVE RESULTED TO ACCIDENTS LEADING TO BODILY INJURIES, OR FATALITIES. COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED WITH THIS MODEL AMONG OTHER ISSUES.& CONCERNS. WOULD APPRECIATE INVESTIGATION THE MANY COMPLAINTS ON FILE THRU YEARS 2001-2008 MAKE & MODELS ALSO SET AS PRIORITY BEFORE ANY FUTURE ACCIDENTS OR DEATHS OCCUR. WITH QUICK RESPONSE & ACTION GMC CAN AVOID MANY BAD REACTIONS AGAINST THEIR HISTORY OF GREAT QUALITY AND IT'S EXCELLENT COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. *TR
ITEM 1: FUEL GAGE LOCATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL READS EMPTY AFTER TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM, LIGHT GOES ON INDICATING TANK SOON TO BE EMPTY, AFTER FUEL IS ADDED GAGE FLUCTUATES OFTEN FROM EMPTY TO 3/4 FILLED THEN 1/2 TANK THEN BACK TO EMPTY READING WHICH MAKES ME CONSTANTLY REFUELING TANK .THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN …
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ITEM 1: FUEL GAGE LOCATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL READS EMPTY AFTER TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM, LIGHT GOES ON INDICATING TANK SOON TO BE EMPTY, AFTER FUEL IS ADDED GAGE FLUCTUATES OFTEN FROM EMPTY TO 3/4 FILLED THEN 1/2 TANK THEN BACK TO EMPTY READING WHICH MAKES ME CONSTANTLY REFUELING TANK .THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION..ITEM 2 SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES READING 80 MILES IN SPEED ACTUALLY NO SUCH SPEED IS BEING DRIVEN THEN RETURNS TO ZERO MILES CONTINUES TO MOVE SO ERRATICALLY. DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR STATED PROBLEM IS THE FUEL SENSOR SUPPRESSOR LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK, STATES TANK MUST BE DROPPED DOWN DURING REPAIR, RECOMMENDED SHOULD REPLACE FUEL PUMP NOW SINCE TANK WAS ACCESSIBLE GOOD OPPORTUNITY IN REPLACING ALSO THIS ITEM AND I WOULD BE COVERED WITH LIFETIME WARRANTY IN FUTURE IF NEED OF REPAIR. FUEL PUMP PRICE $480.00. I DECLINED REPAIR ONLY FUEL SENSOR/SUPPRESSOR, CHECK SPEEDOMETER GAGE. SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THIS ITEM WAS NOT RECALLED OR COVERED, THIS FINANCIALLY SETS ME BACK NOW SINCE ON A SET INCOME.THIS BECAUSE MYSELF A DISABLED VIETNAM VETERAN. HOPE NO MORE PROBLEMS WOULD BE FOUND ON MY VEHICLE THESE.THIS PART ALONE WOULD COST $380.00 NOT INCLUDING REPAIR CHARGES. VEHICLE WAS IN FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE OIL CHANGE, RADIATOR FLUSH, TUNE UP, TRANSMISSION SERVICE. PERSONALLY ALWAYS HAVE RECOMMEND GM VEHICLES/PRODUCTS TO ALL ASSOCIATES, FAMILY, FRIENDS & ACQUAINTANCES. I OWN A CLASSIC ORIGINAL 1947 PONTIAC 8 FLATHEAD, 4 DOOR STREAMLINER.TODAY JUST DISAPPOINTED WITH THESE ISSUES MAY HAVE RESULTED TO ACCIDENTS LEADING TO BODILY INJURIES, OR FATALITIES. COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED WITH THIS MODEL AMONG OTHER ISSUES.& CONCERNS. WOULD APPRECIATE INVESTIGATION THE MANY COMPLAINTS ON FILE THROUGH YEARS 2001-2008 MAKE & MODELS ALSO SET AS PRIORITY BEFORE ANY FUTURE ACCIDENTS OR DEATHS OCCUR. WITH QUICK RESPONSE & ACTION GMC CAN AVOID MANY BAD REACTIONS AGAINST THEIR HISTORY OF GREAT QUALITY AND IT'S EXCELLENT COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. *TR
ITEM 1: FUEL GAGE LOCATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL READS EMPTY AFTER TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM, LIGHT GOES ON INDICATING TANK SOON TO BE EMPTY, AFTER FUEL IS ADDED GAGE FLUCTUATES OFTEN FROM EMPTY TO 3/4 FILLED THEN 1/2 TANK THEN BACK TO EMPTY READING WHICH MAKES ME CONSTANTLY REFUELING TANK . THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN…
