GMC Envoy Denali XL Gas Gauge and Oil Pump Problems
I have a 2006 Envoy Denali XL that has a gas guage that rotates from F to E sometimes but mostly stays on E. My engine light stays on because of my guage problem but now my light is blinking and I think it's because of low oil pressure. I recently had the oil changed but that didn't help with the low oil pressure. When my car is running and sitting in park it shakes and it doesn't seem like it's running at full power. I know I have some repairs but I would like to know a ballpark $ figure for these type of repairs. I've heard that the gas tank will have to be dropped and the sending unit will be replaced and a new oil pump. Can anyone ballpark these type of repairs. I'm currenlty unemployed and on a very strict budget so I would like to have some idea as to cost. Thanks
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I am having the about the same problems as you. My electronic fuel gauge as well as the normal one on the dash shows that I have not put any fuel in no matter what the amount may be. My driver side door instrument panel blinks on and off at the most random times. My stabilitrak light has come on before and went off next time I started the truck. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do or who to contact.
Thanks,
Matt
HERE IS A CURRENT PROBLEM that I am experiencing with this vehicle: The rear load leveling shocks will deflate causing the car to "sit on its butt", when parked. This happens intermittently. The occurences are unpredictable and do not seem to be related to any particular weather condition, winter or summer, but, occur only when the car is parked. As soon as the car is started the shocks re-inflate and stay inflated while driving. The dealership kept the car for 3 days without diagnosing the problem. Has anyone else experienced this situation???
I had the sensor repaired last thursday oct 20,2011. But heres the fun part ... Let my daughter use the car to go to visit friends at a college (3 hours away) this weekend. Now, the car is running rough and stalling then shut off. the new light show the engine with a arrow pointing down. This mean the car is moving itself in to low power to save it's self from mass failure.
the first repair costed $164.00 I wonder what this one will cost.
I apologize for your frustrations and inconvenience. Can you please email me your VIN, current mileage, dealer of choice and contact information? I would like to look into this further for you.
Christina
GM Customer Service
We would like to follow up with you on this, if you are interested. Please email us your contact information (including forum user name), current mileage, and VIN and we’ll investigate further for you.
Best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service
I’m sorry to hear about the experience you’ve had with your Envoy. If we can be of any assistance (looking into warranty or recall information on your vehicle, assisting in working with a dealership towards resolving this concern), please email us with your name/username, contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN, and your involved dealership.
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Sarah
GM Customer Service
1) Stabilitrack issue 2) Fuel gauge 3) Rear Suspension (both shock absorbers) 4) Radio fades in and out, the finish has peeled of the control buttons 5) Shift cable broke(on a road trip) 6) Water pump leakage 7) Left front window regulator (replaced twice) 8) The steering wheel chrome finish peeling. Please understand, I take good care of the truck with scheduled service maintenances at a local dealership that has really worked with me. So, I have no arguments with them at all. Just got some of the stated work done on 11/11/11 which caused me with some discounts $1,126.13. I am a previous owner of a BMW and after this GMC experience, I'm strongly considering returning. This is crazy. Again, please note I only have 54,945 miles on the vehicle. WOW, I keep asking myself what's next. I agree, GM knew there were issues with this model, but they proceeded to ignore them. Side note, I encouraged a cousin to buy the same model as mine (she bought new), and we both have the same issues almost around the same time.. It's unbelievably.. GM, loyalty and good products go hand in hand.. You missed it with this product.
Thank you for posting, and I'm sorry that you've encountered so many issues with your Envoy to date. Which concerns are still unresolved at this time? Have you already worked with Customer Assistance?
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Sarah
GM Customer Service
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Sarah
GM Customer Service
I had my truck fixed in July, I recieved a letter from GM in Oct. that they would refund me half of the sending unit.. i had my neighbor replace the whole fuel pump in JULY I sent in for reinbustment just for the sending unit and they REFUSED to give me credit because i didn't use a licensed mechanic! I had took the car to a licensed mechanic in July and they wanted over $900.00 to replace it! I paid $596.15 There was no way of me knowing that there was going to be a Reimburstment. Also, In the Requst form there in no NOTATION that you had to use a licensed mechanic.. I am going to Civil Court with this matter!
Thank you for posting back. I'm looking into this.
Sarah
GM Customer Service
My goal in this is to get a Customer Assistance Case assembled for you so we can move towards getting this resolved.
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Sarah
GM Customer Service
If Customer Service can be of any assistance in working with a dealership towards addressing the concerns you're describing, please email us more information!
Regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service
Thank you for your patience. I have a few questions: Have you already begun legal proceedings? And did you speak with a dealership on this or with Customer Assistance?
Sarah
GM Customer Service
The load leveling system went out (which also causes the tire pump in the back not to work) so that got replaced (under warranty) but it now has a slow leak in it and will have to be replaced again. I really love this car, it's my second envoy. I bought GMC because of the quality. My husband also owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. But I am very disappointed in all the issues it has had. I also have a whirring noise when I press on the gas, that repair is a $350.00 repair. Our 2007 just had the same thing replaced at 45,000 miles. There are issues with this car get that are not related to how well you care for it and GM needs to do the right thing and help to take care of the issues. I am going to be looking for a new car in the next year (if this one holds up that long) and after driving GM cars all my life I am seriously considering changing.
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service
I have not spoke to a Dealership nor customer Assistance. I was only told that they were not covering by the mechanic that fixed my truck. He is the one that recieved the phone call that I was denied. I was going to begin Legal proceedings on Friday.
CM
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Sarah
GM Customer Service
I have fuel sender unit problems. I have an xl denali, which I believe has fuel pump and sending unit combined. To pull the fuel tank and replace the fuel pump/sending unit will be around $1000 at dealer. A friend of mine says he will do it for around $700.
At present, when I fill the tank, the guage flips back and forth, and the lo-fuel light flips on when the guage hits empty, then a minute later, it flips to full, and the ‘checkengine’ light is on. When the tank hits 7/8 full, the checkengine light goes off, and the guage work fine. Then, when it hits halfful, the checkengine light goes back on. Don’t remember if the guage flips back and forth on the bottom half of the tank, but I think not.
Anyway, presume the flipping guage has a bad impact on something, like melting a computer somewhere in the denali, so I presume I need to replace the fuel pump/sending unit.
Last year the a/c pipe in the rear broke, and it cost me $700 to fix. Probably $2 for the repaired a/c tube, and $698 to pull the fuel tank. That was a year and half ago, so I can’t [non-permissible content removed] to the dealer that fixed it.
I have not dealt with a GMC dealer. The company that did the a/c prev was a Pontiac dealer, now does used cars. Still has the Pontiac mechanics.
This time, am having a friend do it, who runs a repair shop in town.
I can look up the vin, but the large [non-permissible content removed] I have is that the denali will have endless problems, a thou here and a thou there. we bought it used three years ago, because of the terrific ride, the air suspension, and over 3tons, rides like the livingroom couch. The mileage is around 14-15, driving easy. I have an enclosed haulmark trailer, and with 300hp, hauling a loaded trailer is not noticeable, except for leaning towards gas stations when driving by. Beautiful ride, with those adjustable seats, I can drive for several hours and not be cramped up, no headache, no ringing in my ears from engine/road noise.
I appreciate the lengths you have gone to in order to make these vehicle repairs that you detailed in your post. Am I correct in that all of these have been done at your servicing dealership? Have you been in contact with your dealership since your most recent post?
If you aren't doing so already, I would like to offer to set up a case for you through Customer Assistance. This will allow for us to investigate your situation and to interact with you and the dealership as we seek to get your current concern(s) resolved (I see that your Stabilitrak has shut down and that you are experiencing what you called a "bumping/pulling" feeling). If this interests you, please include the following information in an email to the address on my profile here: your name/user name and contact information (phone and address), the last 8 digits of your VIN and current mileage, the name of your involved dealership, and a description of the visits you've made to address your current concerns. I appreciate your willingness to continue working with us.
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Sarah
GM Customer Service
I just “stumbled” onto this Edmunds forum while researching the rear load leveling suspension problems I started having a few months ago.
This sounds like one of MANY chronic problems associated with GMC Envoys over several years and models (i.e., 2004, 2005, 2006, XL, XUV, Denali, etc.).
I have a 2005 Envoy XUV SLT that I bought new in July 2005. It now has approximately 79,000 miles. I’ve done all of the required maintenance and repairs through the GMC dealership. The fuel sensing unit had to be replaced a few years ago. Fortunately, it was when the vehicle was under full warranty so, I didn’t incur a repair cost. I’ve too have experienced “poor quality” issues posted by several others such as labels peeling off of knobs/buttons. I had to replace the rear gate window regulator after it went out on its own.
A few months ago, I noticed the vehicle’s rear periodically lowering after being parked. It would rise to the normal level shortly after being started so, I didn’t think anything of it. But I’ve noticed the rear lowering happening more frequently. Based on what I’m reading in these posts, my concern level has jumped considerably because it appears others have had the vehicle lower while driving! I have 22”rims on mine and there’s basically NO clearance betweens the tire sides and wheel wells when it’s in the lowered position so, this could be catastrophic!
I know the vehicle has an air compressor in the rear compartment area that can be used for inflating tires, balls, etc.
1. Does anyone know if this is tied into or related to the auto load leveling suspension system?
2. In addition to the air bags and a sensor, is there also a compressor that can go bad?
I’m also extremely disappointed with the “ton” of poor quality and design issues that simply should not be happening at such low mileage levels! Perhaps this is why they were discontinued!
Oh, I almost forgot
My engine service light is now on and according to the OnStar diagnostics, it’s due to a defective heated oxygen sensor! I won’t even go into the really poor gas mileage I’m getting !
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Sarah
GM Customer Service
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Sarah
GM Customer Service
I understand, especially after the holidays, that a visit to a dealership may not be an option. Our first step in the case will be to get your vehicle in for a diagnosis, which will involve a diagnostic fee, from which we can start to explore the options available.
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Sarah
GM Customer Service
I called GMC and there is a special coverage which will pay 50% of the total costs for parts and labor. The special coverage number is #10054 (http://www.tbssowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67262). It will cover the fuel gauge/sensor if your vehicle is less than 10 years old and under 120k miles.
Call 1-800-462-8782. Follow the promptings to talk a person. Tell them about your problem and have your VIN# ready to go. They will put you on hold, find a local GM dealer, and set up an appointment to get the problem diagnosed. This is as far as I am now. I'm hoping the price isn't ridiculous...
Hope this helps.
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service