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ITEM 1: FUEL GAGE LOCATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL READS EMPTY AFTER TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM, LIGHT GOES ON INDICATING TANK SOON TO BE EMPTY, AFTER FUEL IS ADDED GAGE FLUCTUATES OFTEN FROM EMPTY TO 3/4 FILLED THEN 1/2 TANK THEN BACK TO EMPTY READING WHICH MAKES ME CONSTANTLY REFUELING TANK . THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION..ITEM 2 SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES READING 80 MILES IN SPEED ACTUALLY NO SUCH SPEED IS BEING DRIVEN THEN RETURNS TO ZERO MILES CONTINUES TO MOVE SO ERATICALLY. DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR STATED PROBLEM IS THE FUEL SENSOR SUPPRESSOR LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK, STATES TANK MUST BE DROPPED DOWN DURING REPAIR, RECOMMENDED SHOULD REPLACE FUEL PUMP NOW SINCE TANK WAS ACCESSIBLE GOOD OPPORTUNITY IN REPLACING ALSO THIS ITEM IS COVERED WITH LIFETIME WARRANTY. FUEL PUMP PRICE $480.00. I DECLINED REPAIR ONLYREPAIR FUEL SENSOR/SUPPRESSOR, CHECK SPEEDOMETER GAGE. SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THIS ITEM WAS NOT RECALLED OR COVERED, THIS FINANCIALLY SETS ME BACK NOW SINCE ON A SET INCOME.THIS BECAUSE MYSELF A DISABLED VIETNAM VETERAN. HOPE NO MORE PROBLEMS WOULD BE FOUND ON MY VEHICLE THESE.THIS PART ALONE WOULD COST $380.00 NOT INCLUDING REPAIR CHARGES. VEHICLE WAS IN FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE OIL CHANGE, RADIATOR FLUSH, TUNE UP, TRANSMISSION SERVICE. PERSONALLY ALWAYS HAVE RECOMMEND GM VEHICLES/PRODUCTS TO ALL ASSOCIATES, FAMILY, FRIENDS & ACQUAINTANCES. I OWN A CLASSIC ORIGINAL 1947 PONTIAC 8 FLATHEAD, 4 DOOR STREAMLINER.TODAY JUST DISAPPOINTED WITH THESE ISSUES MAY HAVE RESULTED TO ACCIDENTS LEADING TO BODILY INJURIES, OR FATALITIES. COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED WITH THIS MODEL AMONG OTHER ISSUES.& CONCERNS. WOULD APPRECIATE INVESTIGATION THE MANY COMPLAINTS ON FILE THROUGH YEARS 2001-2008 MAKE & MODELS ALSO SET AS PRIORITY BEFORE ANY FUTURE ACCIDENTS OR DEATHS OCCUR. WITH QUICK RESPONSE & ACTION GMC CAN AVOID MANY BAD REACTIONS AGAINST THEIR HISTORY OF GREAT QUALITY AND IT'S EXCELLENT COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. *TR
THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING AND SHOWS THAT THE VEHICLE IS ON EMPTY. THE "LOW FUEL' INDICATOR ON THE DASH WILL BLINK RANDOMLY AND "DING" TO DRAW MY ATTENTION TO IT. THE GAS CAP WAS REPLACED A WEEK LATER BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. IT CONTINUES TO READ "EMPTY." SINCE THEN THE SPEEDOMETER HAS ALSO STOPPED WORKING…
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THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING AND SHOWS THAT THE VEHICLE IS ON EMPTY. THE "LOW FUEL' INDICATOR ON THE DASH WILL BLINK RANDOMLY AND "DING" TO DRAW MY ATTENTION TO IT. THE GAS CAP WAS REPLACED A WEEK LATER BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. IT CONTINUES TO READ "EMPTY." SINCE THEN THE SPEEDOMETER HAS ALSO STOPPED WORKING. THE SPEEDOMETER HAND HAS COMPLETELY DROPPED BELOW THE 120 MPH MARK, ALTHOUGH FOR A FEW WEEKS IT WOULD REGISTER THAT I WAS DRIVING MUCH FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC AROUND ME. MOREOVER, IT WOULD REGISTER 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED. YET, IT HAS SINCE STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO RECENTLY STALLED IN REVERSE AND SEVERAL TIMES HAS SURGED/ACCELERATED QUICKLY WHEN I AM DRIVING SLOWLY AND PUSH THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL GMC DEALERSHIP AND HAVE CALLED THE NATIONAL GMC DEALER TO DOCUMENT MY COMPLAINT(S). *TR
Official recalls
206V417000 · Air Bags:frontal
Oct 31, 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
05V035000 · Visibility:windshield
Feb 3, 2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
DP10001 · Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
Opened Jan 7, 2010 · Closed May 23, 2011
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Other; Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Fuel System, Other
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
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